I am bald so no use there. I do, however, have a full, wany beard. As one would expect, I have tried a lot of beard products and all have left me feeling as though my beard was heavy and a little greasy no matter how little product I used. Started allowing a female cosmologist handle my beard and she uses this on me. I finally got some and a small amount goes a long way. Near instant results. Just a few drops on my damp beard, set, let dry and then finish with a low heat. My love says she loooooves how soft it is now. I have not used any other products like balm because I don't need it. Just a little serum and I'm good!!!!