Beard Balm

Beard Balm vs. Beard Wax

Beard balms and mustache waxes are both tools used for similar purposes, but there are some differences between the two beard care products. The number one factor that separates these two beard products is the level of hold each gives to your beard or mustache style. Mustache wax contains a higher amount of wax-based ingredients like beeswax. Beard balms usually contain some wax as well, but often not as much as mustache wax. That means mustache wax is going to offer a lot more hold and styling power to your facial hair, but due to its higher wax content, it won’t be absorbed as much into each of your hairs, which means it will leave a thicker, stronger residue on your beard. Mustache wax is perfect for those situations in which your whiskers are in dire need of super-powered styling hold.

For instance, mustache wax comes in handy when a Kingsman is trying to achieve a more complicated facial hairstyle that attempts to defy the very laws of physics. Think of those wild beard style competitions or handlebar mustaches you could hang your keys on. Beard balm is a much better choice for everyday wear, as it won’t leave as much of a residue in your mane, while still offering enough hold to control flyaways and keep everything looking neat and tidy. Using both mustache wax and beard balm together works, too, and can come in handy when you’re looking to style one part of your facial hair more than another. For instance, if you’re going for the big, bushy-bearded look with a carefully shaped handlebar mustache, you can make use of the balm in your beard while opting for mustache wax to get that extra strong hold, keeping the ends of your mustache pointing in any direction you like.

Beard Balm vs. Beard Oil

Beard balm and beard oil are two very different products meant to be used for two very different purposes. Beard oil has no wax content and is designed to be fully absorbed into your individual hairs and skin. As such, it doesn’t offer much in the way of control, making the wax-rich beard balm a far better choice for styling. Though beard oil can tame flyaways at first application, the hold doesn’t last long, and too many beard oil applications throughout the day can leave your beard feeling oily and greasy. Think of beard oil as a sort of food for your whiskers, nourishing it as it absorbs nutrient-rich ingredients. As such, you should only apply as much as your beard will absorb. Balm, on the other hand, is not designed to be fully absorbed so that it can perform in areas of your facial hair that need to be controlled or styled. Kingsmen’s premium beard balm is made with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients as well and can be used in conjunction with beard oil. However, be sure to apply your beard oil first to a damp beard and then wait at least five minutes for the oil to absorb into your whiskers. When you run your hands through your beard, they should come out oily. Once fully absorbed, apply your beard balm and style away!

Beard Balm vs. Beard Butter

Beard butter and beard balm are two products that are very much alike and used for similar purposes, however, beard butter offers a little bit less in way of control while offering some deep-conditioning action that isn’t as powerful in a beard balm. Beard butter is developed to be absorbed more so than a balm, offering deep moisturizing action for your facial hairs and skin. While many of the ingredients of beard balm and beard butter are similar, you’ll get a stronger hold from beard balm than you will beard butter. Beard butter contains added sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil for more nourishing and conditioning effects, while beard balm contains beeswax to give you the style and hold you want. Beard butter and beard balm make a great combination if you’re looking to bring out the health and shine of your whiskers while also styling them to perfection. Use your beard balm to sculpt your scruff throughout the day and apply a small amount of beard butter before bed for a deep-conditioning treatment. This practice regularly will give you a magnificent mane that’s full and healthy-looking.