We put the Self-Rinse in a spray bottle and spray it into the mustache and beard or into the feet, lather up the rinse and then dry vigorously with a towel. Comb through the area after drying to ensure no tangles remain. Look for excessive build-up of matter, a colour that is green or yellow or a reddened upper eyelid. These may be indications of an eye infection. Some Beardies like their hair tied up in cloth elastics, barrettes or braids.
Some pet owners have the dog's hair cut in bangs like a miniature schnauzer.
If they are cut away, more dirt can get into the dog's eyes. The area behind ears is notorious for developing mats. I swear mats grow and are fertilized there. Then, turn the ear inside out to expose the inside of the ear. Again, comb or brush gently through the hair around the entire edge of the ear.