If you haven't read my "about me" story yet, you can catch it on our home page. I recently spoke to a friend who is also growing his own fine specimen of a beard AND who also uses Beard Manners products. We got to talking about why I began to produce my own brand?
There are a few reasons for this. After a lot of research into various oils I wanted to combine all of the ingredients that provided the things I most desired in my daily beard care and to still keep with in cosmetic safety measures. I wanted to fully care for the skin beneath the beard as I knew that this would improve the growth and quality of my mane. I wanted the the thinner oils such as Argan and grape as they are more penetrative and easier to apply to the skin. I also wanted the thicker oils such as Jojoba and Castor as they are easier to apply and can be longer lasting. There are so many advantages to various essential oils!
To continue in my large list of desires, I did not want a product that leaves that horrible sticky or thin/oily feel on my hands. Then of course came the scents. I like what I like and know what I want, so I started with four bold scents to make my new oils.
I tried mixing 2,3 and 4 oils to try and get things just right! I finally settled on a mix of 6 of the best carrier oils. Most of these are extremely expensive but my beard allowed me to reinvent myself and it plays a huge part in who I am and my identity. It was all worth it.
After a week or two of using my own products i could really feel and see the difference! By the end of my first month of trials I knew that I was not going to use another product again!! So I got to thinking........If this is doing so well for my beard (i have a pretty large and very thick beard), why not try it on others? Step up friends and family. I had mixed reviews about scents and duration of smells which i have now improved but of all of the feedback that i received, there was one thing that i heard from every single trial........MY BEARD FEELS GREAT!
The mix is a hit! scents can be changed or added too and are also down to preference but the most important part was the bit I had got just right. From there I done the only thing that I could, I gave it a brand name and began a journey. A few stumbling blocks along the way, some temper tantrums and some incredible fun. I learned a lot about media, interacting with people, products, legalities and regulations.
I got it all into place, had a sleep over/gaming night with my girls, spent time with my wife and then I clicked that big "OPEN SHOP" button! We are off.
Beard Manners is for everyone! You do not have to be a viking! You do not have to have the worlds biggest beard! At Beard Manners all beards are beards. We are a brand and a community for all to join. Share your stories, let it all out, let us all hear your passions. Beards are what brought us together. If you can not relate to this then you need to chuck out your razors and begin a life changing story.