Great video Dan. I used to use hair shampoo on my beard prior to finding your channel and being more educated on this. Now I know better and can definitely tell and see the differences.
I did body wash in my beard and a bad store bought beard butter for a long time before finding Dan C. Afterward, I adjusted to proper beard washes and conditioners, quality oils and nourishing higher quality butter in the evening. Being that I adjusted all products at once, I don't know for sure how big of a change any one product produced, however, the change to the right products and processes over all, using Dan C's advice, 100% was a total game changer in how my beard looks and feels. I could never imagine going back and I fully recommend anyone with a beard going all out with beard care. It's a total game changer. From the moment i could grow a beard, i've always grown beards, goaties, chops, you name it, but I truly feel like i only just discovered my beard this year after giving it what it needs and letting it grow the right way.
Big Dan in the house breaking down the fundamentals to beard care and swagging while doing it!! I remember when I started following beard content years ago I always thought to myself "You want to take the advice of a guy that has an awesome beard." It just makes sense right? They're living it! Look at this man's beard!!
It took me finding this channel and learning these things to be able to grow my beard out. I was just destroying it before and then trimming it down rinsing and repeating. Thanks Dan!!!🍻🍻🍻
@@DanCBearded it’s a commitment. At a certain length it becomes somewhat of a lifestyle. 2 years and I’m still not at 8 inches. I finally have a routine down I get consistent styling and I wear it out now with no styling at all when. Working in heat. With that I’ve become way less conscious of how it’s sitting all the time. Has finally got me almost to 8 and not looking to trim anytime soon. Got past 6 a couple times but would go back down to 6. First transparency, then knit picking, now finally embracing 100%.
Epic video dan! It's not very common knowledge that beard hair and scalp hair act differently! You hit the nail on the head, not all "hair" behaves the same depending on where it's located on the body, especially considering what kind of skin it's attached to and how that skin behaves (oily, dry, etc). We're grateful that you're spreading the knowledge!
You know when Dan makes a video you are going to get some valuable information. For me, it's now muscle memory. I click the LIKE button before Dan finishes his first sentence so I don't forget it later. 😊
Seen recently there's a new distributor for beard octane in the UK and Germany so I got some lcw after listening to you guys go on about it so much.... I can see why you guys go on about it so much... Best wash I've tried yet
I was someone who used a shampoo for my hair and beard. I can definitely say, using a quality beard wash does in fact make a difference. I have dense, curly/wavy textured hair and it was night and day after a few days of doing that. YMMV, but for me I also use a leave-in conditioner after washing and after using a beard oil and my beard looks and feels a thousand times better. I opted for Copper John's oil, butter and wash and look forward to trying some other brands. Appreciate all the knowledge you share with us!
Interesting! What you said about oils in beard wash has me looking forward to a video on how beard wash works - particularly the role of beard oils and butters. I don’t doubt they work; I just would like to know how.
Good morning Dan, before I found your channel I tried it grow beard and I was using shampoo in my beard and always was hard and terrible to a point that I had to shaving. Second time growing my beard I found you and was game change. Thank you Dan for everything have good day
Over 10 years ago when I grew my first beard, I knew nothing about caring for it or the products dedicated for beard care. I would wash it with shampoo and it was awful! I would use normal conditioner and it helped so much. Easier to comb, softer, felt lighter, etc. Definitely going to look into topically applied caffeine. Sounds interesting.
Amazing video Dan but what about conditioners are head hair conditioner safe for your beard? Before I found your channel I used regular head hair shampoo and conditioner on my beard didn't really know there was beard washes and conditioners and after watching you I now use Royal Beardsmen beard wash and conditioner and I will say I could tell a difference between the way my beard felt and looked after switching. Hope you and your family is doing good see ya in the next video.
Well I don’t have to worry about hair shampoo since I’m bald but the Volt shampoo, just happened that I used it today, is in my beard wash rotation and I really love it!! I also like Volts refill program and really like the idea 💪🏻.
Beard wash makes a big difference. I was washing my beard when I first started growing with just a head shampoo and it was always dry. Now I use doctor Nicks every day and beard octane cold start to strip once a week and boy my beard is so healthy. Great video Dan.
When I first started to grow a beard I was using head shampoo and conditioner on my beard it wasn't until nearly a year or so later that I switched to using a castille soap and coconut oil on my beard and it helped greatly. Now I only use a beard soap bar and beard oils, balms and butters on my beard. There is a difference!
i've been growing my beard for about 3 months now and i used hair shampoo and conditioner on my beard for about a week before i started watching your content. I meediatly stopped and went to buy a dedicated beard oil and wash.
Thanks for the vid! I have tried 2 different beard-specific beard-wash and conditioners from apparently good brands and did not like it too much, left the beard feeling brittle and not good. One brand was Every Man Jack, did not like that one. Other one was Viking, that was a little better. I used the high-end shampoo & conditioner my wife uses and it actually left my beard better, softer etc. That's kind of backwards? Maybe I just need to try a better beard wash/conditioner but there's SO many brands, I don't know which. They're not cheap so I don't wanna keep buying 'em in a long chain of trial n error trials.
Those are both VERY much beginner companies and budget products. Both are stripping and should not be used more than once a week. If you are looking to purchase together, try the wash and conditioner from Doctor Nicks= www.doctornicks.com/danc * DANC = 15% off
@@DanCBearded Thank you so very much. I put beard wash and beard conditioner in the cart on doctornick's site but there is no ability to put the code you said for 15% off :(
Thank you for awsome video. I used soap. Then, I used wash and condishner. These things made me shave off a large beard because it was beard nest. So you are right about thedifferencee in products. Thanks for the comparison of the two. I did head hair shampoo anymore shave head a 30 years ago when hair started falling out.
Crazy that I just used to use whatever face wash I was washing my face with. Much shorter, but still yikes. A proper beard wash is an absolute non negotiable part of grooming. Totally gonna try using beard wash in my hair!
Dan,I used a well-known beard wash and conditioner on my beard. Then switched to a product called Pur-A-Dor purple shampoo and conditioner for grey - white hair. It worked way better than the other product. Maybe this is an exception. Also I would like to know if beards grow better and faster in hot humid conditions as opposed to cold dry conditions? The reason. It has been very hot and humid here in the northeast this summer. What do u think?😊😊😊
"like a beards nest" 😂 jokes aside I'm totally with you. Other than regular beard oil use, for me beard wash rather than shampoo is the most important thing for beardsmen to know.
I use beard wash however I haven't found any "purple" beard washes, the kind that makes grey hair more silver. I use Joico purple shampoo on my beard to get rid of the dull brown that is still in my beard. I'd rather use a purple beard wash but there doesn't seem to be any
@@DanCBearded I haven't had any issues using the purple shampoo once weekly. I condition heavily after I use it though. I also use a beard serum rather than an oil, which helps too I guess. I would gladly use a purple beard wash should one be developed
If you were going to pickup an entire package from 1 place (oil, butter, shampoo, conditioner, balm) would you do Doctor Nicks or Beard octane? they are both within $1 of each other for everything
Oh man, truly impossible to say. If you want essential oils as a priority, go with doctor nicks. If you want different scent options like cologne scents, go with octane
Before I started growing my beard seriously I just used shampoo. When I started a job that said no facial hair believe the mouth, I shaved and it was horrific: red and irritated and flaking. A few years later they started to allow beards (no more than two inches long). Then COVID started and I grew beneath my mask like a stealth marijuana garden patch! It was around this time that I started using proper beard wash and eventually worked in conditioners and oils. The difference has been nothing short of amazing. Who knew a beard could be pillowy soft?
For me i could not tell the difference between the beard wash and a good quality hair wash i did notice if i tried head and shoulders but for a shampoo with oils i could not tell the difference but i do use oil once I'm out of the shower and the beard is still damp
A couple of years ago, I started using a Dr.Sqatch bar to wash my face as I was having issues with acne when I came to realize after I got out of the shower that my really short beard was softer & so is a "Natural soap" good as a beard wash? As they can have similar ingredients.
Huge Difference because I used to be that person used head shampoo and body wash or Gillette beard wash and conditioner on my beard and then switched to LCW from beard octane or The Hunt from Copper John’s on my beard the difference is INSANELY NOTICEABLE the beard wash is a million times better and leaves the hair so soft and nice while the other stuff like head hair shampoo or body wash makes the beard feel like hay and like it’s dying I hate to admit I was that guy before because I didn’t know how bad it truly was and that’s what made me look into more about what’s good for it and what’s not and how I found the bearded community and DanC channel and I never went back and never will go back ITS INCREDIBLE what these beard products from the right companies can do ❤ sorry for the story but it’s just the truth and my situation was before
I lit switched from shampoo to beard shampoo today. Bought 2 beard shampoos as a trial run to see if I notice a difference. Obviously I'm not a beard expert so I may notice nothing lol
I really can’t afford beard wash. I look for no sulfates/parabens and ones that use argan/jojoba oils. I get unscented so I can add my beard oil to it. Bearded Mack makes a barbershop scent that I love and most people I’m around like the scent. I make my own beard oil much cheaper so I can use the proper amount. Buying a little bottle I never used enough.
I think when you really research it and start to see the good quality beard washes and what they use then maybe you could pick up certain head hair washes and look over the ingredients and make a decision. I've used certain beard washes that did not make my beard feel good and I've used certain head hair shampoos that felt fine. Like the shea moisture line some of their head hair shampoos I would say it would be fine in the beard but some are not... But why not use a good quality beard wash if you have it I have at least three so I like to use them but sometimes I will experiment with something else. Baby shampoo I suppose you can't go wrong with that if you want to use it the last one I tried was baby magic works just fine.
People should really do their own research if they are interested in a product. Do some research on the ingredients.. see if the ingredients are beneficial for the skin and hair, or if there are any that are harmful. Reach out to the manufacturer.. ask questions and get as much info as you can get. Just because a product doesn't say "beard" on it.. doesn't mean that it is not good for the face and beard. And just because it does say "beard" on it.. doesn't mean that it is good. My two pennies of course.
Before this channel i spent a year or two using Shampoo, for me this was a disaster. I know there are some rockstar beards that can handle it, but never ever do this once you know better
Sweet!!!! I started growing a beard during the pandemic after seeing your videos. I think I started with just bar soap and I did notice a difference when I switched over to a beard wash. I think it was Mountaineer brand wash and I was also using the old version of scotch Porter conditioner. Man, I miss that one.
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Great video Dan. I used to use hair shampoo on my beard prior to finding your channel and being more educated on this. Now I know better and can definitely tell and see the differences.
That’s great to hear!
I did body wash in my beard and a bad store bought beard butter for a long time before finding Dan C. Afterward, I adjusted to proper beard washes and conditioners, quality oils and nourishing higher quality butter in the evening. Being that I adjusted all products at once, I don't know for sure how big of a change any one product produced, however, the change to the right products and processes over all, using Dan C's advice, 100% was a total game changer in how my beard looks and feels. I could never imagine going back and I fully recommend anyone with a beard going all out with beard care. It's a total game changer. From the moment i could grow a beard, i've always grown beards, goaties, chops, you name it, but I truly feel like i only just discovered my beard this year after giving it what it needs and letting it grow the right way.
I am glad all of the changes are working!
Big Dan in the house breaking down the fundamentals to beard care and swagging while doing it!! I remember when I started following beard content years ago I always thought to myself "You want to take the advice of a guy that has an awesome beard." It just makes sense right? They're living it! Look at this man's beard!!
Man I appreciate that!
@@DanCBearded of course big homie!!
Excellent video Dan! I always enjoy the educational insights you provide.
My man 🤝
It took me finding this channel and learning these things to be able to grow my beard out. I was just destroying it before and then trimming it down rinsing and repeating. Thanks Dan!!!🍻🍻🍻
The trimming it down and repeating is sooo common!
@@DanCBearded it’s a commitment. At a certain length it becomes somewhat of a lifestyle. 2 years and I’m still not at 8 inches. I finally have a routine down I get consistent styling and I wear it out now with no styling at all when. Working in heat. With that I’ve become way less conscious of how it’s sitting all the time. Has finally got me almost to 8 and not looking to trim anytime soon. Got past 6 a couple times but would go back down to 6. First transparency, then knit picking, now finally embracing 100%.
Epic video dan! It's not very common knowledge that beard hair and scalp hair act differently! You hit the nail on the head, not all "hair"
behaves the same depending on where it's located on the body, especially considering what kind of skin it's attached to and how that skin behaves (oily, dry, etc). We're grateful that you're spreading the knowledge!
You guys are awesome! Thanks for watching and the comment
thank you for making this video! education is what makes this business boom!
You're so welcome!
You know when Dan makes a video you are going to get some valuable information. For me, it's now muscle memory. I click the LIKE button before Dan finishes his first sentence so I don't forget it later. 😊
I appreciate that!
This. Same.
Thanks Dan, nice and clear the difference and benefits. 👍 Beard wash only for my beard.
Thanks Jake!
Seen recently there's a new distributor for beard octane in the UK and Germany so I got some lcw after listening to you guys go on about it so much....
I can see why you guys go on about it so much... Best wash I've tried yet
Dude that’s awesome!
Its magically.
I was someone who used a shampoo for my hair and beard. I can definitely say, using a quality beard wash does in fact make a difference. I have dense, curly/wavy textured hair and it was night and day after a few days of doing that. YMMV, but for me I also use a leave-in conditioner after washing and after using a beard oil and my beard looks and feels a thousand times better. I opted for Copper John's oil, butter and wash and look forward to trying some other brands. Appreciate all the knowledge you share with us!
That is great to hear!
Interesting! What you said about oils in beard wash has me looking forward to a video on how beard wash works - particularly the role of beard oils and butters. I don’t doubt they work; I just would like to know how.
I will write the idea down and see what I can do. Thanks Leo!
Great video Dan! Definitely a difference between bead wash and head shampoo. I’m so glad I found beard wash 👊🤘
The difference is real, that is for sure!
Good morning Dan, before I found your channel I tried it grow beard and I was using shampoo in my beard and always was hard and terrible to a point that I had to shaving. Second time growing my beard I found you and was game change. Thank you Dan for everything have good day
Boom, there it is!
Scrub a dub dub, not all hairs are the same in the tub! Education at its finest, thanks Dan!
Haha thanks
Over 10 years ago when I grew my first beard, I knew nothing about caring for it or the products dedicated for beard care. I would wash it with shampoo and it was awful! I would use normal conditioner and it helped so much. Easier to comb, softer, felt lighter, etc.
Definitely going to look into topically applied caffeine. Sounds interesting.
It really is exciting with the new studies on topical caffeine
Amazing video Dan but what about conditioners are head hair conditioner safe for your beard? Before I found your channel I used regular head hair shampoo and conditioner on my beard didn't really know there was beard washes and conditioners and after watching you I now use Royal Beardsmen beard wash and conditioner and I will say I could tell a difference between the way my beard felt and looked after switching. Hope you and your family is doing good see ya in the next video.
Same concept for the conditioner!
Well I don’t have to worry about hair shampoo since I’m bald but the Volt shampoo, just happened that I used it today, is in my beard wash rotation and I really love it!! I also like Volts refill program and really like the idea 💪🏻.
That’s awesome!!
Nailed it. Regular shampoo was drying out my beard and i would get tons of snags and knots. Big difference with quality beard wash!
Boom, exactly!
Enjoyed your comparison Dan. No head hair shampoo on my beard.
Thank you!
Beard wash makes a big difference. I was washing my beard when I first started growing with just a head shampoo and it was always dry. Now I use doctor Nicks every day and beard octane cold start to strip once a week and boy my beard is so healthy. Great video Dan.
Thanks Dennis!
The beard looks great as always.
Thanks!
When I first started to grow a beard I was using head shampoo and conditioner on my beard it wasn't until nearly a year or so later that I switched to using a castille soap and coconut oil on my beard and it helped greatly. Now I only use a beard soap bar and beard oils, balms and butters on my beard. There is a difference!
There it is! I hope people read this 🤝
Luckily I found this Channel before I started washing my beard so I never got to experience using head hair shampoo on my beard.....luckily.
That’s great to hear!
i've been growing my beard for about 3 months now and i used hair shampoo and conditioner on my beard for about a week before i started watching your content. I meediatly stopped and went to buy a dedicated beard oil and wash.
Your beard will thank you!
Thanks for the vid! I have tried 2 different beard-specific beard-wash and conditioners from apparently good brands and did not like it too much, left the beard feeling brittle and not good. One brand was Every Man Jack, did not like that one. Other one was Viking, that was a little better. I used the high-end shampoo & conditioner my wife uses and it actually left my beard better, softer etc. That's kind of backwards? Maybe I just need to try a better beard wash/conditioner but there's SO many brands, I don't know which. They're not cheap so I don't wanna keep buying 'em in a long chain of trial n error trials.
Those are both VERY much beginner companies and budget products. Both are stripping and should not be used more than once a week.
If you are looking to purchase together, try the wash and conditioner from Doctor Nicks= www.doctornicks.com/danc
* DANC = 15% off
@@DanCBearded Thank you so very much. I put beard wash and beard conditioner in the cart on doctornick's site but there is no ability to put the code you said for 15% off :(
Thank you for awsome video. I used soap. Then, I used wash and condishner. These things made me shave off a large beard because it was beard nest. So you are right about thedifferencee in products. Thanks for the comparison of the two. I did head hair shampoo anymore shave head a 30 years ago when hair started falling out.
Glad to hear it is going well with the changes!
Crazy that I just used to use whatever face wash I was washing my face with. Much shorter, but still yikes. A proper beard wash is an absolute non negotiable part of grooming. Totally gonna try using beard wash in my hair!
So glad to hear it!
Dan,I used a well-known beard wash and conditioner on my beard. Then switched to a product called Pur-A-Dor purple shampoo and conditioner for grey - white hair. It worked way better than the other product. Maybe this is an exception. Also I would like to know if beards grow better and faster in hot humid conditions as opposed to cold dry conditions? The reason. It has been very hot and humid here in the northeast this summer. What do u think?😊😊😊
I have a video dedicated to your answer: ruclips.net/video/_jOOJEe_Vrg/видео.htmlsi=vBAVY9n0J5csNvml
Oh! By the way I only use the purple stuff once a week.Grandpa's pine tarsoqp is a great excfoliator.Please excuse my poor 5yping.🙂🙂🙂🙂
"like a beards nest" 😂 jokes aside I'm totally with you. Other than regular beard oil use, for me beard wash rather than shampoo is the most important thing for beardsmen to know.
Beards nest, let’s make it happen! Lol
I use beard wash however I haven't found any "purple" beard washes, the kind that makes grey hair more silver. I use Joico purple shampoo on my beard to get rid of the dull brown that is still in my beard. I'd rather use a purple beard wash but there doesn't seem to be any
The chemicals in purple beard wash are pretty harsh for beards, but i would love to see a company develop one!
@@DanCBearded I haven't had any issues using the purple shampoo once weekly. I condition heavily after I use it though. I also use a beard serum rather than an oil, which helps too I guess. I would gladly use a purple beard wash should one be developed
For years I used regular shampoo and conditioner for head hair on my beard thankfully I don’t anymore!
Glad to hear!
If you were going to pickup an entire package from 1 place (oil, butter, shampoo, conditioner, balm) would you do Doctor Nicks or Beard octane? they are both within $1 of each other for everything
Oh man, truly impossible to say. If you want essential oils as a priority, go with doctor nicks. If you want different scent options like cologne scents, go with octane
Beard wash for me! I trust Dan.
🤝
Had to shave my beard due to a new job. I have tons of beard washes and conditioners. Can I still use these on my head hair so they don't go to waste
Yeah, for sure!
Before I started growing my beard seriously I just used shampoo. When I started a job that said no facial hair believe the mouth, I shaved and it was horrific: red and irritated and flaking. A few years later they started to allow beards (no more than two inches long). Then COVID started and I grew beneath my mask like a stealth marijuana garden patch! It was around this time that I started using proper beard wash and eventually worked in conditioners and oils. The difference has been nothing short of amazing. Who knew a beard could be pillowy soft?
Boom!!! That’s what I’m talking about
You said yes to beard wash on head hair, but maybe not enough. How about beard wash on bald head or stubble?
That’s a great question and I don’t know enough to say. My gut says it’s perfect but I don’t have anything to go by
For me i could not tell the difference between the beard wash and a good quality hair wash i did notice if i tried head and shoulders but for a shampoo with oils i could not tell the difference but i do use oil once I'm out of the shower and the beard is still damp
Thanks for sharing!
A couple of years ago, I started using a Dr.Sqatch bar to wash my face as I was having issues with acne when I came to realize after I got out of the shower that my really short beard was softer & so is a "Natural soap" good as a beard wash? As they can have similar ingredients.
Soap is very stripping and is fine on the beard but no more than once a month. It has a pH of 9-11 and gentle wash should be in the 5.5 range
@DanCBearded Thank you for the advice. I guess I'll get a beard wash. I'm just trying to find a routine.
Huge Difference because I used to be that person used head shampoo and body wash or Gillette beard wash and conditioner on my beard and then switched to LCW from beard octane or The Hunt from Copper John’s on my beard the difference is INSANELY NOTICEABLE the beard wash is a million times better and leaves the hair so soft and nice while the other stuff like head hair shampoo or body wash makes the beard feel like hay and like it’s dying I hate to admit I was that guy before because I didn’t know how bad it truly was and that’s what made me look into more about what’s good for it and what’s not and how I found the bearded community and DanC channel and I never went back and never will go back ITS INCREDIBLE what these beard products from the right companies can do ❤ sorry for the story but it’s just the truth and my situation was before
It is really is a massive difference!
Thanks dan
Of course!
When l first started and for quite some time l was doing everything wrong to my beard, until l meet Dan C. End of story! 👍🏻😁
That is my guy right there!
I've always used beard wash thanks to my girlfriend who gave me beard oil and beard wash from the start
That’s great!
I lit switched from shampoo to beard shampoo today. Bought 2 beard shampoos as a trial run to see if I notice a difference. Obviously I'm not a beard expert so I may notice nothing lol
Excited to hear your thoughts!
I really can’t afford beard wash. I look for no sulfates/parabens and ones that use argan/jojoba oils. I get unscented so I can add my beard oil to it. Bearded Mack makes a barbershop scent that I love and most people I’m around like the scent. I make my own beard oil much cheaper so I can use the proper amount. Buying a little bottle I never used enough.
Baby shampoo is a good budget wash too
Totally understand!
I think when you really research it and start to see the good quality beard washes and what they use then maybe you could pick up certain head hair washes and look over the ingredients and make a decision. I've used certain beard washes that did not make my beard feel good and I've used certain head hair shampoos that felt fine. Like the shea moisture line some of their head hair shampoos I would say it would be fine in the beard but some are not... But why not use a good quality beard wash if you have it I have at least three so I like to use them but sometimes I will experiment with something else. Baby shampoo I suppose you can't go wrong with that if you want to use it the last one I tried was baby magic works just fine.
Thanks for sharing!
I have a question brother: is a 5,5 ph hair shampoo (not beard.. apparently) can be a stripping shampoo ? ;)
*not for beard
Depends on the ingredients, but it can be. Yes
But can I use beard wash on my head hair?? 🤔
Yes, absolutely! It might not be strong enough for everyone, but it won't hurt anything
Not gonna lie, I use Ivory Body wash 2-3 times a week with a bit of jojoba oil and my beard is fine.
Glad it’s fine man!
Can you just use a face wash ?
No, strongly do not recommend
Good morning
Morning!
People should really do their own research if they are interested in a product. Do some research on the ingredients.. see if the ingredients are beneficial for the skin and hair, or if there are any that are harmful. Reach out to the manufacturer.. ask questions and get as much info as you can get. Just because a product doesn't say "beard" on it.. doesn't mean that it is not good for the face and beard. And just because it does say "beard" on it.. doesn't mean that it is good.
My two pennies of course.
Agreed fully! I would love for everyone to be inquisitive and informed
Before this channel i spent a year or two using Shampoo, for me this was a disaster. I know there are some rockstar beards that can handle it, but never ever do this once you know better
Disaster is a good word for it!
About the new job
Did i give 🤔 😳 you a idea 💡 🤔 for when you have a job and growing it out.?
I’m not sure
Third!
The bronze!
1st?
The GOLD!
Sweet!!!! I started growing a beard during the pandemic after seeing your videos. I think I started with just bar soap and I did notice a difference when I switched over to a beard wash. I think it was Mountaineer brand wash and I was also using the old version of scotch Porter conditioner. Man, I miss that one.
@@DanCBearded did u mean "birds nest" - "beards nest" should be a thing 👊