A 30g tin of Finishya Grooming Balm in Lemon, Sandalwood, and Amber scent with a gold gradient label.

Grooming Balm - Lemon, Sandalwood & Amber

$23.00 NZD
Sale price  $23.00 NZD Regular price 
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A 30g tin of Finishya Grooming Balm in Lemon, Sandalwood, and Amber scent with a gold gradient label.

Grooming Balm - Lemon, Sandalwood & Amber

$23.00 NZD
Sale price  $23.00 NZD Regular price 
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Gentle Formula

Vegan & Cruelty Free

If you want a grooming balm that actually smells like something worth wearing, this is it. The Lemon, Sandalwood & Amber Grooming Balm is a vegan hair and beard balm made in NZ - the same conditioning formula as our Bergamot Magnolia Musk version, but with a warmer, more grounded scent. Soft lemon at the front, woody sandalwood in the middle, and a resinous amber that lingers. One balm. Hair, beard, and the skin underneath - all looked after.

Handcrafted in small batches in Dunedin, this cruelty-free formula combines argan, avocado, and coconut oils to soften, condition, and finish without weighing anything down. It tames flyaways, softens beard hair, soothes itch, and leaves a natural shine with no residue. The scent is warmer and more present than our Bergamot Magnolia Musk version - noticeable and grounded rather than soft and subtle. 100% vegan and cruelty-free, made with the same care as everything else in the Finishya range.

  • For hair and beard equally: Tames flyaways with a finishing touch of natural hold - no stiffness, no residue. Softens beard hair and soothes the skin underneath.

  • Lemon, sandalwood, and amber: Soft citrus at the front, woody depth in the middle, warm resinous amber that stays - the bolder of our two grooming balm scents.

  • Conditions as it finishes: Argan, avocado, and coconut oils do the conditioning work - the balm leaves hair and skin genuinely softer, not just looking it.

100% vegan and cruelty-free, made in small batches in Dunedin. The grooming balm for people who want their routine to smell as good as it performs.

Product Details

• Scent: Soft lemon, woody sandalwood, warm resinous amber

• Scent strength: Warmer and more present than the Bergamot Magnolia Musk version

• Best for: Flyaway control, beard softening, beard itch, daily grooming finish

• Hold: Finishing touch - minimal hold, natural shine, no residue

• Texture: Smooth, melt-on-contact balm - distributes easily, absorbs without heaviness

• Ethics: 100% vegan and cruelty-free - always

• Made: Small batch, handcrafted in Dunedin, New Zealand

• Size: 30g - aluminium tin

Ingredients

Every ingredient is here because it does something. No fillers, no padding.

• Argan Oil: Often called liquid gold for hair - rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, it softens the hair shaft and adds a natural shine without greasiness. Works on both head hair and beard hair equally well.

• Avocado Oil: Deeply penetrating and nourishing. Helps condition hair from within and supports skin moisture beneath beard growth - particularly useful for the dry, irritated skin that often comes with beard growth.

• Coconut Oil: Smooths the hair cuticle and helps reduce frizz and flyaways. Adds softness and manageability without weighing hair down.

• Shea Butter: Rich and conditioning - gives the balm its body and helps the skin beneath beard hair stay moisturised and comfortable throughout the day.

• Vitamin E: Conditions and protects. Supports both hair and skin health and helps the formula stay stable and effective.

Full ingredient list: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyspermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Organic Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Fragrance (Parfum).

How to use

1. Hair smoothing and flyaway control: Warm a small amount between palms and lightly smooth over hair to tame flyaways and add a natural shine. Less is more - start small and build if needed.

2. Beard conditioning: Massage a small amount into beard hair, working through to the skin underneath. Focus on areas prone to dryness or itch - the oils absorb into both the beard and the skin below.

3. Daily grooming finish: Use sparingly to refine your look and maintain a polished, natural finish throughout the day. No stiffness, no residue - just hair and beard that feel looked after.

Pro Tip: Apply to slightly damp hair or beard for easier distribution and a softer, more natural finish. The sandalwood and amber warm beautifully against skin - the scent develops as the balm absorbs.

Suitable for daily use on hair, beard, and skin. Vegan and cruelty-free, made in small batches in New Zealand.

FAQS

Questions about this product.

  • Genuinely both - and that's intentional. The formula works equally well on head hair and beard hair, and the oils condition the skin underneath too. If you want to tame flyaways and add shine, use it on your hair. If you want softer beard hair and less itch, use it on your beard. Most people end up using it for both.
  • Same conditioning formula, different scent personality. The Bergamot Magnolia Musk is soft and subtle - clean and unisex, present without announcing itself. Lemon, Sandalwood & Amber is warmer and more grounded - soft citrus at the front, woody sandalwood in the middle, and a resinous amber that lingers. If you prefer a scent with more depth and presence, this is the one.
  • Not if you use the right amount - and that amount is less than you think. This is a finishing balm, not a treatment mask. Warm a very small amount between your palms and work it through lightly. It adds shine and softness without weight or residue. If you find it feels heavy, you've used too much — start smaller next time.
  • Yes - beard itch is almost always caused by dry skin underneath the beard rather than the beard hair itself. The avocado and argan oils in this balm penetrate through the beard to condition the skin below, which addresses the root cause rather than just masking it. Apply daily and you'll notice the difference within a few days.
  • It's a finishing balm rather than a styling product - think of it as the last step rather than the first. It gives a natural, touchable finish with just enough hold to keep flyaways in place and add shine. It won't give you structured hold or keep a style locked in all day. If you need something stronger for styling, use it after your regular styling product as a finishing touch.

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