Hey Dan! One of the strangest but most useful beard tools that I have is a vintage angelfood cake cutter. It’s like a very wide pick comb with long smooth metal tines. Great for fluffing and rearranging a beard without combing out all of the structure. Pretty awesome! Google it. Thanks for the great channel and great attitude!
I like a bit of volume in my beard, I like the way air flows through the hair, the matted down looks feels greasy (like my teenaged son's hair, who knows when he showered last?). I do love to run a pick comb through the bottom of my beard to get the hairs under my chin&neck to straighten them out. ( I look down a lot: mowing & staining at my phone; and my supporting beard hairs tend to run forward vs. Down) the pick helps to pull them back into position, so I have a good looking "shelf" on the bottom of my beard.
I just started using a pick (Chicago Combs #7) and wow, game changer for volume! I’m digging the more natural look with minimal styling. Great stuff buddy!
I do the same trick with a pick but discovered by using the Wetbrush comb. This one is a game-changer for me. I do like to add body on some days, but some days, I tone it down if I'm going someplace nice. It really depends but most of the time I like more volume.
My beard isn't long but I love using a pick comb. My South African friend bought it for me as a joke but mannnn I've owned it 8 years and still going strong lol
I completely understand. The boars bristle brush was amazing, but as it's growing I have not been using it. I think the beard needs separation strokes, especially with the oil and the heat, it just glides. Great video.
With my Kent comb I start from the under beard and comb it up. Then I comb it only half way down, and after I just use my hands for the final little press to put that beauty in shape. Great video Dan!
I have not tried a pick, but I use Chicago Combs, specifically the carbon fiber ones, off a recommendation of a trusted friend! I have the #1, #6, and #8, which is the only one I use now. It has long, wide spaced teeth and a handle, plus a hole at the bottom of the handle so it can be hung in the shower!
Like this one Dan. Because one you mentioned a couple of tools I use the buffalo horn comb and Kent combs. Then you bring up the pick comb. I copped a pick comb when I kept my beard at 8 month length. So the pick wasn’t really kicking it then. But now I’m going for a 2 year beard and at the 7” length. So I’m glad you brought the pick comb up. I like the fuller look. Because I have a colic on the right side and fuller helps with that. Plus I’ve learned a long time ago. To not oppress your hairs head or face. Let them move in there natural direction especially beard hair. It’s better to think Impressionism instead of airbrushed. So thanks Dan for this one!
The #7 pick from Chicago Comb co. Are 4-5 times the pice, but are carbon fiber and are fantastic for adding volume. I like to use my blow-dryer with it every few days. Also the #8 comb from Chicago is the perfect comb for using in the shower with co-washing and detangling!!!
I've had a metal pick comb (Afro Pick) sitting in the package on my dresser for over six months now. Bought it at the local beauty supply store but really didn't understand how to go about using it, so there it sat. For more volume, I have been blow drying underneath and up, using a Kent combing up also. Then blowing dry the outside and combing down to finish. I think the pick may help as a finishing touch to help separate the hair from the comb down process. Thanks for the video.
I'm with you Dan C. When I had a big beard it just looked and felt so much better with volume added. I have several hair picks, One is a coconut infused plastic pick from Sally's. It's smooth as silk. Your beard has always looked amazing. But it's looking STELLAR AMAZING in this video!
I have had a pic comb for a while. I use mine every other day especially when I'm using a leave in conditioner. Even though its got fine teeth it still allows my beard to breath. Here is my key for how I use my tools. Boars Brush: Short to medium length to help direct my beard in the direction I want it to grow. Fine Comb: Any length. For styling, after adding oil to move it around, exfoliating. After adding butter before bed. Wide Comb: Medium to Long. Stylimg and after adding oil to move it around. After adding butter before bed. 1/2 Inch round Brush: Short-Medium adding volume to the exterior portion of my beard for styling. 1' Round Bristle Brush: Medium-Long, Bringing my neckline out and down.
Nice Dan. My go too brushes are a round brush or the Beard Octane “pillow” brush. They added some volume to my medium beard. I very rarely use my Kent or boars hair brush anymore. It kinda goes along with the no Balm usage, letting things move and be free from constraint. Good tip Nitro Drew.
Drew is the Man!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👊🏼 Awesome video Dan! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I still don't really know what I'm doin with my beard yet, my Yeard is coming up in October. I havent done any real trims in a couple months. Come October I planned on cutting all the whispyness away, which right now I just barely hit 6in 😁 And when I cut down I'll prolly be back to half that almost. I'd have to say for the time being I like to keep things tight and right, although with no heat and or no balm, my beard likes to puff out a bit, especially right after the shower. But I'll have to add a pick to my collection of tools, just in case 😉
Hey Dan, this video confirms what I accidentally discovered...I've tried and tried to use the boar's hair brush to finish styling my beard but it never worked to suit me. So I switched to using my wooden handled ox horn comb to finish because I noticed it left my beard looking and feeling fuller, which I really like now that it's at 7+ inches. Because of your video, now I'm getting a pick to take it to the next level! Thanks, @DanCBearded! 🧙🏼♂️
Full beard style with volume is my preferred style. And a pick is the most effective way I've found. And the Model No. 7 from Chicago Comb Co. is the best I've tried. Super long tines for deep penetration, smooth and carbon fiber. You'd also love their No. 8 handled comb. Look em up. They're stellar.
I have two combs from them, and REALLY have my eye on their pick comb. I heard there is no static at all, which would be wonderful. I love how lightweight the carbon fiber is. It really caught me off guard. Thanks for the comment and recommendation Rob!
Hiya Teach. I usually have no problems with my beard looking bigger. Depending on the heat and humidity I adjust my product choice and usage. Even after using a hair dryer and combing (Beard Octane Large ox horn) straight down it can still gets bigger throughout the day. "Heat and tension equals direction" I have been taught. You have already done learned us on temperature, humidity and other influences that might have an impact on style or texture, and sooo much more. I do a strip wash once a week with pine tar, condition and as a reset after a semi blow dry I use the Aberlite beard iron. Then I will use the appropriate product. Half way through the day my beard still gets bigger. I've learned so much over the past couple years watching this channel. This video kind of re enforces some of your basic principles of even how to tame your beard. My beard be looking good because of you and that other dude, mostly you though. Other guy slackin. I was even told to change my icon from my red motorcycle to a picture of ma beard. Or maybe I did it just to troll lol. Anyway I just ordered those combs. Why not? Thanks for the vid Teach. 🍎
Great video my dude!!! I'm a big fan of keeping my beard nice and tight, and because of that I'm a BIG fan of using my boar brush to keep everything under control. However, seeing the pick comb in action is definitely making me wanna try changing my styling game up...and that price is an absolute steal. Thanks for the recommendation, Teach! 😁
I been playing around with pick combs for a couple months now and found several cheapo pressed ones even Kent made in Italy had the pressed effect which irritated and scratched the skin. I finally came across Swissco LLC. They make great hand sawn smooth perm/pick comes and I love it. I use to brush up and out and even in shower to exfoliate. They are like 7$ and made with love. No irritation and gets job done. Little bit of a wider tooth than the one you have but check em out it’s really grown on me! Sold on amazon
I think u r right man. Once our beards get some length to them, u gotta ease up on the super tight, straight down, sculpted look. Since switching to using just oil, my beard has naturally taken a fuller look since I don't have butters and balms weighing it down. I've debated a pick for so long. Guess I'll grab one 😉
Hey brother I have a 5.5 month beard and I use a beard brush for my face area And a pick comb of this size for my neck. Works pretty good for me great vid boss 💪🏼
It definitely takes a lot of work to get the "natural" look to look good on my beard. I have been using the large teeth on my 9T Kent Comb to achieve something similar lately but I will be giving the pick comb a try. Thanks for the tip!
Dan this is no joke I think you been spying on me cause I got a carbon fiber pick from Chicago Combs and for the past month I been doing the exact same thing 😂 I find my beard the longer it gets the thinner it looked so I got the pick and what I find the pick does is it help bring down the hairs under the beard that don’t get enough attention and curl up and the pick brings mine down and when I use the dryer I do go through it using the pick too and that helps straighten the hairs underneath and my beard has also looked thicker,awesome video teach and love the tips 👍🏻 always
Dan C Bearded yea I have their long comb and the pick,my poor Kent comb is probably bored cause I don’t use it no more but gotta do what works for me you know
I love pick combs. The teeth on the ones that I have are metal. They're by a company called Leaduway and cost $8 on Amazon. The cool thing about those are that they're differnet sizes.
Great video Dan. I really like how you say your beard routine is therapy for you. That's a good way to put it. Picks are awesome and they have a handful of uses. The guys in the neighborhood would use a pick, ( real old school tool used by people with coarse hair) trying to also increase the volume on their Afros. Thanks for the content as per usual!
Great info and video, trusted Teacher! Personally, I really don't have a preference, I just comb or brush it and let it be. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.
My beard is very similar to yours (just a little shorter) I also do pretty much what you do in your routine. I don’t use a brush either. I use a plastic comb similar in teeth spacing to yours. Mine has a regular handle ( not a pick type). Great job Dan, again we usually seem to be on the same page! Thanks, John
I have been letting mine grow since the weekend before christmas and ain't touched it on the sides and length.... I have been trying to keep my lines looking cleaned up.... there for about a month it was getting wild but now it does what I want it to do..... it is growing like normal but my side are getting wider I kinda got that Willie Robertson look going on lol... i do t plan on touching it my wife likes it
I know this may come as a shock, but I've got a mostly white beard... The texture of my beard is very different than some of the other grey bearded folks that are prominent in the Facebook group. My hair is finer, and mostly straight. I don't have curly coarse texture gray, I have about a 2 inch C curl in my mostly straight hair. I've been using a comb that is normally used for doing a flat top hair cut. It has long thin tines similar to the pick you are using, but is about 6 inches long with a handle. I start by blowing up like you show in the other blowout video, using a very wide tooth shower comb. Once it's mostly dry and all the tangles are out, I move to the narrower spaced teeth of the Flat top comb. I have mostly stopped using the round brush for straitening, because of the use of a mask I don't want to spend too much time or heat straightening just to curl it up under a mask. I do however still use the boars hair brush (actually a recent change) for the final once over after applying the tiniest amount of styling balm or Pomade, just to get all the fly-aways, my hair is a beast some times due to the texture. I never felt like the boars hair brush did much for my texture hair, but is seems, with a light touch, to help wrangle up the flyers...
@@DanCBearded I forgot to mention, I as well am going a little more... not necessarily wider, but less straight.. once I went beyond 6 inches straight was just too straight, I started to embrace a little more wave. But recently with the mask mandates I really am trying to embrace the wave and not be so OCD about it being stick straight. I really like having a little more volume and personality.
You read my mind Dan. I've been thinking about this exact topic lately. My routine is towel dry (mostly)/oil and comb through (wait 5 min)/heated straightener with round brush then balm and boar's hair brush. I like the uniform groomed look but since mine is a long goatee I don't have that growth from the cheeks to add the volume I'd like to see. And I use the heated straightener only because I just can't get rid of that dip below the chin and for some reason not all of my beard is growing at the same rate, so it can look all over the place. Anyway, I actually think I have a pick, going to find it and try it out. Thanks!
I only use a wide tooth brush that has nylon tips and it work great for getting the nots out of the beard and also giving it some volume. Plan OK going bigger with the beard but have a lot of curls at the jawline and also start looking more thin the longer it gets so probably is gonna take a while
This video wasn’t really for me since I have a shorter beard however, I still enjoyed the content you provided here. There was a noticeable difference before and after you used the pick! It definitely adds to that volume you or another beadsmen would want to achieve! ❤️👊🏻
Great video Dan! Such a cool tip that I will have to try sometime. I personally end my routine with a boar’s hair brush and that super curly natural texture of my beard adds a sort of volume for me. As I let it get longer, I’m definitely going to have to give Drew’s idea a try!
I like volume , best combs I've used are the (metal flea combs from wal-mart) go ahead laugh it up, but they work good for removing dead skin cells and work great if you have dry skin under your beard, and the have yet to pull 1 hair out of my beard because the teeth are flexible
Interesting. I haven't thought about preferring volume or "velcro", but I've been reaching more and more for my Kent Mini-Headhog detangler brush. Long time ago I tried a comb with 4 metal picks in the handle, which I did not like at all.
I've used hair thickning shampoo and puff! I only use a little bit of butter and three days of body. But the shampoo strips the beard alot so Co wash is a must. Now that my beard is about 7-8 in. I'm concentrating on the side burn length which seems to help the width. And I'm in the process of making a pick with side handle for beards men. Thanks for the info. Hello to the family bubba. Take care.
Dam Trusted Teacher, gnarly beard dude!!! I wish one day I can reach that level brother. Thanks for the tip and another great video. Stay safe brother.
Thanks for another great Vid Dan C! I myself always love the volume in my beard and have used a Kent pick in the past but have seem to missed placed it. I did order those pick combs from amazon and can’t wait to use it!! But thanks to your video I now know how to properly use the comb to maximize my results. Thanks again Mr. Dan C 🤙🏼
Dan C Bearded the Kent comb was awesome!! I saw mixed reviews on it when I first purchased but decided to give it a try.. worked great as I would guess and good pick would but sad I missed placed it somewhere. But I would recommend a Kent comb for sure!
Thanks for the link Dan, I'm working on my beard company on my own over here in Ireland 🇮🇪 and All your videos have been tremendous for information. I started trading back a few months ago and I love my beard since I started growning it. So I gravitated to this line of product with my trading for tax reasons. Keep it up man I really appreciate what your doing. Ps. Have you got a video on business beards? it's the niche I'm intrested across the pond here due to the high volumes of short beards in Ireland and England.
Great video brother 🤘 I've always been into the tight styling of the beard but as it gets longer I'll sometimes add the volume to it on some days. I've only just used the buffalo horn comb/brush ,I have not tried the pick styling yet but will look into . Great price on those picks too.
Good video. Personally, I'm switching over to a beard pick/rake for my 5 inch beard after watching a video by BDACHTisALPHA about beard picks and knowing your beard because even though I'm a white dude, my hair snags constantly on even wide tooth kent combs and ox horn combs. With that said I'm really loving the thicker look after picking everything out and I can't wait for it to grow even longer like yours because your beard seriously looks amazing picked out like that and it gives me even more motivation to keep going!
What a great video! Especially loved the demo showing these results worked. A company did send me a pick and not that I didn’t like it but my beard is thick and kinda bushy naturally so a brush works better for me personally but definitely think the pick will work for the average beardsman. Later buddy👊🏻 ~The Cousins
That's awesome! I firmly believe in different tools for different beards. Have to find what works for you and more importantly, for the beard style you want to achieve
My beard is puffy, but with lenght is gaining weight, usually i only let it dry the days i want a bit more of volume (75% then oil {best tip i ever got from u xD}) because im awful styling my beard hahaha i think i'll give it a try the days i want more volume :)
Thanks for the video. I was wondering with a beard that length does the wind ever give you that split fork look? Mines about the same length and if there’s a good breeze my beard separates completely and it’s a real pain to get back to normal. I don’t like to use balm esp with how hot it’s been lately, just light oils and butter at night as you say for summer. Appreciate your feedback thanks Dan! 👍
Most definitely going to try this. I'm a big fan of the bigger beard with a lot of volume. The narrow, super straight and tight style does not work for me at all. That's why I started growing out the neck and upper sideburns right from the start this time around, because I want the big, wide, thick look to the beard. Question: I'm sitting right at about 6 1/2" growth after 8 months, do you think that would work for this length, or should I hold off until it's a little big longer?
Off topic question: I´ve heard som talks and read some reads lately about a "Growth serum", which obviously is just a fancy word for a carrier and essential oil mixture that is supposed to promote the beard growth significantly, that it even in some cases works better than minoxidil (Which i would never put on my face/beard). The mixture in particular is Castor Oil and about 3% peppermint oil and you´re supposed to massage it into your weaker growth areas every single night before bed. And that somehow would over time...or atleast could...enhance beardgrowth in areas where you dont grow anything or have weak growth (As in creating more follicles for hair to grow out from). I´ve done some research on both castor and peppermint oil and it seems like most ppl are in agreement that it works. What are your thoughts on this? Any word of caution? Could this mixture be a good alternative to minoxidil for growth? I mean, it couldnt hurt to try right?
@@DanCBearded Dan i am really interested on trying these picks brother, just wanted to ask you if you had found any pulling or snaging issues with em? THANKS!
Just the other day I realized that all of my hair is curling under gathering together and creating a little curl like an upside-down troll. I took my wooden beard comb, wide tooth side and combed neck, chin, and down to give it some volume, but through the day it just returned to the troll curl. I just want to show off what growth I do have now. I'm guessing it's ultimately a wait for weight thing, but wondering if I should use a balm or something to fight the curl... I may also habitually stroke the hair causing the curl so I dunno, it could be me
Hey brotha! A curl is tough to battle with balm. The main two things that help are patience and heat. If you use a heat routine to train the hairs back the other way, it can really help
@@DanCBearded Thanks I think I am in between short-medium I accidentally starting growing a beard because of being hopped up on vitamins. Normally I take men's multivitamin, Glucosamine Chondroitin, and Biotin... Added a herbal supplement to increase my odds of successful reproduction. Fiance and I have decided that we are gonna try soon. The combination of vitamins, supplements, and trying to boost my immune system if I were to come in contact with the virus, suddenly snuck up on me. What the hell is on my face I feel like I just shaved. Ok a beard & mustache, let's try it out.
I don’t have a pick comb but use the wide tooth wooden type I’m not sure it would be much difference with a pick, but I do notice they look a lot thinner, do you think this makes a difference?
Is anyone else having beard issues due to these masks during the pandemic??? @Dan C Bearded, i work 12 hour shifts and masks are mandatory causing almost trained creases in my beard!!!! WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX THIS? IS THERE MASKS OUT THERE FOR A BEARDED MAN
Dan C Bearded thank you brotha my beard naturally does that and I’ve been thinking about using a pic comb. I thought steel teeth but I found that one on Amazon
Hey dan, was wondering if you could give me your opinion on the brand mo bros they’re based out of the UK and are really popular over here and was wondering if you’ve checked them out before or even had experience with any of their products, or if anyone reading this has had experience and could give me some help that would be great 👍
The bottom of my beard under my jaw, which would basically be the filler in the background, does not freakin grow like the rest of my beard. As it gets longer it gets more thinned out because of less filler in the back. Drives me nuts.
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Hey Dan! One of the strangest but most useful beard tools that I have is a vintage angelfood cake cutter. It’s like a very wide pick comb with long smooth metal tines. Great for fluffing and rearranging a beard without combing out all of the structure. Pretty awesome! Google it. Thanks for the great channel and great attitude!
@@PaganVegas very interesting! Thanks Jay!
I like a bit of volume in my beard, I like the way air flows through the hair, the matted down looks feels greasy (like my teenaged son's hair, who knows when he showered last?). I do love to run a pick comb through the bottom of my beard to get the hairs under my chin&neck to straighten them out. ( I look down a lot: mowing & staining at my phone; and my supporting beard hairs tend to run forward vs. Down) the pick helps to pull them back into position, so I have a good looking "shelf" on the bottom of my beard.
Great feedback and add ons. I love the teenager hair reference lol thank you brotha!
I just started using a pick (Chicago Combs #7) and wow, game changer for volume! I’m digging the more natural look with minimal styling. Great stuff buddy!
I had an eye on that one too! I have two different combs from them and will probably pull the trigger on their pick comb in the future. Thanks Matt!
Great video sir. I don't have style I Prefer. I just go with i get to look that day. I do try different things to switch it up. Thank you Dan C
@@brianhershey2041 that's a great way to approach it. Thanks Brian!
Dan I couldn't imagine not using a pick comb on my under beard. I also love the volume it gives me. Number 7 and 8 every day!
It’s a key step!
@@DanCBearded For sure! It made a bigger difference than I would have thought possible!
I do the same trick with a pick but discovered by using the Wetbrush comb. This one is a game-changer for me. I do like to add body on some days, but some days, I tone it down if I'm going someplace nice. It really depends but most of the time I like more volume.
I have seen a couple of those wet brush combs, I will have to try one
My beard isn't long but I love using a pick comb. My South African friend bought it for me as a joke but mannnn I've owned it 8 years and still going strong lol
That's phenomenal!!
I completely understand. The boars bristle brush was amazing, but as it's growing I have not been using it. I think the beard needs separation strokes, especially with the oil and the heat, it just glides. Great video.
A little life hack I just found by accident as I had a tangle in my under beard. Was using a No. 8 attachment off my hair clippers lol really works!
Haha nice!
With my Kent comb I start from the under beard and comb it up. Then I comb it only half way down, and after I just use my hands for the final little press to put that beauty in shape. Great video Dan!
Sounds like you have it down Sonny!!
I have not tried a pick, but I use Chicago Combs, specifically the carbon fiber ones, off a recommendation of a trusted friend! I have the #1, #6, and #8, which is the only one I use now. It has long, wide spaced teeth and a handle, plus a hole at the bottom of the handle so it can be hung in the shower!
I use a wooden pick from Wildside Beard, great detangler. Full volume or tight depends on my mood for the day.
Options are a great thing! I do switch it up based on the situation
Like this one Dan. Because one you mentioned a couple of tools I use the buffalo horn comb and Kent combs. Then you bring up the pick comb. I copped a pick comb when I kept my beard at 8 month length. So the pick wasn’t really kicking it then. But now I’m going for a 2 year beard and at the 7” length. So I’m glad you brought the pick comb up. I like the fuller look. Because I have a colic on the right side and fuller helps with that. Plus I’ve learned a long time ago. To not oppress your hairs head or face. Let them move in there natural direction especially beard hair. It’s better to think Impressionism instead of airbrushed. So thanks Dan for this one!
Thank you John!
The #7 pick from Chicago Comb co. Are 4-5 times the pice, but are carbon fiber and are fantastic for adding volume. I like to use my blow-dryer with it every few days. Also the #8 comb from Chicago is the perfect comb for using in the shower with co-washing and detangling!!!
Just watched you updated comb video! Had to come back and watch this one!
Oh nice!
I've had a metal pick comb (Afro Pick) sitting in the package on my dresser for over six months now. Bought it at the local beauty supply store but really didn't understand how to go about using it, so there it sat. For more volume, I have been blow drying underneath and up, using a Kent combing up also. Then blowing dry the outside and combing down to finish. I think the pick may help as a finishing touch to help separate the hair from the comb down process. Thanks for the video.
Oh man, this sounds like the perfect timing video! Especially with that great length you have now!
I'm with you Dan C. When I had a big beard it just looked and felt so much better with volume added. I have several hair picks, One is a coconut infused plastic pick from Sally's. It's smooth as silk. Your beard has always looked amazing. But it's looking STELLAR AMAZING in this video!
Coconut infused? Sounds like my kind of language!
I have had a pic comb for a while. I use mine every other day especially when I'm using a leave in conditioner. Even though its got fine teeth it still allows my beard to breath. Here is my key for how I use my tools.
Boars Brush: Short to medium length to help direct my beard in the direction I want it to grow.
Fine Comb: Any length. For styling, after adding oil to move it around, exfoliating. After adding butter before bed.
Wide Comb: Medium to Long. Stylimg and after adding oil to move it around. After adding butter before bed.
1/2 Inch round Brush: Short-Medium adding volume to the exterior portion of my beard for styling.
1' Round Bristle Brush: Medium-Long, Bringing my neckline out and down.
Wow, great breakdown! Love those points. Thank you Bobby!
Nice Dan. My go too brushes are a round brush or the Beard Octane “pillow” brush. They added some volume to my medium beard. I very rarely use my Kent or boars hair brush anymore. It kinda goes along with the no Balm usage, letting things move and be free from constraint. Good tip Nitro Drew.
Awesome feedback, thanks Ben! Your beard has been looking better than ever
I use a 1 inch nylon ball tipped round brush to get volume. Slightly curl the base of the hair out while blow drying.
Drew is the Man!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👊🏼
Awesome video Dan! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I still don't really know what I'm doin with my beard yet, my Yeard is coming up in October. I havent done any real trims in a couple months. Come October I planned on cutting all the whispyness away, which right now I just barely hit 6in 😁 And when I cut down I'll prolly be back to half that almost.
I'd have to say for the time being I like to keep things tight and right, although with no heat and or no balm, my beard likes to puff out a bit, especially right after the shower. But I'll have to add a pick to my collection of tools, just in case 😉
That is the best part about the journey, not knowing where it goes. Stick with that mindset and just enjoy that beauty!
@@DanCBearded Thank you, well said man 😊 👊🏼
Hey Dan, this video confirms what I accidentally discovered...I've tried and tried to use the boar's hair brush to finish styling my beard but it never worked to suit me. So I switched to using my wooden handled ox horn comb to finish because I noticed it left my beard looking and feeling fuller, which I really like now that it's at 7+ inches. Because of your video, now I'm getting a pick to take it to the next level! Thanks, @DanCBearded! 🧙🏼♂️
That's awesome! Boar's brushes certainly have a place, but I believe it is just with shorter beards
Full beard style with volume is my preferred style. And a pick is the most effective way I've found. And the Model No. 7 from Chicago Comb Co. is the best I've tried. Super long tines for deep penetration, smooth and carbon fiber. You'd also love their No. 8 handled comb. Look em up. They're stellar.
I have two combs from them, and REALLY have my eye on their pick comb. I heard there is no static at all, which would be wonderful. I love how lightweight the carbon fiber is. It really caught me off guard.
Thanks for the comment and recommendation Rob!
@@DanCBearded Zero static. Thas the best feature
I will suck it up and get one soon lol
Hiya Teach. I usually have no problems with my beard looking bigger. Depending on the heat and humidity I adjust my product choice and usage. Even after using a hair dryer and combing (Beard Octane Large ox horn) straight down it can still gets bigger throughout the day. "Heat and tension equals direction" I have been taught. You have already done learned us on temperature, humidity and other influences that might have an impact on style or texture, and sooo much more. I do a strip wash once a week with pine tar, condition and as a reset after a semi blow dry I use the Aberlite beard iron. Then I will use the appropriate product. Half way through the day my beard still gets bigger. I've learned so much over the past couple years watching this channel. This video kind of re enforces some of your basic principles of even how to tame your beard. My beard be looking good because of you and that other dude, mostly you though. Other guy slackin. I was even told to change my icon from my red motorcycle to a picture of ma beard. Or maybe I did it just to troll lol. Anyway I just ordered those combs. Why not? Thanks for the vid Teach. 🍎
What an awesome comment, thank you brotha!! I always appreciate your feedback and support 👊
This is a great tip that I learned from a barber a couple years ago. It’s been a game changer and definitely adds volume!
Great video my dude!!! I'm a big fan of keeping my beard nice and tight, and because of that I'm a BIG fan of using my boar brush to keep everything under control. However, seeing the pick comb in action is definitely making me wanna try changing my styling game up...and that price is an absolute steal. Thanks for the recommendation, Teach! 😁
Thank you Adam, I am pumped to see how it works for you!!
I been playing around with pick combs for a couple months now and found several cheapo pressed ones even Kent made in Italy had the pressed effect which irritated and scratched the skin. I finally came across Swissco LLC. They make great hand sawn smooth perm/pick comes and I love it. I use to brush up and out and even in shower to exfoliate. They are like 7$ and made with love. No irritation and gets job done. Little bit of a wider tooth than the one you have but check em out it’s really grown on me! Sold on amazon
Great recommendation, thank you Matt!
I think u r right man. Once our beards get some length to them, u gotta ease up on the super tight, straight down, sculpted look. Since switching to using just oil, my beard has naturally taken a fuller look since I don't have butters and balms weighing it down. I've debated a pick for so long. Guess I'll grab one 😉
Going to oil only during the day was the best move I ever made! Embrace the beard!
Hey brother I have a 5.5 month beard and I use a beard brush for my face area And a pick comb of this size for my neck. Works pretty good for me great vid boss 💪🏼
That's awesome to hear!
This just confirms I need to get a pick! Going to try Chicago combs co. Thanks Dan! Can’t wait to try!
Yesss, do it! Your beard is perfect for this
It definitely takes a lot of work to get the "natural" look to look good on my beard. I have been using the large teeth on my 9T Kent Comb to achieve something similar lately but I will be giving the pick comb a try. Thanks for the tip!
Awesome Adam, keep me posted with how it works for you 👊
I use the pick. I also go underneath and out to make it look fuller.
It helps so much!
Dan this is no joke I think you been spying on me cause I got a carbon fiber pick from Chicago Combs and for the past month I been doing the exact same thing 😂 I find my beard the longer it gets the thinner it looked so I got the pick and what I find the pick does is it help bring down the hairs under the beard that don’t get enough attention and curl up and the pick brings mine down and when I use the dryer I do go through it using the pick too and that helps straighten the hairs underneath and my beard has also looked thicker,awesome video teach and love the tips 👍🏻 always
The Chicago combs pick version looks sweet! I have two different combs from them
Dan C Bearded yea I have their long comb and the pick,my poor Kent comb is probably bored cause I don’t use it no more but gotta do what works for me you know
@@Bearded-Dragon62 haha yup. I only use my kent comb on my mustache nowb
I love pick combs. The teeth on the ones that I have are metal. They're by a company called Leaduway and cost $8 on Amazon. The cool thing about those are that they're differnet sizes.
Awesome, I appreciate the comment!
Great video Dan. I really like how you say your beard routine is therapy for you. That's a good way to put it. Picks are awesome and they have a handful of uses. The guys in the neighborhood would use a pick, ( real old school tool used by people with coarse hair) trying to also increase the volume on their Afros. Thanks for the content as per usual!
Awesome comment, thank you brotha!
Great info and video, trusted Teacher! Personally, I really don't have a preference, I just comb or brush it and let it be. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.
That is probably the best way to be. Let the beard do its thing!
If you're looking for something wooden with teeth proportioned like that, check out the Parker rosewood beard comb.
I will check it out!
My beard is very similar to yours (just a little shorter) I also do pretty much what you do in your routine. I don’t use a brush either. I use a plastic comb similar in teeth spacing to yours. Mine has a regular handle ( not a pick type). Great job Dan, again we usually seem to be on the same page! Thanks, John
Thanks John! That's awesome to hear 👊
Personally I am going for the tight, manicured look. If I ever want a bit more volume I'll remember to try a pick out
That's great Sam, thank you!
Dan C Bearded I sure hope my beard gets like yours
@@marvelousbeardreviews6292 you have a beastly beard my friend 💪
Nice video Dan, and the look suits you. I'll look into carrying a similar pick product to make it convenient for our customers for the future.
Awesome Nate!
My beard is finally getting to the length that I want it and I also want it to be wider so this video was very timely for me. Thanks Dan! 👍
Perfect timing and I'm loving where your beard is at right now!
Great video & educational as always. Thank you Dan for sharing!
Thank you Eric!
I have been letting mine grow since the weekend before christmas and ain't touched it on the sides and length.... I have been trying to keep my lines looking cleaned up.... there for about a month it was getting wild but now it does what I want it to do..... it is growing like normal but my side are getting wider I kinda got that Willie Robertson look going on lol... i do t plan on touching it my wife likes it
That is fricken awesome, she sounds like a keeper!
I feel that blowing in all direction makes great body.
I know this may come as a shock, but I've got a mostly white beard...
The texture of my beard is very different than some of the other grey bearded folks that are prominent in the Facebook group.
My hair is finer, and mostly straight. I don't have curly coarse texture gray, I have about a 2 inch C curl in my mostly straight hair.
I've been using a comb that is normally used for doing a flat top hair cut. It has long thin tines similar to the pick you are using, but is about 6 inches long with a handle.
I start by blowing up like you show in the other blowout video, using a very wide tooth shower comb. Once it's mostly dry and all the tangles are out, I move to the narrower spaced teeth of the Flat top comb. I have mostly stopped using the round brush for straitening, because of the use of a mask I don't want to spend too much time or heat straightening just to curl it up under a mask.
I do however still use the boars hair brush (actually a recent change) for the final once over after applying the tiniest amount of styling balm or Pomade, just to get all the fly-aways, my hair is a beast some times due to the texture. I never felt like the boars hair brush did much for my texture hair, but is seems, with a light touch, to help wrangle up the flyers...
Love this perspective from experience. Thank you sharing Brian!!
@@DanCBearded I forgot to mention, I as well am going a little more... not necessarily wider, but less straight.. once I went beyond 6 inches straight was just too straight, I started to embrace a little more wave. But recently with the mask mandates I really am trying to embrace the wave and not be so OCD about it being stick straight. I really like having a little more volume and personality.
@@theartistformerlyknownasbr4849 I agree!
Keeping your beard wider can keep you cool.
Little bit more breathable, I agree!
You read my mind Dan. I've been thinking about this exact topic lately. My routine is towel dry (mostly)/oil and comb through (wait 5 min)/heated straightener with round brush then balm and boar's hair brush. I like the uniform groomed look but since mine is a long goatee I don't have that growth from the cheeks to add the volume I'd like to see. And I use the heated straightener only because I just can't get rid of that dip below the chin and for some reason not all of my beard is growing at the same rate, so it can look all over the place.
Anyway, I actually think I have a pick, going to find it and try it out. Thanks!
That's great! Let me know how it goes
This is awesome Dan, will definitely give this a try 👊
Great video, Dan! As always, you present info in a respectful, well thought way! I appreciate you, bro. 🤜
Thank you Ken!
I love my wooden one from Beard Gaines. Instead of Pickle Rick, it's Beard Comb Rick. Love Rick and Morty
I have been looking at wood ones!
I only use a wide tooth brush that has nylon tips and it work great for getting the nots out of the beard and also giving it some volume. Plan OK going bigger with the beard but have a lot of curls at the jawline and also start looking more thin the longer it gets so probably is gonna take a while
The patience always pays off!
This video wasn’t really for me since I have a shorter beard however, I still enjoyed the content you provided here. There was a noticeable difference before and after you used the pick! It definitely adds to that volume you or another beadsmen would want to achieve!
❤️👊🏻
I really appreciate you watching and supporting, even if it didn't pertain to you. Thank you!
I just started using the pick almost every day. Great vid again Dan! 🔥🤙
That's awesome!
Great video Dan! Such a cool tip that I will have to try sometime. I personally end my routine with a boar’s hair brush and that super curly natural texture of my beard adds a sort of volume for me. As I let it get longer, I’m definitely going to have to give Drew’s idea a try!
Awesome Devon!
mine is only about 3.5 to 4 inches long so waiting to get the bulk and length so trully groom where i can use the weight of the beard to my advantage.
Heck yeah, let it grow!
I like volume , best combs I've used are the (metal flea combs from wal-mart) go ahead laugh it up, but they work good for removing dead skin cells and work great if you have dry skin under your beard, and the have yet to pull 1 hair out of my beard because the teeth are flexible
The Beard is looking great Dan .
Thank you James! I really appreciate that 👊
Interesting. I haven't thought about preferring volume or "velcro", but I've been reaching more and more for my Kent Mini-Headhog detangler brush. Long time ago I tried a comb with 4 metal picks in the handle, which I did not like at all.
I have not tried the metal pick combs yet either. My guts says I'm not going to like them, but some guys swear by them
I've used hair thickning shampoo and puff! I only use a little bit of butter and three days of body.
But the shampoo strips the beard alot so Co wash is a must.
Now that my beard is about 7-8 in. I'm concentrating on the side burn length which seems to help the width.
And I'm in the process of making a pick with side handle for beards men.
Thanks for the info.
Hello to the family bubba.
Take care.
That pick sounds awesome!
@@DanCBearded how do I get one to you bro. I'm at Grissomdesigns@gmail.com
@@stevendgrissom1968 dan_command@yahoo.com or dancbearded on Instagram 👊
I prefer a paddle brush for my volume feels like it works for me
I go up and out with a blow dryer and a ox horn comb and then just lightly comb back down with same comb at end
I think you would reallyyy dig a pick comb!
@@DanCBearded will have to give them a shot!
@@jclouti4459 keep me posted!
@@DanCBearded will do
Dam Trusted Teacher, gnarly beard dude!!! I wish one day I can reach that level brother. Thanks for the tip and another great video. Stay safe brother.
Thank you my friend!
Thanks for another great Vid Dan C! I myself always love the volume in my beard and have used a Kent pick in the past but have seem to missed placed it. I did order those pick combs from amazon and can’t wait to use it!! But thanks to your video I now know how to properly use the comb to maximize my results. Thanks again Mr. Dan C 🤙🏼
Awesome, thanks brotha! How did you like that kent pick?
Dan C Bearded the Kent comb was awesome!! I saw mixed reviews on it when I first purchased but decided to give it a try.. worked great as I would guess and good pick would but sad I missed placed it somewhere. But I would recommend a Kent comb for sure!
@@andrewquesada2040 perfect, thanks for the feedback!
Dan C Bearded ... you’re welcome brother! And thanks for all the best beard wisdom!!!
@@andrewquesada2040 🙏
That's an afro pick. I use it on my beard and it works
A pick comb, yup!
Thanks for the link Dan, I'm working on my beard company on my own over here in Ireland 🇮🇪 and All your videos have been tremendous for information. I started trading back a few months ago and I love my beard since I started growning it. So I gravitated to this line of product with my trading for tax reasons. Keep it up man I really appreciate what your doing.
Ps. Have you got a video on business beards? it's the niche I'm intrested across the pond here due to the high volumes of short beards in Ireland and England.
Coming next Friday! A routine for business beards and then in the near future a trimming video for business beards
Great video brother 🤘 I've always been into the tight styling of the beard but as it gets longer I'll sometimes add the volume to it on some days. I've only just used the buffalo horn comb/brush ,I have not tried the pick styling yet but will look into . Great price on those picks too.
Thank you! I have been the same way and just recently been into the volume more and more
Dan good one ive always have done that first i pick than brush down!✌
Just keep on cranking out them videos!!
Always my friend 👊
For sure Game changer
Even before I saw video I purchased pick yesterday LoL
My Barber always used pick on my Beard so I know it works 👊🏻👍🏻
Too funny with the timing!
@@DanCBearded it was meant to happen lol
You knowledge is priceless to us all
@@danb4896 🙏
not sure where my beard length adds up but I have been using the combs more. 👍👊
That length is getting crazy! In a great way!
And isn't it better to use the Chicago N.7 comb to achieve that final finish?
depends on the use; but for this the 7 is perfect
I personally like volume and I use a wide teeth brush
That's great! I have been using my handled wide tooth comb more than ever
Oh yeah some tips for the beard👍🏼
Love me some tips! Learned this one from others
Chicago Comb #7 pick 🔥 😊
The best!
Good video. Personally, I'm switching over to a beard pick/rake for my 5 inch beard after watching a video by BDACHTisALPHA about beard picks and knowing your beard because even though I'm a white dude, my hair snags constantly on even wide tooth kent combs and ox horn combs.
With that said I'm really loving the thicker look after picking everything out and I can't wait for it to grow even longer like yours because your beard seriously looks amazing picked out like that and it gives me even more motivation to keep going!
That's awesome!
My beard is shorter right now so I like the tighter shaped look. But maybe some day a big beard! Lol
It is wonderful to have options!
Excellent Teach I been actually looking to get a pick as well Thank you
Give it a shot!
What a great video! Especially loved the demo showing these results worked. A company did send me a pick and not that I didn’t like it but my beard is thick and kinda bushy naturally so a brush works better for me personally but definitely think the pick will work for the average beardsman. Later buddy👊🏻 ~The Cousins
That's awesome! I firmly believe in different tools for different beards. Have to find what works for you and more importantly, for the beard style you want to achieve
My beard is puffy, but with lenght is gaining weight, usually i only let it dry the days i want a bit more of volume (75% then oil {best tip i ever got from u xD}) because im awful styling my beard hahaha i think i'll give it a try the days i want more volume :)
Perfect! I think you will really enjoy this trick
Another great tip. Thanks, Dan!
Thank you my friend!
I have a pick from Chicago comb company that I will try
That is the one I have my eye on next. I have two from them, but need the pick
These videos that show how to use our Beard tools 🔧 I really look forward too
Thank you Swag!
I keep mine tight . But work in a retail environment so I just think it looks better. And keeps higher ups off my back. Lol.
Great point! Different careers can lend themselves to different styles. For sure keep those higher ups happy!
Thanks for the video. I was wondering with a beard that length does the wind ever give you that split fork look? Mines about the same length and if there’s a good breeze my beard separates completely and it’s a real pain to get back to normal. I don’t like to use balm esp with how hot it’s been lately, just light oils and butter at night as you say for summer. Appreciate your feedback thanks Dan! 👍
Oh yeah, big time! Wind can be a pain lol
Most definitely going to try this. I'm a big fan of the bigger beard with a lot of volume. The narrow, super straight and tight style does not work for me at all. That's why I started growing out the neck and upper sideburns right from the start this time around, because I want the big, wide, thick look to the beard. Question: I'm sitting right at about 6 1/2" growth after 8 months, do you think that would work for this length, or should I hold off until it's a little big longer?
Yes, absolutely this should work for your length!
Awesome stuff as always man
Thank you!
Off topic question: I´ve heard som talks and read some reads lately about a "Growth serum", which obviously is just a fancy word for a carrier and essential oil mixture that is supposed to promote the beard growth significantly, that it even in some cases works better than minoxidil (Which i would never put on my face/beard). The mixture in particular is Castor Oil and about 3% peppermint oil and you´re supposed to massage it into your weaker growth areas every single night before bed. And that somehow would over time...or atleast could...enhance beardgrowth in areas where you dont grow anything or have weak growth (As in creating more follicles for hair to grow out from). I´ve done some research on both castor and peppermint oil and it seems like most ppl are in agreement that it works. What are your thoughts on this? Any word of caution? Could this mixture be a good alternative to minoxidil for growth? I mean, it couldnt hurt to try right?
I wonder what will be a good starting length to start using a pick comb🤔
I am thinking once the beard lays flat and faces the ground. Rather than wraps to the face
@@DanCBearded 👌🏼
@@DanCBearded Dan i am really interested on trying these picks brother, just wanted to ask you if you had found any pulling or snaging issues with em? THANKS!
Just the other day I realized that all of my hair is curling under gathering together and creating a little curl like an upside-down troll. I took my wooden beard comb, wide tooth side and combed neck, chin, and down to give it some volume, but through the day it just returned to the troll curl. I just want to show off what growth I do have now. I'm guessing it's ultimately a wait for weight thing, but wondering if I should use a balm or something to fight the curl... I may also habitually stroke the hair causing the curl so I dunno, it could be me
Hey brotha! A curl is tough to battle with balm. The main two things that help are patience and heat. If you use a heat routine to train the hairs back the other way, it can really help
@@DanCBearded Thanks I think I am in between short-medium I accidentally starting growing a beard because of being hopped up on vitamins. Normally I take men's multivitamin, Glucosamine Chondroitin, and Biotin... Added a herbal supplement to increase my odds of successful reproduction. Fiance and I have decided that we are gonna try soon. The combination of vitamins, supplements, and trying to boost my immune system if I were to come in contact with the virus, suddenly snuck up on me. What the hell is on my face I feel like I just shaved. Ok a beard & mustache, let's try it out.
@@AlexByrdfurnsculpt that's really cool!
I don’t have a pick comb but use the wide tooth wooden type I’m not sure it would be much difference with a pick, but I do notice they look a lot thinner, do you think this makes a difference?
Yes, for me it was a really nice difference!
Dan!! .. you have a " like sign" in your beard bro..😳😳😳
Sry for my lame joke🤣
Nice review brother 👍👍👍
It gets messy when eating with a big beard 🤣
@@DanCBearded 🤣😂🤣.. well you knew it anyway bro🤪😉👊❤
Dan, what is your opinion on Live Bearded wooden pick comb? Got one just not sure about it. 🤔
I do not believe I have tried that one. Sorry brotha!
I love my Bad Donkey Beard Care Wide tooth comb.
That is a great one! I am using more and more wide tooth combs lately
have you ever tried a volumizing shampoo and conditioner?
I have not
Is anyone else having beard issues due to these masks during the pandemic??? @Dan C Bearded, i work 12 hour shifts and masks are mandatory causing almost trained creases in my beard!!!! WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX THIS? IS THERE MASKS OUT THERE FOR A BEARDED MAN
Hey Don, check this video out:
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Great video brotha man
Thanks Tim!
Dan C Bearded thank you brotha my beard naturally does that and I’ve been thinking about using a pic comb. I thought steel teeth but I found that one on Amazon
@@timothylabonte3027 oh cool!
Thank you thank you thank you,you know your shit👊👊
Thank you!
Hey dan, was wondering if you could give me your opinion on the brand mo bros they’re based out of the UK and are really popular over here and was wondering if you’ve checked them out before or even had experience with any of their products, or if anyone reading this has had experience and could give me some help that would be great 👍
I have never checked them out or really heard much about them. Sorry James!
The bottom of my beard under my jaw, which would basically be the filler in the background, does not freakin grow like the rest of my beard. As it gets longer it gets more thinned out because of less filler in the back. Drives me nuts.
Volume for sure
Can you achieve this with the Chicago #8 or better with the pic comb?
Pic comb for sure!