Q. Will your beard balm make my beard grow?
A. Nope, it sure won’t. Your genetics have the biggest impact on your ability to not only grow a beard but the length and how it grows. You can supplement with some biotin to help the beard that you have but don’t expect to look like Gandalf in two weeks because you took a vitamin. That being said, take your vitamins.
Taking care of the beard you have and the skin underneath will encourage healthy growth. Using balms and oils is what you want to do. Be wary of any products claiming to grow… anything.
Q. Should I use beard balm OR beard oil?
A. It come down to personal preference but you can use both! I personally use beard balm first and a little oil later on in the day to refresh the scent and softening effects. There is no wrong way to go about it.
Q. Can I use the beard balm on other hair?
A. The sole purpose of Big Dobs Beard Balm is for your beard and only your beard. What you do with it once you have it up to you.
Q. Do I need a special shampoo to clean my beard with your products?
A. Hot water will do the trick. That being said, we periodically offer a beard bar that is shampoo bar for the beard. I use it on average once a week as a reset point. Over washing your beard can dry it out and you could end up with the dreaded dry skin flakes.
Q. Will the beard balm make my beard shiny?
A. Your beard will get shined up for sure but it won’t be greasy.
Q. Do you use preservatives in your beard balm? What is the shelf life?
A. No preservatives are used in the beard balm, at all. The average shelf life is about 6 months. We have a small batch process and keep limited stock on-hand to ensure you get a fresh product.
Q. I've noticed some beads in my beard balm. Has it gone bad?
A. Not at all. This “beading” that you’re seeing is due to hard temperature fluctuation. It is the beeswax separating from fatty acids in the mix. You don’t need to do anything aside from rubbing it in your palms just a little longer. If you’ve had the same tin for more than six months though should probably fix that!
Q. When I have the balm in my hands it feels a bit gritty. Is there something wrong?
A. Nothing wrong there - we use unrefined, organic shea butter. Through our process, you shouldn’t experience any sort of gritty feeling. You’ll only experience this if the beard balm has effectively expired. In general, if you have had a tin for more than six months it is time to get a new one.
Q. My hands feel a bit greasy when I touch my beard after applying the balm. What's that about?
A. Like most hair products, the primary ingredients that give the desired effects are oils. Your beard will absorb a lot of the balm as the day progresses. If you feel that your beard has become too oily, you may have used too much. Dial back the amount you apply next time.
Q. When are you shipping my order?
A. Orders are generally shipped daily. There can be delays here and there when we attend markets or are recovering from a fun time at a concert. Perhaps we met at one of those…
Q. Should I eat this?
A. Definitely not. Eat food, not beard balm.
Q. Do you use your own product?
A. High on my own supply every day!
Q. Can I use this on my armpits, like a deodorant? (a REAL question)
A. If you want to get weird then get weird. I’d recommend a shower.
Q. Do you run sales or offer discounts?
A. We do run sales and have discount codes floating around out there. We announce them on the social links at the bottom of the site. Give my guys over at the Pixelated Paranormal Podcast a listen - fun show and they’ve got a code!
Q. I'm allergic to nut derived products, can I use your beard balm?
A. No - your allegories are your own to manage. Full ingredient listings are on each product we make.
Q. I'm running a charity event / fund raiser for a good cause / beard competition. Would you will be willing to donate some product?
A. Absolutely! Toss me an email at alan@bigdobsbeardbalm.com or fill out this contact form and we can chat about what you've got going on. I'm always down to contribute to a good cause!
Q. I run a barbershop / salon and am interested in carrying your product. Do you offer wholesale rates so that I can carry your product?
A. I certainly do! Contact me and we can set something up.