Beard Wash/Shampoo Review

Professor Fuzzyworth’s Beard Shampoo Bar Review – Clean and Fresh

Last Updated on December 29, 2023

Of all the silly names I have found over the course of creating these articles and reviews, I do believe that Professor Fuzzyworth’s is probably one of the most intriguing.

The good professor, around since 1993, is a purveyor of award-winning beard, skin, and hair care products for men and women. They are based in Tasmania and claim to use all-natural ingredients in their products. They also boast a zero-waste policy.

The previous beard washes/shampoos I reviewed were the Grave Before Shave, Scotch Porter Moisturizing Beard Wash, Best Damn Beard Wash and Billy Jealousy, so I was looking forward to seeing what the beard shampoo from Professor Fuzzyworth’s was like.

All that is some big words, but how does their Beard Bar Shampoo stack up? Let’s Find out…

Description and Features

Almost universally, when looking at beard washes and beard shampoos, you are going to find them in liquid form. It is very rare to see something like this shampoo bar.

In this case, Professor Fuzzyworth’s Bar Shampoo comes in a dense square cube. It is very hard and waxy when dry, feeling very much like a Triple-Milled soap.

Triple Milled soaps are generally highly compressed and dense, designed to last a while. The lack of moisture in the soap means they are notoriously more difficult to lather; however, they last a long time and are much less likely to split or crack when they are not used.

Scent

You can get six different scents with the Professor’s Shampoo Bar: Tasmanian Apple Cider Tonic, Activated Charcoal, Beer, Hemp, Original scent, and Rhassoul. For this review, I used the Tasmanian Apple Cider Tonic or Tasmanian ACV.

The scent isn’t bad by any measure. In fact, it has a nice and refreshing aroma to it.

It starts as something sweet and herbal, but then has a slightly sour note as the pungent vinegar aroma hits.

The problem really is that you can’t smell it all that well. Even if you are shoving the bar up your nose, it is hard to really get the aroma.

The scent is soft and fresh, with a floral note that finishes clean. The upside to the aroma being faint and ending quickly is that it isn’t going to clash with any other scented products you want to use.

Ingredients

Every time I look at shampoos, my mind is boggled by the often long list of multi-syllabic science words, but Professor Fuzzyworth’s (while extensive) all-natural ingredients list is easy to look up and understand.

Each one is a natural extract from a seed or fruit that is designed to cleanse, strengthen, and nourish beard hair. Overall, it is a powerful list of extracts and oils. To list just a few: Soybean Oil, Olive Oil, Beeswax, Rosemary, Cedarwood, and Honey.

Each of these is a boon to your skin and includes anti-inflammatories and anti-microbials. These can fight against acne and ingrown hairs while also helping to keep skin moist and healthy.

User Experience

For the purposes of this review, I have been using Professor Fuzzyworth’s Beard Shampoo Bar for close to two weeks. 

I added it to my normal shower routine, lathering with both the bar itself or using my hands to build a lather on my face.

Overall, I noticed a major difference in my beard after using this shampoo. The beard hair is much softer, and yet is very much stronger than it was before.

It also lacks much of the nasty oils that cause acne, which is a constant issue for me.

How is the Texture?

The bar itself is pretty hard. It actually feels dense and hard as a rock. The edges are almost sharp, and make the bar itself sort of awkward to use. 

The bar has little texture. It is just a smooth rock with an interesting smell.

However, when you start to lather up, all of that changes.

The lather from this Shampoo Bar is light and sudsy. It isn’t thick or rich, but has a light and clean feeling. It is light enough to work into the bristles of your beard and heavy enough to actually moisturize and cleanse the skin.

How Easy is it to Use?

Because of the dense nature of soap and its cube shape, it is very awkward to build a lather off it.

Sharp edges make it more likely to roll in your hair rather than just slide. It seems to work best if you apply the soap to your face, giving your beard a good rub down, and then lathering on your face with your hands.

A brush or washcloth would also work well, but you might have issues if your beard is longer. A washcloth might get tangled if you use it with a beard longer than about two inches.

Value for Money

This part of the article is strange because the price fluctuates greatly even on the old, reliable Amazon.

The price ranges from $12 USD to $15 USD, depending on which scent and version you want to use.

However, on the Professor Fuzzyworth website, they are all the same price: $15 USD.

Is this a good deal? I would say yes, but mostly because the dense bar shampoo is long-lasting. I’ve been using this bar almost every day for two weeks, and it has barely changed at all except for the edges getting slightly more rounded.

Going off the changes I am seeing, this one bar would probably last me at least two months and maybe three.

Overall, I would say that it is a great investment for almost a pitance.

Common Consumer Complaints, Issues, and Positive Reviews

Overall, Professor Fuzzyworth is pretty well reviewed. There is a great deal of positive reviews rather than any negative.

Positive Reviews

One of the major positives that I see many consumers bring up how clean the beard feels after using this bar shampoo. They say that it very much makes the beard clean and clear, with no waxy after-residue or oil texture.

Others mention how it has an excellent ability to make beard hair soft and gentle. Many guys are always looking for something that can detangle the curly or kinky aspects of thick beards, and many consumers have found this shampoo is perfect for that. It rejuvenates the skin, strengthens the hair, and makes many beards feel soft and smooth.

Finally, a great deal of consumers are fans of the various aromas on offer. Personally, I enjoy the Tasmania ACV aroma a great deal, and there are many who agree. They like its sweet and complex scent. I wouldn’t mind giving the others a try as well. Even those who write negative reviews for the product will often mention they also liked the scent.

Consumer Complaints

One of the primary complaints I read from many consumers is the awkward shape, and they are not wrong. The cube shape makes it strange to use as a bar to lather with. It is easy to travel with, but awkward to lather and use. I honestly don’t see why it is in a cube, and it might work better as a normal rectangular prism.

Others have mentioned that it leaves the skin feeling dry and brittle after using, and I would say that I cannot find that myself. Though I could see if you have issues with sensitive skin or skin allergies, you might get that issue. Also, you might also have the issue if you are using the shampoo a bit too much. If that is the case, I would recommend a decent beard balm/oil/conditioner.

The only other major complaint I can find is people claiming that it is too much money for too little shampoo, and I am unsure where that is coming from at all. Though it could be, they are more interested in using regular soap or shampoo on their facial hair. $12 USD is generally where most beard products start, but in this economy, I cannot begrudge anyone who might want to save their money.

Final Thoughts – Who is Professor Fuzzy’s Beard Shampoo Bar really for?

Honestly, with the low price and long lasting nature of this product, I would highly recommend this product to almost everyone with a beard.

It will last you a long while, and it is definitely healthy for your skin.

The only exception is if you have sensitive skin or skin allergies, then I might skip this one and look for something more gentle overall.