Beard Guyz Beard Oil Review

I’ve been using Beard Guyz Beard Oil off and on for about 1 year. Read my review here to learn how I went from a casual user with little understanding of beard oil in general to a rigorous tester, and my surprising results.

Introduction

I used Beard Guyz Beard Oil casually for a year, but it wasn’t until I ran a one-week, methodical test that I discovered how much difference proper application makes. Here’s what I learned—plus what I liked (and didn’t like) about Beard Guyz.

Beard oil is a product that nourishes both beard hair and the skin underneath. It provides moisture to keep the beard soft, reduce itching, and strengthen beard hairs. It also makes your beard smell nice. You can read Beard Oil: The Ultimate Guide by Beardbrand for a very thorough guide to what beard oil is and how to use it.

Beard oil is essential for beard health and should be a must-have for anyone with a beard. Before I started blogging, I didn’t really put much thought into beard oil. Or even really bother to learn how to use it the right way. I had two old bottles of local beard oil that my wife bought at a local makers store and gave to me. I used them off and on for years, but beard oil doesn’t last forever, and they inevitably needed to be replaced.

My Early Mistakes with Beard Oil

Over time, as I’ve gotten serious about beard care, I came to realize that there is a lot more to proper use of beard oil. The instructions on the Beard Guyz beard oil bottle, for example, read: “Massage several drops of Beard Oil onto facial hair and skin. Repeat as needed.” That’s technically accurate, and pretty standard for beard oil instructions. It’s only part of the whole picture though. As a result of my improper use, I thought the Beard Guyz beard oil was drying out my beard. That was, until I learned the right way to use beard oil.

It turns out I was making a lot of mistakes when using beard oil.

I applied the oil when my beard was dry. I didn’t think this really mattered. I even noticed relief from itching at night when I would apply the oil to a dry beard, so I thought this was a perfectly fine thing to do.

I focused only on getting the oil on my beard hair, and not on the skin underneath my beard.

I skipped using a boar bristle brush, or any type of brush for that matter, which means I wasn’t exfoliating my skin.

The Right Way to Use Beard Oil

It turns out there is a right way to use beard oil, and it goes well beyond the instructions provided on most containers. Through trial, error, and research, I learned how to apply beard oil the correct way. You can find instructions on proper application in our How to Use Beard Oil post.

My One-Week Beard Guyz Test

So, after learning all of that, I decided to use the Beard Guyz oil exclusively for one week, following a rigorous method, and observe the results. Here are the steps I took to truly test the product:

1. I used the Beard Guyz beard oil daily and made sure my beard was wet before application.

2. I used 5 to 6 drops of the Beard Guyz beard oil. This was what I decided was the right amount for my beard with this oil.

3. I focused on working the oil into the skin under my beard instead of the hair. Focusing on the skin still ensures enough oil gets onto the beard. I use my fingertips to work the oil deep into the beard and onto the skin.

4. I used a boar bristle brush to work the oil into my beard. This also provides some light exfoliation of the skin under the beard.

5. I repeated this process daily for 1 week.

Results: Beard Health & Feel

After using the oil correctly and following the defined steps, my beard feels healthy and nourished. My beard dries out quickly, but following this process kept it well hydrated. My beard feels soft and the hairs feel stronger and less brittle.

So, overall, pleasant results when the oil is used correctly. This was a big improvement compared to when I was applying it incorrectly, when my beard felt brittle and dried out.

I really enjoy the smell of the Original Beard Guyz Beard Oil. The scent is light and pleasant and not overpowering. I can’t really place what it smells like, as it doesn’t really smell like any one scent to me. I enjoy the scent and it doesn’t overwhelm me when I apply it to my beard.

Beard Guyz Beard Oil Ingredients

The Beard Guyz bottle says “Made with Natural Ingredients”. So let’s take a look at a few key highlights.

Every good beard oil needs at least one carrier oil. The carrier oil provides the base conditioning properties.

The first four ingredients—Sweet Almond Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Avocado Oil and Argan Oil—are all well-known and highly beneficial carrier oils.

While Beard Guyz Beard Oil contains the four oils listed above, plus many other beneficial ingredients, there are a couple of red-flag items in the ingredients list. “Fragrance (Parfum)” is vague—sometimes harmless, sometimes hiding synthetic additives. More concerning is “Alcohol Denat.,” which can strip moisture rather than help retain it.

Pros

• Contains four excellent carrier oils (Sweet Almond, Grape Seed, Avocado, Argan.)
• Beard feels hydrated, softer, and less brittle when used correctly.
• Light, pleasant scent that isn’t overpowering.
• Affordable and widely available (easy to find at Walmart.)

Cons

• Includes “Fragrance (Parfum)” with undisclosed ingredients.
• Contains denatured alcohol (“Alcohol Denat.”), which can strip moisture.
• Requires proper application technique to get good results (instructions on bottle are incomplete.)

Final Thoughts

Rating: ⭐⭐½ (2.5/5)

While my beard felt healthier after one week of consistent use, the inclusion of denatured alcohol makes this a product I wouldn’t rely on long-term. That lowered my rating, since I’d prefer a beard oil that hydrates without potentially drying agents.

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