Jarrod Franklin Review

REVIEW BY: Jarrod Franklin

PRODUCT: Thirsty Beard - Grove Beard Oil

Jarrod and I met on campus where we're attending school. He's a first year in a Naturopathic Doctor program. We scheduled a lunch to discuss beard oils and get to know one another better. He decided he wanted to buy a bottle of Thirsty Beard oil, and has been using it ever since. He had this to say:

"I really feel like the oil revitalized my beard and gave it life. My beard looks and feels healthier. I love it!"

He then later added,

"I meant to address the issue with black men's hair in my first reply. Before, the oil, my beard was pretty damaged and brittle, it definitely lacked some proper conditioning. I felt like my beard would always be dry unless I found something to moisturize it with. Besides some knowledge on black haircare, I didn't now of anything about black men's beardcare. I actually knew about beard oils, but nothing marketed to black men's beards specifically. The oil is essential for healthy hair growth. Like any other dry skin/hair combination, moisturization is the saving grace. Thanks again!"

I find this review particularly valuable in that it addresses the versatility of the oil. Most beard oils are marketed to the white community; whether that's intentional or not, I don't know. I've only been able to find a few videos or products addressing beard oil from the perspective of black individuals, and it's important to me that I create something that serves multiple beard styles, textures, and colors. Jarrod has been using the oil for several weeks now and suggests that while our skin and hair are different, and may have different care needs, a key factor in beard care is moisturizing, and that's where his beard has seen the benefits from Thirsty Beard oil.

The take home from this review is that despite your bearding background, present state, or future plans, Thirsty Beard oil will work for you. It's all about moisturizing, and the blend of oils used in the bottles are specifically selected for this purpose, and are proven beneficial for the skin and hair.

"[Being a peacemaker] applies as we build unity with people who are from vastly different backgrounds. The children of God have more in common than they have differences. And even the differences can be seen as an opportunity." - Henry B. Eyring