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This article was co-authored by Timmy Yanchun. Timmy Yanchun is a Professional Barber and Co-Founder of Svelte Barbershop + Essentials. Svelte Barbershop + Essentials is a men’s grooming company, specializing in men’s hair, beard, skin, and shave products, originally located in the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California but has now branched out to 3 locations across Los Angeles. Timmy has been cutting hair since age 13 and opened his first of 6 barbershops at age 18. He is also the co-founder of the newly launched brand LTHR, the world's first wireless hot lather machine for barber quality shaves at home. Timmy and Svelte have been featured in GQ, Men's Fitness, and Hypebeast. This article has been viewed 208,698 times.

It's easy to ignore your beard when it comes to grooming, but it can benefit from some attention just like the hair on your head. Using beard oil is a great way to keep your beard looking great with a blend of carrier oils and essential oils. With the right amount, a bit of beard oil will soften your whiskers, hydrate your beard to eliminate itching, and reduce split ends. At the end of the day, a regular beard oil routine keeps your hair feeling soft and looking sharp!

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Using the Right Amount of Beard Oil

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  1. Step 1 Use 3-10 drops of oil depending on how long you’ve been growing your beard. 1 Use 3-10 drops of oil depending on how long you’ve been growing your beard. It's important to use the appropriate amount of oil for your beard—too much can make it oily, while too little isn't enough to prevent dryness. Just remember that if your routine isn't working for you, adjust the amount of beard oil drops as necessary. Every beard is different, but some general guidelines you can follow are:[1]
    • One month of beard growth: 3-4 drops
    • One to three months of beard growth: 4-6 drops
    • Three to twelve months of beard growth: 6-10 drops
    • If your beard is 1 year or older, you may need to use 10 drops or more.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 2 Apply beard oil every 2 days if your beard is short. Shorter beards don't require as much oil as longer beards, so application every 2 days is usually enough.[2]
    • You should also only apply beard oil every 2 days if you live in a humid climate. In a humid climate, your beard is less likely to dry out, so you don't need as much oil.
    • If you find that every 2 days isn't cutting it, try applying your oil every day and see if that makes a difference.
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  3. Step 3 Use beard oil daily if you live in an area with a dry climate. 3 Use beard oil daily if you live in an area with a dry climate. Drier climates are more likely to dry out your beard, which means a more frequent application is necessary. However, if you find that daily application is making your beard too oily, try cutting down to once every other day.[3]
    • Remember that everyone's beard is different—don't be afraid to change your application frequency if this doesn't work for you. You can apply beard oil whenever your beard is feeling dry.[4]
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Applying Your Beard Oil

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 1 Shower and dry your beard before applying beard oil. Always apply beard oil after a shower—this is when your hairs are the softest and cleanest, which opens up your pores and increases oil absorption. But if your beard is wet, the water will prevent the oil from being absorbed into your skin and hairs. To avoid this, gently dry your beard with a towel following your shower.[5]
    • Avoid using a hair dryer—it can damage your hair follicles.
  2. Step 2 Squeeze the appropriate amount of beard oil into your palm. 2 Squeeze the appropriate amount of beard oil into your palm. Insert the dropper into the beard oil and squeeze the rubber top the gather your oil. Now, hold the dropper over your palm and gently squeeze the rubber top until you've applied the necessary amount of drops.[6]
    • Don't use more than the minimum amount you need—you can always add more oil later if necessary.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 3 Spread the oil evenly across your palms and fingers. Close your hands together and rub them up and down to cover both palms in oil. As you rub your hands together, bring your fingers low enough that they rub across the opposing hand's palm.[7]
    • Continue rubbing your hands until the beard oil covers the entire surface of your palms and fingers.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 4 Brush the palms of your hands along the sides of your beard. After applying the oil to your hands, drag each palm along the opposing cheek—your left palm across your right cheek and your right palm across your left cheek. Always start with your fingers at the end of your beard—touching the bottom of your ear—and drag each hand in a straight motion down your jawline.[8]
    • Apply the oil about 2 to 3 times on each side of your beard.
    • Work the beard oil from the roots to the tips of your beard hairs.[9]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 5 Drag your fingers down the front of your beard. Close your fingers together and place each hand over your mouth—your fingers should run parallel to it and your index finger should touch your nose. Now, drag your fingers downward across the front of your beard. Repeat this process with each hand.[10]
    • Continue this process 2 to 3 times with each hand.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 6 Run your fingers up through the bottom of your beard. Open your hands so that there's about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) between each finger. Point your fingers upwards and run them through the lowest point of your beard—typically above your Adam's apple—and upward across your chin to your bottom lip. Repeat this process for each hand.[11]
    • Continue running your fingers through your beard 2 to 3 times with each hand.
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 7 Coat your mustache hair with your fingertips. Place the tips of each of your index fingers to the middle of your mustache. Now, drag each finger down your mustache toward your cheeks.[12]
    • Repeat this process 2 to 3 times with each finger.
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Combing Your Beard

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  1. Step 1 Purchase a wooden beard comb for the best results. 1 Purchase a wooden beard comb for the best results. Visit a local cosmetics and skin care store to purchase a beard comb. Wooden combs almost never have rough edges, which means you don't have to worry about pulling on your beard and causing breakage. The next best material for a beard comb is cellulose acetate, which is easy to clean and doesn't cause beard static or hair damage.
    • Avoid using plastic and metal combs at all costs, as their rough edges can damage your hair follicles.
    • Check online suppliers if you want to purchase your beard comb online.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 2 Comb your beard starting from the bottom to the top. Begin by holding your beard comb with the teeth pointing upward. Start on the left or right side of your neck and comb upward to your chin and continue across your cheeks. This will help distribute the beard oil and give your beard a fuller look. Repeat this process for the opposite side of your face.[13]
    • If you hit a snag in your beard, don't force it—take the comb out and keep trying until you can break through the knot without damaging your hair.
    • Use a comb with wide teeth when brushing upward.
    • If your beard is too short to comb, don't worry—wait until it's long enough to start grooming it.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Use Beard Oil 3 Drag your comb downward through your beard. After combing upward to separate your beard hairs, you can comb it downward into whichever style you prefer. Start from the top of your beard near your cheekbones and hold the comb parallel to your beard line. From this position, drag the comb downward.
    • Use a comb with narrow teeth when brushing downward and putting the finishing touches on your beard style.
  4. Step 4 Avoid combing more than 3 times a day. 4 Avoid combing more than 3 times a day. After combing your beard to distribute your beard oil, don't comb it more than 1 to 2 more times. Too much combing can dry your skin out and damage your beard hair.
    • If you notice any split ends or beard hair damage, it's a sign you're combing your beard too often.
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  • Question How often should I put oil in my beard? Timmy Yanchun Timmy Yanchun Professional Barber Timmy Yanchun is a Professional Barber and Co-Founder of Svelte Barbershop + Essentials. Svelte Barbershop + Essentials is a men’s grooming company, specializing in men’s hair, beard, skin, and shave products, originally located in the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California but has now branched out to 3 locations across Los Angeles. Timmy has been cutting hair since age 13 and opened his first of 6 barbershops at age 18. He is also the co-founder of the newly launched brand LTHR, the world's first wireless hot lather machine for barber quality shaves at home. Timmy and Svelte have been featured in GQ, Men's Fitness, and Hypebeast. Timmy Yanchun Timmy Yanchun Professional Barber Expert Answer Remember that everyone's beard is different—don't be afraid to change your application frequency if this doesn't work for you. You can apply beard oil whenever your beard is feeling dry. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 15
  • Question How food can I eat/what can I do to grow a beard faster? Community Answer Community Answer Check out the article on How to Grow a Beard Faster, there are a lot of great tips in there. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 18 Helpful 59
  • Question Should I do this daily? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, if you live in a dry climate. If you don't, use it every other day instead. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 6
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Tips

  • Look for a beard oil that's paraben-free and sulfate-free with all-natural ingredients.[14] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Wash out your beard oil every day so it doesn't build up and cause skin and hair problems.[15] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Not all beard oil is identical—select a product designed for your skin type. For example, select products that are made to minimize inflammation if you have sensitive skin. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 1
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Warnings

  • Essential oils can be very potent—they are the concentrated essence of plants like peppermint or lemons. If you find your skin reacting negatively to the oil, rinse it with water immediately. Acquire an unscented beard oil if you find your skin is too sensitive. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 3
  • Read the ingredient list. Some companies use nut-based oil like almond oil in their beard oil. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
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References

  1. ↑ https://baldingandbeards.com/oils/how-apply-beard-oil/
  2. ↑ https://baldingandbeards.com/oils/how-apply-beard-oil/
  3. ↑ https://baldingandbeards.com/oils/how-apply-beard-oil/
  4. ↑ Timmy Yanchun. Professional Barber. Expert Interview
  5. ↑ https://baldingandbeards.com/oils/how-apply-beard-oil/
  6. ↑ https://baldingandbeards.com/oils/how-apply-beard-oil/
  7. ↑ https://baldingandbeards.com/oils/how-apply-beard-oil/
  8. ↑ https://baldingandbeards.com/oils/how-apply-beard-oil/
  9. ↑ Timmy Yanchun. Professional Barber. Expert Interview
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  4. ↑ https://baldingandbeards.com/oils/how-apply-beard-oil/
  5. ↑ Timmy Yanchun. Professional Barber. Expert Interview
  6. ↑ Timmy Yanchun. Professional Barber. Expert Interview

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Timmy Yanchun Co-authored by: Timmy Yanchun Professional Barber This article was co-authored by Timmy Yanchun. Timmy Yanchun is a Professional Barber and Co-Founder of Svelte Barbershop + Essentials. Svelte Barbershop + Essentials is a men’s grooming company, specializing in men’s hair, beard, skin, and shave products, originally located in the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California but has now branched out to 3 locations across Los Angeles. Timmy has been cutting hair since age 13 and opened his first of 6 barbershops at age 18. He is also the co-founder of the newly launched brand LTHR, the world's first wireless hot lather machine for barber quality shaves at home. Timmy and Svelte have been featured in GQ, Men's Fitness, and Hypebeast. This article has been viewed 208,698 times. 37 votes - 86% Co-authors: 14 Updated: March 17, 2025 Views: 208,698 Categories: Beards Article SummaryX

To use beard oil, start by showering and drying your beard with a towel so your hair is clean. Then, squeeze 3-10 drops of beard oil into your hands, depending on the length of your beard. As a general rule, use more oil if your beard feels dry and less if your beard feels oily. Once you’ve rubbed the oil on your fingers and palms, run your hands along the sides and front of your beard to distribute the oil. When you’ve worked all the oil into your hair, use a beard comb to tidy up your facial hair. If you have a long beard, oil it once a day. Or if you have a shorter beard, you can oil it every other day. For more tips, including how to oil your moustache, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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