Which Beard Oil Thickness is BEST for Your Beard - Answered!

[@DanCBearded]

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[@BruceWalters-cg6qn]

Please give some suggestions for brands of heavy, medium, light beard oils. There are 1,000's. Thank you.

[@weatherbeardsupply]

I’m going to give this video a thumbs up because you said a cornucopia of colors or a plethora of pigments. 🔥

[@DanCBearded]

Haha off the top too!

[@weatherbeardsupply]

@ The big melon squad captain with the big 🧠 energy ⚡️

[@adamvandal1199]

That was insane! Just rolled right off his tongue!

[@joetrotter8483]

Not sure I can read that sentence without stuttering. Kudos for getting it right

[@doctornicksamazingmanstuff]

I even notice the difference with my skin especially when I rotate through different essential oils in blend. I know it’s not as potent as different carrier blends, but makes a difference for me. Great food for thought!

[@DanCBearded]

Oh absolutely agreed!

[@ALtheCarpenter]

I’m red headed, My first beard oils were thin viscosity, used for months the same oil. Tried medium viscosity premium oil and it made a world of difference. I feel the benefits of alternating between thickness. Great information, as always.

[@DanCBearded]

Perfect example right there!

[@nidalraffoul]

Perfectly explained. Many questions and answers were answered in a short video. Your the man 💪🏻

[@DanCBearded]

Glad to help, appreciate that!

[@mirceaionescu960]

I've been figuring out how and when to use different oil thicknesses for a while, but I've never heard it all put together so concisely and elegantly. This is like a common core dissertation. Knocked it out the park man

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks a ton! I am glad you liked the breakdown!

[@LorenzoBallejos-b3z]

I'm glad you brought this topic up. I was just using light beard oil then started putting medium beard oil in my routine. Just by doing this I noticed a positive difference in my beard. I have been doing this routine for 4 months now, I have two deferent medium beard oil and 3 deferent light oils.

[@DanCBearded]

Love it dude!

[@derekarseneau2569]

Totally agree, I prefer thicker in the winter.

[@DanCBearded]

Dry skin loves the thicker oils!

[@jakeboss1915]

100% accurate in my experience. Right now with the dry cold air leaning a little more into thicker oils, during the summer when the air is moist lean more thin. Thanjs Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks for sharing Jake!

[@johnnierayco]

Great video Dan! When we launched, our only option was a medium to medium thick oil and then with the introduction of Hemisqualane to our blend, it really opened me up to the benefits of using lighter oils as well. I do believe there’s a place for all of them and cycle between them all for the most part in my own routine. Great information that more people would benefit to understand!

[@DanCBearded]

Love that you've expanded your oil game!

[@ryszardrabuszko50]

Brilliant topic definitely recommend rotations of oils🎉🎉🎉

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@SmilingCaveWaterfall-yc2tk]

Just discovered you wanting to know if I'm missing any crucial steps out of cleaning my beard brush. The top vid on YT is yours from 5 years ago bro. Good to see you're still creating informative content in 2025! Thanks brotha, you've earned a new follower 🫡

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome!! Welcome to channel 🤝

[@j.m.4858]

My beard looks, feels, and styles way better when I'm regularly rotating between thin, medium, and thick oils. My rotation depends on my beard length at the time mostly. If it's at that 6 to 7 inch mark or shorter, I tend to work The heavier oils in more, and if it's longer, the opposite is true. My experience with different oils has been way better since I began doing this. The difference is very noticeable.

[@DanCBearded]

Love to hear this!

[@BackroadsMetalDetecting]

I do rotate oils between a couple favorite companies occasionally, but that isn't ever planned. That said, I've found another change that I make way more often based on how my beard feels that I believe is more effective with my beard...that is the amount of beard oil I use. Feels dry lately, use a little more. Feeling like too much lately, use a little less. Never drastic changes. These subtle "adjustments" have made all the difference in how my beard looks, feels, and styles. Like any other product usage or styling techniques, it comes down to using experience, making small adjustments, and experimenting a bit to figure out what will likely work best "today" for my beard. That's part of what makes this journey so enjoyable. Jim

[@DanCBearded]

Listening to your beard is what it is all about!

[@jimcummings4712]

Thicker in the winter and thinner in the summer. This all makes sense to me.😊😊😊

[@DanCBearded]

Yessir!

[@vpovince1001]

Absolutely agree 100%. You absolutely have to rotate your oils. I use 5 different companies and it really pays off to go back and forth between brands and thin to heavy oils. I switch up my butters too.

[@DanCBearded]

I am a HUGE believer in oil rotation, definitely a game changer!

[@KenB187]

Yes you are 💯, mixing it up is best! I been doin this by default, I think a barber told me. Great stuff Mr. Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

Heck yeah!

[@TopHatBeardCo]

Im not exactly sure what viscosity my rotation is, but I try and find different carrier blends so I do get a variety of benefits! Great video all around and the word play was ON POINT! Dan C hitting 100k this year? We surely hope so! Thanks as always!

[@DanCBearded]

No doubt about it, for sure will hit it!

[@ralphmanning1292]

I love everything from Artius Man to Johnny Ray’s ESO blend (superthick to hemi-squalene thin). South Florida white beard loves them all but a blalanced rotation feels best in beard

[@DanCBearded]

Heck yeah!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

When we are down south for the winters (AZ) I tend to use med to thick oils more often than I do when during the summer when we are more in the northwest for example. No matter where we are during the year I spend a lot of time outside with wind in my beard so I think that makes a big difference as well. Have a great weekend!!

[@DanCBearded]

All makes sense!

[@TheNationOfTexas]

This was great information! I use natural products; sometimes from bigger companies, sometimes from the folks at the farmers market. I choose the oil daily based on what scent I want to wear. I’ve noticed that my beard feels softer when I use certain ones. Now I realize it’s the thicker oils that make it softer. Anyway, I’ll stick with the random rotation now that I understand what’s happening with the various oils. Appreciate the info, man!!

[@DanCBearded]

Random is fun, love it!

[@leosigman7239]

Sound advice! I think I bought my first beard oil in 2015 and have yet to find one my beard doesn’t like. I started rotating thick, medium, and thin oils (daily) less than a year ago, and can’t say I’ve noticed much difference in my white beard and Mediterranean climate. But rotating does 2 things you didn’t mention - Individual bottles last longer because they aren’t used every day, and oils get to be used sooner than when “one-until-done”. For that reason, I feel better about the bottles I haven’t gotten to yet.

[@DanCBearded]

Very good points, thanks Leo!

[@jumpmaster_edc664]

I’m constantly rotating oils from carrier blends to viscosity. If I use the same type of oil more than 2 days in a row my facial hair really starts to feel off. So try and rotate daily or even twice daily morning and night.

[@DanCBearded]

Love that!

[@SpiralDraiocht]

I actually haven’t considered these differences before… thanks for pointing it out.

[@DanCBearded]

You are very welcome!

[@beardedguardian71]

Great info as usual. Happy New Year Dan

[@DanCBearded]

Happy New Year buddy! We need to get together soon

[@jordanjones_529]

My rotation generally uses light to medium-thick oils. I'm in humid Coastal North Carolina so that plays a factor in not having the super thick oils.

[@DanCBearded]

Makes sense!

[@Trygvar13]

My white beard just does not like thick oil at all. Thick oils make my wild beard even wilder. Impossible to tame. I have switched to thin oil only and it is really helping keeping it under control. I will try alternating thin and thick to see what happens. I live in Canada and I have started using Mature Gents oils for a while now and I really like it. It works better than the Beard Octane I was using previously.

[@DanCBearded]

Keep us posted!

[@jeremyschock8]

Do you have any merch? Digging that hat!! Love this channel, and Hank you for your dedication to sharing all this great info for us bearded guys!!

[@DanCBearded]

I do, thank you! www.etsy.com/shop/BeautyandtheBeardMI

[@jbgetsyawrecked]

I’ve probably been guilty of staying thin too often. Thanks for the reminder to work in some thicker as well.

[@DanCBearded]

I love good reminders myself! You are welcome buddy

[@stevenbement3211]

I'm a gray beard. I find it helpful (for me) to have ostrich oil in my rotation to help soften my beard. So, it's not just viscosity but also the oil and the characteristics it brings. Thanks for the great presentation, Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

Very true with the non-traditional ingredients such as bird oils and/or CBD

[@Another_User_Name_]

I try to stick with a medium viscosity 80% of the time, and rotate in a thin or a thick oil in the other 20% of the time. My bigger dilemma is figuring out which butter or balm to use because they vary so much from company to company. Usually I just use a matching butter or balm if I have the same fragrance, but when I don't it's a toss up.

[@DanCBearded]

That's a great approach, keep it up!

[@kevinb1574]

I have a varriety of viscosities in my rotation. I alternate from week to week and find that is the best for me. At first I had that one company and it was good, but by branching out to others I find my beard just feels better. I cannot put my finger on why until I saw this video.

[@DanCBearded]

Love hearing that you’ve found what works for you!

[@joetrotter8483]

Very well said. I have a variety of thin to thick, essential and fragrance. Its amazing how the beard reacts and is hey hey hey i like this. What we doing! Keep the beard guessing 😂

[@DanCBearded]

Truly!

[@jmuhr8952]

Usually rotate multiple brands due to the different oils in different brands. Change it up depending on weather. Warm and hot months I stick with thin oils and thicker when it’s cold. Every couple days I throw in some emu oil instead of beard oil just to kind of rehydrate my beard.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s a great strategy!

[@SantaTomSmith]

I absolutely love this, and thank you for presenting it as only you can! Lately, I’ve been trying something new that seems to be working for me. I use about two full droppers-one of a thinner to medium oil applied directly to the skin, and another of a thicker oil worked throughout the beard hair. I know this might seem like a bit of extra effort, and I’m not sure if it’s the combination of different oil viscosities that’s making the difference or simply the fact that I only use high-quality products, which might work regardless of the mixing. I’d love to hear your opinion on this! Thank you again, Dan C-I appreciate you so much.

[@DanCBearded]

Finding what works for you, is the most important. Sounds like a nice blend for you!

[@tendollarbill4959]

I add a couple of drops of castor oil if I want a thicker viscosity to a light oil I have a grey beard seem to be working for winter

[@DanCBearded]

Love that! I even have a video on that hack

[@Blue-6773]

My beard is around 50% gray so I rotate medium/light viscosity oil from spring to fall, for the winter I always sub in a thicker oil for the rotation. I couldn't just stick with one viscosity oil for the year, my beard wouldn't feel right if I did.

[@DanCBearded]

Love that!

[@cameronschwarz3736]

I K ow the red in my beard likes the thicker oils and I can definitely feel a difference when I use them, but the days I do I also notice a styling difference and I can't get my dip all the way out.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh interesting! I wonder if the hairs are bunching up together

[@GoalieByAl]

Happy new year Dan great videos as always! Do good brand companies offer their viscosity in the description? I never really thought about this.

[@DanCBearded]

They do not, just because it’s not a perfect science and there can be some challenging factors with determining what is the right rating

[@RobertOrr-eh5ze]

Great video dan I agree I lean towards the thicker oils with my grey beard but I love to work in Beard Octane thin oils once or twice a week

[@DanCBearded]

That is a great approach to using a variety of viscosities for your beard!

[@darthblade2016]

My beard feels pretty good and started using a good rotation a few months into my beard journey. In the beginning, I used the 2 oils i had and as i started adding more to that rotation as i obtained new products. I now use a 6-company rotation for both oils and butters, not really paying attention to viscosity. For context, my current rotation includes Defined Beard, Fable Beard Co, Bearded Mack, Beard Octane and Detroit Grooming.

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds like a great rotation!

[@RPGWoodworking]

I may be the weird one then because my gray beard LOVES thinner oils but I do keep a "variety of viscosity" in rotation. And I'm with Cory for the thumbs up, however, I'm only awarding half points for saying only half of LCFA. 🤣

[@DanCBearded]

Haha these ones aren’t long!

[@SaltnPaprika]

I 100% agree with this changing of viscosity. Even my salt and paprika beard loves the changes of thickness.

[@DanCBearded]

Makes all the difference!

[@SaltnPaprika]

@@DanCBearded absolutely it does.

[@mikehoppis324]

Another great informative video Dan! I definitely rotate through my oils and do base the viscosity on the day. I do always use a thick viscosity on stripping days. It may be helpful if you were to post on the Facebook page or Instagram all your affiliates and their viscosity’s for new beardsmen and those that may not know. 🤝

[@DanCBearded]

I actually added a list to the description 🤝

[@mikehoppis324]

@@DanCBeardednice 💪🏻

[@BoomJackJerry]

I definitely prefer a heavier oil more frequently. Iron tusk has a great oil that basically covers everything for growth promotion and health!

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome!

[@beardedandwinning1390]

Love this topic and it’s very important too! I am the biggest believer in rotating through different companies daily.. Oil, butter, wash and conditioner as well as pine tar soap! From simple to exotic carrier blends.. Although I will say this, I have two companies which I won’t name but if I need my beard to look absolutely and feel on point for that very day or occasion, I will use one of those companies..

[@DanCBearded]

If it touches the skin, rotate

[@xWARHENx]

I don’t know how you tricked me into believing you were going to say anything other than a balanced rotation!! I switch it up from morning to evening, and seldomly wear a company more than two times a week. Great video Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

That’s the way to do it!

[@UNKNOWN_6115]

I always enjoy watching dans content it’s informative & straight to the point, Dan is a beard sensei 🥋🙏🦁🤣🤘😎 Also I hope all is well Dan! 🙂😎

[@DanCBearded]

Appreciate it, brotha! I'm doing great, thanks for asking!

[@ALI-soon1Milli]

Just been going Day thine oil and little butter. Night thick oil and little more butter.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s great!

[@seangerrity9217]

I have usually leaned towards the thicker oils. I really like ostrich and emu oils which feel very thick as compared to something that is more coconut/sunflower/safflower/vegetable base carrier blends. The nut based carrier blends seem like they land more in the middle. I live about a mile inland from the Pacific Ocean and it almost always has humidity in the 75-90% range. Being that it's a coastal desert though, it's not humidity like what you feel in Houston or New Orleans type of places. It's like a dry humidity. My beard isn't what I would describe as high density but it does have a lot of volume for how low density it is. When I started, my hairs were solidly in the brown scale and now I have that plus a dusting of white and Grey. Individually, my beard hairs feel double or triple the thickness of my head hair. I have no idea what "normal" is for that but as I have learned and listened to DC and my beard, I have definitely come around to a mixed up routine and I am working on trying to improve that. For those who see this and are skeptical like me (not to mention hard headed!!!), the best things I have done for my beard is to try these varied routines and stuff. I have emailed back and forth with DC on a number of occasions and brought up questions I had and he always responds. This bearded brother of ours walks the talk and he knows what he's talking about. Do I enjoy cold rinsing my beard? No, it kind of sucks to end a nice hot shower with some cold water. Do I do it? Yes, as often as I can stand it because it's made a positive difference in my beard. I used to only wash my beard 2-3 times a week and condition it 1-2 times. Now I wash it 5-6 times and condition it at least 4-5 times. My beard loves it! Do I have a perfect routine? Nope. Is it better than it used to be? 100% yes! Looking back, I can see where I was prior to having any routine or even knowing about any products and I can see improvement every step of the way. The only thing I would go back and change if I could is my willingness to try different things.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad to hear you're getting great results! I really appreciate hearing all of this Sean

[@gusthomas]

Good content. I used to use a thicker oil, Honest Amish, all the time. I recently started rotating in a thinner oil from a local company called Pure River. Seems to be working well using both, but until now I didn't know why!

[@DanCBearded]

Oh very cool!

[@etienneoligny5106]

I noticed that with thick oils i was loosing way more beard hairs compared to medium and thin oils :(

[@DanCBearded]

Thick is stickier, so go easier on the comb/styling

[@Yetieti406]

I have a variety of oils (brands) that I rotate thru regularly/daily. Usually based on what scent I'm feeling or the weather. I do notice when I use a thick oil after having used thinner oils (and vice versa) my beard will be much softer.

[@DanCBearded]

Listening to your beard and the situation is best!

[@michaelpasquarella3874]

I've had a beard for 3 years going on four, and I guess I've just used the thinner oils because of the two brands that I've used. That's what they produce. I'm almost totally gray with some dark streaks. It seems to do my skin fine. In fact, I'm an oily skin person, and I live in a relatively dry place, San Antonio, Texas.

[@DanCBearded]

Would love for you to try different ones to see if you notice a difference!

[@lrlevy]

It would be very helpful if you could give examples of oil blends in thick , thin. I think you did that a while ago but I can’t find it. Thanks

[@KenB187]

If it feels really greasy in your hands and harder to wipe off, it’s thick. If it’s lighter the opposite..

[@DanCBearded]

Let me whip up a list of examples: Thin: Beard Octane= beardoctane.com/DANC * DANC10 = 10% off Pure essential line by Johnnie Ray= tinyurl.com/yhyx782m * DANC10 = 10% off Med Thin: Doctor Nicks= www.doctornicks.com/danc * DANC = 15% off Medium: Luxurious Bastard= tinyurl.com/3cnc5mnh * COMMANDBASTARD = 10% off Deadman Beard Co= deadmansbeardco.com/COMMAND15 • COMMAND15 = 15% off Defined Beard Co= tinyurl.com/3ddjmu8x * DANC15 = 15% off True North= tinyurl.com/mv976hfc • DANC10 = 10% off 8-Bit Beard Co= tinyurl.com/39jpnb3k * DANC10 = 10% off WeatherBeard= tinyurl.com/4c9a6unm * DANC10 = 10% off Tabletop Beard= tinyurl.com/mwzd4s83 • DANC20 = 20% off Med Thick: Copper Johns= bit.ly/3obqC3h * DANC15 = 15% off Fable= tinyurl.com/yc4phcm8 * DANC20 = 20% off The Bearded Mack= tinyurl.com/4ky75tkn * DANC = 15% off Thick: Artius Man= tinyurl.com/4t4m5www * DANC20 = 20% off

[@fredrikhviding3334]

Pure jojoba is best for me. Stays soft the longest. I have to use a lot of avocado oil for same effect. Sweet almond, maybe worse? Not sure. Castor oil probably too thick for me. Coconut oil does not work at all for my beard. Dry and brittle no matter the dose. I only use pure oils, no scents or anything added. Jojoba for the win

[@DanCBearded]

Always great to find what works best for you! Thanks for sharing

[@N2IPA]

I have and rotate several because I can't decide, so glad that's a good thing! If going to bed without a shower, am I better to use oil or butter?

[@DanCBearded]

Totally personal preference, but I would recommend butter in a damp beard

[@emptyagain5000]

Great topic, and love the balanced approach as well, changing up regularly every week. Weather aside, I like a nice thin oill after the weekly stripping wash and conditioner, for penetration and saturation. Other than that, weather becomes more of a factor in which order I use for the week, as well as diet and and how ive cared (or not) for my beard recently. Always on point, amazing advice,. So much important basic info shared at a glance: weather, hair color, skin type, etc. Listen up yall, great info, delivered perfectly as always. Thank you Dan 😊

[@DanCBearded]

I appreciate that! I try to pack as much info and as a little fluff as possible. I respect everyone’s time 🤝

[@mikeh2373]

As my beard has grown thicker oil’s work so much better for my beard but thinner was better for my beard in the beginning. With the advice of Dan C I do balanced routine and I feel like a stripping wash is so important to refresh my beard after using a daily wash Daily.

[@DanCBearded]

Love it Mike!

[@tonybloodworth4823]

Great Video Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Tony!

[@JohnS-d1f]

Thanks Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

You are welcome!

[@Thorssønn64]

Hey Dan, could you do a video reviewing light, medium and thick viscosity oils? Maybe revealing your favourite for each viscosity? Thanks!

[@DanCBearded]

I actually added a list to my description on this video. Check it out!

[@Thorssønn64]

@@DanCBearded Thanks brother!

[@bryanbartels4318]

Yes, I do the seasonal brand oil and butter specific for my 8" ish curly chin curtain rotation in MI, winters/fall, goto Beard Octane and BABC, for spring / summer, BrokeAzz and GBS.

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome!!

[@ryanillusion]

How do you figure out which oils are thick and which are thin 🤔

[@DanCBearded]

Comes down to understanding the individual carrier oils and the potency based on the ingredient list order. I have shared some examples in the description. Or you can ask me!

[@semperfortisjiujitsu]

Excellent video Dan! Like you i rotate between the different beard oil viscosity.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Saad!

[@williamlenderman387]

Hey Dan, have you posted a chart of the viscosity of oils from different companies. If no chart now, how about one in the near future?

[@DanCBearded]

Let me see if I can whip one up for the description here!

[@trevoraskew6217]

I have a red beard and do have different companies and oils in the rotation. Just wondering if it’s ok to add a few drops high quality castor oil to my palm while I have a thin oil there to help make it a thicker oil. Not all the time just to make the thin oil thicker that day! Great advice as well thank you.

[@ALtheCarpenter]

Looking forward to Dan’s opinion on that. I’ve often wondered this myself.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh absolutely! I actually have a video on that suggestion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIvChHWEa9xro80si=_8bkRrDAgS5-xVcO

[@weatherbeardsupply]

I feel that with a shorter beard style like the beardstache I’m rocking these days that thin and medium oils work best! Thick oils or butters are too heavy at a shorter length 🤙

[@DanCBearded]

Makes sense!

[@weatherbeardsupply]

@@DanCBearded maybe another video topic! Stubble/Short beards benefitting from thinner to medium viscosity oil and maybe getting greasy from heavy oil, butter, or balm 🤙

[@lukeduenwald953]

Thanks as always for making this video. I use a combination of medium viscosity oils and thin oils. I also have brown hair, so that oil type fits with my hair type. My go to is by Eighteen 21 because the bottles are mini oil cans and I like the look. Also like the Tonka Bean one from the blind barber. Added bonus both oils are made in the US, so I feel good supporting US companies.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh man, that is one of the worst "oils" I have ever used, unfortunately. Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer and Diheptyl Succinate are not for me in beard oils

[@lukeduenwald953]

@@DanCBearded oh man. That's too bad. It was a gift, so free to me is always good 😅. Also enjoy my Executive from Live Bearded

[@DanCBearded]

@@lukeduenwald953LB is great!

[@Tommyc463]

Dan! I started my beard journey and found your content right around the same time so I sort of fell into a rotation of oils and products. I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way especially as seasons change and the impacts those seasons have on my beard. We spoke about this before but perhaps somehow we could create a reference sheet of the viscosity of oils? Maybe just your top hitters or affiliates? It would also be nice if the companies listed viscosity on the bottle or at least their websites! If any of that is just too much work, perhaps you could lay out an example of a company that falls into each viscosity category? Good topic and one I’m hoping to hone in on more as time goes on!

[@DanCBearded]

Per request just now added to the description!

[@Tommyc463]

@@DanCBeardedamazing! For anyone that wants a copy & paste option: Thin: Beard Octane Johnnie Ray Med Thin: Doctor Nicks Medium: Luxurious Bastard Deadman Beard Co Defined Beard Co True North 8-Bit Beard Co WeatherBeard Tabletop Beard Med Thick: Copper Johns Fable The Bearded Mack Thick: Artius Man

[@DanCBearded]

My man, thank you!

[@alexanderjohns1763]

This is crazy because just a few days ago I was thinking about this exact topic. I have a nice rotation of about 8 quality companies total. Some I use more than others. This time of year (Long Island, NY), I feel like thinner oils suit me better. The thickest I use is Copper John's, and not too often. I usually go 2 days on each brand in alphabetical order so I don't forget where I am lol. Great video as always, Dan.

[@DanCBearded]

Good stuff!

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

Hey Dan..... I've used a lot of great products and I could not agree more very well said!!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Ron!

[@DouglasVanSanford]

Im still figuring it out some over time. Right now I rotate copper Johns, Dr Nicks, and Beard Octane. Occasionally ill even mix a thinner blend with unscented from Copper Johns if its feeling a bit dry. My beard prefers thicker(CJs)- easy to tell from how much easier it is to fix, but definitely gets feeling dry if i dont use thinner oils in a rotation.

[@DanCBearded]

It sounds like you’ve got a great rotation going!

[@Billtuba]

I’d say I’ve been balanced but put more emphasis on the thicker oils. I’ve tried a number of different companies. Could you recommend the thick oil companies? (Without animals derived oils please).

[@DanCBearded]

Artius Man has the thickest and it’s wonderful! tinyurl.com/4t4m5www * DANC20 = 20% off

[@thadhardy945]

I never know from day to day what I’m going to wear in my beard !!

[@DanCBearded]

Love that Thad!

[@thadhardy945]

@ all depends on my mood

[@donaldwlong]

Love this topic because when someone asks me this question I say all of them.... Depends on the time of year with the weather and how my beard is feeling. I constantly change the viscosity of the oils I use but notice if I use a thin or thick oil how my beard is reacting. Is it frizzy or unruly or laying relaxed as that will dictate the oil rotation for the week. I know I will be outside in the cold I will use thick/medium those days. In the heat outside or on the water during the summer I will use thin/medium that week.

[@DanCBearded]

You are absolutely right, it depends on your beard and the weather!

[@jollyjr92]

I like to use thinner oils on days I use conditioner and thicker oils on no conditioner days. Idk if that does anything but it works for me

[@DanCBearded]

Love that!

[@im4scots86]

I sometimes struggle to identity the viscosity of some of my oils, often relying on your description to guide me. Some of my oils are thin to medium, only a few being the heavier variety. Is it wrong to think that the more cologne type oils fall into the heavy viscosity category?

[@DanCBearded]

I don’t think there is any correlation between scent types of a viscosity. Most companies have cologne scents, regardless of thickness

[@hoLMZ.]

I had a mishap with my trimmer :'( I was trimming it with a really long guard to take the snapped ends off but didn't realise the clip that keeps the guard on was broken. The guard fell off and took it down to 4-5 inches, down to 12mm. I ended up having to take the whole lot down to 12mm to start again.

[@DanCBearded]

This new growth will be the healthiest and best yet!

[@jean-micheltanguay8664]

You had me at cornucopia :P Since I started watching your videos I started experimenting and mixing. Just like training or food, diversity/rotation works best. I’m currently trying a home grew with equal part castor/hemp/sweet almond and it is heavy. Going to mix a lighter one later today with FCO/Hemp and looking for recommandation for a 3rd. I have rosehip, jojoba, sweet almond readily available

[@DanCBearded]

Strongly recommend meadowfoam seed oil!

[@jamesrobinson2442]

Can u make a video showing examples of particular brands that would be considered which viscosity… ? Like a compilation list maybe

[@DanCBearded]

I dropped a list in the description 🤝

[@glennbryant237]

I've been experimenting and Rotating for the past few years. JBCOil and Unrefined Shea Butter work Overall Best for me. Thanks Dan 👍🙏.

[@DanCBearded]

Glad you found what works for you!

[@jhuang0503]

Great video Dan! For my current nighttime routine I use about 6 drops of 8-Bit beard growth oil, which is a thick viscosity, comb my beard, and then once absorbed after 10 minutes I would apply about pea size of Bossman beard jelly and comb it again, and this routine has helped to tame the frizz next morning and keeps it relatively soft and manageable. For my morning routine I use about 3 drops of oil depending on what scent I want for the day, regardless if it’s thin or not, and 1/2 pea size of beard jelly mixed with a bit of water and it works like a balm without the stickiness. I like thicker oils at night because I noticed it helps to make the hairs heavier and easier to control the next day. I just reached 4 months and it’s the longest I’ve gone without trimming, but I’ll see if my routine will still work once I reach 6 months and beyond.

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome, love that you found a routine that works for you!

[@SlaterGator409]

Hi Dan! Your videos have been helping me tremendously throughout my beard journey. I wouldn't be 9.5 months in at thisnpoint if I hadn't found your channel. One question about this, what would be the best viscosity oil for after stripping your beard? Should you use a thin ornthick.oil after a stripping wash? Thank you!

[@DanCBearded]

No rule there, just whatever you feel your beard likes the most

[@kwanlittle9360]

OMG i remember the beginning of my beard journey in 2015 I used to buy Arlo’s beard oil from TJ Maxx because I didn’t know any better that stuff was awful….Question: per something you said in this video, why does it seem like you find a good brand of oil and it works great for like a week and then it starts to not do well in your beard?

[@DanCBearded]

It’s called the plateau effect. Check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqC6oIOka52Neq8si=RPWtvGYu1v44gnHS

[@wispy_and_whiskered]

I love rotation of oils. I do tend to grab lighter oils in the summer and heavier oils in the winter. BTW Wisconsin here

[@DanCBearded]

That's the way to do it! Cold weather, gotta keep those whiskers moisturized!

[@josephevans2912]

All good info Dan, I like to use a rotation of oils to manage my red/blond and now graying beard straight. Generally speaking though the medium to thicker oils get mine settled nicely, but if I keep using the thick oils my beard turns curly and lately I’ve been embracing the curly beard so I’ve not been rotating as much. So I use the oils to effectively style my beard to the desired look for my beard type it’s curlier the heavier the oil is.

[@DanCBearded]

Love it!

[@MauriceHarling-jq6sf]

Dan I have a coarse silver beard. What would you recommend in terms of something heavy in oils? Thanks

[@DanCBearded]

Artius Man has a great thick oil! Just not the “invigoration” collab with me, which is their thinner oil. tinyurl.com/4t4m5www * DANC20 = 20% off

[@ryanhoey4513]

I have just started using a beard shampoo and would like to find out if ingredients are ok for beards. Aqua,potassium pleated,potassium cocotte, glycerin, potassium citrate, citric acid, parfum

[@DanCBearded]

With wash, it is not possible to tell just based on ingredients, unfortunately

[@ryanhoey4513]

Oh ok thanks for your reply

[@jpierrepontfinch28]

Enjoyed this video. I’m fairly new to this beard thing. Many companies do not list the viscosity of the oil. So what then? Thanks Dan

[@DanCBearded]

Either have to understand how the ingredients play together or just ask me!

[@frankiej.1778]

I agree with you on the rotation. I use 3 right now. Looking to add 1 more quality company.

[@DanCBearded]

You can't go wrong with a solid 4-oil rotation!

[@stevencollins5080]

I've been "married" to a company for about eight months now....thanks for letting me know to switch it up. I use a thick oil perfect for my dry city. Anybody know of a quality light oil I should try?

[@DanCBearded]

I have listed a few great options in the description!

[@alexarzuaga5321]

I’m new with my beard. How can I determine the viscosity on the beard oil bottle?

[@DanCBearded]

Come down to an understanding of ingredients and they work together. Or just ask me!

[@seanlal1904]

Who got a really good thick beard oil besides artuisin castor oil blend

[@DanCBearded]

That’s the only one I know of

[@JohnS-d1f]

Hi Dan, I too believe in rotation. I use Beard Octane, Luxurious Bastard & Artius Man for light, medium, & thick. Like some others, I would love to hear a list of quality companies in between. Also, sometimes when I am staying home, I will use older, by date, oils & butters, the oldest being 3 years, they seem to work, but do you think it's harmful to the beard & skin?

[@DanCBearded]

I whipped up a list and it is in the description now. For products going bad, you will know because they will smell rancid. If it smells fresh/good, you are likely fine! I have some 6 years old that are still great

[@jakobpedersen]

Can i mix jojoba with castor oil?

[@DanCBearded]

Yup!

[@bradleyrieger1517]

I asked a couple of weeks ago why beard product companies don't list the viscosities of their oils. You commented that it was probably because it was subjective. That being said, how does one shop for their desired vicosity? Is it purely trial and error? Just keep buying until you find the right viscosity for you? There must be an easier way. Or am I missing something?

[@DanCBearded]

Comes down to understanding the individual carriers and their thickness, and then estimating how they play together based on the potency listing with the ingredient list. Or ask me! I have given some examples in my description

[@Hossainaev]

Any good medium/thick oils from Amazon that you’d recommend? 🎉

[@DanCBearded]

Hmmm, artius man if it’s on there

[@gamingwiththeboy7823]

So ok I thought it would be more seasonal change for the oil needing to be thick or not, not daily change?

[@DanCBearded]

I recommend working a rotation much more frequently than just seasonally. Seasonally should just swing the way it leans

[@gamingwiththeboy7823]

@ Ok so it would be like Monday thick Tuesday thin? and also which brand does which?

[@DanCBearded]

Yup! I have some brands laid out in the description

[@BlanchDuBois74]

Have you got a resource to help us know which oils are thicker vs thinner? A viscosity spectrum diagram, perhaps?

[@BlanchDuBois74]

I put this comment in BEFORE looking at the detail text in the video. Derp. 😅

[@BlanchDuBois74]

A few brands I wonder where you’d put them on the spectrum (since I have them in my cabinet): 1. Proraso 2. Honest Amish 3. Beardbrand 4. Live Bearded 5. Fable Beard Co

[@DanCBearded]

Honest Amish is medium, live bearded medium light, and fable is medium thick. I do not know for the others. Haven’t used beardbrand since a few of their changes