Mykill Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 ORDN beard oil should smell like gasoline, hoppes 9 and lube.Done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I have enough beard care stuff for a few winters now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I am on like 2 weeks now for mine, oh the gray hairs are killing me!!! Hoblick turned me onto that "Grave before shave" beard bomb balm, some good shit that really works and has a pleasant manly scent. Wifey likes how my beard looks, but hates how it feels.......now I am even more cut off than I was before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I use the oil almost exclusively. Balm is good for a shorter beard but as long as mine is, it has too much hold, makes it a weird shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 After mine grew for a few weeks, I found the balm to be less optimal than the oil. The balm made my beard feel like straw. The oil made it softer and less irritating. Good to know, will likely purchase some oil as the length comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) I have a 2 week starter going, but it's prob getting chopped tomorrow, just not feeling it. Edited February 6, 2015 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I trimmed my sideburns down, they were getting pulled when I take helmet on and off... It was getting out of control, might keep it about this length from here out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Good to know, will likely purchase some oil as the length comes in. I tend to use oil, and chase with with a bit of balm. I've tried a few different balms and the only one that didn't make my beard feel like straw, is this stuff. I use it very sparingly. http://www.burlymanbeard.com/burly-beards/ The oil helps keep things soft, and the balm just helps keep it tame. If I just use oil, it looks like I'm transforming into chewbacca 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 This grave before shave balm does not give the straw effect at all, however my beard does not resemble straw like yours yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I bought the burly beards balm. It's pretty good and not has "thick" as cliffs balm. Also made my beard oil the other day. Turned out ok. The girl like the smell so let's face it...that's all that matters. Should've made it smaller to try more variations though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I bought the burly beards balm. It's pretty good and not has "thick" as cliffs balm. Also made my beard oil the other day. Turned out ok. The girl like the smell so let's face it...that's all that matters. Should've made it smaller to try more variations though.Cliffs turned my beard into straw- it was gross feeling. How's your oil working out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'm holding firm on my garnie fructise anti frizz hair oil. Seems to do wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) My gf buys fancy shampoo and conditioner ($34/bottle of each)... I've been using that stuff, it's pretty legit. Sulfate free and has some kind of oil in it to help with shine... I'd never pay for the stuff, but she does, so fuck it... My beard is soft, no beardruff, and minimal work (wash it every 2-3 days) Edited February 28, 2015 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) I don't do the full beard anymore, the gray hairs just don't play nicely so I stick to the chin fur approach. I have a boar brush (the real stuff) and use Beard Oil along with Honest Amish Beard Balm. They work okay but gray hairs are wiry and rough making them a royal PITA to smooth out along with their propensity to become very wavy. I had an accident with the trimmers recently and have had to start over but this was what I was working with prior to that incident. Edited April 26, 2015 by baptizo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 i broke down and cut mine off a couple days ago....the helmet beard was killing me...my chin hairs were blowing out straight-ish, but curls to towards the sides with a split in the middle, and then the sides were stuck flat to my face...i couldnt even brush it out at work anymore, just had to wait and look weird...ill miss the beard, but it was becoming too much hassle for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gixxus Christ! Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Shit I shaved mine off as soon as the last snow storm melted away. Will sport chin fur till football season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 The standard after haircut to make sure it's not screwed up selfie. Got about 3 more weeks left and it's gone. Yay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyxbla Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Whattt?! A beard thread. You guys rock.This stuff also rocks, I've tried 5 or 6 different beard balms. This stuff is my favorite, it works the best, smells the best, my lady loves it and its Ohio made.http://www.statelybeardco.comI got some from them on etsy just last month. It took 4 weeks to receive it, but I've never had problems with him before that.My "Shouldn't have drank ever clear last night" face.I let the lady who cuts my hair trim my beard once. Want to talk about a trustfall?1979 CB750 Limited Edition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Here's mine right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 And here's the wife...hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I was thinking the same thing. On a side note, at what age did any of you finally decide you just can't grow a beard? I've got the patchiest, pathetic excuse for a beard going on. I got the sideburns and goatee down, have since freshman year of high school. The rest, nada. Just a patch of blonde peach fuzz. I'm trying though. The wife hates it, but I'm 33 and dammit I want to grow a beard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyxbla Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I'm 21 (picture above) I grew a beard to by beer when I was 19-20 but never the length I have now. It took me a year and a half to get where I am now and there was an extremely long and hideous middle length I had to endure. I have a chin patch that is balder that I like. Unfortunately you're at the mercy of genetics. Grow what you can, nothing looks worse than a beard you can't grow, but still try. I don't know how patchy you are, but sometimes time and growth will cover it all up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I could grow a full beard by age 20.. but only did the goatee for many years till around 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I rocked the beard since October. But just couldn't stand it as it got warmer.I shaved it donw to my goatee last week. The wife was more upset by the shave than I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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