Beard Oil, Butter, and Balm: What Each One Actually Does

We get this question more than almost any other at the booth: what's the real difference between the oil, the butter, and the balm? So here's the same answer we give.

Beard Oil:
This is the daily one. A few drops in your palms, rubbed together, then worked through a clean or slightly damp beard. Right after a shower is best, while there's still some moisture to lock in. It absorbs fast, softens the beard, and calms the skin underneath. No hold, no shine, just conditioning. Use it every day.

Beard Butter
Butter is about softness, not control. Scoop a small amount, warm it between your palms until it melts, then work it evenly through your beard. It's lighter than the balm, and it's what we reach for at night, or anytime we want something soft with no stiffness. It's not trying to hold anything in place.

Beard Balm
Balm is the one with hold. Same idea — a small amount, melted between your palms, worked through, but this one's for shaping and taming flyaways during the day. If you're trying to keep your beard looking a certain way, this is the step that does that.

A few things that make more difference than the product you pick: 

• Start small, you can always add more.
• Be consistent, this works best as a daily habit, not an occasional fix.
• Give it some time before deciding if it's working. Our beards don't change overnight, so let your skin and hair adjust to new products.

If you're not sure where to start, oil is the one almost everyone should have. Butter and balm come in once you know what kind of finish you're after - soft or styled.

Find us every Thursday at VillageFest in downtown Palm Springs, 6:00-10:00 PM. Stop by the booth, say "Hello" and shop HIX in person, or visit hixmade.com anytime.