Thank you. I’ve seen it and am glad you did discuss the ancients. I didn’t have a clue what care they took regarding their beards. Thanks again. Cheers.
I would refer to it as trimming above the damage. If you think about it, a lot of people use the term "trim up" and a word associated with up is above.
I went through similar experiences here, being a first time beardsman , I didn't know what to do. So, I researched UA-cam and found this channel. I am sooo glad! I was using my wife's hair shampoo on my beginner beard, I found some Beard Guyz beard oil at Walmart, (after seeing Dan's review of that product, I immediately stopped! I bought some Honest Amish beard oil and my beard is progressing nicely!)
So the damage from blowdryers only comes in when people are not doing it correctly. I use heat every single day. No worries at all when done correctly and can even be healthier. Check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/RmW1Ut5OPI0/v-deo.html
That’s exactly what happened to me never took care of my beard and then came across one of your videos learning so much from you thanks for what you do
I used to have a beard before cancer I cut it in a goatee before I lost it, I never used beard products until I started growing it out after I off chemotherapy, then I started growing it out and found a company on Tiktok tried it for couple months then I said they have to be more out there then I found Live Bearded and then I found you on here and wow the information I found out has made me step back and and rethink a lot of things. Great video today Dan.
@@DanCBearded , I got to searching today and found a knot on a strand of hair. Not sure if it became that way due to sleeping or if it is damage. I trimmed just above the damage as you advised. On a side note, you got a carrier oil video in the works for Abyssinian oil? The sample pack from Weatherbeard had Abyssinian oil listed as the top ingredient. My beard and skin responded so well to that oil versus others. Just was wondering and if you happen to know of other companies that use that oil. Thanks in advance.
Well for me when I found your channel I was rocking a business beard but after understanding what I was not doing I did a trim and grew it out to a medium to long beard and keeping it healthy! Your knowledge is amazing and can’t thank you enough!
I always thought I was taking good care of my beard, but I didn't realize castile soap was doing more damage than good. I just trimmed about 1/4 inch off and started using a good quality beard wash, oil and butter. Now I'm really liking how my beard looks!
I be thinking (love my bad grammar) about starting over all the time (longest I've been wit a full beard; 3years). It's hard 2 find split ends in my beard because it's so curly. Mainly my under beard has this issue. Covïd was horrible on the beard also. I just do lil trims here & there, 2 get rid of the splits & knots.
I often hear guys say “ Oh I shaved , and my beard came back thicker” Would you say it’s a placebo effect, or maybe they had damage the beard before , and took better care the next time?
@Daniel The Bearded That's actually a myth. However, the shape of a hair is a thick base that goes out to a pointy tip. If you trim your beard down but don't shave completely, the new tip of your hairs will be that thicker base giving your beard a slightly fuller appearance.
Yup! That’s me…nodding and looking at my phone! I wasn’t even really aware of any extra beard care besides oil, and even with oil, I didn’t know it had any benefits beyond making it smell good. I thought maybe it was good for the hair but never actually looked into it, until one day I decided to look up cologne scented beard oils and reviews on UA-cam and came across this dude with a Fable shirt on, and an epic beard. Before that day a beard was just something that happened if you didn’t shave, and all of the different beards out there was based only on your genetics, and you either got it, or you don’t. After that day I decided to watch more videos created by this gentleman that pushes positivity, and is excited about sharing what he knows and learns with the rest of the world. It reminded me of when I was in school I did better in history than most of my other classes, and when I think back on how the teachers delivered the information, they where excited, interested, and fascinated by this history, and it was contagious! I became excited, interested, and fascinated about history and looked forward to listening to those teachers and going to their classes. As I kept watching Dan C’s videos, I learned HE WAS A HISTORY TEACHER ALSO!!! How cool! I started to make all the adjustments necessary to grow my healthiest, best possible beard I could grow, and up to the point of learning this information I could only grow my beard to 4-5 inches before having to cut the dry, brittle, spit ends off and make it look more consistent with the rest of the hair since it would look thin and wispy due to inconsistent growth, breakage, and other poor grooming habits that came from washing my beard daily with dial bar soap, head hair shampoo and conditioner. In that order and pretty much all 3 products almost every day! I had no idea I was creating the damage just because I wanted a clean, awesome smelling beard! I was about at 5 inches at the time, and I knew some of the damage wasn’t going to be able to be repaired, but I didn’t want to take it all the way back to the skin either, so the compromise was taking of an inch to an inch and a half, leaving me with about 3 and a half inches to work with, and officially start my beard journey. From this point I just looked for and trimmed out any other damaged hairs I found with a pair of scissors one hair at a time. I have been documenting this journey at the beginning of every month by taking pictures in the same outfit, with the same background, at different angles, and using the same ruler to show the actual growth from my bottom lip to the bottom of my beard. My beard is fuller, healthier, and looks amazing when I use heat! I am at 6 months and promised myself I wouldn’t trim for at least 6 months and the feeling is that it really doesn’t need a trim, but it will give the bottom a nice shape because transparency is not an issue yet in this journey, and I am close to 6 inches for the first time in my life and it is feeling and looking healthier and better than it ever has!!! THANK YOU DAN C!!! Truly, the trusted teacher! 😀
I was very fortunate that despite my lack of doing anything aside from the occasional brush/comb, my beard stayed pretty healthy. Now that I'm taking better care of it, it really shows. My daily shedding always has the bulbs and aren't split. The hairs are super thick and dense. Much of your guidance has led to my beard looking, feeling, and smelling good, enough that my wife isn't even trying to get me to trim it anymore
I have crazy but manageable kinks, i think some of it is just genetic, but when i was daily using hair shampoo it was next level. I wish i could of kept it but it was probably better to start over. Main thing is i wish i would of known what i knew now but was too embarrassed i suppose? The one positive thing is when i had a crazy fairly long beard i somehow lived in a area where it seemed people got a kick out of it, so at least decent memories. Different thoughts and memories made now, probably still haven't hit the crazy length i did during lock down but now its actual compliments instead of comedy compliments for doing a great impersonation of someone longing for their long lost beach ball Wilson.
Great video Dan! I restarted 3 mo’s ago so I could implement your excellent teaching from day one. So glad I did! The growth experience is so much more rewarding this go around. Thank you for all you do Dan!
I'm 45. I usually buzzy beard down in the summer and let it grow out for the cold weather, but I've always wanted to grow a long, viking style beard. Thanks to you I know alot more about beard care and maintenance. No more buzzing for me, I should reach my goal by the time I'm 50.
DCB… how did the ancients, the Ancient Romans, Greeks, etc. care for THEIR beards? Can’t imagine Hercules going through the whole daily grooming regimen. Your thoughts. Thank you!
Whew… I’m glad I found you earlier on in my beard journey because I don’t think I could handle starting over. I’m way too emotionally attached to my beard at this point lol. Oh and I would think saying trim above the damage makes the most sense, but that’s just me. I have thought about starting over earlier on because of what I discovered here but thankfully I did not. Hang in there guys! Watch all of Dan’s videos and #staybearded. It all gets easier as you go.. including the grooming routines. It starts becoming automatic.
I had waves I couldn't get rid of due to rubbing my fingers through it too much. I could get them to go away in the morning but they would come back during the day. I trimmed down so that I could hopefully not have the waves in the future.
I was already growing, and damaging my beard for about 5 months before I found your channel and started to really take care of it. Can’t thank you enough Dan, truly 🙏 I just kept growing and trimmed off the old damage as it grew out more. I also almost on a daily basis check my beard for split ends and/or damaged hairs and trim them. It takes a bit more time to get the whole beard looking as healthy as possible. But the time and patience really pays off and has made my beard fill out and look as healthy as possible 💯👊🤘
Lol I woke up this morning thinking about shaving it down lol I take care of it but i guess growing it to the desired length is the challenge the stages is a killer lol Florida temps are not a joke. I blow dry it daily to straighten it if I dont the beard does not feel right. I guess I just need a little trim lol my beard is about 7 inches but I feel I am hitting a awkward stage
Honestly, if I shaved my beard off, I would never grow it again. I know that sounds crazy, because I like my beard, but I hated the first 4 months of growing it out. My beard is incredibly thick, and I need the length for control
Well Dan, now i hope you are ready for a line outside of your front door with people asking " Can you look at my beard and tell me if I have split ends or damage!?"
My beard didn't receive the care it should have for quite a while. I've been using quality products and trying to trim off the thin bits at the end every 3-4 months, hoping for it to eventually be full, thick, and healthy all the way through.
I would say above the damage, because you are going upward. If I am understanding properly, if I have a hair that zig zags back and forth upward like a crinkle cut fry, that is heat damage correct? I have heard you mention crinkle cut fry, then I found one the other day and thought oooh, this is what you meant. I stopped using a blow dryer after the shower and in the morning for styling, and now I only use it once a day if I do at all.
The crinkle can be heat damage, but normally it’s not. That can also just be natural. If it’s real heat damage, some spots are going to be really thin or visually damaged. Once a day is a good call though!
@@DanCBearded Ok that is good to know. It was very flat as it wound around. You could pinch it and pull it through your fingers, and it would spin around in a spiral. I was going to cut it but while I was feeling it I pulled it out. It didn't look or feel like my other hairs so I assumed it was damage.
Thanks again Dan for this. It has been something on my mind about starting over but when I think about it, I cry. From what I can tell, I don't see damage so I guess I'm good. Stay bearded everyone!
Thank you for your clear and concise presentation. I had been using Zest soap on my beard as I showered and never gave it a thought until you came along and a light went off. Now I use Every Man Jack shampoo, conditioner and oil. (I do trim my beard as well.) My beard keeps thanking me for it. I tell it, it was all you, Dan. Thanks again mate.
This was a great video and topic! I can honestly say I personally fell into this description... I grew my beard out as a personal challenge, and then it got longer and I noticed that it wasn't as nice as I was hoping for. Granted it was nice...LOL atleast that's my story and I'm sticking to it! But I did start looking at allot of UA-cam videos of how to take care of your beard and purchased all kinds of different products that just didn't meet my personal standards. So I searched for the best products for my beard and one of your videos covering Magic City Beard Company played and I was intrigued enough to purchase some. After that I was hooked! I've watched every video you've published since and have tried so many amazing companies since that day. I just wanted to say you make a difference, and thank you brother!
I just turned 18 and have been trying to grow out my beard for the last year or so, but I never really knew how to properly care for it. After watching your video, apparently I haven't been doing too terrible lol. I looked for any split ends or anything like that and trimmed them off, and it already looks a tad bit healthier even right after the fact. Thanks for your help, dude, you're doing a great service for the bearded community
It's funny you did this video because I am planning on starting over at the beginning of the new year, committing to a yeard and documenting the process on UA-cam. Also, that tip about shaving was gold. I honestly did not know that, thanks!
I was maybe 8 months into "growing" a beard before I found this group. Fortunately I didn't do any real damage it, now well into my second year still using small maintenance trims to have it fill in right. 1st trim I did myself had to take 3ish inches off.
ABOVE! The first 4 months of my journey, I shaved the entire neck up to the jaw. It started looking really thin and wispy, so I decided to grow the neck out. It looked bad. I had no knowledge about beard care and never did anything. It was head shampoo, head conditioner, morning brush and that's it! after 15 months,, I decided to get it trimmed. I had no idea what I wanted. They cut huge amounts off the sideburn area and it looked really thin. After 20 months, I completely shaved clean. Then I found your channel. I am 5 months in on the second go-around and thanks entirely to you, it's looking great! Thanks for all your info.
I know you're swamped so you don't need to respond to this comment. Something you said in a previous video stuck with me. You have to experiment and find what works best for you as an individual. And, as you know, that depends on a multitude of factors. But I'm slowly discovering the routine that works best for me, the oils that works best for me, the butters that works best for me, the way I comb my beard that works best for me. All these things start to come together as your beard gets longer. You are making this journey very enjoyable! Thank you.
I shaved once because I thought I wasn’t able to take care of it well enough. I found DanC and learned many tips, tricks, and knowledge. I have kept my beard ever since. (I would say above) Don’t forget many use shaving as a teaching aspect. Plus many shave do to bad trims. I just have patience with my self trimming. If I have a bad trim, I wait and let it grow back.
I’m currently in Florida working hurricane relief. I’m dealing with some issues with my beard while here. I don’t have any butter with me, and only a few oils, I did bring my solid wash bar but thats all I was comfortable bringing because I don’t know were I’m sleeping from day to day so just going on the fly. I noticed I had a ton of shedding the last couple of times I rinsed and used oil.. way more than normal. Plus I’m not able to drink my gallon of water that I normally would. I know the stress from being away from the family and the work here isn’t good for my beard. Is there anything I can do to prevent damage and try to hold it all together for as long as I’m here with the lack of water and product?
With the wash bar and beard oil, that is all you "need". Your beard will be fine! Best thing you can do is not worry as much. Lower any stress possible and I promise it will bounce back
Nice video! What do you think about sun bleaching? I have a dark blonde/brownish beard. Last year I was working outside in the sun and heat all day. I had a big shade hat, so the upper half (5 inch)of my beard was protected but the bottom half(5 inch) was not and became like a bleach blonde yellow. Then I cut off the yeard and have been growing it back. Now I'm in an office all day and no beard bleaching. Currently appx 8 inch in length.
I use heat every single day. No worries at all when done correctly and can even be healthier. Check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/RmW1Ut5OPI0/v-deo.html
I was thinking of starting over because I saw some literal knots and split ends at the ends of my beard hairs. After watching you channel for the last few months and really taking care of my beard, it began to look healthier and better. Then I trimmed above/below (lol) the damage. Now my beard looks great. Thanks for all the beard advice and videos. It has helped my beard game tremendously.
So, I started my first beard journey during the pandemic. At the time, I lived in Arizona, and worked in the food service industry, as a shift manager. Therefore: super dry, arid environment, when we were all required to wear masks, as an "essential worker" averaging 50+ hours a week. To say that I was not in the best environment to start growing a beard, is a _massive_ understatement. Fast forward a 1 1/2 years: I now live in Mississippi, I drive a semi as my profession, and have learned *SO* much from Dan C. (I subscribed before I started my first beard) that after doing the same assessment that he suggests in the above video, I shaved. I did not go down to the skin, but went down to a #3 on my shaver. I realized I had serious dandruff under the entirety of my beard, and a large portion of my beard had split ends. I began a serious regimen of washing my face twice a day, and applying a healthy dose of beard oil. My beard started growing back much fuller, and quite a bit more manageable. Thank you, Dan C. Bearded! You truly are the Trusted Teacher!
Not necessarily on topic, but does anyone else have issues with individual hairs getting irritated in their mustache once it gets longer? I'm not talking about ingrown hairs or irritated skin. It feels like bedhead but on my upper lip and only the odd hair here and there. When I brush my fingers against it or kiss my wife, it lights up for a second and kinda hurts. The only thing that relieves it is plucking the hair, but I hate doing that because I don't want to lose thickness and one time, the plucking actually caused a radiating effect that made the surrounding hairs have the same problem. Any thoughts?
Yup! Super common in the mustache area. Make sure you are giving that area specific attention with oil and butter. Often times it gets left out. Also, make sure to exfoliate tk the skin with a comb
When I first started growing my beard out after years of having the cheek beard (you know, no undercarriage), I had the split end problem. Fortunately, thanks to Beardbrand’s channel, I invested in oil, balm, comb (not cheap plastic), and a boars hair bristle brush. I didn’t trim anything above the damage though. Those hairs with split ends eventually fell out and within a month my beard was the way it was meant to be.
@@DanCBearded Don’t get me wrong, I may have started with Beardbrand, but I’ve been a follower of your channel for nearly 4 years now and have learned plenty. Thanks!
I never used to want to trim until I had a pro do it for me, but having some of that good beard advice with the drawn line on my photo gave me the best-feeling and looking beard of my life. Gonna trim today, matter of fact. 🎉
Great video Dan u should do a video for the newbies of what ingredients in beard oils or butter that people should avoid like dimethiconal cyclohexasilicone and silicone s that will damage beards
My beard is quite thin and sparse. But I do have some bulk in the under carriage parts and ok growth on my cheeks, but I wanted to dye my beard darker because it was so blonde and it made me anxious and insecure. I didn't like the result. The dye was permanent, and I started looking for ways to get rid of the color. And I think all of those attempts led my beard to be in worse shape than before dyeing. I still haven't gotten my natural color back (it's been almost 4 weeks now) and I think it looks thinner. I have a real problem finding split ends. The beard is closing in on 4 inches so it shouldn't be hard to find split ends but I can't seem to find them. And since I try not to use any excess products right now for my beard to heal I kind of have a lot of hairs sticking out in various places, but it's so hard to know if they are damaged, or if it's just natural for them to stick out this way. I have almost decided to shave or trim, but have decided not to because I want to keep growing. But I'm afraid I might waste my time and that it won't grow more because I've damaged it. That's why I want to start over sometimes. But I'm also a slow grower and am really impatient, so I don't want to start over again. It took me almost 6 months to get to almost 4 inches, so I don't really know what to do. Sorry for the incoherent rambling. I just wanted to alleviate my anxiety I guess....
I take really good care of my beard and I lose a normal amount of hair when I comb each day, maybe 2-3 each morning. I noticed that every single one is almost the exact same length (about 2-in). It's that related to terminal length?
I thought about starting over when I wanted to go from a goatee to a full beard. Instead I just grew out my cheeks and kept the rest of the goatee. It looked awkward at first, but now it is just a full beard and I am happy with the way it looks.
I kind of got lucky. I graduated high school in 2012 and by the time I started growing enough facial hair to be confident enough to grow it out around like 2014 beard products were already around and that’s what actually made me decide to start growing it out. Just having something that made it softer and having something that smelled good close to my face was great. Especially when you get those scents that can put you in a different mindset like working at a factory in Grand Rapids but having a wooded scent that would bring me back to my childhood growing up in the woods was just nice and relaxing in a stressful environment. I agree and would just trim and keep growing if it was damaged.
Months ? Years for me ! I hate looking at my old pictures now ! I take much better care of it and feel a lot better about myself. Even though, my beard looked terrible, I left it long and eventually it started looking better. If not for Covid, and working from home, I might have cut off 6 or 8 inches.
If you're looking down at your beard it'll be above the damage. Below the damage wouldn't make sense because below would be under the damage. Great video as always!!
I keep having bad thoughts about starting fresh, I had a bunch of mustache hairs pulled out while removing a drain tube from my surgery in December. I know it's only the demons in my head that tell me how uneven it is, and nobody else can see, or even cares. Sometimes it's that internal dialogue that needs to be refreshed, not anything else... I know I can count on a dose of positivity when I tune in to this channel, and possibly some poop knife talk...
In my opinion I'd say below the breakage. I see the end of a beard as just that, the end/tip. Whereas the part closer to your face I'd call the base/bottom. So if you're thinking from base to tip, you'd wanna be below the split end, but that's just me lol. Keep up with the great content, always learning!
I recommend monthly split end checks . I use my wives make up mirror with lights and a computer paper cut in half. I put the white computer paper around the beard to check for the damage. I unfortunately had to start over 2 months ago because some damage. It bounced back and is so healthy
I was such a stickler when I first started growing a big beard that I'd look in the mirror a half dozen times a day & trim down every hair that was sticking out or that looked out place! That was nearly a decade ago & I still feel like I could start over! Then I learned to leave it alone. Then I learned that "less is more" when it comes to most products in that more will clog pores faster than can ever aide in beard growth. Then I learned about blow drying on low heat with a diffuser. Then I learned about heated brushes & how to find the correct temperature for your specific type of facial hair. I honestly expect to learn more every day whether be intentionally or not, I've went from it being a "beard journey" to a lifestyle & the more information I soak in, the more great things my beard will also soak in. With great beard comes great responsibility!
@@TaupeStarGaming Simple answer is NO! If your plan is to grow it out, or whether you're happy where it is, honestly, I would suggest getting a good oil for your beard to start with. I tend to use the Kroger brand organic coconut oil as it has worked wonders for me. It has no scent, but as far as I'm concerned, a decent cologne makes up for unscented oil. A heated brush is a must though in my opinion. Start on lowest setting & go from there. You may need a higher temperature, you may need less time with the brush in your face sweater. If you find that the heated brush works well for your style, I would also suggest a good beard butter. Run a bit of butter through your beard after the heated brush just to help nourish the facial hair. That being said, with all that I've had to say, your results may very! Play with it, see what works, & go from there. Dan C can probably explain it better, but that's my 2 cents brother! And never forget my friend. We're all in this thing together!
Haha I love the sound effects. My wife even heard your "woop woop" and said to me "is that where you got it from?" It's something that I have been saying lately. Dan, I just took off the long ends of my stash, on one side I definitely took off a little to much 🤦♂️. But it actually looks better or neater. Before the trim, no matter what I did I couldn't get them looking somewhat even or tame them. Got a wedding coming up in 3 and 1/2 weeks. Should grow in a little than I can "carefully" even out bothe sides out....🤞 Hopefully. 🙏🏻
I just started to grow my full beard again after acouple Years of only having goatee. how many weeks do u recommend before going to barber to have outline cleaned up
All I can say is try leave most of the neck alone. That’s where you’ll get all your structure, fullness and body. Its not the best look at first, but without it, the whole thing will look transparent and paper thin.
Tough to say without seeing, but you can send in to our Beard Advice Live show and we can give you an exact answer! Just email this question and pictures to: beardadvicelive@gmail.com
I did shave my beard back in January and I did stinger my beard on the grill. I am happy I did it. Great video Dan. I’m sure there are plenty of people that needed to hear that. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Hi Dan. Can you help me. I have tried to find the post you did of all the chemicals you should avoid in beard products. Can you send a link or post them again please.
@@DanCBearded ok mate. Thanks. Maybe a future video for you to do. It was very helpful as the chemicals that you listed was surprising to me as they was in nearly ever product I had.
@@DanCBearded ok mate. Thanks. Maybe a future video for you to do. It was very helpful as the chemicals that you listed was surprising to me as they was in nearly ever product I had.
Definitely your the reason I am definitely bearded and my day is always about my beard - My wife Danielle claims I’m in the mirror more than she is lol . I researched beard care and you came up and have been hooked ever since and love the journey, community and the commitment I have strived and struggled some times growing my beard . All your teachings have given me the confidence and knowledge when people ask me questions about my beard or there’s. I’m still trying to figure out my end goal of my beard. So I guess I’m still in doubt so I continue to grow it out. Before I learned from you I struggled with my sides now I have gone through those awkward stages and feel better about the whole process. Ty Dan appreciate all that you do.
I have been growing a beard for the past 8 years and was so so at taking care of it. I would buy cheap beard products and never got the exact results I wanted. I stumbled onto the channel and binged so many videos and learned more about taking care of my beard then I thought possible. I was ready to shave it off and start over but instead I got quality products and took the advice I learned and my beard has never looked or felt better.
It has lead to me getting compliments from co workers when I have never had that happen before. I even get asked how I learned to take care of my beard and I tell all of them the trusted teacher Dan c bearded look him up on UA-cam you won’t regret it.
Awesome video Dan. Yea I started over 12-1-21 with the knowledge I gained and my beard is growing healthy and fast. I’m on month 10 of my new journey and did 3 minor trims to keep front even through out this journey and my beard is at 7” in 10 months w/the most important part I think, I have no neckline. That’s where I kinda messed up last time. I didn’t bring neckline down fast enough so this time l had neckline where from of beard ended the entire time and lowered it a 1/2 inch every month until I had nothing to lower and my underbeard is pret much as long as the front and sides of my beard. My chest hairs grow into my neck w/no separation. Have an amazing day Dan
A. Trim "above the damage". It's def more clear that way B. I liken many facets of beards to plants all the time, for tons of reasons. Legit. C. 1:26-2:24 explanations of damage- beyond the obvious split ends- are insightful and helpful. I have an especially curly, coarse beard that is also above-average density, so I have to be more cognizant of that kinda stuff, more than others. Good stuff
Great video Dan. I found this very educational to me on damaged hair. I did not think any loops or kinks in the hair were also damage. I thought it was just the split ends. Knowledge is power. Question: if you see a small section of the hair (5-6 hairs) that has any damage can you cut these shorter near the base versus the rest of the beard to above the damaged areas?
Had a damaged short beard that I trimmed a month ago and now working my way back. So far feels better than before. Thanks for all the great knolwedge you put out there Dan!
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Thank you. I’ve seen it and am glad you did discuss the ancients. I didn’t have a clue what care they took regarding their beards. Thanks again. Cheers.
Keep going with the sound effects…the whoop whoops and zoop zoops is like adding in more cowbell 😂
😂😂😂 thanks!
Definitely above the damage!!! Great video and instruction Dan!!!
Thanks Tyson!
Great advice Dan!
Thank you!
I agree with “above”. Or just “cut off the damaged part”.
Thanks for the feedback Leo!
I would refer to it as trimming above the damage. If you think about it, a lot of people use the term "trim up" and a word associated with up is above.
Makes sense!
I went through similar experiences here, being a first time beardsman , I didn't know what to do. So, I researched UA-cam and found this channel. I am sooo glad! I was using my wife's hair shampoo on my beginner beard, I found some Beard Guyz beard oil at Walmart, (after seeing Dan's review of that product, I immediately stopped! I bought some Honest Amish beard oil and my beard is progressing nicely!)
Glad you’re here!!
I have to agree with Garrett… Let’s all form a line and have them look at all of our beards, that’s the only way will really truly know! Lol.
Just bring snacks!
Very good info and great video Dan C 👍😎👊
Thank you my friend 🤝
I avoid blow dryers or any kind of heat which is usually where damage comes from.
So the damage from blowdryers only comes in when people are not doing it correctly. I use heat every single day. No worries at all when done correctly and can even be healthier. Check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/RmW1Ut5OPI0/v-deo.html
@@DanCBearded dang had no idea ty Dan
That’s exactly what happened to me never took care of my beard and then came across one of your videos learning so much from you thanks for what you do
That’s so cool David!
Thanks for the encouragement
You’re welcome!
I used to have a beard before cancer I cut it in a goatee before I lost it, I never used beard products until I started growing it out after I off chemotherapy, then I started growing it out and found a company on Tiktok tried it for couple months then I said they have to be more out there then I found Live Bearded and then I found you on here and wow the information I found out has made me step back and and rethink a lot of things. Great video today Dan.
What a journey man. You are an inspiration and I mean that!
Thank you for the kind words.
Great video Dan.
Thank you Ken!
I'd say "above."
Thanks Brandon!
Awesome video Dan! 💯
Always appreciate your support!
@@DanCBearded gotta help those that help you! 🙌🏻
Now I’ll be searching through my beard for damage. I haven’t seen any of the things you’ve specified, but I haven’t been on the lookout.
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@@DanCBearded , I got to searching today and found a knot on a strand of hair. Not sure if it became that way due to sleeping or if it is damage. I trimmed just above the damage as you advised. On a side note, you got a carrier oil video in the works for Abyssinian oil? The sample pack from Weatherbeard had Abyssinian oil listed as the top ingredient. My beard and skin responded so well to that oil versus others. Just was wondering and if you happen to know of other companies that use that oil. Thanks in advance.
@aubreymasseyjr.676 I will for sure cover that one in the future!
Well for me when I found your channel I was rocking a business beard but after understanding what I was not doing I did a trim and grew it out to a medium to long beard and keeping it healthy!
Your knowledge is amazing and can’t thank you enough!
That’s awesome John! Thank you for the kind words 🤝
I always thought I was taking good care of my beard, but I didn't realize castile soap was doing more damage than good. I just trimmed about 1/4 inch off and started using a good quality beard wash, oil and butter. Now I'm really liking how my beard looks!
The more you know, the more the beard will grow! Just came up with that 😂 but I like it
@DanCBearded it's true AND it rhymes! Love it!
I be thinking (love my bad grammar) about starting over all the time (longest I've been wit a full beard; 3years). It's hard 2 find split ends in my beard because it's so curly. Mainly my under beard has this issue. Covïd was horrible on the beard also. I just do lil trims here & there, 2 get rid of the splits & knots.
How are you going to have bad grammar and know it!? haha! Covid destroyed my beard for awhile too
Let’s go 🤘 2nd in line
The SILVER!
I often hear guys say “ Oh I shaved , and my beard came back thicker”
Would you say it’s a placebo effect, or maybe they had damage the beard before , and took better care the next time?
@Daniel The Bearded That's actually a myth. However, the shape of a hair is a thick base that goes out to a pointy tip. If you trim your beard down but don't shave completely, the new tip of your hairs will be that thicker base giving your beard a slightly fuller appearance.
@@chancea8803 oh absolutely Chance, I was just wanting Dans personal take on why some guys may feel this way.
I actually have a video coming on this next week, freaky timing! yeah, it is 100% something else going on to make it feel or seem that way
When I first started I get products from Walgreens and when I switched to mountaineer brand my beard feels better!
Awesome to hear!
Thanks!
Oh wow, thank you so much Dan!!
@@DanCBearded love your positive attitude!
I agree with you. I say “Above the damage”.
Nailed it!
Yup! That’s me…nodding and looking at my phone! I wasn’t even really aware of any extra beard care besides oil, and even with oil, I didn’t know it had any benefits beyond making it smell good. I thought maybe it was good for the hair but never actually looked into it, until one day I decided to look up cologne scented beard oils and reviews on UA-cam and came across this dude with a Fable shirt on, and an epic beard. Before that day a beard was just something that happened if you didn’t shave, and all of the different beards out there was based only on your genetics, and you either got it, or you don’t. After that day I decided to watch more videos created by this gentleman that pushes positivity, and is excited about sharing what he knows and learns with the rest of the world. It reminded me of when I was in school I did better in history than most of my other classes, and when I think back on how the teachers delivered the information, they where excited, interested, and fascinated by this history, and it was contagious! I became excited, interested, and fascinated about history and looked forward to listening to those teachers and going to their classes. As I kept watching Dan C’s videos, I learned HE WAS A HISTORY TEACHER ALSO!!! How cool! I started to make all the adjustments necessary to grow my healthiest, best possible beard I could grow, and up to the point of learning this information I could only grow my beard to 4-5 inches before having to cut the dry, brittle, spit ends off and make it look more consistent with the rest of the hair since it would look thin and wispy due to inconsistent growth, breakage, and other poor grooming habits that came from washing my beard daily with dial bar soap, head hair shampoo and conditioner. In that order and pretty much all 3 products almost every day! I had no idea I was creating the damage just because I wanted a clean, awesome smelling beard! I was about at 5 inches at the time, and I knew some of the damage wasn’t going to be able to be repaired, but I didn’t want to take it all the way back to the skin either, so the compromise was taking of an inch to an inch and a half, leaving me with about 3 and a half inches to work with, and officially start my beard journey. From this point I just looked for and trimmed out any other damaged hairs I found with a pair of scissors one hair at a time. I have been documenting this journey at the beginning of every month by taking pictures in the same outfit, with the same background, at different angles, and using the same ruler to show the actual growth from my bottom lip to the bottom of my beard. My beard is fuller, healthier, and looks amazing when I use heat! I am at 6 months and promised myself I wouldn’t trim for at least 6 months and the feeling is that it really doesn’t need a trim, but it will give the bottom a nice shape because transparency is not an issue yet in this journey, and I am close to 6 inches for the first time in my life and it is feeling and looking healthier and better than it ever has!!! THANK YOU DAN C!!! Truly, the trusted teacher! 😀
Man, what a fantastic journey and thank you for all of the kind words. That truly means a lot to me. Thank you Adam!!
Above is proximal and below is distal.
I do not even know what those words mean lol guess I will learn something today!
@@DanCBearded Commonly used medical terminology. Think of proximal as nearer to the source and distal as farther.
@@frankm2276 thank you!
I was very fortunate that despite my lack of doing anything aside from the occasional brush/comb, my beard stayed pretty healthy. Now that I'm taking better care of it, it really shows. My daily shedding always has the bulbs and aren't split. The hairs are super thick and dense. Much of your guidance has led to my beard looking, feeling, and smelling good, enough that my wife isn't even trying to get me to trim it anymore
I love when you make adjustments and you can actually feel it!
@@DanCBearded for sure. Even having the right brush or comb made a difference. Then, I made my own butter and it makes my beard feel so thick and full
This is good information
Thanks!
I have crazy but manageable kinks, i think some of it is just genetic, but when i was daily using hair shampoo it was next level. I wish i could of kept it but it was probably better to start over. Main thing is i wish i would of known what i knew now but was too embarrassed i suppose? The one positive thing is when i had a crazy fairly long beard i somehow lived in a area where it seemed people got a kick out of it, so at least decent memories. Different thoughts and memories made now, probably still haven't hit the crazy length i did during lock down but now its actual compliments instead of comedy compliments for doing a great impersonation of someone longing for their long lost beach ball Wilson.
This journey will be better than ever!
Great video Dan! I restarted 3 mo’s ago so I could implement your excellent teaching from day one. So glad I did! The growth experience is so much more rewarding this go around. Thank you for all you do Dan!
Thank you Joe!!
I'm 45. I usually buzzy beard down in the summer and let it grow out for the cold weather, but I've always wanted to grow a long, viking style beard. Thanks to you I know alot more about beard care and maintenance. No more buzzing for me, I should reach my goal by the time I'm 50.
Awesome, let it grow!
DCB… how did the ancients, the Ancient Romans, Greeks, etc. care for THEIR beards? Can’t imagine Hercules going through the whole daily grooming regimen. Your thoughts.
Thank you!
You would be very surprised! Check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/JoPVWXp8FIg/v-deo.html
I was lucky. I found this channel before I started growing my beard. Before I turned my life around.
Wow!! That is fantastic 🤝
Whew… I’m glad I found you earlier on in my beard journey because I don’t think I could handle starting over. I’m way too emotionally attached to my beard at this point lol. Oh and I would think saying trim above the damage makes the most sense, but that’s just me. I have thought about starting over earlier on because of what I discovered here but thankfully I did not. Hang in there guys! Watch all of Dan’s videos and #staybearded. It all gets easier as you go.. including the grooming routines. It starts becoming automatic.
Thank you 🤝
I had waves I couldn't get rid of due to rubbing my fingers through it too much. I could get them to go away in the morning but they would come back during the day. I trimmed down so that I could hopefully not have the waves in the future.
You can do it! Just keep the hands off lol
I was already growing, and damaging my beard for about 5 months before I found your channel and started to really take care of it. Can’t thank you enough Dan, truly 🙏
I just kept growing and trimmed off the old damage as it grew out more. I also almost on a daily basis check my beard for split ends and/or damaged hairs and trim them. It takes a bit more time to get the whole beard looking as healthy as possible. But the time and patience really pays off and has made my beard fill out and look as healthy as possible 💯👊🤘
You are absolutely welcome Phil and I appreciate all you do for this community as well!
I have learned this. I don't think I have any whoop woops.😊
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Lol I woke up this morning thinking about shaving it down lol I take care of it but i guess growing it to the desired length is the challenge the stages is a killer lol Florida temps are not a joke. I blow dry it daily to straighten it if I dont the beard does not feel right. I guess I just need a little trim lol my beard is about 7 inches but I feel I am hitting a awkward stage
Idk how you guys live in Florida! I couldn't do it
Would you be willing to do a virtual beard consult with people when they went to a barber shop? Like on a FaceTime chat?
Great idea Jim
If I was able to with my schedule, absolutely! I have had "consultations" with guys to help with their beard specifically
Honestly, if I shaved my beard off, I would never grow it again. I know that sounds crazy, because I like my beard, but I hated the first 4 months of growing it out. My beard is incredibly thick, and I need the length for control
The first few months is not fun lol that is so true
My guess as to why so many want to start over is because most people believe that cutting hair makes it grow faster and thicker.
Video coming this week on that! I agree with you
Team "Above" here!
I agree, it feels right
Thanks! That was me haha
Thanks for stopping by!
Above the damage; below the ‘health line’
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I like that!
Well Dan, now i hope you are ready for a line outside of your front door with people asking " Can you look at my beard and tell me if I have split ends or damage!?"
haha I welcome them all!
I love info. You give tons of it. Thanks again Dan
Thanks Dave!
I say above, or you could say north of the damage
Thanks Tony!
My beard didn't receive the care it should have for quite a while. I've been using quality products and trying to trim off the thin bits at the end every 3-4 months, hoping for it to eventually be full, thick, and healthy all the way through.
Oh yeah, it will keep getting better and better!
I would say above the damage, because you are going upward. If I am understanding properly, if I have a hair that zig zags back and forth upward like a crinkle cut fry, that is heat damage correct? I have heard you mention crinkle cut fry, then I found one the other day and thought oooh, this is what you meant. I stopped using a blow dryer after the shower and in the morning for styling, and now I only use it once a day if I do at all.
The crinkle can be heat damage, but normally it’s not. That can also just be natural. If it’s real heat damage, some spots are going to be really thin or visually damaged.
Once a day is a good call though!
Also, good feedback on the “above”!
@@DanCBearded Ok that is good to know. It was very flat as it wound around. You could pinch it and pull it through your fingers, and it would spin around in a spiral. I was going to cut it but while I was feeling it I pulled it out. It didn't look or feel like my other hairs so I assumed it was damage.
@@DanCBearded Thank you!
Thanks again Dan for this. It has been something on my mind about starting over but when I think about it, I cry. From what I can tell, I don't see damage so I guess I'm good. Stay bearded everyone!
Keep the beard!
What if you use a microscope to glue the split. I think may work 🤔
Could "work" but it actually is not fixing the hairs
I’d say above…
I think that is the best too
Thank you for your clear and concise presentation. I had been using Zest soap on my beard as I showered and never gave it a thought until you came along and a light went off. Now I use Every Man Jack shampoo, conditioner and oil. (I do trim my beard as well.) My beard keeps thanking me for it. I tell it, it was all you, Dan. Thanks again mate.
That is great! Thank you for sharing
This was a great video and topic! I can honestly say I personally fell into this description... I grew my beard out as a personal challenge, and then it got longer and I noticed that it wasn't as nice as I was hoping for. Granted it was nice...LOL atleast that's my story and I'm sticking to it! But I did start looking at allot of UA-cam videos of how to take care of your beard and purchased all kinds of different products that just didn't meet my personal standards. So I searched for the best products for my beard and one of your videos covering Magic City Beard Company played and I was intrigued enough to purchase some. After that I was hooked! I've watched every video you've published since and have tried so many amazing companies since that day. I just wanted to say you make a difference, and thank you brother!
That’s so cool to hear Dan! I’m glad it is working out for you. Thank you for all the support!
Should I look for individual split hairs, and cut them-or just take two inches or more off everything?
Depends how bad the problem is. If it’s just a couple, then go individual. If it feels like it is throughout the beard, then do a trim
I just turned 18 and have been trying to grow out my beard for the last year or so, but I never really knew how to properly care for it. After watching your video, apparently I haven't been doing too terrible lol. I looked for any split ends or anything like that and trimmed them off, and it already looks a tad bit healthier even right after the fact. Thanks for your help, dude, you're doing a great service for the bearded community
Thank Benjamin! Let that thing grow!
It's funny you did this video because I am planning on starting over at the beginning of the new year, committing to a yeard and documenting the process on UA-cam. Also, that tip about shaving was gold. I honestly did not know that, thanks!
Cannot wait to follow the journey!
I was maybe 8 months into "growing" a beard before I found this group. Fortunately I didn't do any real damage it, now well into my second year still using small maintenance trims to have it fill in right. 1st trim I did myself had to take 3ish inches off.
Oh yeahhh. Taking off a little is truly an art
ABOVE! The first 4 months of my journey, I shaved the entire neck up to the jaw. It started looking really thin and wispy, so I decided to grow the neck out. It looked bad. I had no knowledge about beard care and never did anything. It was head shampoo, head conditioner, morning brush and that's it! after 15 months,, I decided to get it trimmed. I had no idea what I wanted. They cut huge amounts off the sideburn area and it looked really thin.
After 20 months, I completely shaved clean.
Then I found your channel. I am 5 months in on the second go-around and thanks entirely to you, it's looking great! Thanks for all your info.
Dude that’s awesome John!
I know you're swamped so you don't need to respond to this comment.
Something you said in a previous video stuck with me. You have to experiment and find what works best for you as an individual. And, as you know, that depends on a multitude of factors. But I'm slowly discovering the routine that works best for me, the oils that works best for me, the butters that works best for me, the way I comb my beard that works best for me. All these things start to come together as your beard gets longer.
You are making this journey very enjoyable! Thank you.
I shaved once because I thought I wasn’t able to take care of it well enough. I found DanC and learned many tips, tricks, and knowledge. I have kept my beard ever since. (I would say above) Don’t forget many use shaving as a teaching aspect. Plus many shave do to bad trims. I just have patience with my self trimming. If I have a bad trim, I wait and let it grow back.
Patience is key!
I’m currently in Florida working hurricane relief. I’m dealing with some issues with my beard while here. I don’t have any butter with me, and only a few oils, I did bring my solid wash bar but thats all I was comfortable bringing because I don’t know were I’m sleeping from day to day so just going on the fly. I noticed I had a ton of shedding the last couple of times I rinsed and used oil.. way more than normal. Plus I’m not able to drink my gallon of water that I normally would. I know the stress from being away from the family and the work here isn’t good for my beard. Is there anything I can do to prevent damage and try to hold it all together for as long as I’m here with the lack of water and product?
With the wash bar and beard oil, that is all you "need". Your beard will be fine! Best thing you can do is not worry as much. Lower any stress possible and I promise it will bounce back
Above
Thanks!
Nice video! What do you think about sun bleaching? I have a dark blonde/brownish beard. Last year I was working outside in the sun and heat all day. I had a big shade hat, so the upper half (5 inch)of my beard was protected but the bottom half(5 inch) was not and became like a bleach blonde yellow. Then I cut off the yeard and have been growing it back. Now I'm in an office all day and no beard bleaching. Currently appx 8 inch in length.
Sun bleaching is damage, but it is one of the lowest forms of it. It is not something I worry too much about
@@DanCBearded thanks! It's not much of worry now that I'm not outside all day, but it did look cool!
I’ve only started styling recently. I love results I get with a hair dryer, but I’m worried once a day might damage it. Is that too often?
I use heat every single day. No worries at all when done correctly and can even be healthier. Check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/RmW1Ut5OPI0/v-deo.html
Above the damage, Dan.
Thank you!
I would love to start over but my small chin says otherwise
haha I feel that
Great thoughts and breakdown. I didn't have damage when I shaved, just wasn't happy with the beard and wanted a break from it.
Nothing wrong with that at all!
I was thinking of starting over because I saw some literal knots and split ends at the ends of my beard hairs. After watching you channel for the last few months and really taking care of my beard, it began to look healthier and better. Then I trimmed above/below (lol) the damage. Now my beard looks great. Thanks for all the beard advice and videos. It has helped my beard game tremendously.
OH man, that is so awesome to hear! Truly brought a smile to my face
So, I started my first beard journey during the pandemic. At the time, I lived in Arizona, and worked in the food service industry, as a shift manager. Therefore: super dry, arid environment, when we were all required to wear masks, as an "essential worker" averaging 50+ hours a week. To say that I was not in the best environment to start growing a beard, is a _massive_ understatement.
Fast forward a 1 1/2 years: I now live in Mississippi, I drive a semi as my profession, and have learned *SO* much from Dan C. (I subscribed before I started my first beard) that after doing the same assessment that he suggests in the above video, I shaved. I did not go down to the skin, but went down to a #3 on my shaver. I realized I had serious dandruff under the entirety of my beard, and a large portion of my beard had split ends.
I began a serious regimen of washing my face twice a day, and applying a healthy dose of beard oil. My beard started growing back much fuller, and quite a bit more manageable.
Thank you, Dan C. Bearded! You truly are the Trusted Teacher!
That is all awesome to hear!
Not necessarily on topic, but does anyone else have issues with individual hairs getting irritated in their mustache once it gets longer? I'm not talking about ingrown hairs or irritated skin. It feels like bedhead but on my upper lip and only the odd hair here and there. When I brush my fingers against it or kiss my wife, it lights up for a second and kinda hurts. The only thing that relieves it is plucking the hair, but I hate doing that because I don't want to lose thickness and one time, the plucking actually caused a radiating effect that made the surrounding hairs have the same problem. Any thoughts?
Yup! Super common in the mustache area. Make sure you are giving that area specific attention with oil and butter. Often times it gets left out. Also, make sure to exfoliate tk the skin with a comb
@@DanCBearded Thank you, sir. I feel like I am, but I will pay more attention and see if I'm missing it sometimes.
What if it’s just a couple strands? Do you just trim them or all of them?
Just address those strands! If it’s just a couple
When I first started growing my beard out after years of having the cheek beard (you know, no undercarriage), I had the split end problem. Fortunately, thanks to Beardbrand’s channel, I invested in oil, balm, comb (not cheap plastic), and a boars hair bristle brush. I didn’t trim anything above the damage though. Those hairs with split ends eventually fell out and within a month my beard was the way it was meant to be.
Beardbrand was the start for so many with education and I will always appreciate that!
@@DanCBearded Don’t get me wrong, I may have started with Beardbrand, but I’ve been a follower of your channel for nearly 4 years now and have learned plenty. Thanks!
@@nrhaegeli 🤝
I never used to want to trim until I had a pro do it for me, but having some of that good beard advice with the drawn line on my photo gave me the best-feeling and looking beard of my life. Gonna trim today, matter of fact. 🎉
I trimmed last night!
Do all transparency hair that are not splitting still need to be cut. Or is that what transparency is bad ends
Transparency is just when the hairs don’t have a lot of backing and the beard in that area does not appear to be dense/full. Normally not damage
Great video Dan u should do a video for the newbies of what ingredients in beard oils or butter that people should avoid like dimethiconal cyclohexasilicone and silicone s that will damage beards
I will write the idea down, thanks Michael!
My beard is quite thin and sparse. But I do have some bulk in the under carriage parts and ok growth on my cheeks, but I wanted to dye my beard darker because it was so blonde and it made me anxious and insecure. I didn't like the result. The dye was permanent, and I started looking for ways to get rid of the color. And I think all of those attempts led my beard to be in worse shape than before dyeing. I still haven't gotten my natural color back (it's been almost 4 weeks now) and I think it looks thinner. I have a real problem finding split ends. The beard is closing in on 4 inches so it shouldn't be hard to find split ends but I can't seem to find them. And since I try not to use any excess products right now for my beard to heal I kind of have a lot of hairs sticking out in various places, but it's so hard to know if they are damaged, or if it's just natural for them to stick out this way. I have almost decided to shave or trim, but have decided not to because I want to keep growing. But I'm afraid I might waste my time and that it won't grow more because I've damaged it. That's why I want to start over sometimes. But I'm also a slow grower and am really impatient, so I don't want to start over again. It took me almost 6 months to get to almost 4 inches, so I don't really know what to do. Sorry for the incoherent rambling. I just wanted to alleviate my anxiety I guess....
Keep it growing! It is truly amazing how a beard has a way of working itself out, especially when you take care of it
I take really good care of my beard and I lose a normal amount of hair when I comb each day, maybe 2-3 each morning. I noticed that every single one is almost the exact same length (about 2-in). It's that related to terminal length?
Nope, it shouldn't have anything to do with terminal length. They are just forming once you have enough hair for them to really "work"
I thought about starting over when I wanted to go from a goatee to a full beard. Instead I just grew out my cheeks and kept the rest of the goatee. It looked awkward at first, but now it is just a full beard and I am happy with the way it looks.
Getting through that awkward phase is always worth it!
I kind of got lucky. I graduated high school in 2012 and by the time I started growing enough facial hair to be confident enough to grow it out around like 2014 beard products were already around and that’s what actually made me decide to start growing it out. Just having something that made it softer and having something that smelled good close to my face was great. Especially when you get those scents that can put you in a different mindset like working at a factory in Grand Rapids but having a wooded scent that would bring me back to my childhood growing up in the woods was just nice and relaxing in a stressful environment. I agree and would just trim and keep growing if it was damaged.
My mom worked at the "America Seating" factory in Grand Rapids! great points and scents are so powerful for memories
Months ? Years for me ! I hate looking at my old pictures now ! I take much better care of it and feel a lot better about myself.
Even though, my beard looked terrible, I left it long and eventually it started looking better. If not for Covid, and working from home, I might have cut off 6 or 8 inches.
A lot of beards were able to grow out while working from home!
@@DanCBearded for a very long time it was 50% gray 50% old dye lol
If you're looking down at your beard it'll be above the damage. Below the damage wouldn't make sense because below would be under the damage. Great video as always!!
Agreed, and thank you!
I keep having bad thoughts about starting fresh, I had a bunch of mustache hairs pulled out while removing a drain tube from my surgery in December.
I know it's only the demons in my head that tell me how uneven it is, and nobody else can see, or even cares.
Sometimes it's that internal dialogue that needs to be refreshed, not anything else...
I know I can count on a dose of positivity when I tune in to this channel, and possibly some poop knife talk...
It is wild how those demons can live in our head and it's so hard to get rid of them
In my opinion I'd say below the breakage. I see the end of a beard as just that, the end/tip. Whereas the part closer to your face I'd call the base/bottom. So if you're thinking from base to tip, you'd wanna be below the split end, but that's just me lol. Keep up with the great content, always learning!
Great explanation! I agree
I recommend monthly split end checks . I use my wives make up mirror with lights and a computer paper cut in half. I put the white computer paper around the beard to check for the damage. I unfortunately had to start over 2 months ago because some damage. It bounced back and is so healthy
Agreed fully!! ua-cam.com/video/FLGZtSbck4Q/v-deo.html here is an oldie on the topic
I have a question by beard at the end curls a little would that be damaged
Likely not, just your hair growth patterns
Thank you and love your beard! I strive to get one like this!
Am I the only one that checks shedded hair for split ends?
I do all the time.
I check a couple times a week!
A few weeks ago I noticed a slitend I checked my beard I didn't see any others is that still bad?
They are going to happen from time to time. No worries!
I was such a stickler when I first started growing a big beard that I'd look in the mirror a half dozen times a day & trim down every hair that was sticking out or that looked out place! That was nearly a decade ago & I still feel like I could start over! Then I learned to leave it alone. Then I learned that "less is more" when it comes to most products in that more will clog pores faster than can ever aide in beard growth. Then I learned about blow drying on low heat with a diffuser. Then I learned about heated brushes & how to find the correct temperature for your specific type of facial hair. I honestly expect to learn more every day whether be intentionally or not, I've went from it being a "beard journey" to a lifestyle & the more information I soak in, the more great things my beard will also soak in. With great beard comes great responsibility!
That’s fantastic!!
Is there a form of guide for beard temps for specific types
@@TaupeStarGaming Simple answer is NO! If your plan is to grow it out, or whether you're happy where it is, honestly, I would suggest getting a good oil for your beard to start with. I tend to use the Kroger brand organic coconut oil as it has worked wonders for me. It has no scent, but as far as I'm concerned, a decent cologne makes up for unscented oil. A heated brush is a must though in my opinion. Start on lowest setting & go from there. You may need a higher temperature, you may need less time with the brush in your face sweater. If you find that the heated brush works well for your style, I would also suggest a good beard butter. Run a bit of butter through your beard after the heated brush just to help nourish the facial hair. That being said, with all that I've had to say, your results may very! Play with it, see what works, & go from there. Dan C can probably explain it better, but that's my 2 cents brother! And never forget my friend. We're all in this thing together!
@@MrKrwillis72 thank you for the Tips I am excited to finally care for my face sweater instead of it looking like a cat resting on my face
@@TaupeStarGaming here is a perfect video for you: ua-cam.com/video/GFp7Lt9HVKk/v-deo.html
Haha I love the sound effects. My wife even heard your "woop woop" and said to me "is that where you got it from?" It's something that I have been saying lately.
Dan, I just took off the long ends of my stash, on one side I definitely took off a little to much 🤦♂️. But it actually looks better or neater. Before the trim, no matter what I did I couldn't get them looking somewhat even or tame them. Got a wedding coming up in 3 and 1/2 weeks. Should grow in a little than I can "carefully" even out bothe sides out....🤞 Hopefully. 🙏🏻
@yobabybubba As far as I know, as long as you do low heat and finish with cold, it's pretty safe. Just make sure it's not drying out.
@@chancea8803 What's safe? And that is what I do when blow drying.
That is awesome!! A mustache trim can go a long way. And I think Chance commented on the wrong post lol
@@DanCBearded as usual, u rock Dan. Thanks.
I just started to grow my full beard again after acouple Years of only having goatee. how many weeks do u recommend before going to barber to have outline cleaned up
I'm growing it out fir the years but cheeks and neck needs cleaned up
All I can say is try leave most of the neck alone. That’s where you’ll get all your structure, fullness and body. Its not the best look at first, but without it, the whole thing will look transparent and paper thin.
Tough to say without seeing, but you can send in to our Beard Advice Live show and we can give you an exact answer! Just email this question and pictures to: beardadvicelive@gmail.com
trim PAST the damage
I like that!
I did shave my beard back in January and I did stinger my beard on the grill. I am happy I did it. Great video Dan. I’m sure there are plenty of people that needed to hear that. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Thank you! I have been there with the beard and fire... no fun
Hi Dan. Can you help me. I have tried to find the post you did of all the chemicals you should avoid in beard products. Can you send a link or post them again please.
Of course: ua-cam.com/video/Mcu0la1goRg/v-deo.html
Thanks Dan that’s helpful but not the one I was thinking of. It was a list of chemicals in the ingredients of products.
@@markcorbett3038 I don’t think I have that video, I’m sorry!
@@DanCBearded ok mate. Thanks. Maybe a future video for you to do. It was very helpful as the chemicals that you listed was surprising to me as they was in nearly ever product I had.
@@DanCBearded ok mate. Thanks. Maybe a future video for you to do. It was very helpful as the chemicals that you listed was surprising to me as they was in nearly ever product I had.
Definitely your the reason I am definitely bearded and my day is always about my beard - My wife Danielle claims I’m in the mirror more than she is lol . I researched beard care and you came up and have been hooked ever since and love the journey, community and the commitment I have strived and struggled some times growing my beard . All your teachings have given me the confidence and knowledge when people ask me questions about my beard or there’s. I’m still trying to figure out my end goal of my beard. So I guess I’m still in doubt so I continue to grow it out. Before I learned from you I struggled with my sides now I have gone through those awkward stages and feel better about the whole process. Ty Dan appreciate all that you do.
Man I appreciate all of those kind words. Thank you for all the support you give Mike!
I have been growing a beard for the past 8 years and was so so at taking care of it. I would buy cheap beard products and never got the exact results I wanted. I stumbled onto the channel and binged so many videos and learned more about taking care of my beard then I thought possible. I was ready to shave it off and start over but instead I got quality products and took the advice I learned and my beard has never looked or felt better.
Oh man Chris, that is fricken awesome to hear. Seriously thank you for sharing!
It has lead to me getting compliments from co workers when I have never had that happen before. I even get asked how I learned to take care of my beard and I tell all of them the trusted teacher Dan c bearded look him up on UA-cam you won’t regret it.
Awesome video Dan. Yea I started over 12-1-21 with the knowledge I gained and my beard is growing healthy and fast. I’m on month 10 of my new journey and did 3 minor trims to keep front even through out this journey and my beard is at 7” in 10 months w/the most important part I think, I have no neckline. That’s where I kinda messed up last time. I didn’t bring neckline down fast enough so this time l had neckline where from of beard ended the entire time and lowered it a 1/2 inch every month until I had nothing to lower and my underbeard is pret much as long as the front and sides of my beard. My chest hairs grow into my neck w/no separation. Have an amazing day Dan
You have a great one too Mark. Thanks for the comment and hopefully see you tonight
A. Trim "above the damage". It's def more clear that way B. I liken many facets of beards to plants all the time, for tons of reasons. Legit. C. 1:26-2:24 explanations of damage- beyond the obvious split ends- are insightful and helpful. I have an especially curly, coarse beard that is also above-average density, so I have to be more cognizant of that kinda stuff, more than others. Good stuff
Thanks Adam!
Great video Dan. I found this very educational to me on damaged hair. I did not think any loops or kinks in the hair were also damage. I thought it was just the split ends. Knowledge is power.
Question: if you see a small section of the hair (5-6 hairs) that has any damage can you cut these shorter near the base versus the rest of the beard to above the damaged areas?
Yes, absolutely! I have had to "target trim" over the years because of specific areas. No one will likely ever even notice
Had a damaged short beard that I trimmed a month ago and now working my way back. So far feels better than before. Thanks for all the great knolwedge you put out there Dan!
I am glad it is feeling better!