Barbershop Blog

With so many beard care products in the market, it can be hard to know which is best for your grooming needs and how they actually differ from one another. Beard oil and beard balm are often very similarly comprised and both will nourish and tame your facial hair. However, each has its own discerning attributes and understanding these can help you to make the right product choice for your needs.

Using Beard Oil

Beard oil is one of the most fundamental of all beard grooming utilities and a must-have for all stages and lengths of beard growth.

It provides new beards with relieving hydration, helping to soothe itchy skin during the early growing process. Longer beards benefit from the antibacterial properties, quick absorption and a silky smooth finish without the bulking of heavier products.

Beard oils can be used in all beard types and a perfect use case would be after showering and before bed at night.

Using Beard Balm

With additional ingredients like waxes and a higher viscosity than oils, beard balms provide a coating to the beard so your beard appears fuller and thicker with long lasting shine.

The strength of beard balm provides control for styling, this allows you to brush down stubborn hairs and tame flyaways for a style that lasts throughout the day.

Beard balms are best suited to medium or long beard lengths where more control is required.

Using Beard Oil & Beard Balm

If you're wondering if you can use both? The answer is yes although best to be conservative and use appropriate amounts.

Use each in its best use case scenario but you can apply beard oil and then beard balm at the same time. Start by working in your beard oil and then adding a small amount of beard balm as it is needed to add control and achieve your desired style.

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