Father’s Day is just around the corner!
Don’t let this holiday sneak up on you — Plant Therapy is here to help! This week, we will be introducing brand new just-for-dad DIYs for all kinds of dads! Today’s dad: Hipster Dad!
How do you define what a dad is?
Well, he’s the navigator of road trips, the comedian extraordinaire, the solid rock to lean on when times get tough, and the philosophical guide through life! Great dads help support their family, while inspiring, motivating, and encouraging a sense of wonder and commitment in their children. That’s no light load to carry. And they do this all while staying true to their own personal interests and style!
Wait. Style? Dad?
Those two words don’t always go together, do they? Well, thanks to the growing number of hipster dads these days, they do now!
If you’re wondering what a hipster dad is, you’re not alone. It is tricky to pin down these creative men who take “Dad Swag” to the next level. They have a wide range of passions and hobbies, from retro gaming to design to hats. They may be foodies or book lovers. Maybe they stay ahead of the latest trends or revive old ones. And even though a hipster dad can be many things, they overwhelmingly have a singular common thread: a beautifully well-groomed or purposefully lush, rugged beard.
So this Father’s Day, show the hipster dad in your life that you appreciate him by helping him take care of that beard he loves so much! Try these DIYs to give Dad something totally unique, nourishing, and sure to take that beard to the next level of awesomeness!
Earthy Clean Essential Oil Aftershave
What you’ll need:
- 3 oz Everclear
- 1 oz Vegetable Glycerin
- 4 drops Vitamin E Oil
- 15 drops Peppermint
- 10 drops Cypress
- 5 drops Cedarwood
- 1 drop Black Pepper
What you’ll do:
Mix all ingredients in a spritz bottles. Shake well.
Manly Fresh Essential Oil Shaving Cream
What you’ll need:
- 1/3 cup Shea Butter (Unrefined)
- 1/3 cup Mango Butter
- 1/4 cup Jojoba Oil
- 1/4 cup Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 2 tablespoons Baking Soda
- 5 drops Eucalyptus
- 3 drops Fir Needle
- 1 drop Vetiver
What you’ll do:
Melt together Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Jojoba, and Fractionated Coconut Oil together in a double boiler. Remove from heat and stir in essential oils. Allow mixture to cool and harden. Put baking soda in bowl and mix well with an electric hand mixer. Store in airtight container.
Don’t want to DIY?
Plant Therapy also offers a beard set that includes a bottle of beard oil (Smokey Lumberjack and Urban Fresh), a tin of beard balm, a beard comb, and a dropper. This set will keep beards healthy, softer, and more manageable, while helping skin stay healthy and flake-free!
