Newsletter #1 - Fall 2025 Edition

Sean

An update on the happenings here at HomeGrownUp.

Hello to all! Fall is here again. It’s been cold and rainy where I live. The leaves are turning beautiful shades of gold and crimson. Fall can be quite beautiful here in the upper midwest, if it lasts long enough. The featured image for this post is a picture I took at a local park a few years ago. I’m hoping to catch some more photos of the fall colors this year.

With fall coming, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about how the humidity will drop, and what I’m going to do for my beard this fall. I’m almost out of my Every Man Jack Beard Balm. To account for the dryer conditions, I ordered some Kühn Products beard butter. I’m looking forward to giving that a try to give my beard extra moisture. This will be the first beard butter I have tried. I will post my review once I’ve used it for a long enough period to really know how it works. I typically use a product for at least 2 weeks before I will write a review. Then I keep using products I like, and will let you know which ones those are as well. My goal is to find out how the products I review actually work—which ones are good and which ones are not. I want to help you make an informed decision before you spend your money.

Speaking of, I’m almost done with a two-week trial of Honest Amish Premium Beard Oil. I should have that review posted in the next week or so. Then Dr Squatch Conditioning Beard Oil & Cologne - Glacial Falls scent is on deck for the next beard oil review.

Finally, my order of Johnny Slicks Organic Hand Whipped Beard Wash arrived this week. When I’m testing a product, like the beard oil I’m testing now, I try not to change anything else about my routine. I couldn’t wait on the beard wash though. I had to try it once. Only once for now though, until my trial period of the beard oil is done.

That’s all for now. Take good care of yourself and your beard!

Update October 20, 2025

The two-week trial of Johnny Slicks Organic Hand Whipped Beard Wash has begun.

The review of Honest Amish Premium Beard Oil is now available here.

The content on this site is based on my personal experience using and testing men’s grooming products, including beard care products such as oils, washes, balms, and related tools (e.g., trimmers and clippers). All reviews and opinions are my own.
Products may perform differently depending on factors such as skin type, hair type, grooming routine, and individual sensitivities. What works well for me may not work the same for you.
I am not a dermatologist, chemist, or medical professional. Any information provided about ingredients, product performance, or grooming practices is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always review ingredient lists carefully and perform a patch test before using new products, especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
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