I've kept coming back to this guide for over 2 years now. Thanks and never take it down.

@DanCBearded

5 ай бұрын

That is awesome!!

Another great video. This one was a long time coming. This was much needed for all the beard bros. My brushes get washed/cleaned once per month or as needed. I try not to buy any brushes unless it gets really bad. Thanks Dan. 👊🏼👍🏼🔥

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Dan - my combs and brush are in dire need of a cleaning, this is on my to-do list This is how I have cleaned my brush in the past, so it's good to hear I've been doing it correctly

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

I'm so glad you made this video! Very informative and was more simple than I thought!

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad I could help!

So cool scrolling through the comments and seeing all these profile pics of guys with beards lol I'm a girl and I was looking at this for my hair care. So we meet at this video, gentlemen!

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

haha that's awesome! Lots of info on this channel can be applied to anyone. If you know anyone with a beard though, send them my way!

Really helpful instructional video. Had no idea how to clean my beard brush and contemplated throwing it away and buying a new one. You saved me about $10, so thanks.

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it

I was wondering how to do this. Mine is about due for a cleaning. Thank you, DanC, for your instruction and the information. Stay Positive!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Thanks Dan! First time user long time listener, your tips always help!

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You're welcome 👊

For anyone who's brush his stinking after you wash it. It's because it's natural boar hair. I'm a wet shaver as well as a beard enthusiast and I have owned several bore brushes that I use to lather up my soap to shave with. Every bore brush I've ever owned it takes several washes to get that smell out. Horsehair , boar's hair and Badgers hair all can smell like animal after you wash it the first few times.

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

Well said brotha, thank you!

@3DTyrant

Ай бұрын

This is something I was going to ask about, looks like I've got a bit more cleaning to do with mine! Thanks for the advice buddy!

Great job! I like that you kept it simple and well-paced. I've seen too many that rush through the steps. Glad to see you endorse 2 to 3 minute soak time.

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

I have people that even criticize, but I firmly believe in it!

Quick and easy! Thanks for finding a nice topic to cover for Command's Army today!

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel!!

Glad you made this video. I have a lot of eczema underneath my beard so I get a lot of dead skin build up in my brush because of the balm on the bristles. Thanks for the easy guide bro.

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Apologies for the extremely delayed response

Thanks again Trusted Teacher. I wondered what was the proper way to clean my brush and now I know. 👍

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Mike!

Seen an old gorge bruno video on how to do it and this video reminded me I haven't in a while. And u reminded me how to wash a brush again lol gonna try to keep up with more cleanings in the future. Thanks for the reminder and teaching great and simple vid.

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Any time!

Great vid man, actually was doing this same thing couple days ago noticed the boar brush wasn't looking to good so broke out the Kent comb and warm water rinse and now the brush is back to looking good as ever, man that heroes and legends beard oil is some good stuff man really digging the Titan scent blend, thanks Dan for helping me discover a new beard company thats really awesome, you the man 😉

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome Tony!

Just like my comment of how to clean your combs, this is such a welcomed video! I have been waiting for this!!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brandon! I hope you have been well

About to do this right now, and hopefully be better at cleaning my tools monthly haha. Keep up the great work Dan!

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew!

Never thought about cleaning my brushes before! Thanks for the video!

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Grant!

Thanks for sharing this wonderful advice Dan!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Was just wondering if, how and how often to clean my brush. Most of that was answered by this video. Thank you.

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks Dan. Glad you got around to this.

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely welcome Mark!

“Dip & Shake!” The new hit song of the beard world. 😂 Good video. I have wondered about cleaning out my brush. I have always done it but now I know a better process. Thanks Dan! 👍🏻

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Yesss, that needs to be a music video lol

@johnhorchler667

Жыл бұрын

you should contact weird al he is good taking nothing and making something out of it it's like before I go meow the yard the last song 🎵 I heard that is what I'm singing antell I'm done.

Thanks! Cleaning these kinds of brushes with their longevity in mind is a lost art!

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

I just tried cleaning my beard bristle brush this way. Only difference I forgot to take a comb through my brush. I just put it in a bowl with warm water and rinsed it cold water. There is a huge difference. Thanks Dan!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Mark!!

Today (March 24, 2020) I finally clean my boars hair bristle beard brush for the first time by using this video and it worked like a charm; it was well over due to clean it.....thank you.

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Boom, great to hear! Even 2 years later lol

Awesome video man thank you I do the same things to clean my bristle brush in similar steps executed perfectly ! Makes the brush brand new again 🔥💯☝🏻

@DanCBearded

Ай бұрын

Awesome!

I will definitely be trying these steps out in the very near future!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

throwback right here!

“The more bubbles are the more suds” - Dan C 😂😂

@relisbetrel

3 жыл бұрын

Are the better 😆

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Quote of the year lol

😎 Dan C. the trusted teacher, pulling out another great video. 😎 Keep up the good work bro!!! Now let's see this studio you keep talking about.

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Studio videos will be ready in about 2 weeks

I honestly never even gave cleaning my brush out a thought and I've had mine for years.. I'm pretty stoked to feel how different it'll be. Awesome video, my dude. Straight to the point and only throwing in solid info. Thanks, brotha!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tyler!

Really appreciated this when I was using a boars brush. My brush was desperately in need of cleaning, I just didn't know how to, until I found this video!

@DanCBearded

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Reuben! One of my higher viewed videos

@reubenk7331

11 ай бұрын

@@DanCBearded I see that! I also noticed on the popular videos tabs some of them are at 200-300K

Short and sweet but good info thank man this was helpful

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Perfect, that was my goal!

I asked for this video, Thanks for the info Dan

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

That is what I am here for!

great and easy to do tutorial! thanks a lot!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob!

Good stuff as always Dan!

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really thought this video was needed

You’ve been reading my mind with some of these videos... THIS MORNING, I was brushing my beard and thought to myself, “I wonder what DanC does to clean his brushes and combs...?” 🤔 still love the content brotha!

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

That is my job haha think what you need, before you know you need it!

Exactly what I was searching for!

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

Thank you for the great video Dan c

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great brush, possibly the best for the money. If you love that brush and were looking for something bigger (like double the size), check out the Zeus first cut boar beard brush. Both are made in Germany, so I bet they're made in the same place - just the Zeus one is massive.

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome feedback, thank you! Apologies for the extremely delayed response

Another great tip Dan !

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Dan! Very helpful 😃😃😃😃😃

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I have some very nice boar brushes. Especially the one from Midas. Now I know how to properly care for them. Thanks Dan.

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! Apologies for the extremely delayed response

@saxman7131

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded no problem. I hope you and family are well.

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

@@saxman7131 we are, thank you! I hope the same for you. Hopefully gigs are opening back up post-quarantine life for playing gigs. If I remember correctly?

Hmmmm, never thought about actually cleaning the bristles. Another great video brother!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Issac! Apologies for the extremely delayed response

i just recently noticed that mine is smelling musty and moldy, as well as my comb, so i will have to try this, thank you

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Did it work? Apologies for the extremely delayed response

I will literally believe anything you say about beards bc your beard is so nice. Keep it up.

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So glad I happened upon your channel. How often good to clean brush?

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you are here!! The frequency should be based on how much you use and how bad the build up is. Maybe twice a year in average?

Thanks for the tips

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely welcome!

Thanks for the great tip 👍

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Love this throwback JB!

Great video. I'd say to add a little beard oil to the bristles once it's dry. Keep the hairs well conditioned.

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

For sure!

It was time. Thanks for this video Trusted Teacher.

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

I just cleaned my heated brush last week! Because Sam told me it stank lol

Was just thinking about this the other day lol. Good timing, thanks for another great video Dan!

Good stuff man. This is actually the same method I use.

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

Great advice 👍

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

just got my first beard brush a few days ago so this video is a big help. just wanna know how often i should be cleaning the brush?

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha! Every couple of months or when you see build up

Thank you bro.

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thanks for posting this, so easy and straightforward. Only question is what type of wash do you use? Beard shampoo? Face wash? Dish soap? Never heard of the stuff you use in the video.

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Beard wash 🤝

Thank you.

@DanCBearded

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Great video! Mine was not looking to good lol I was about to buy a new one 😬

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Give this a shot!

Thanks for the advise. The towel under the brush during drying makes good sense.

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

I feel like I was watching Bob Ross do a painting.

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if that is good or bad lol

@j.m.4314

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded It's good bro. Soothing and comforting.

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

@@j.m.4314 👊

I’ve been using Dr. Bronners tea tree or peppermint Castile soap, never thought of beard shampoo

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Give it a shot!

Great. Thanks.

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you for the info. I’ve been wondering how to clean my boars hair brush. 1 question I do have is about my plastic brush. I have 1 with natural bristles that I keep in bathroom and 1 with plastic bristles that I keep in my truck. Do you perform the same process with plastic brush as you would with natural brush?

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Same process, yup!

Great vid. Thanks for telling me bout this vid. Another dumb question but what exactly is a wash and co wash. Lastly how often do you do this cleaning process 👍

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Clean every 2 months or as it seems needed. Wash is shampoo for your beard, cowash is conditioner

Great video Dan! How do you clean the round brush?

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

PRetty much the same method, but with constant rolling. Apologies for the extremely delayed response

Great video brother

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys!

Sweet. I saw a bunch of other listed tutorials on this and just skipped to yours. Yea, my brush smells funny, so im gonna fix that.

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!! Apologies for the extremely delayed response

Thanks teach now I don’t have to DM you!!! Great video!!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

My man!

Nice technique I pretty much do the same. Lately Ive been using a hairdryer afterwards to speed up the process. How often do you clean yours?

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Once a month or every other if I am lazy lol

I’ve been trying to find a decent video like this for weeks Question :: how often should I do this

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

I recommend once every couple of months, but you could even get away with twice a year

@kylenorcliffe8454

4 жыл бұрын

Dan C Bearded great thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

👊

and thank you for the comb and brush video I just moved back home 🏡 an I just found my kent comb last night 🌙 😀 and guten tag its garmen for good night 😴 🥱 🌃

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Hey Dan, I am new here and kind of enjoyed your content. I see you mentioned the frequency of wash as 3-4 times a year. What about the boar bristle brush used for hair? How often should we wash that? It will really be helpful to me if you can guide me on that. Thanks in advance 😊

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

I would say it would be the same, but maybe 2-3 times a year

Great video! But how do you clean a brush like Beard Octane's detangling brush?

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Would be the same way as this brush, but with deeper water. It is a little more challenging

Dan how often do you clean your board bristle brush? Great teaching on how to clean the brush

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t use mine anymore, but I recommend 3-4 times a year.

Coming back to this video to brush up on the timings and such (no pun intended) but thought of a couple of questions: about how often/at what stage would you recommend cleaning the brush? And how long before you replace a brush entirely?

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

I clean mine when I see build up and/or it stinks. I would replace every 2 years or so

@evanf1443

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded thanks for the help!

Great goin to clean mines and same to u and urs!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks JPP! Apologies for the extremely delayed response

@johnpaulpersad8997

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded welcome bro I know how it could be!

Hey man! Great vid! Do you or anyone watching know if it’s ok if I get all the brush, including the wood wet?

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

It isn't the end of the world if you do, but try to avoid if possible

@ZaZanti

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded thanks! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for this video but I have a question can I use the same way for the vegan or horse hair brushes?

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely

I'm terrified to look at mine now that I watched this....... great advice!

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

haha do not break out a microscope!

Dan, I came here right after your last short. Thanks. Only question: how often do you clean it? I'm sure I don't do it enough.

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Brushes are tougher, so I would say when you physically see build-up and/or a couple times a year

@yobabybubba

Жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded Thanks. I literally have never seen build-up on a brush or a comb. And I only clean them 3-5 times a year.

@DanCBearded

10 ай бұрын

@@yobabybubba hey my friend, I hope you are doing well! I feel like I haven't heard from you in a little bit, hopefully is good news with good busy!

@yobabybubba

10 ай бұрын

@@DanCBearded Hey Dan, I'm doing great and I hope you are as well. Just got home today from a 45 day RV trip up in Maine . Bounced all around. I live in New York. Anyway, I haven't been watching and participating in much KZread beard content ever since I botched up my beard and shaved it off. I want to grow it back long again but I'm not looking forward to the awkward stage of about 2 -3 months of looking pretty scraggly. I'm actually 2 weeks in right now thinking I'm gonna go for it but I might give in and keep it a short beard. I've been through that about 3 or 4 times already. But I actually bought the Tomahawk for the mustache thinking that I'm gonna grow it back . I ordered it while I was away I didn't open it yet. I do plan on growing it back just not sure when. Hopefully the one I have now will keep growing. Thanks for asking about me my friend. You have the best beard content out there. And of course one of the best beards. Learned a lot from you too. 😎👊🏻

I have seen some people show this cleaning and dry it with a hair dryer and also seen them put the shampoo directly on the brush and rub it in are those things okay and thanks for the tips sir

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

All personal preference, but I prefer this method

@AntonioClaudioMichael

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded oh okay Got you so it's all what you want in your routine makes sense I appreciate the feedback and information

What are your thoughts on adding a few drops of beard oil onto the bristles as the brush is drying?

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

I would just be very light with it, but nothing wrong with that at all

Thoughts on using antibacterial soap instead of the beard wash?

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Should be fine too

I love your channel and have found your videos very helpful! I do have a question as I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. I have a hair brush that I bought in the store and it is a boars hair bristle brush, but it has a plastic handle and base to it. I noticed maybe after a month of using it that I have dead skin that has entangled with the boars hairs. I have tried scraping the brush with a hair brush tool under running water and it doesn't work. I don't want to use it for fear of putting dead skin back onto my head. Do you have any other suggestions that I could use to get rid of the dead skin?

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I would say get a better brush unfortunately. Sounds like it is probably a fake boars hair, which is really common

@Musicfan1020

5 жыл бұрын

Dan C Bearded thanks Dan! I just purchased a Zilberhaar boar bristle brush. From lists I found online, it comes highly recommended. I didn’t know that there were fake boar bristle brushes that can still claim to be 100%. Do you recommend using two separate brushes for head hair and beard hair? Thanks again for the high quality info!

How do you recommend cleaning out our brushes? By time, or just simply by how it looks?

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

For me, it is just by looking at them

How often did you say you do this. Great vid

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Once a month or every other month

Hey, this is a great video thank you! But....I did exactly that and the brush ended up with veeeeeery bad smell after the cleaning. There was no bad smell before, so not sure what could've happened? You have any idea?

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have real boars hair, which is a good thing. Sounds like they became too saturated. If you give it some time, the natural smell should fade. Make sure they really dry, you can assist with a low heat blow dryer

@arriolamelendez1

4 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded Thank you for the reply, I will do it exactly like that right now. Also, do you have a link to a video of yours where you explain if wax and balm are the same thing, just that wax gives it more hold? I use Oil first and than wax every morning. First I wash with warm water 3 times a week with special beard shampoo. Second, I always use a Spray for heat and brush it with a special heat beard brush. Third, I put the oil and let it sit for 5min and than I use the wax. Fourth, at night I use oil. I will buy some butter to use that as well at night as you explained on another video. Best Regards, Esteban

How often would you recommend cleaning a boar brush? Once a month? Once a week? Or depends on the person?

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

Once a month is a really good goal to have. If you slip and go a few times a year, you would be perfectly fine. The comb is more important to have frequent cleanings

We're did you get the shampoo that scent sounds amazing

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

This is from seven potions

@AntonioClaudioMichael

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded thank you I found the link in your description to there website

I have a boar's hair hairbrush and I follow these steps when I clean it, though there is still remaining residue and dirt really deep down between the bristles. I ever have a little tool to clean it and I can never seem to get it all. Thoughts?

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

Might just be more time/cost effective to buy a new one at that point. These are animal products and can be really tough to work with. I completely understand!

@facetime9156

4 жыл бұрын

Hi I agree with dan. At some point there may be fewer option. I cleaned the brush like he did in this video. I used a high powered blower to clean mine but I’ll mention you can keep a clean and non clean brush. Meaning one is shower clean and the other you can use in the car. Like a spare brush

Those tags tho! I see you homeboy!

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Throwback!

Cam we use normal hair shampoo as I don't have a beard wash??

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, no worries there. Apologies for the extremely delayed response

In washing my Boars Bristle brush can I use dish soap or a mile shampoo

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

Dish soap is fine

You forgot to mention if the water is too hot it will permanently soften the bristles which you probably don't want. Also as to not waste beard wash I use castile or pine tar soap which tend to also be a little more deep cleaning.

@DanCBearded

5 жыл бұрын

I did mention you do not want it too hot, so hopefully they got the message 👊

Now I understand why you don’t want to get the wood too wet my brush developed some cracks after drying XD it was cheap so no worries.

@DanCBearded

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Many prefer just to buy a new one, over cleaning them

What about a rounded boar brush? Anything different? Great video Dan top of the game!!!🔥🔥🔥

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

Same deal, with some spinning involved. Just shallow enough water where it doesn’t hit the shaft

@brian_db

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded Would you recommend a glass/cup?

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, I would recommend the same method as this. Big enough bowl for the brush to spin horizontally

Hey, nice vid! I have one question though, how often should you clean the brush?

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

I would say once every three to six months. Depending on your use

@sg1145

4 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded Thank you! I also wonder, should you apply beard oil before or after you brush your beard? Also, can you overdo brushing?

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

@@sg1145 oil is always the first step. And yes you can overbrush

@sg1145

4 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded Thank you very much!

Just realised how dirty mine is! Any tips for cleaning the wooden part of the brush? Mine seems quite sticky, probably from the beard oil

@DanCBearded

Жыл бұрын

Mineral oil and a toothbrush 🤝

I noticed you are using a firm bristle. All of my beard brushes are soft bristles. Will this work for them? Where can I get firm bristles? I can only seem to find soft bristles.

@DanCBearded

3 жыл бұрын

This will work for all types, yup! This firm one is from seven potions

I thankfully don't have a beard, but I do have a wooden handle boar bristle brush with nylon bristles because my hair is thick. What do you recommend to clean it besides what you used? And when do you know that it is time to actually wash it?

@DanCBearded

4 жыл бұрын

I am not sure on that type, but you would know it is time to clean it when you see build up

@kathlenecharbonneau

4 жыл бұрын

@@DanCBearded Thanks! 🤗