Why Your Beard Hates Regular Shampoo (And What to Use Instead)

Let’s Get Real for a Second

You wouldn't use dish soap to wash a leather jacket right? So why use regular shampoo on your beard? If your face feels dry and your beard itches, stop. Please your beard is more than just hair. It makes a statement. Treating it as an afterthought is like putting premium fuel in a lawnmower.

Let's fix that.

Your Face Isn’t Your Scalp

The skin under your beard is thinner, more sensitive, and packed with follicles working overtime to grow that masterpiece.

Regular shampoo? It's stacked with sulfates and cruel cleansers that strip away your skin's natural oils, leaving your facial hair weak, your skin flaky, and your confidence in the bin.

A proper beard isn’t just grown—it’s earned. And it deserves better than a one-size-fits-all wash.

3 No-Nonsense Tips to Save Your Beard (and Your Pride)

1. Ditch the Sudsy Sabotage

Regular Shampoo is designed for your crown, which produces way more oil than your face ever will. Using it on your beard is like using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut — overabundance. Those sulphates? They’ll dry out your skin, start itchiness, and make your beard feel like a wire bush.

Fix it: Use a shampoo designed specifically for beards, such as Luxury Beard Shampoo from Lord of the Beards. It is devoid of harsh chemicals, has a pH balance for your face, and is full of natural oils (such as jojoba and argan) to keep your beard silky and your skin peaceful.

No more “beardruff” or midnight scratching sessions.

2. Wash Less, Hydrate More

Washing your beard daily is like mowing your lawn twice a day—it does more harm than good. Overwashing strips the natural oils your beard needs to stay healthy, leading to split ends and a texture that feels like pub carpet.

Fix it: Wash 2-3 times a week max. On off days, rinse with water and massage in a few drops of beard oil to lock in moisture.

(Pro tip: Our Alpha Male Luxury Beard Oil absorbs fast and smells like a forest after rain—trust me.)

3. Condition Like You Mean It

Your beard isn’t a houseplant—you can’t just sprinkle it with water and hope for the best. Conditioning is non-negotiable if you want a beard that’s soft, not scratchy.

Fix it: After shampooing, work in a pea-sized amount of beard conditioner or balm. Focus on the tips where damage lurks.

If you’re lazy (no judgement), at least comb through some beard oil while it’s damp. Your partner’s face will thank you.

Why Lord of the Beards’ Stuff Works

I’ll keep this simple: we make products for blokes who actually care about their beards. No unicorn tears, no marketing fluff—just ingredients that do the job:

✅ Sulphate-free shampoo that cleans without nuking your natural oils.
✅ Beard oil that hydrates without greasiness (so you won’t stain your shirts).
✅ No-nonsense scents—woody, fresh, masculine. No “eau de flower shop” here.