Really helpful instructional video. Had no idea how to clean my beard brush and contemplated throwing it away and buying a new one. You saved me about $10, so thanks.
So cool scrolling through the comments and seeing all these profile pics of guys with beards lol I'm a girl and I was looking at this for my hair care. So we meet at this video, gentlemen!
Great job! I like that you kept it simple and well-paced. I've seen too many that rush through the steps. Glad to see you endorse 2 to 3 minute soak time.
For anyone who's brush his stinking after you wash it. It's because it's natural boar hair. I'm a wet shaver as well as a beard enthusiast and I have owned several bore brushes that I use to lather up my soap to shave with. Every bore brush I've ever owned it takes several washes to get that smell out. Horsehair , boar's hair and Badgers hair all can smell like animal after you wash it the first few times.
I honestly never even gave cleaning my brush out a thought and I've had mine for years.. I'm pretty stoked to feel how different it'll be. Awesome video, my dude. Straight to the point and only throwing in solid info. Thanks, brotha!
Really appreciated this when I was using a boars brush. My brush was desperately in need of cleaning, I just didn't know how to, until I found this video!
Another great video. This one was a long time coming. This was much needed for all the beard bros. My brushes get washed/cleaned once per month or as needed. I try not to buy any brushes unless it gets really bad. Thanks Dan. 👊🏼👍🏼🔥
Dan - my combs and brush are in dire need of a cleaning, this is on my to-do list This is how I have cleaned my brush in the past, so it's good to hear I've been doing it correctly
I just tried cleaning my beard bristle brush this way. Only difference I forgot to take a comb through my brush. I just put it in a bowl with warm water and rinsed it cold water. There is a huge difference. Thanks Dan!
Today (March 24, 2020) I finally clean my boars hair bristle beard brush for the first time by using this video and it worked like a charm; it was well over due to clean it.....thank you.
Glad you made this video. I have a lot of eczema underneath my beard so I get a lot of dead skin build up in my brush because of the balm on the bristles. Thanks for the easy guide bro.
“Dip & Shake!” The new hit song of the beard world. 😂 Good video. I have wondered about cleaning out my brush. I have always done it but now I know a better process. Thanks Dan! 👍🏻
you should contact weird al he is good taking nothing and making something out of it it's like before I go meow the yard the last song 🎵 I heard that is what I'm singing antell I'm done.
Thanks for posting this, so easy and straightforward. Only question is what type of wash do you use? Beard shampoo? Face wash? Dish soap? Never heard of the stuff you use in the video.
Seen an old gorge bruno video on how to do it and this video reminded me I haven't in a while. And u reminded me how to wash a brush again lol gonna try to keep up with more cleanings in the future. Thanks for the reminder and teaching great and simple vid.
Great brush, possibly the best for the money. If you love that brush and were looking for something bigger (like double the size), check out the Zeus first cut boar beard brush. Both are made in Germany, so I bet they're made in the same place - just the Zeus one is massive.
I have seen some people show this cleaning and dry it with a hair dryer and also seen them put the shampoo directly on the brush and rub it in are those things okay and thanks for the tips sir
@@saxman7131 we are, thank you! I hope the same for you. Hopefully gigs are opening back up post-quarantine life for playing gigs. If I remember correctly?
Once a month is a really good goal to have. If you slip and go a few times a year, you would be perfectly fine. The comb is more important to have frequent cleanings
Great vid man, actually was doing this same thing couple days ago noticed the boar brush wasn't looking to good so broke out the Kent comb and warm water rinse and now the brush is back to looking good as ever, man that heroes and legends beard oil is some good stuff man really digging the Titan scent blend, thanks Dan for helping me discover a new beard company thats really awesome, you the man 😉
Hey Dan, I am new here and kind of enjoyed your content. I see you mentioned the frequency of wash as 3-4 times a year. What about the boar bristle brush used for hair? How often should we wash that? It will really be helpful to me if you can guide me on that. Thanks in advance 😊
@@DanCBearded Hey Dan, I'm doing great and I hope you are as well. Just got home today from a 45 day RV trip up in Maine . Bounced all around. I live in New York. Anyway, I haven't been watching and participating in much UA-cam beard content ever since I botched up my beard and shaved it off. I want to grow it back long again but I'm not looking forward to the awkward stage of about 2 -3 months of looking pretty scraggly. I'm actually 2 weeks in right now thinking I'm gonna go for it but I might give in and keep it a short beard. I've been through that about 3 or 4 times already. But I actually bought the Tomahawk for the mustache thinking that I'm gonna grow it back . I ordered it while I was away I didn't open it yet. I do plan on growing it back just not sure when. Hopefully the one I have now will keep growing. Thanks for asking about me my friend. You have the best beard content out there. And of course one of the best beards. Learned a lot from you too. 😎👊🏻
Thank you for the info. I’ve been wondering how to clean my boars hair brush. 1 question I do have is about my plastic brush. I have 1 with natural bristles that I keep in bathroom and 1 with plastic bristles that I keep in my truck. Do you perform the same process with plastic brush as you would with natural brush?
Coming back to this video to brush up on the timings and such (no pun intended) but thought of a couple of questions: about how often/at what stage would you recommend cleaning the brush? And how long before you replace a brush entirely?
I have a boar's hair hairbrush and I follow these steps when I clean it, though there is still remaining residue and dirt really deep down between the bristles. I ever have a little tool to clean it and I can never seem to get it all. Thoughts?
Might just be more time/cost effective to buy a new one at that point. These are animal products and can be really tough to work with. I completely understand!
Hi I agree with dan. At some point there may be fewer option. I cleaned the brush like he did in this video. I used a high powered blower to clean mine but I’ll mention you can keep a clean and non clean brush. Meaning one is shower clean and the other you can use in the car. Like a spare brush
Hey, this is a great video thank you! But....I did exactly that and the brush ended up with veeeeeery bad smell after the cleaning. There was no bad smell before, so not sure what could've happened? You have any idea?
Sounds like you have real boars hair, which is a good thing. Sounds like they became too saturated. If you give it some time, the natural smell should fade. Make sure they really dry, you can assist with a low heat blow dryer
@@DanCBearded Thank you for the reply, I will do it exactly like that right now. Also, do you have a link to a video of yours where you explain if wax and balm are the same thing, just that wax gives it more hold? I use Oil first and than wax every morning. First I wash with warm water 3 times a week with special beard shampoo. Second, I always use a Spray for heat and brush it with a special heat beard brush. Third, I put the oil and let it sit for 5min and than I use the wax. Fourth, at night I use oil. I will buy some butter to use that as well at night as you explained on another video. Best Regards, Esteban
I noticed you are using a firm bristle. All of my beard brushes are soft bristles. Will this work for them? Where can I get firm bristles? I can only seem to find soft bristles.
Does a lot to get all the grime out, but what about the tiny white hairs that get tangled up in the bristle bundles on the brush? I can't seem to get rid of em. Tried like 3 different kinds of soaps/wash, even tried 91% isopropyl alcohol and no dice.
Great vid. Thanks for telling me bout this vid. Another dumb question but what exactly is a wash and co wash. Lastly how often do you do this cleaning process 👍
I thankfully don't have a beard, but I do have a wooden handle boar bristle brush with nylon bristles because my hair is thick. What do you recommend to clean it besides what you used? And when do you know that it is time to actually wash it?
You’ve been reading my mind with some of these videos... THIS MORNING, I was brushing my beard and thought to myself, “I wonder what DanC does to clean his brushes and combs...?” 🤔 still love the content brotha!
I've seen dozens of people talk highly of boat's bristle brushes, but I also have a spare nylon bristle brush. Is that an adequate substitute to the boar's hairs? Genuinely curious
how often do you have to replace a boar bristle brush? With proper cleaning and care, could you potentially use it forever? I've read online about having to replace it every 3-4 months, just wanted to make sure. I've had mine for only a week and one or two bristles have already fallen out, probably my fault though.
The smells means you have the real deal. It is an animal product so there will be some scent to it. Keep using it and the oils will take the scent away
Dan C Bearded oh ok! So I’m good? I just notice that after I brush my hair & beard it takes on that smell for a bit. Any suggestion of a particular oil I should use to speed up eliminating the smell or is it just time needed?
@@HosCreates I have. Those work well to get the big stuff out, but they don't clean the brush. The good news is there are tons of great options for Boar's bristle brushes. Even on Amazon. This seven potions one is the most stiff brush I have used though
@@DanCBearded I have a horsehair beard brush and I make my own beard oil that I use two or three times a day. Caster oil, sunflower oil and olive oil combined with rosemary and pepermit essential oils - that's the main content of my oil for a three month beard. Caster oil is one third of the content. Thinking of buying Emu oil and adding it to the mix. 🤔 Sorry for the rant..
I've kept coming back to this guide for over 2 years now. Thanks and never take it down.
That is awesome!!
Really helpful instructional video. Had no idea how to clean my beard brush and contemplated throwing it away and buying a new one. You saved me about $10, so thanks.
Awesome! Glad to hear it
Thanks! Cleaning these kinds of brushes with their longevity in mind is a lost art!
Absolutely!
So cool scrolling through the comments and seeing all these profile pics of guys with beards lol I'm a girl and I was looking at this for my hair care. So we meet at this video, gentlemen!
haha that's awesome! Lots of info on this channel can be applied to anyone. If you know anyone with a beard though, send them my way!
Great job! I like that you kept it simple and well-paced. I've seen too many that rush through the steps. Glad to see you endorse 2 to 3 minute soak time.
I have people that even criticize, but I firmly believe in it!
About to do this right now, and hopefully be better at cleaning my tools monthly haha. Keep up the great work Dan!
Thanks Andrew!
For anyone who's brush his stinking after you wash it. It's because it's natural boar hair. I'm a wet shaver as well as a beard enthusiast and I have owned several bore brushes that I use to lather up my soap to shave with. Every bore brush I've ever owned it takes several washes to get that smell out. Horsehair , boar's hair and Badgers hair all can smell like animal after you wash it the first few times.
Well said brotha, thank you!
This is something I was going to ask about, looks like I've got a bit more cleaning to do with mine! Thanks for the advice buddy!
Thanks again Trusted Teacher. I wondered what was the proper way to clean my brush and now I know. 👍
You are welcome Mike!
I honestly never even gave cleaning my brush out a thought and I've had mine for years.. I'm pretty stoked to feel how different it'll be. Awesome video, my dude. Straight to the point and only throwing in solid info. Thanks, brotha!
Thank you Tyler!
Yeah this made my check mine out that's several years old at this point... it's fucking gnarly i'm going to go wash it
Was just wondering if, how and how often to clean my brush. Most of that was answered by this video. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Really appreciated this when I was using a boars brush. My brush was desperately in need of cleaning, I just didn't know how to, until I found this video!
Thanks Reuben! One of my higher viewed videos
@@DanCBearded I see that! I also noticed on the popular videos tabs some of them are at 200-300K
Another great video. This one was a long time coming. This was much needed for all the beard bros. My brushes get washed/cleaned once per month or as needed. I try not to buy any brushes unless it gets really bad. Thanks Dan. 👊🏼👍🏼🔥
Thank you!!
Dan - my combs and brush are in dire need of a cleaning, this is on my to-do list
This is how I have cleaned my brush in the past, so it's good to hear I've been doing it correctly
That is awesome!
I just tried cleaning my beard bristle brush this way. Only difference I forgot to take a comb through my brush. I just put it in a bowl with warm water and rinsed it cold water. There is a huge difference. Thanks Dan!
Awesome Mark!!
I will literally believe anything you say about beards bc your beard is so nice. Keep it up.
Thank you!
Thanks Dan! First time user long time listener, your tips always help!
Awesome! You're welcome 👊
I'm so glad you made this video! Very informative and was more simple than I thought!
Awesome, glad I could help!
I was wondering how to do this. Mine is about due for a cleaning. Thank you, DanC, for your instruction and the information. Stay Positive!
Absolutely!
i just recently noticed that mine is smelling musty and moldy, as well as my comb, so i will have to try this, thank you
Did it work? Apologies for the extremely delayed response
Never thought about cleaning my brushes before! Thanks for the video!
You're welcome Grant!
Today (March 24, 2020) I finally clean my boars hair bristle beard brush for the first time by using this video and it worked like a charm; it was well over due to clean it.....thank you.
Boom, great to hear! Even 2 years later lol
Glad you made this video. I have a lot of eczema underneath my beard so I get a lot of dead skin build up in my brush because of the balm on the bristles. Thanks for the easy guide bro.
You are welcome! Apologies for the extremely delayed response
Thanks Dan. Glad you got around to this.
Absolutely welcome Mark!
“Dip & Shake!” The new hit song of the beard world. 😂 Good video. I have wondered about cleaning out my brush. I have always done it but now I know a better process. Thanks Dan! 👍🏻
Yesss, that needs to be a music video lol
you should contact weird al he is good taking nothing and making something out of it it's like before I go meow the yard the
last song 🎵 I heard that is what I'm singing antell I'm done.
So glad I happened upon your channel. How often good to clean brush?
I’m glad you are here!! The frequency should be based on how much you use and how bad the build up is. Maybe twice a year in average?
Thanks for posting this, so easy and straightforward. Only question is what type of wash do you use? Beard shampoo? Face wash? Dish soap? Never heard of the stuff you use in the video.
Beard wash 🤝
great and easy to do tutorial! thanks a lot!
Thanks Bob!
Great video. I'd say to add a little beard oil to the bristles once it's dry. Keep the hairs well conditioned.
For sure!
Hmmmm, never thought about actually cleaning the bristles. Another great video brother!
Thanks Issac! Apologies for the extremely delayed response
Quick and easy! Thanks for finding a nice topic to cover for Command's Army today!
Thanks Joel!!
Amazing information, I am going to go do this right now
Have fun!
Awesome video man thank you I do the same things to clean my bristle brush in similar steps executed perfectly ! Makes the brush brand new again 🔥💯☝🏻
Awesome!
I’ve been using Dr. Bronners tea tree or peppermint Castile soap, never thought of beard shampoo
Give it a shot!
Hey man! Great vid! Do you or anyone watching know if it’s ok if I get all the brush, including the wood wet?
It isn't the end of the world if you do, but try to avoid if possible
@@DanCBearded thanks! Keep up the good work!
Wanted to find a way how to clean my brush and knew you would have a video - would this be alright for a longer rounded brush?
Totally fine!
😎 Dan C. the trusted teacher, pulling out another great video. 😎
Keep up the good work bro!!! Now let's see this studio you keep talking about.
Thank you!! Studio videos will be ready in about 2 weeks
Seen an old gorge bruno video on how to do it and this video reminded me I haven't in a while. And u reminded me how to wash a brush again lol gonna try to keep up with more cleanings in the future. Thanks for the reminder and teaching great and simple vid.
Any time!
Just like my comment of how to clean your combs, this is such a welcomed video! I have been waiting for this!!
Thank you Brandon! I hope you have been well
I’ve been trying to find a decent video like this for weeks
Question :: how often should I do this
I recommend once every couple of months, but you could even get away with twice a year
Dan C Bearded great thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
👊
Thanks for the advise. The towel under the brush during drying makes good sense.
Thanks Joe!
I will definitely be trying these steps out in the very near future!
throwback right here!
just got my first beard brush a few days ago so this video is a big help. just wanna know how often i should be cleaning the brush?
Thanks brotha! Every couple of months or when you see build up
Was just thinking about this the other day lol. Good timing, thanks for another great video Dan!
Great brush, possibly the best for the money. If you love that brush and were looking for something bigger (like double the size), check out the Zeus first cut boar beard brush. Both are made in Germany, so I bet they're made in the same place - just the Zeus one is massive.
Awesome feedback, thank you! Apologies for the extremely delayed response
Thoughts on using antibacterial soap instead of the beard wash?
Should be fine too
We're did you get the shampoo that scent sounds amazing
This is from seven potions
@@DanCBearded thank you I found the link in your description to there website
Thanks for sharing this wonderful advice Dan!
You are welcome!
I have seen some people show this cleaning and dry it with a hair dryer and also seen them put the shampoo directly on the brush and rub it in are those things okay and thanks for the tips sir
All personal preference, but I prefer this method
@@DanCBearded oh okay Got you so it's all what you want in your routine makes sense I appreciate the feedback and information
I have some very nice boar brushes. Especially the one from Midas. Now I know how to properly care for them. Thanks Dan.
Thanks Scott! Apologies for the extremely delayed response
@@DanCBearded no problem. I hope you and family are well.
@@saxman7131 we are, thank you! I hope the same for you. Hopefully gigs are opening back up post-quarantine life for playing gigs. If I remember correctly?
How often would you recommend cleaning a boar brush? Once a month? Once a week? Or depends on the person?
Once a month is a really good goal to have. If you slip and go a few times a year, you would be perfectly fine. The comb is more important to have frequent cleanings
Thanks for this video but I have a question can I use the same way for the vegan or horse hair brushes?
Yes, absolutely
Great vid man, actually was doing this same thing couple days ago noticed the boar brush wasn't looking to good so broke out the Kent comb and warm water rinse and now the brush is back to looking good as ever, man that heroes and legends beard oil is some good stuff man really digging the Titan scent blend, thanks Dan for helping me discover a new beard company thats really awesome, you the man 😉
That is so awesome Tony!
Hey Dan, I am new here and kind of enjoyed your content. I see you mentioned the frequency of wash as 3-4 times a year. What about the boar bristle brush used for hair? How often should we wash that? It will really be helpful to me if you can guide me on that. Thanks in advance 😊
I would say it would be the same, but maybe 2-3 times a year
Dan, I came here right after your last short. Thanks. Only question: how often do you clean it? I'm sure I don't do it enough.
Brushes are tougher, so I would say when you physically see build-up and/or a couple times a year
@@DanCBearded Thanks. I literally have never seen build-up on a brush or a comb. And I only clean them 3-5 times a year.
@@yobabybubba hey my friend, I hope you are doing well! I feel like I haven't heard from you in a little bit, hopefully is good news with good busy!
@@DanCBearded Hey Dan, I'm doing great and I hope you are as well. Just got home today from a 45 day RV trip up in Maine . Bounced all around. I live in New York. Anyway, I haven't been watching and participating in much UA-cam beard content ever since I botched up my beard and shaved it off. I want to grow it back long again but I'm not looking forward to the awkward stage of about 2 -3 months of looking pretty scraggly. I'm actually 2 weeks in right now thinking I'm gonna go for it but I might give in and keep it a short beard. I've been through that about 3 or 4 times already. But I actually bought the Tomahawk for the mustache thinking that I'm gonna grow it back . I ordered it while I was away I didn't open it yet. I do plan on growing it back just not sure when. Hopefully the one I have now will keep growing. Thanks for asking about me my friend. You have the best beard content out there. And of course one of the best beards. Learned a lot from you too.
😎👊🏻
Thank you for the info. I’ve been wondering how to clean my boars hair brush. 1 question I do have is about my plastic brush. I have 1 with natural bristles that I keep in bathroom and 1 with plastic bristles that I keep in my truck. Do you perform the same process with plastic brush as you would with natural brush?
Same process, yup!
Nice technique I pretty much do the same. Lately Ive been using a hairdryer afterwards to speed up the process. How often do you clean yours?
Once a month or every other if I am lazy lol
Good stuff as always Dan!
Thank you! I really thought this video was needed
Great video! But how do you clean a brush like Beard Octane's detangling brush?
Would be the same way as this brush, but with deeper water. It is a little more challenging
Coming back to this video to brush up on the timings and such (no pun intended) but thought of a couple of questions: about how often/at what stage would you recommend cleaning the brush? And how long before you replace a brush entirely?
I clean mine when I see build up and/or it stinks. I would replace every 2 years or so
@@DanCBearded thanks for the help!
“The more bubbles are the more suds” - Dan C 😂😂
Are the better 😆
Quote of the year lol
I have a boar's hair hairbrush and I follow these steps when I clean it, though there is still remaining residue and dirt really deep down between the bristles. I ever have a little tool to clean it and I can never seem to get it all. Thoughts?
Might just be more time/cost effective to buy a new one at that point. These are animal products and can be really tough to work with. I completely understand!
Hi I agree with dan. At some point there may be fewer option. I cleaned the brush like he did in this video. I used a high powered blower to clean mine but I’ll mention you can keep a clean and non clean brush. Meaning one is shower clean and the other you can use in the car. Like a spare brush
Short and sweet but good info thank man this was helpful
Perfect, that was my goal!
Exactly what I was searching for!
Perfect!
Will shampoo work instead of what you used?
Should do fine!
Hey, this is a great video thank you! But....I did exactly that and the brush ended up with veeeeeery bad smell after the cleaning. There was no bad smell before, so not sure what could've happened? You have any idea?
Sounds like you have real boars hair, which is a good thing. Sounds like they became too saturated. If you give it some time, the natural smell should fade. Make sure they really dry, you can assist with a low heat blow dryer
@@DanCBearded Thank you for the reply, I will do it exactly like that right now. Also, do you have a link to a video of yours where you explain if wax and balm are the same thing, just that wax gives it more hold? I use Oil first and than wax every morning.
First I wash with warm water 3 times a week with special beard shampoo.
Second, I always use a Spray for heat and brush it with a special heat beard brush.
Third, I put the oil and let it sit for 5min and than I use the wax.
Fourth, at night I use oil. I will buy some butter to use that as well at night as you explained on another video.
Best Regards,
Esteban
Great video Dan! How do you clean the round brush?
PRetty much the same method, but with constant rolling. Apologies for the extremely delayed response
Great video! Mine was not looking to good lol I was about to buy a new one 😬
Give this a shot!
It was time. Thanks for this video Trusted Teacher.
I just cleaned my heated brush last week! Because Sam told me it stank lol
Dan how often do you clean your board bristle brush? Great teaching on how to clean the brush
I don’t use mine anymore, but I recommend 3-4 times a year.
Sweet. I saw a bunch of other listed tutorials on this and just skipped to yours. Yea, my brush smells funny, so im gonna fix that.
Awesome to hear!! Apologies for the extremely delayed response
Thank you for the great video Dan c
You’re welcome!
In washing my Boars Bristle brush can I use dish soap or a mile shampoo
Dish soap is fine
Cam we use normal hair shampoo as I don't have a beard wash??
Absolutely, no worries there. Apologies for the extremely delayed response
Can a boar bristle brush be disinfected? If so, what should I use? Thank you.
The soap solution in this video should do it!
I asked for this video, Thanks for the info Dan
That is what I am here for!
Another great tip Dan !
Thank you!
Just realised how dirty mine is! Any tips for cleaning the wooden part of the brush? Mine seems quite sticky, probably from the beard oil
Mineral oil and a toothbrush 🤝
What are your thoughts on adding a few drops of beard oil onto the bristles as the brush is drying?
I would just be very light with it, but nothing wrong with that at all
How often did you say you do this. Great vid
Thank you! Once a month or every other month
I noticed you are using a firm bristle. All of my beard brushes are soft bristles.
Will this work for them?
Where can I get firm bristles? I can only seem to find soft bristles.
This will work for all types, yup! This firm one is from seven potions
Does a lot to get all the grime out, but what about the tiny white hairs that get tangled up in the bristle bundles on the brush? I can't seem to get rid of em. Tried like 3 different kinds of soaps/wash, even tried 91% isopropyl alcohol and no dice.
Probably just time for a new brush. Apologies for the extremely delayed response
How often do you think we should do this?
Thank you! Once a month or every other month
@@DanCBearded Awesome.
Can I clean it in a simple mix of soapy warm water?
That should be fine 👊
How often should you be doing this?
Once or twice a year
Great vid. Thanks for telling me bout this vid. Another dumb question but what exactly is a wash and co wash. Lastly how often do you do this cleaning process 👍
Clean every 2 months or as it seems needed. Wash is shampoo for your beard, cowash is conditioner
What if its not baor bristle,and is a vegan beard brush,do you clean it the same way?
Yes, same way
can too much water damage the brush?? For example brushing in the shower??
Yes, I would not recommend brushing in the shower. Get a shower brush or a comb
@@DanCBearded ok cool thank you 🙏🏾
I thankfully don't have a beard, but I do have a wooden handle boar bristle brush with nylon bristles because my hair is thick. What do you recommend to clean it besides what you used? And when do you know that it is time to actually wash it?
I am not sure on that type, but you would know it is time to clean it when you see build up
@@DanCBearded Thanks! 🤗
Hey, nice vid! I have one question though, how often should you clean the brush?
I would say once every three to six months. Depending on your use
@@DanCBearded Thank you! I also wonder, should you apply beard oil before or after you brush your beard? Also, can you overdo brushing?
@@sg1145 oil is always the first step. And yes you can overbrush
@@DanCBearded Thank you very much!
You’ve been reading my mind with some of these videos... THIS MORNING, I was brushing my beard and thought to myself, “I wonder what DanC does to clean his brushes and combs...?” 🤔 still love the content brotha!
That is my job haha think what you need, before you know you need it!
I've seen dozens of people talk highly of boat's bristle brushes, but I also have a spare nylon bristle brush. Is that an adequate substitute to the boar's hairs? Genuinely curious
I am not really sure! I wish I had the answer
Thanks for the great tip 👍
Love this throwback JB!
I feel like I was watching Bob Ross do a painting.
I'm not sure if that is good or bad lol
@@DanCBearded It's good bro. Soothing and comforting.
@@j.m.4314 👊
You can use a metal lice combe to remove the hairs, don't use the plastic combes as they snap off
Appreciate it!
how often do you have to replace a boar bristle brush? With proper cleaning and care, could you potentially use it forever? I've read online about having to replace it every 3-4 months, just wanted to make sure. I've had mine for only a week and one or two bristles have already fallen out, probably my fault though.
Great questions. I do not know the answers though. I have never replaced one in 4 years
Thanks Dan! Very helpful 😃😃😃😃😃
You are welcome!
My brush had a terrible smell right out of the box. I tried cleaning as you detailed but my brush was/is not dirty. What can or should I do?
The smells means you have the real deal. It is an animal product so there will be some scent to it. Keep using it and the oils will take the scent away
Dan C Bearded oh ok! So I’m good? I just notice that after I brush my hair & beard it takes on that smell for a bit. Any suggestion of a particular oil I should use to speed up eliminating the smell or is it just time needed?
@@butterlit0 any beard oil will do the trick! And yeah, just a little time and patience. It shouldn't take long
How often should you clean the brush?
Once or twice a year, or when you see build up
@@DanCBearded thank you
Will this work for ladies hair brushes with lint?
Yup! It should
@@DanCBearded have you tried one or those picks or hair brush rakes? Also what brand of brush do you recommend that's good and stiff ?
@@HosCreates I have. Those work well to get the big stuff out, but they don't clean the brush.
The good news is there are tons of great options for Boar's bristle brushes. Even on Amazon. This seven potions one is the most stiff brush I have used though
@@DanCBearded I was looking on Amazon and felt overwhelmed! Thank you for your response 😊
How often should a beard brush be cleaned though?
Depends on your usage and what type of products you are brushing. For most, once or twice a year is plenty
@@DanCBearded I have a horsehair beard brush and I make my own beard oil that I use two or three times a day. Caster oil, sunflower oil and olive oil combined with rosemary and pepermit essential oils - that's the main content of my oil for a three month beard. Caster oil is one third of the content. Thinking of buying Emu oil and adding it to the mix. 🤔
Sorry for the rant..
@@ЕммануилАнгелов that’s the fun part!