The Art of Applying Beard Oil: A Comprehensive How-To Guide

Shut up, I know how to apply beard oil. Surely?

You’d be forgiven for thinking we’re teaching you to suck eggs by providing a guide to applying beard oil. Premium products help with getting a polished look, but learning how to apply it properly can help ensure you’re getting the most for your money.

This guide will elevate your grooming routine, ensuring your beard and surrounding skin look great and feel even better. 

1) Beard Oil Basics: Why It Matters

Beard oil is essential for anyone serious about maintaining a healthy beard. It moisturises the skin beneath and gives your beard a luxurious sheen whilst helping tame flyaways. It protects the hair from environmental factors, helping it grow long and strong without getting damaged - if that’s what you’re after. However, the true magic lies in the application. A meticulous grooming routine can elevate your beard game from good to exceptional.

2) Perfect The Technique

Start with a clean slate; ensure your beard is freshly washed and gently dried. Oil can be applied if the hair is wet or dry - wet helps lock in moisture and dry prioritises hair health as the oil penetrates into the hair shaft.

• Use just a few drops to begin with, you can always apply more.
• Rub your hands together to release the scent. Breath in. Enjoy it!
• Rub the oil into the skin, give the skin a little massage if you feel like it to promote healthy skin and stimulate hair follicles
• Apply extra to dry, flakey patches of skin. 
• Run your hands through the hair, combing through with your fingers or a comb to distribute evenly.
• Finish off by smoothing down your beard to tame any flyaways.

3) Pipette vs. Pump: Choosing Your Tool

The choice between pipette and pump dispensers is more than preference. Pipettes offer precise control over the amount of oil you want to use, but leave open bottles vulnerable to clumsy spills. Pumps are convenient and quick, perfect for quick styling, though they can sometimes dispense more than needed. It’s purely personal preference, but we find most people choose pumps for practicality.

4) Care For Your Skin

Beard oil isn't just for your beard; it's vital for your skincare routine. The skin beneath your beard lives in its own micro-climate, and can easily become dry and flaky, sometimes known as "beardruff." Applying beard oil directly to the skin nourishes your hair follicles and moisturizes the skin, preventing dryness and irritation. This dual-action care keeps your beard and skin healthy and comfortable. For this reason, beard oil can also be used if you have stubble or regularly shave, as the oil really helps to support the skin above all else whilst providing a grounding sensory experience.

5) Nurture Every Follicle

For those looking to improve the appearance of a patchy beard and boost hair growth, regular beard oil application can be beneficial. The massage technique used on application enhances blood circulation, which brings nutrients to the hair follicle, promoting hair growth. Using a specialist product, formulated specifically to promote growth, provides essential vitamins and minerals to support healthy hair growth. 

6) The Foundation To All Great Styling

You may find that beard oil is enough to keep your facial hair looking tamed and groomed. Great, good for you. As your beard grows longer, or gains a stronger shape, you may see the need to add additional styling products. Whether you’re using a soft hold beard balm or a strong hold wax, beard oil creates the perfect canvas for optimal styling.