I've go a very frizzy beard. Using heat and straightening it actually helps prevent damage. When I let my beard natural(like at night after the shower, before going to bed), it tend to tangle a lot more, and I often get little knots at the tip of the hair. This rarely happen when my beard is styled. On the other hand, I tend to shed quite a bit of hair in the process of styling my beard with heat, but since there is that little while ball at the tip of the fallen hairs, those hairs would've probably fell off by themselves during the day anyway.
WOW!!! Finally, a real scientific study that proves heat is OK!!!! Ive never seen such a thing in all my time in hair forums! Go figure, its the bearded community that shows its totally fine to use heat!!! We even used to call them "hair FRYers" instead of dryers because of the damage they supposedly caused, but most of the information given was by the majority and not always by science.
@@DanCBearded yes, the loss would especially be shown by the long hair community people since they swore to have long hair you need to not damage it with heat.
Completely agree with this study. Using heat has changed my beard for the better! Watching this, the only thing I might change in my routine is making sure to keep continuous movement with the blow dryer. Thank you Dan C!
Love this. Before I started watching this channel I air dried except for if I was going out withmywife. Now I have been blow drying my beard daily as you describe and it has never looked better. I have even gotten a few compliments recently. Thanks for sharing the content that you do.
It's funny you put out this video today..i jus got done telling my little brother about heat yesterday cause he never used it before..he tried it and absolutly loves it and the feeling..i shared this video with him, thanks again for another great video dan
Humm ... not sure how I missed this ... but I'm going to give this a try! I've always been under the impression that heat was a no no for the beard, but ... what you're explaining/teaching here ... could suggest otherwise, so willing to give this a go! Appreciate you and the time you take to 'teach' us!
Most interesting study. I acknowledge I don’t use heat, yet some questions arose: “It took over 2 h to dry the hair tress completely under ambient (20ºC [68ºF]) conditions”. Wouldn’t hairs on a human head dry more quickly due to movement of air through hair as the human moves? It seemed to me the major problem with air drying was damage to the Cell Membrane Complex, an “unexpected result” the authors speculate was caused by “contact with water for prolonged periods” involving the “delta layer through which water diffuses into hair”. At least 2 things here: In addition to speculation, an unexpected result warrants repeating the experiment, additional experiments, or both. Also, the prolonged contact with water may be a function of difference between hair on a living, breathing, moving being and laboratory conditions. At what point in “over 2 h” did damage occur? Might their speculation not be the only answer? A good study, but I’m uncertain of its application to beard grooming.
We for sure have to take some educated assumptions with the study mixed with our beard experiences and logic. I’m excited for the beard industry to grow so we can see beard specific studies pop up. I can STRONGLY add in my years of experience with a beard and my experiences matching everything in this conclusion.
@@DanCBearded mine too. I use heat out of necessity. My beard is naturally curly around my jaw line if air dried. I straighten n medium heat twice a week and keeps my beard soft, smooth and straighter. I love it and will never go back.
Great video brother Dan! I agree w/the study & you & all our brothers out there. I can feel the difference when I blow dry my beard & when I let it dry naturally. When I blow dry it feels soft , manageable & healthy. But sometimes on days that I’m off from work & let it dry naturally, it’s feels rough, tangled & in a clump. It doesn’t feel right. I know we shouldn’t let our ladies run their fingers thru our beards but my lady loves when my beard is soft 😏 Come on gentlemen, y’all know what I’m talking about!!
I recently switched from a heated brush to a blow dryer that doesn’t have the cool setting. As an African-American man with a solid white beard, I found it interesting that I could use the high heat setting without any damage to my beard and come out with straight hair that lasts the entire day! I use a combination of coconut and rosemary and mint oil in my wet beard before I style. Afterwards, I use a couple of squirts of Argan oil to control the frizz and tighten it up with some Alberto VO5 and beard balm before I start my day.
My beard life changed from Dan's recommendation for a proper beard routine which includes blow drying my beard. I'll never go back to "lazy beard" again! Thanks Dan C!
I do a heated routine and it's been good for a while. I started to do it with my head hair, but it's way longer to dry them. I did it yesterday and it took me 30 mins. My first concern is if I need oil or a layer for my head hair, but I already know your answer. You know about beard not hair. Thanks for the video 🌹
I think this is the topic that really made me pay more attention to this channel, than the others I was viewing back in 2018... Since then we've been aligned on several topics... lol... Big beards deserve a big stache, even if it's not overly styled ;)... My first attempt at growing a bigger beard, I scuba trimmed and mowed my stache, not a good look! I wasn't using heat my first attempt either, I'll have to do a throwback this Thursday... lol Early on in my second journey I had noticed that, for me, I needed to use heat to make my beard feel right and have any control over it, and the Blow-out is the key to most of my issues from the first attempt... If I don't use heat, my beard feels more straw like, and is super wavy... but with heat, it's pillowy soft and controllable... I always use a quality oil, and follow the "Recommended Practices"... When I use a heated brush, for me 310 is my sweet spot... lower I'm still wavy, higher and it's stick straight... lol
Great study! I have always felt like this as well! After showering I put my oil in and then blow dry after 5 minutes. Then I put some butter in and then hit it with the cold air to really try to lock it in for the day. Works nicely for me ☺️ thanks for the info as always!
Awesome. I started heat with an Aberlite Pro when they did their kickstarter several years ago and my beard was short. Now its a modest 8" and I've been using a blow dryer on it everyday. Keep up the great informative content, you've actually guided me through my beard journey!
Good stuff Dan! I was just thinking about this last night getting out the shower! Good to know I can keep using the blow dryer! Love the enthusiasm and knowledge as always!
In all cases blow drying produced more surface damage than natural drying. Natural drying was bad for the core. It was speculated that this is due to prolonged exposure to moisture. Some potential confounds off the top of my head: It took over 2h to dry the hair trees completely under ambient conditions. Does a beard take that long to dry? They speculated that drying could create more core damage with sufficient repetition (i.e. more than 30 times over 30 days). That warrants further investigation as the results could completely reverse. The was no treatment group that used beard oil. Still a really interesting study and a great video. Thanks.
Great questions! My head hair air dries wayyy faster than my beard hairs and I would assume that would be the same for a general rule because beard hairs are thicker and store more water. You are correct on the no beard oil treatment group, because there was no beard group. Translating best practices to beard care only makes it more substantial. We know beard oil is best practice for protecting the surface of the hairs, so this would be even more relevant. I’m excited for the beard industry to continue to grow so there will be more money invested in to beard specific research. For now we can make some really educated assumptions.
Using a blow dryer is a must if I want the beard to look its best...have tried the heated brush a few times but haven't been happy with the results or the extra time it seems to take. Still working on finding the right balance between oils and balms to keep things straight and in place afterwards....a short beard was sooo much easier but where's the fun in that....just hit the one year mark and will continue my experiment.
Improper application is the biggest thing that causes the regurgitation of "it kills your beard!" 10/10 beards do not recommend using a fireball to dry your hair. I find I typically hold the hair dryer 8-12 inches away to be less aggressive. The only area I get closer on, is the mustache. I will sometimes even hold it a full arms length away while brushing to get an even more gentle application of heat. Just enough for some styling without getting too hot. I do find when I use the heated brush on the bulk of my beard, it does get almost like a dry straw like feeling, even with 280-320 degrees if the tool read out is actually accurate. After learning you only use the heated brush on the sides and mustache, I found I really like using it on my mustache.
Great video Dan, I saw one by Beardbrand a few years ago that said hair can be healthier with heat although they did not go into science. Same procedure though. Also, your beard will have less tangles if dried/straightened with heat and hence less breakage from combing.
Funny story...I always thought the blow drying routine was completely unnecessary and even a little silly... Until I said what the hell and bought a hairdryer at goodwill 3 months ago to try it out. Now I can't leave the bathroom if I'm styling or even restyling in the middle of the day without the warm heat hitting my beard. After a little experimenting with heat and speed levels I find my beard feels best after a low medium heat on low speed with a cold shot afterwards 5 min after a little oil application. Its like someone's said this before..... Thanks Dan!!
One other step I include is to use my Chicago comb after applying the conditioner. Helps clear the snags gently. Then, when I put in the beard oil, the comb glides through the beard smoothly.
Yes we have talked, my beard is way softer when I blow dry to style it’s night and day different for me, I don’t like how my beard feels without blow drying it
Thank you Dan C for some very important information. For me, it just doesn't feel right when I let my beard dry by itself (which rarely happens). My heat routine is just that, my routine that is a part of my beard grooming!
You nailed it Dan with this video ,my beard always feels better after blow drying,it takes about 3 to 4 mins to dry my beard only being 6 inch long,going for the 10 incher though m8 .
I have had a beard for almost 40 years now and it has been long for 10 years or more and I have never once used heat on it. I do want to try heat so soon enough I will give it a go. I never used heat all those years I had long hair either. I look forward to seeing and feeling the results.
I tried a blow dryer and did a bad job. I used the diffuser and had no coordination on my right side (I am right handed). It was a bummer looking rough today as my fork was worse than usual. I will try again with less speed and heat. I am going to try the lowest settings.
Sweet 👍👍 now I'm thinking I'm doing a little to close and high heat but I have a curly beard a lot like yours and to get it nice and straight I feel like I need that extra bit of heat.
I blow dry daily because my beard is super curly and a complete mess if I just comb and air dry. My beard is super soft, especially right after blow drying, and I have never noticed any damage to the beard hair. I do like Dan C says, damp beard out of the shower, oil, wait 5 minutes, blow dry, daily. Never had any issues as a result. The few times I tried just combing and air drying, my beard looked and felt horrible.
I experienced this just today. Skipping my morning beard routine, which includes using heat. Not only did my beard not feel or look as good, but I didn’t feel good emotionally. Skipping my beard routine made me feel lazy, sloppy, unkept and just downright melancholy. I’m not skipping again if I can help it.
Mine for sure does! Quick medium heat with Tresemme keratin smooth serum as my heat shield. I use there Keratin smooth shampoo and conditioner too! Then do my beard oil treatment the next day and I love it!!!
I have to use heat everyday, If I don’t, my beard looks like a poof ball and feels dry. I sometimes use heat twice a day and my beard is perfectly healthy. You just have too be smart about your heat. I love using my Conair The Knot Dr. air brush dryer. It’s been the best thing for my beard. The one thing I don’t trust and I barely use is a beard straighter.
I switched to blowdrying after my beard was approaching 8 inches in length. I noticed that my chin scalp would stay damp for too long, causing the skin to become irritated and eventually start to flake. It really helps keep the skin nicer between washes. However, the tip about using oil BEFORE drying does not make sense to me. The kind of oil you use can make it take more like hours to even absorb or dry enough to not be coating your hair. A full jojoba oil based oil might take 5 minutes to be clear, but anything with coconut or hemp or many other types will take hours to fully absorb. The oil on the outside will transfer more heat to the internal parts of the hair, causing more damage. I would personally recommend beginning by drying the skin until dry, leaving the lower hair damp, and then only do a bit of drying from the middle to the ends, so your hair has some moisture to trap with the oil. Then, you apply your oil and go about your day. Or, if you're me, then you braid the hair. I love having a long beard, but I hate it being in the way.
If you are using heat on your beard without oil, you are for a fact damaging your beard. In a really significant way. The oil is protecting your beard from the heat. And hours to absorb is not correct. If your oil has not absorbed within 30 minutes, you are using too much or using a blend that is not right for your skin and beard.
@@DanCBearded I've hand made my own oil for a number of years and I don't have issues with it drying. But I do use the blowdryer very lightly, mostly from 12-16 inches away, always alternating heat and cool so my hair doesn't actually get too hot, and then fully cooling it after as you recommend. I've never had issues with damage and rarely get splits or breaks. Do you recommend a particular oil base, or have a video about it? I would be willing to try oil first and see what happens. I'm not huge on products but I do like to make my own protectant.
@@DanCBearded Excellent video, brother, I appreciate that! My oil recipe isn't far off your "Medium" recipe in this video, except I use vitamin E instead of castor oil, and I add some tea tree and cedar. I'll have to give the almond oil a shot and check out your carrier oil series. Thanks again!
Good vid! Whatta ya know, I've been accidentally doing it right lol. I wonder about heat brushes. I usually don't use it, but on high humidity days sometimes I do to keep the frizzies down.
🔥💯 Years ago It was a daily struggle between dealing with an uncomfortable beard and debating on taking the clippers to it (routine was basically just oil from time to time and nothing else.) Then I stumbled across one of your videos suggesting a blow dryer. I thought it was crazy but wth 🤷♂️ what did I have to lose right? Can't go a day without it now. Leaves my beard so much softer and free flowing. Helps loosen any tangles so they don't get ripped apart. And it even reduces the beard itch (if I remember right you suggested that the water sitting on your skin evaporating actually dries out your skin and makes it itch. I say it Definitely helps. You even suggested the use of oil to help protect it from the heat) That's the day I subscribed. Love the research and delivery. Keep up the Awesome work! OAN: It's float trip season... if there's ways to help better protect a beard in those conditions that would be a welcomed video.
That’s an amazing and humbling comment, thank you for taking the time to share it! If float trips are on fresh water, have no worries at all! Just go oil only and then wash after the trip.
Thank You for the detail and science behind it Dan. I have been blow drying my beard for the last 2 years. I don't like the feel of my beard on a natural dry. I am following these guidelines but need to move the hair dryer around more and stop keeping it in one area too long. I don't know if I would have my beard if it was not for the hair dryer and heated brush.
Teach you’ve been on fire with these videos. I have been learning and upgrading my beard game after watching your videos. Does the heated beard brush apply to these principles as well? Would I just use the heated brush as you demonstrated in your previous videos? I just watched the Mayors review on the Aberlite line-up and I am looking to get the Aberlite Compact unless you recommend to only go blow dryer now. Thanks Teach! Keep these vids coming!
I love how my beard look and feel when I use a blow dryer. Plus I didn’t realize how long my beard is. Hey Dan do you have blow dryer that you recommend? My broke.
Blow drying is never a good option for an afro coiled beard. Our strands are flatter, shaped like ribbons, not round or oval. Afro hair dries out much faster and requires more heat to get hairs to uncoil. I know from experience that I used to get a lot of split ends and breakage from blow drying even when using a heat protectant oil, medium heat and trying to keep it at least six inched away from my hairs. I have heard some brothers having better success using a diffuser attachtment. I never had one of those. I have had zero split ends since I stopped blow drying. I learned how to elongate my beard without heat
Been thinking I'd have to do some heat to dry l, even if just to get my sides straighter. Thanks for the beard oil timing in this. It's gonna feel so weird, it just seems like the oil would be evaporated.
Hey DAN C i have used heat/blowdryer but my red beard get so dry, why is that..?? PS: i have seen your blowout video many times. What am i doing wrong..?👍👊😎✌
Hey Frederick, I have a red beard as well so maybe I can help. I’ve noticed something similar with mine once in a while. I usually try to drink more water and definitely use beard butter before I go to bed. That usually softens it right up by morning for me. Hope this helps you too!! 🙏🏻
@@bfielders thank you Very Much Brandon👍i drink 2L of Whater a day, and oil&butter evrey morning. And before bed i use butter. But my beard is still dry after heat.🤔👍😎✌
My beard appears to be more controllable more when heat is applied. The aspect of water being more damaging than heat is intriguing. I'm really reaching here to something I think I remember from high school (well over 50 years ago), that to achieve a balance the less dense fluid will try to flow to the denser fluid. And once again I am assuming, that the water will try to flow to the denser cortex of the hair making it more suspectable to evaporation, dryness and a generalized ill health of the hair. Just a thought on an early Sunday morning mental rambling.
Awesome information and thank you for linking the studies! This makes sense to me, but even before the science, I just felt that beards need to be “stressed” a bit in order to fully develop. I reckoned that facial hair had an evolutionary purpose and reacted to its environment; similar to an animal getting a “winter coat” to deal with the colder weather. I believe that this may affect some mens beards, because we live in such convenience and climate control that the beard genetics just don’t feel the need to “turn on” as if we were still living outdoors and without climate control and daily hot showers. I’m conclusion, lol, I feel using heat gives that needed stress for our beards to react to; which in my mind lines up with the studies.
Thanks for the technical explanation. I have thought that for many years. Did you get a chance to try the hot air flat paddle brush yet. It works fantastic in my beard, long and white.
Love the content on your channel. What would be a good setting if using a heated brush? Another question I have and have never really found an answer or solution, what is a good beard butter for sensitive skin? I’ve tried so many different balms and butters and they all have irritated my skin. In a matter of minutes of just putting it on my beard, my skin is inflamed and scratchy.
Hey Wayne, this video should be perfect! ua-cam.com/video/GFp7Lt9HVKk/v-deo.html I like my heated brush at 320. For beard butter, keep it away from the skin and problem solved! Butter is for the hair
@@DanCBearded I do keep the butter away from the skin. I only apply it to the hair but after a little while my skin is going crazy. I only apply it to the long part of the beard below the chin and never get close to the skin. So really don’t know what is going on with that.
@@DanCBearded I have tried a mixture of balms/butters Scotch Porter, Honest Amish, Beard Brand, and Beard Octane CBD. There are others as well but can’t think of the names right now. All have been the same with my skin. I don’t understand how my skin get so irritated unless my beard is some how wicking the butter quickly toward the roots and thus my skin.
@@DanCBearded I wanted to do an update to this comment in case anyone else ever comes across the same problem I have had with so many different beard butters. I have finally found one that does not give me any issues at all with irritation or burning feeling. I have been using the Black Rebel Beard Co Beard Butter and it has been a game changer for me. My beard is feeling amazing and no more issues on my skin. I don't know if it is the Ostrich Oil that is helping with preventing the irritation or something else. All I know is I am loving this. I used to have around 15-20 hairs fall out every shower when applying conditioner and since using this butter for a week I have around 3-7 come out. I hope this helps someone in the future if their skin is as sensitive as mine is.
So I'm guessing that includes any day but the one you wash your beard, am I right? I'm not sure but I think you said on another video you better avoid blowdrying your beard the day you washed it
Dan, I've been using the revlon brush dryer and I've had a great experience so far but now that I see this video, would you recommend I avoid this because I cant keep this thing 6" away. The heat is a medium heat and the motion is constant and Ive learned how to avoid pulling any snags but I am now concerned about distance. Thoughts?
Dan C, beard game looking on point today brother, and love a bit of science! Thanks to you, I started applying heat probably about 6-8months ago (beard around 6inches long atm) and it was a game changer but probably more for styling than for hair condition or feel. Hard to judge directly based on how much impact other factors have, use of oils, conditioner, overnight beard butter routine etc. I wouldn't be without my dryer though. Question though, as a first purchase, my dryer was cheap (around £20) but had the essentials, speed control and cold shot, has everyone else gone down this route or is there any benefit to dryers at the medium to higher end of the price scale? Is there a noticeable difference? Thanks all 🙏🏻
I had to think about that as well, I believe using heat twice is worse than letting it towel and air dry for night if you shower or really get the beard soaking. If you just get it damp, there is no worries there at all!
@@DanCBearded maybe it is better to apply the butter on a dry beard at night? Even if it is not so effective. Getting the beard wet 2 times a day makes me nervous a bit after that study.
@@hilmar9096 no, you’re totally overthinking what dampening is. To get your ready for butter you just need to get it damp. It’s not soaked or dripping. It is 100% best practice to get your beard damp before applying butter or any other products
I recently started blow drying and follow these basic rules. however, one thing i do different is that i apply oil right after my morning shower, then butter about ten minutes later, then blow dry. My question is.....is there any negative impact to blow drying after applying butter or does it serve as a layer of protection, similar to oil?
Great information. One question, I use heat in the morning after a shower and oil. Then at night I shower and use oil then butter but no heat before bed I was trying not to use heat twice a day but I shower twice a day. My beard never felt right air drying at night and always curls after a shower. Is the damage if there is damage from air drying permanent and worth shaving to start growing over again? I have about eleven months with two Trims in that time frame.
How are you drying between the original wet phase and applying oil at mildly damp phase before applying direct heat? My beard is just slightly shorter than yours. Same thickness. I usually do a quick blow dry after shower, then apply my oil before hair dryer or heat brush. Then butter, then cold shot to lock it in. I find my beard feels the very best with a heat brush, it's feels like silk, but you lose the fullness when it straightens out. Do you think the heat brush is damaging the hair a bit more since it's directly on the hair? Thanks. Always good videos.
Towel dry from soaking to damp. The heated brush certainly has the potential for more damage because it is more direct, yes. However, I think it is totally fine as long as you are following best practices.
@@DanCBearded I'm definitely finding the prep process is changing as far as balms, butters, oils and tools as the beard gets longer and heavier. The length and weight makes a huge difference in prepping for the better.
My beard is super red with some blonde. I have tried heat (low heat, low speed) following all of your suggestions, but I ended up getting split ends and other issues shortly after starting that. Not sure if my hair is just different or what, but I'm gun shy about trying again
@@DanCBearded thanks Dan, will do. Staying hydrated, lots of protein, not over washing/conditioning, using oil & butter, so not sure what the issue was. I'll just figure it out as I go. You're the man 👍
Do you think it's beneficial to use a heated beard brush daily( if your using it correctly obviously). Im currently only using heat a few days a week, but my heard feels great those days.
Also I've been using every single vitamin you recommend, and my beard has never felt better. I've been only using oil during the day, because my beard has been so healthy!
Only 2 game changer’s for me on my beard, blow drying & Chicago comb #8. Heat brush didn’t work as well but it did it’s job. Also I haven’t noticed the cold shot being effective for my beard.
Hey Dan, i must be an odd ball, but as said in another comment, Chicago combs dont feel good in my beard, and heat dosent work either... 😊 (My beard is mostly red with some blonde in there)... 😊
I would love to hear why you think the Chicago comb doesn't work for your beard? I truly cannot think of a way it wouldn't feel good, but I fully know you know your beard the best
So I guess that old theory is gone that you wanted to keep your beard damp and put oil on to seal in the moisture? And maybe not drinking to much water to put to much in hairs?
Oh no, not at all! That theory still holds true, and the method is not used to just lock in moisture. It is also used to spread the product out more easily, which is super important. For the actual locking of the moisture in, you are still locking it in during the grooming process, which is important. Grooming a dry or brittle beard is just not healthy. For the not drinking too much water, that would another no not at all. The amount of water that is transmitted through drinking water to your hairs is not anywhere near the amount of water with soaking in the shower. The amount is still very important, but that's comparing apples and oranges. Still fruits, but not the same. Love the thoughts though!! Great food for thought
This is great info on proper heat application and the science of why 👊🤘 I use beard oil and heat (blow dryer and comb) every day and my beard is super soft and manageable. When I take a day off it’s really hard to get a comb through it later in the day 💯
A heated brush is more direct heat than a heated brush, so we have always known it's more harsh than a blowdryer. Do I think it is killing your beard? not at all when done properly! I still use mine daily
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I've go a very frizzy beard. Using heat and straightening it actually helps prevent damage. When I let my beard natural(like at night after the shower, before going to bed), it tend to tangle a lot more, and I often get little knots at the tip of the hair. This rarely happen when my beard is styled. On the other hand, I tend to shed quite a bit of hair in the process of styling my beard with heat, but since there is that little while ball at the tip of the fallen hairs, those hairs would've probably fell off by themselves during the day anyway.
Great observations!
Dan C you absolute legend. So many beards have been grown out or saved thanks to you bro. From the bearded community we say thank you!
Thank you so much Jack!! I really appreciate that
WOW!!! Finally, a real scientific study that proves heat is OK!!!! Ive never seen such a thing in all my time in hair forums! Go figure, its the bearded community that shows its totally fine to use heat!!! We even used to call them "hair FRYers" instead of dryers because of the damage they supposedly caused, but most of the information given was by the majority and not always by science.
This would likely hurt sales for many hair styling products so that doesn’t surprise me that it’s not out there
@@DanCBearded yes, the loss would especially be shown by the long hair community people since they swore to have long hair you need to not damage it with heat.
The Command Journal for the Research of Styling and Beard-ology 😁
haha something like that
Perfect timing ⏱
I love good timing!
Id never airdry towel and blow-dry is a must for me to not get crazy curls
Same here!
Thanks for dropping the knowledge. In this case the science did confirm my “feelings”.
There are so many that feel the same way, but many don't say anything because it is almost like heat is looked down on by many
Completely agree with this study. Using heat has changed my beard for the better! Watching this, the only thing I might change in my routine is making sure to keep continuous movement with the blow dryer. Thank you Dan C!
Awesome Casey!
Love this. Before I started watching this channel I air dried except for if I was going out withmywife. Now I have been blow drying my beard daily as you describe and it has never looked better. I have even gotten a few compliments recently. Thanks for sharing the content that you do.
Heck yeah, love to hear that!!
It's funny you put out this video today..i jus got done telling my little brother about heat yesterday cause he never used it before..he tried it and absolutly loves it and the feeling..i shared this video with him, thanks again for another great video dan
Awesome timing Bob!
Humm ... not sure how I missed this ... but I'm going to give this a try! I've always been under the impression that heat was a no no for the beard, but ... what you're explaining/teaching here ... could suggest otherwise, so willing to give this a go! Appreciate you and the time you take to 'teach' us!
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Be sure to watch this one first: ua-cam.com/video/GFp7Lt9HVKk/v-deo.htmlsi=yE9vP0xSiFungw0L
Most interesting study. I acknowledge I don’t use heat, yet some questions arose: “It took over 2 h to dry the hair tress completely under ambient (20ºC [68ºF]) conditions”. Wouldn’t hairs on a human head dry more quickly due to movement of air through hair as the human moves?
It seemed to me the major problem with air drying was damage to the Cell Membrane Complex, an “unexpected result” the authors speculate was caused by “contact with water for prolonged periods” involving the “delta layer through which water diffuses into hair”. At least 2 things here: In addition to speculation, an unexpected result warrants repeating the experiment, additional experiments, or both. Also, the prolonged contact with water may be a function of difference between hair on a living, breathing, moving being and laboratory conditions. At what point in “over 2 h” did damage occur? Might their speculation not be the only answer?
A good study, but I’m uncertain of its application to beard grooming.
We for sure have to take some educated assumptions with the study mixed with our beard experiences and logic. I’m excited for the beard industry to grow so we can see beard specific studies pop up.
I can STRONGLY add in my years of experience with a beard and my experiences matching everything in this conclusion.
@@DanCBearded mine too. I use heat out of necessity. My beard is naturally curly around my jaw line if air dried. I straighten n medium heat twice a week and keeps my beard soft, smooth and straighter. I love it and will never go back.
Dan C 👊 great information 👍
You da man Gabe!
Great video brother Dan! I agree w/the study & you & all our brothers out there. I can feel the difference when I blow dry my beard & when I let it dry naturally. When I blow dry it feels soft , manageable & healthy. But sometimes on days that I’m off from work & let it dry naturally, it’s feels rough, tangled & in a clump. It doesn’t feel right. I know we shouldn’t let our ladies run their fingers thru our beards but my lady loves when my beard is soft 😏 Come on gentlemen, y’all know what I’m talking about!!
haha thanks Sam
As a red beardsman, I may have to look into adding the blow dryer to the regimen.
Game changer for many!
That’s awesome Dan! Thank you!
Thanks TNBC!
I recently switched from a heated brush to a blow dryer that doesn’t have the cool setting. As an African-American man with a solid white beard, I found it interesting that I could use the high heat setting without any damage to my beard and come out with straight hair that lasts the entire day!
I use a combination of coconut and rosemary and mint oil in my wet beard before I style. Afterwards, I use a couple of squirts of Argan oil to control the frizz and tighten it up with some Alberto VO5 and beard balm before I start my day.
Awesome Tony, thanks for sharing!
My beard life changed from Dan's recommendation for a proper beard routine which includes blow drying my beard. I'll never go back to "lazy beard" again! Thanks Dan C!
That is great Scott!
I was already in agreement when I read the title of the video through notification. Good stuff! 👍🏾👍🏾
Glad to hear!!
I do a heated routine and it's been good for a while. I started to do it with my head hair, but it's way longer to dry them. I did it yesterday and it took me 30 mins. My first concern is if I need oil or a layer for my head hair, but I already know your answer. You know about beard not hair. Thanks for the video 🌹
Boom! you are welcome!
I think this is the topic that really made me pay more attention to this channel, than the others I was viewing back in 2018... Since then we've been aligned on several topics... lol... Big beards deserve a big stache, even if it's not overly styled ;)... My first attempt at growing a bigger beard, I scuba trimmed and mowed my stache, not a good look! I wasn't using heat my first attempt either, I'll have to do a throwback this Thursday... lol
Early on in my second journey I had noticed that, for me, I needed to use heat to make my beard feel right and have any control over it, and the Blow-out is the key to most of my issues from the first attempt...
If I don't use heat, my beard feels more straw like, and is super wavy... but with heat, it's pillowy soft and controllable...
I always use a quality oil, and follow the "Recommended Practices"... When I use a heated brush, for me 310 is my sweet spot... lower I'm still wavy, higher and it's stick straight... lol
Loveee the perspective on the journey. Thank you Brain and truly so happy you found the channel
Great study! I have always felt like this as well! After showering I put my oil in and then blow dry after 5 minutes. Then I put some butter in and then hit it with the cold air to really try to lock it in for the day. Works nicely for me ☺️ thanks for the info as always!
You are welcome Saleem!
Awesome. I started heat with an Aberlite Pro when they did their kickstarter several years ago and my beard was short. Now its a modest 8" and I've been using a blow dryer on it everyday. Keep up the great informative content, you've actually guided me through my beard journey!
Awesome Doug, thanks for commenting!
Good stuff Dan! I was just thinking about this last night getting out the shower! Good to know I can keep using the blow dryer! Love the enthusiasm and knowledge as always!
Thanks Matt!
In all cases blow drying produced more surface damage than natural drying. Natural drying was bad for the core. It was speculated that this is due to prolonged exposure to moisture.
Some potential confounds off the top of my head:
It took over 2h to dry the hair trees completely under ambient conditions. Does a beard take that long to dry?
They speculated that drying could create more core damage with sufficient repetition (i.e. more than 30 times over 30 days). That warrants further investigation as the results could completely reverse.
The was no treatment group that used beard oil.
Still a really interesting study and a great video. Thanks.
Great questions! My head hair air dries wayyy faster than my beard hairs and I would assume that would be the same for a general rule because beard hairs are thicker and store more water.
You are correct on the no beard oil treatment group, because there was no beard group. Translating best practices to beard care only makes it more substantial. We know beard oil is best practice for protecting the surface of the hairs, so this would be even more relevant.
I’m excited for the beard industry to continue to grow so there will be more money invested in to beard specific research. For now we can make some really educated assumptions.
Using a blow dryer is a must if I want the beard to look its best...have tried the heated brush a few times but haven't been happy with the results or the extra time it seems to take. Still working on finding the right balance between oils and balms to keep things straight and in place afterwards....a short beard was sooo much easier but where's the fun in that....just hit the one year mark and will continue my experiment.
Congrats on the Yeard Todd!
Improper application is the biggest thing that causes the regurgitation of "it kills your beard!" 10/10 beards do not recommend using a fireball to dry your hair. I find I typically hold the hair dryer 8-12 inches away to be less aggressive. The only area I get closer on, is the mustache. I will sometimes even hold it a full arms length away while brushing to get an even more gentle application of heat. Just enough for some styling without getting too hot. I do find when I use the heated brush on the bulk of my beard, it does get almost like a dry straw like feeling, even with 280-320 degrees if the tool read out is actually accurate. After learning you only use the heated brush on the sides and mustache, I found I really like using it on my mustache.
6 inches or more away from the face with heat is perfect!
@@DanCBearded Heck I thought even 6 inches was too close so good to know!
Great video Dan, I saw one by Beardbrand a few years ago that said hair can be healthier with heat although they did not go into science. Same procedure though. Also, your beard will have less tangles if dried/straightened with heat and hence less breakage from combing.
I have not caught that video from them. I’m going to have to try and find it!!
Funny story...I always thought the blow drying routine was completely unnecessary and even a little silly... Until I said what the hell and bought a hairdryer at goodwill 3 months ago to try it out. Now I can't leave the bathroom if I'm styling or even restyling in the middle of the day without the warm heat hitting my beard. After a little experimenting with heat and speed levels I find my beard feels best after a low medium heat on low speed with a cold shot afterwards 5 min after a little oil application. Its like someone's said this before..... Thanks Dan!!
That’s awesome and I’m glad you gave it a shot!
One other step I include is to use my Chicago comb after applying the conditioner. Helps clear the snags gently. Then, when I put in the beard oil, the comb glides through the beard smoothly.
Absolutely! I have actually made a couple videos on that tip
Yes we have talked, my beard is way softer when I blow dry to style it’s night and day different for me, I don’t like how my beard feels without blow drying it
It is really cool to see info on it!!
💯 % true, 💯 % amazing value/video
Thanks Tony!
Thank you Dan C for some very important information. For me, it just doesn't feel right when I let my beard dry by itself (which rarely happens). My heat routine is just that, my routine that is a part of my beard grooming!
I am totally with you John!
You nailed it Dan with this video ,my beard always feels better after blow drying,it takes about 3 to 4 mins to dry my beard only being 6 inch long,going for the 10 incher though m8 .
Exactly!!
Yeah, I have noticed that it feels better when I blow dry my beard.
We are not alone!
I have had a beard for almost 40 years now and it has been long for 10 years or more and I have never once used heat on it. I do want to try heat so soon enough I will give it a go. I never used heat all those years I had long hair either. I look forward to seeing and feeling the results.
Cannot wait to hear!
I tried a blow dryer and did a bad job. I used the diffuser and had no coordination on my right side (I am right handed). It was a bummer looking rough today as my fork was worse than usual. I will try again with less speed and heat. I am going to try the lowest settings.
I have a couple oils that I didn't like at all until I used a heated brush. I think the heat lowers the oil viscosity and helps with absorption.
Oh super interesting!
Sweet 👍👍 now I'm thinking I'm doing a little to close and high heat but I have a curly beard a lot like yours and to get it nice and straight I feel like I need that extra bit of heat.
Makes sense!
I blow dry daily because my beard is super curly and a complete mess if I just comb and air dry. My beard is super soft, especially right after blow drying, and I have never noticed any damage to the beard hair. I do like Dan C says, damp beard out of the shower, oil, wait 5 minutes, blow dry, daily. Never had any issues as a result. The few times I tried just combing and air drying, my beard looked and felt horrible.
Boom, thanks for sharing!
Great video and explanation Dan! I love learning new things.
Awesome, thank you Geordie!
I experienced this just today. Skipping my morning beard routine, which includes using heat. Not only did my beard not feel or look as good, but I didn’t feel good emotionally. Skipping my beard routine made me feel lazy, sloppy, unkept and just downright melancholy. I’m not skipping again if I can help it.
I am the same exact way. Truly!
Mine for sure does! Quick medium heat with Tresemme keratin smooth serum as my heat shield. I use there Keratin smooth shampoo and conditioner too! Then do my beard oil treatment the next day and I love it!!!
Awesome!
I have to use heat everyday, If I don’t, my beard looks like a poof ball and feels dry. I sometimes use heat twice a day and my beard is perfectly healthy. You just have too be smart about your heat. I love using my Conair The Knot Dr. air brush dryer. It’s been the best thing for my beard. The one thing I don’t trust and I barely use is a beard straighter.
Awesome, and yes being smart is key!
I switched to blowdrying after my beard was approaching 8 inches in length. I noticed that my chin scalp would stay damp for too long, causing the skin to become irritated and eventually start to flake. It really helps keep the skin nicer between washes.
However, the tip about using oil BEFORE drying does not make sense to me. The kind of oil you use can make it take more like hours to even absorb or dry enough to not be coating your hair. A full jojoba oil based oil might take 5 minutes to be clear, but anything with coconut or hemp or many other types will take hours to fully absorb. The oil on the outside will transfer more heat to the internal parts of the hair, causing more damage. I would personally recommend beginning by drying the skin until dry, leaving the lower hair damp, and then only do a bit of drying from the middle to the ends, so your hair has some moisture to trap with the oil. Then, you apply your oil and go about your day.
Or, if you're me, then you braid the hair. I love having a long beard, but I hate it being in the way.
If you are using heat on your beard without oil, you are for a fact damaging your beard. In a really significant way. The oil is protecting your beard from the heat. And hours to absorb is not correct. If your oil has not absorbed within 30 minutes, you are using too much or using a blend that is not right for your skin and beard.
@@DanCBearded I've hand made my own oil for a number of years and I don't have issues with it drying. But I do use the blowdryer very lightly, mostly from 12-16 inches away, always alternating heat and cool so my hair doesn't actually get too hot, and then fully cooling it after as you recommend. I've never had issues with damage and rarely get splits or breaks.
Do you recommend a particular oil base, or have a video about it? I would be willing to try oil first and see what happens. I'm not huge on products but I do like to make my own protectant.
@@Surai00 a blend like any of the options in this video would be great: ua-cam.com/video/gykTbDdaRNQ/v-deo.html
@@DanCBearded Excellent video, brother, I appreciate that! My oil recipe isn't far off your "Medium" recipe in this video, except I use vitamin E instead of castor oil, and I add some tea tree and cedar. I'll have to give the almond oil a shot and check out your carrier oil series. Thanks again!
Good vid! Whatta ya know, I've been accidentally doing it right lol. I wonder about heat brushes. I usually don't use it, but on high humidity days sometimes I do to keep the frizzies down.
Awesome Gus!
🔥💯
Years ago It was a daily struggle between dealing with an uncomfortable beard and debating on taking the clippers to it (routine was basically just oil from time to time and nothing else.) Then I stumbled across one of your videos suggesting a blow dryer. I thought it was crazy but wth 🤷♂️ what did I have to lose right? Can't go a day without it now. Leaves my beard so much softer and free flowing. Helps loosen any tangles so they don't get ripped apart. And it even reduces the beard itch (if I remember right you suggested that the water sitting on your skin evaporating actually dries out your skin and makes it itch. I say it Definitely helps. You even suggested the use of oil to help protect it from the heat)
That's the day I subscribed.
Love the research and delivery.
Keep up the Awesome work!
OAN: It's float trip season... if there's ways to help better protect a beard in those conditions that would be a welcomed video.
That’s an amazing and humbling comment, thank you for taking the time to share it!
If float trips are on fresh water, have no worries at all! Just go oil only and then wash after the trip.
Thank You for the detail and science behind it Dan. I have been blow drying my beard for the last 2 years. I don't like the feel of my beard on a natural dry. I am following these guidelines but need to move the hair dryer around more and stop keeping it in one area too long. I don't know if I would have my beard if it was not for the hair dryer and heated brush.
Thank you Donald!!
Teach you’ve been on fire with these videos. I have been learning and upgrading my beard game after watching your videos. Does the heated beard brush apply to these principles as well? Would I just use the heated brush as you demonstrated in your previous videos? I just watched the Mayors review on the Aberlite line-up and I am looking to get the Aberlite Compact unless you recommend to only go blow dryer now. Thanks Teach! Keep these vids coming!
Yes, absolutely the same for heated brush. The heat is more direct, but is perfectly fine when done correctly. I use mine daily
I love how my beard look and feel when I use a blow dryer. Plus I didn’t realize how long my beard is. Hey Dan do you have blow dryer that you recommend? My broke.
Yes, check this one out: ua-cam.com/video/LYVZZu82sNo/v-deo.html
Blow drying is never a good option for an afro coiled beard. Our strands are flatter, shaped like ribbons, not round or oval. Afro hair dries out much faster and requires more heat to get hairs to uncoil. I know from experience that I used to get a lot of split ends and breakage from blow drying even when using a heat protectant oil, medium heat and trying to keep it at least six inched away from my hairs. I have heard some brothers having better success using a diffuser attachtment. I never had one of those. I have had zero split ends since I stopped blow drying. I learned how to elongate my beard without heat
Thank you for the add on!
Been thinking I'd have to do some heat to dry l, even if just to get my sides straighter.
Thanks for the beard oil timing in this. It's gonna feel so weird, it just seems like the oil would be evaporated.
Give it a shot!!
Maybe that points to why women with grey hair look so regal when they come from the hairdresser.
Could be!
Hey DAN C i have used heat/blowdryer but my red beard get so dry, why is that..??
PS: i have seen your blowout video many times. What am i doing wrong..?👍👊😎✌
Hey Frederick, I have a red beard as well so maybe I can help. I’ve noticed something similar with mine once in a while. I usually try to drink more water and definitely use beard butter before I go to bed. That usually softens it right up by morning for me. Hope this helps you too!! 🙏🏻
@@bfielders thank you Very Much Brandon👍i drink 2L of Whater a day, and oil&butter evrey morning.
And before bed i use butter.
But my beard is still dry after heat.🤔👍😎✌
Oh man, soooo many factors! Finding the right oil for your beard before heat is probably the biggest factor
My beard appears to be more controllable more when heat is applied. The aspect of water being more damaging than heat is intriguing. I'm really reaching here to something I think I remember from high school (well over 50 years ago), that to achieve a balance the less dense fluid will try to flow to the denser fluid. And once again I am assuming, that the water will try to flow to the denser cortex of the hair making it more suspectable to evaporation, dryness and a generalized ill health of the hair. Just a thought on an early Sunday morning mental rambling.
Ohhhhh, I like that thought process!
Great video Dan, hope you are feeling better.
Thank you! Still positive but feeling great
Awesome information and thank you for linking the studies! This makes sense to me, but even before the science, I just felt that beards need to be “stressed” a bit in order to fully develop. I reckoned that facial hair had an evolutionary purpose and reacted to its environment; similar to an animal getting a “winter coat” to deal with the colder weather. I believe that this may affect some mens beards, because we live in such convenience and climate control that the beard genetics just don’t feel the need to “turn on” as if we were still living outdoors and without climate control and daily hot showers. I’m conclusion, lol, I feel using heat gives that needed stress for our beards to react to; which in my mind lines up with the studies.
Great thoughts there Matt!
I can’t find data or information regarding red and grey beards having no cuticle. Can you point me in the direction of that type of data? Thanks!
Got you on the other comment
@@DanCBearded I wasn't sure you'd see this one since I already commented on this video. Thanks very much!
Thanks for the technical explanation. I have thought that for many years.
Did you get a chance to try the hot air flat paddle brush yet. It works fantastic in my beard, long and white.
I have not yet, but it is certainly on my list
Love the content on your channel. What would be a good setting if using a heated brush? Another question I have and have never really found an answer or solution, what is a good beard butter for sensitive skin? I’ve tried so many different balms and butters and they all have irritated my skin. In a matter of minutes of just putting it on my beard, my skin is inflamed and scratchy.
Hey Wayne, this video should be perfect! ua-cam.com/video/GFp7Lt9HVKk/v-deo.html I like my heated brush at 320. For beard butter, keep it away from the skin and problem solved! Butter is for the hair
@@DanCBearded I do keep the butter away from the skin. I only apply it to the hair but after a little while my skin is going crazy. I only apply it to the long part of the beard below the chin and never get close to the skin. So really don’t know what is going on with that.
@@waynes5807 what brand are you using?
@@DanCBearded I have tried a mixture of balms/butters Scotch Porter, Honest Amish, Beard Brand, and Beard Octane CBD. There are others as well but can’t think of the names right now. All have been the same with my skin. I don’t understand how my skin get so irritated unless my beard is some how wicking the butter quickly toward the roots and thus my skin.
@@DanCBearded I wanted to do an update to this comment in case anyone else ever comes across the same problem I have had with so many different beard butters. I have finally found one that does not give me any issues at all with irritation or burning feeling. I have been using the Black Rebel Beard Co Beard Butter and it has been a game changer for me. My beard is feeling amazing and no more issues on my skin. I don't know if it is the Ostrich Oil that is helping with preventing the irritation or something else. All I know is I am loving this. I used to have around 15-20 hairs fall out every shower when applying conditioner and since using this butter for a week I have around 3-7 come out. I hope this helps someone in the future if their skin is as sensitive as mine is.
So I'm guessing that includes any day but the one you wash your beard, am I right?
I'm not sure but I think you said on another video you better avoid blowdrying your beard the day you washed it
Nope! I use a blowdryer and heated brush on my beard every single
So even if you use product twice a day? (Considering you also damp your beard twice a day)
Very interesting and informative Dan! Thanks for the knowledge.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dan, I've been using the revlon brush dryer and I've had a great experience so far but now that I see this video, would you recommend I avoid this because I cant keep this thing 6" away. The heat is a medium heat and the motion is constant and Ive learned how to avoid pulling any snags but I am now concerned about distance. Thoughts?
Not at all, you are totally fine using it!
Dan C, beard game looking on point today brother, and love a bit of science! Thanks to you, I started applying heat probably about 6-8months ago (beard around 6inches long atm) and it was a game changer but probably more for styling than for hair condition or feel. Hard to judge directly based on how much impact other factors have, use of oils, conditioner, overnight beard butter routine etc. I wouldn't be without my dryer though. Question though, as a first purchase, my dryer was cheap (around £20) but had the essentials, speed control and cold shot, has everyone else gone down this route or is there any benefit to dryers at the medium to higher end of the price scale? Is there a noticeable difference? Thanks all 🙏🏻
Yes, I noticed a huge difference when I upgraded. We got a babyliss rapido pro and absolutely love it!
If I shower at night can I blow dry to dry my beard off and still be able to use a heated brush every morning?
Absolutely!
Dan C , would this method apply with curly course beards?
Absolutely!
But what about the night routine? We have learned from you to apply Butter on a damp beard and thats it. Will this not damage the beard with time?
I had to think about that as well, I believe using heat twice is worse than letting it towel and air dry for night if you shower or really get the beard soaking. If you just get it damp, there is no worries there at all!
@@DanCBearded maybe it is better to apply the butter on a dry beard at night? Even if it is not so effective. Getting the beard wet 2 times a day makes me nervous a bit after that study.
@@hilmar9096 no, you’re totally overthinking what dampening is. To get your ready for butter you just need to get it damp. It’s not soaked or dripping.
It is 100% best practice to get your beard damp before applying butter or any other products
@@DanCBearded Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it.
I have a question when u use butter at night do you blow dry or do u just do it once during the day with oil just curious
I only use heat in the morning. Using twice would probably override any health benefits
I recently started blow drying and follow these basic rules. however, one thing i do different is that i apply oil right after my morning shower, then butter about ten minutes later, then blow dry. My question is.....is there any negative impact to blow drying after applying butter or does it serve as a layer of protection, similar to oil?
It’s a personal preference thing. I recommend after though
Great information. One question, I use heat in the morning after a shower and oil. Then at night I shower and use oil then butter but no heat before bed I was trying not to use heat twice a day but I shower twice a day. My beard never felt right air drying at night and always curls after a shower. Is the damage if there is damage from air drying permanent and worth shaving to start growing over again? I have about eleven months with two Trims in that time frame.
I would go with the same approach you have right now. No heat at night
How are you drying between the original wet phase and applying oil at mildly damp phase before applying direct heat? My beard is just slightly shorter than yours. Same thickness. I usually do a quick blow dry after shower, then apply my oil before hair dryer or heat brush. Then butter, then cold shot to lock it in. I find my beard feels the very best with a heat brush, it's feels like silk, but you lose the fullness when it straightens out. Do you think the heat brush is damaging the hair a bit more since it's directly on the hair? Thanks. Always good videos.
Towel dry from soaking to damp. The heated brush certainly has the potential for more damage because it is more direct, yes. However, I think it is totally fine as long as you are following best practices.
@@DanCBearded I'm definitely finding the prep process is changing as far as balms, butters, oils and tools as the beard gets longer and heavier. The length and weight makes a huge difference in prepping for the better.
My beard is super red with some blonde. I have tried heat (low heat, low speed) following all of your suggestions, but I ended up getting split ends and other issues shortly after starting that. Not sure if my hair is just different or what, but I'm gun shy about trying again
Lotsss of factors that could go into that, but please keep me posted!
@@DanCBearded thanks Dan, will do. Staying hydrated, lots of protein, not over washing/conditioning, using oil & butter, so not sure what the issue was. I'll just figure it out as I go. You're the man 👍
Do you think it's beneficial to use a heated beard brush daily( if your using it correctly obviously). Im currently only using heat a few days a week, but my heard feels great those days.
Yup! I use one every single day
Also I've been using every single vitamin you recommend, and my beard has never felt better. I've been only using oil during the day, because my beard has been so healthy!
What about using a heated brush?
Same thing! I use one daily
Sometimes I want to tip my barber and other times I want to smack him,but I can't, because my barber is me!!! 😱
haha love that
Only 2 game changer’s for me on my beard, blow drying & Chicago comb #8.
Heat brush didn’t work as well but it did it’s job. Also I haven’t noticed the cold shot being effective for my beard.
Thanks E!!
I shower in the morning and at night. Should i then blow dry my beard 2 times a day?
I would only blowdry in the morning
@@DanCBearded thanks dan.
So is it going to destroy my beard if I don't blow dry? Because I can't afford a blow drier :-(
No, not at all! It’s more so to say heat is not a bad thing, which many have a false belief of
@@DanCBearded phew!
Should you add beard butter after or before blow drying?
I recommend after heat. Oil before, solid products after
@@DanCBearded cool thanks for the reply
Hey Dan, i must be an odd ball, but as said in another comment, Chicago combs dont feel good in my beard, and heat dosent work either... 😊 (My beard is mostly red with some blonde in there)... 😊
I would love to hear why you think the Chicago comb doesn't work for your beard? I truly cannot think of a way it wouldn't feel good, but I fully know you know your beard the best
So I guess that old theory is gone that you wanted to keep your beard damp and put oil on to seal in the moisture? And maybe not drinking to much water to put to much in hairs?
Oh no, not at all! That theory still holds true, and the method is not used to just lock in moisture. It is also used to spread the product out more easily, which is super important. For the actual locking of the moisture in, you are still locking it in during the grooming process, which is important. Grooming a dry or brittle beard is just not healthy. For the not drinking too much water, that would another no not at all. The amount of water that is transmitted through drinking water to your hairs is not anywhere near the amount of water with soaking in the shower. The amount is still very important, but that's comparing apples and oranges. Still fruits, but not the same. Love the thoughts though!! Great food for thought
@@DanCBearded yeah, thanks, had me confused.
@@pennyarmc absolutely! Truly great wonderings
i just showered and washed my beard, and literally just decided to make it an oil and airdry day… then i check my phone and see this drop👍
I love great timing!!
This is great info on proper heat application and the science of why 👊🤘
I use beard oil and heat (blow dryer and comb) every day and my beard is super soft and manageable. When I take a day off it’s really hard to get a comb through it later in the day 💯
Same! Even that fact alone has to be considered when talking about the health of the beard. How healthy it is to comb through a beard full of snags?
So Dan does that mean I should switch to a blow dryer more than my heated brush?
A heated brush is more direct heat than a heated brush, so we have always known it's more harsh than a blowdryer. Do I think it is killing your beard? not at all when done properly! I still use mine daily
Heat s the only way I can get my beard to shape. Without it I look like Karl Marx.
haha I hear that!
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Nice informative video.
Glad you liked it!!