For those beardsmen out there, this question has likely stumbled across your mind at one point: how often should you wash your beard? And is it possible to over-wash?  In short, yes - overusing beard wash can poorly impact our beards in more ways than one - causing dryness, brittle hair, and dandruff. To avoid these side-effects, how often should you wash your beard? What’s the magic number?  For guys just getting started with a beard wash, we’ve answered this age-old question below - take a look!  What Is Beard Wash? Before we dive into the heavy stuff, let’s kick things off w ..read more

Many mustachioed men understand the benefits of using beard oil regularly. Whether it’s to moisturise, style, or soothe - this essential beard product can keep our whiskers looking and feeling their very best. For those blokes still on the fence, perhaps these 6 benefits of using beard oil will change your mind - check them out below!  What Is Beard Oil? Let’s kick things off with the basics - what is beard oil exactly? Beard oil is a popular male grooming product, used to moisturise facial hair and the skin beneath. The formula typically contains ingredients like grape seed oil, argan ..read more

Roughly 55% of men worldwide are sporting beards, but do you know how to take care of them? It's time to learn your beard oils from your balms with our list of essential products. There are plenty of products out there to help you maintain your facial hair, but knowing which to use can be tricky. With these essential items, you can say goodbye to itchy and uncomfortable beards and make yours look better than ever. Shampoos and conditioners Keeping your hair clean with shampoo and conditioner seems like an obvious statement. However, your beard needs special care when it comes to washing it ..read more

Since beards have come back in the early 2010’s the beard terminology has exploded. If you find yourself speaking with bearded aficionado you may hear one of following beard terms and wonder what it means. To help you out, we've compiled a one-stop beard terminology shop with all the vernacular you're likely to see in the world of facial hair.  Beardoholic This is actually a brand name but it is also someone who is obsessed with beard and everything to do with beards.  Beardology This is the study of beards. Beardruff Just like dandruff on your head, beardruff is dandruff on you ..read more

Stubble – it's not quite a full beard, but it's more than just a five o'clock shadow. For many men, achieving the perfect stubble can be a game-changer in their grooming routine. But is stubble right for you? In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the world of stubble, exploring its benefits, styling tips, maintenance tricks, and more. By the end, you'll have all the information you need to determine if stubble is the right choice for your unique style. Understanding Stubble Stubble is a versatile facial hair style that falls somewhere between a clean shave and a full beard. It's charac ..read more

The dreaded beard itch is the bane of many a beardsman and one of the leading causes of "beard drop out" (where efforts to grow a beard are aborted after a few weeks of growing it out).  During the course of my own struggles with beard itch I found a few really good blog posts and Youtube videos on the topic but almost all them were focused on the remedies for beard itch and did not deal with the underlying causes. Others were great at explaining some aspects of what might cause beard itch but then went on to suggest ways of dealing with those causes without explaining how and w ..read more

If there was only one product that people think of when it comes to beard grooming it is beard oil. Beard oils are a concoction of many different oils put together in various ratios to ultimately make your beard feel and look better. Beard oil also plays an instrumental role in your beard's aroma, acting as a cologne and magnet for attention. So with this product being so effective a lot of people have asked “what is the point of beard balm?” or “what’s the difference between a beard oil and a beard balm?” In this blog we will look closely at the similarities and differences of the two product ..read more

Disclosure: This is a genuine DIY beard oil article however it’s been written by one of the scientists at Milkman Grooming Co, a commercial beard oil producer. Even though that’s the case, this isn’t intended to be a spruiking article. This is a serious piece aimed at helping anyone interested to brew their own beard oil at home without a lot of effort or cost. If you’ve been growing a beard for a while you are no doubt aware of the many benefits of a beard oil. From the conditioning effect it has on your facial hair, to the way it can alleviate itchiness & dryness, beard oils are a god se ..read more

You may have noticed there are a lot of products especially for beards such as beard oil, beard shampoo and beard balm. This may have raised a question in your mind as to why should beard hair be treated with different products to head hair. To help answer the question we've asked our science team to uncover some of these differences so you can make better choices next time you go shopping. Here we go.. Unlike the hair we all have on our heads, facial hair is a secondary sex characteristic in men, and guys begin to grow hair on their faces during adolescence. (Women can also have a t ..read more

So, what do you use beard balm for anyway? For guys new to the world of beard grooming, this is a common question that regularly pops up. Is it a styling product? Or is it meant to moisturise your beard? Let’s clear a few things up.  Below, we’ve detailed the many reasons and benefits of adding a beard balm into your grooming routine - take a look!  What Is Beard Balm? First things first, what is beard balm exactly?  Beard balm is a popular men’s beard product designed to style and shape medium to long beards. They typically contain essential oils, shea butter, and beeswax to he ..read more