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c/barbers•the_dianathe_diana•1mo ago

Showerthought: I just blew $150 on a 'pro' beard oil kit that's basically scented water.

Bought it online after seeing a fancy ad, thinking it would be a great add-on service. Used it for two weeks and saw zero difference in hair or skin, total waste. What's a real product you guys actually use and trust?
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spencer_park26
Made that mistake with a "luxury" comb once.
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victor779
victor7791mo ago
Yeah that "add a couple drops of your own" thing is the real key. So many products are just overpriced because they mix in one drop of the good stuff with a gallon of cheap filler. Doing it yourself cuts out all the marketing junk. You actually know what's going on your hair.
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paul_taylor21
Check the ingredient list for argan or jojoba oil near the top. A lot of those fancy kits use cheap filler oils that don't do much. I just get a plain bottle of jojoba oil from the health store and add a couple drops of my own cedarwood essential oil. Works better and costs way less.
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