I just started growing beard last year (I'm 47 now). Here's what I learned: 1. You can't please everybody. Some people will like your beard and some won't. My mother-in-law HATES it with a passion (because she's Japanese and she's 80 years old, and it's a cultural and generational thing). My wife, however, LOVES it (but maybe in part because it annoys her mother). 2. It never looks as bad to other people as it does to you. I always think my beard looks ugly, scraggly, patchy, etc. ... yet, I've gotten a LOT of compliments, too! 3. Grow your OWN beard. Don't try to look like anybody but you. Every man's beard is different and grows in a different way. Enjoy YOUR beard, no matter how it looks. Some people want a civilized, trimmed beard. Some people want wild and natural. There are high beards, low beards, long beards, wide beards. Just go with the beard nature gave you and be proud of it. 4. Give it time. Beards go through stages. Some are cool. Some are awkward. Just live that beard! Let it go. 5. Be very careful trimming it. It's so easy to over-trim, or snip wrong, especially if you're not experienced. I just shaved off my beard after a mustache trimming disaster ... 6. If you do something disastrous, you don't have to shave off your beard. It'll grow back. Let it look weird. If you love your beard, keep it, even if it's ugly or weird. I so regret shaving off my beard. I realize now ... it was probably just fine. 7. Listen to your beard. Give it what it wants. Some guys CAN'T wash their beard every day. I used to wash mine twice a day! Watch the health of your skin and hair and do what's natural. 8. Watch this youtube channel. Beardbrand is awesome!
Thanks Bro. It is easy to get the feeling that your beard doesn't "measure up". Reading your words made me realize that my beard is cool and even if I am the only one who thinks so.
Nearly half a decade late, just finding your message in a bottle now so here’s one back incase it reaches you. Thanks for this mate, glad I took the minute out of my day to read this. More often then not I’ll get for lack of better terms some mild anxiety about my beard. Either it be a patchy stage here or there from it growing in uneven and at different times, or sometimes I’ll go throughout my day and realize that it ended up being a bit scruffy like the lad with the cup on the corner, along with the likewise etc. I appreciate the advice though and will keep it in mind going forward. Wishing your travels from here are well and safe.
@@jonbanks653 I don’t know you g, but I’m sure it’s a pretty cool beard as long as you rock it with confidence. I’ve seen some lads somehow pull off a patchy chinstrap, they got that confidence tho.
That's great advice. Thanks for your tips! I've only started growing a beard a little under a year ago and, as 26, still inexperienced but trying to learn as time goes on
Hes everyones beard goal, no? I thought carlos and greg were beasts(and of course they are), jack and kermit the frog have great facial hair too but i always thought this dudes density and flow were god tier. Maybe im just tired
Thanks for the advice. As a 50 yo recently retired firefighter I am now for the first time in my adult life allowed to grow a beard. I’m 1 month in and enjoying the results. I’m not sure I will go full duck dynasty, but since the hair stopped growing on the top of my head it’s sure exciting being able to now grow it out elsewhere 👍🏼
Hey I am growing my first beard . I also got sick of my thinning hair and shaved it . Gone !! now I want to get an awesome beard to offset it . I am temped to try to get a couple weeks growth shaped but i think im going to wait a month or two
I started growing one for the first time at the start of the year, before the whole corona thing kicked off. While I liked having it and people said it suited me, I recently decided to shave it off for several reasons. It requires a fair bit of maintenance, and going to a male grooming barber isn't currently an option. Under the present circumstances, I decided that convenience is more important than aesthetics. When things return to normal, I'll probably grow it back.
I have been watching your videos for over an hour now. I am a girl, it's the middle of the night and I can't grow a beard! I have however learned a lot about beards so I guess I could give advice to guys haha! (and by the way you look very handsome)
The beard I have presently was started in May 1993. This was two weeks before I retired. From that time until about 3 months ago, February 2018, I used shampoo and conditioner for head hair. Last November I began letting my beard grow toward a yeard. When it got a bit longer I noticed rather large skin flakes. At this time I checked into products for the beard. I have noticed a great improvement in cleanliness as well as manageability. Glad to have discovered beard products.
Great advice. First time beard grower here. I also needed to learn to keep up with my beard. As it grew it's manageability changed so, I needed to learn to stop expecting this month's beard to do what last month's beard did. While this was obvious when I went from stubble to the first couple of centimeters it was much less obvious as it got a bit longer. Also just getting familiar with my products. I needed to learn how much balm was enough and what was the right combination of wax and balm to achieve that look I wanted. Or whether or not I was using the right grade of wax. Switching from my usual brand of wax helped a lot. Thanks again for that wax suggestion Jeff! Lastly I would suggest talking to someone about your beard: frustrations, goals and what have you. This really helped me be more present and realistic instead of thinking about that 12th month of growth or style I saw that may not be attainable for my hair type. Thanks again to Jeff for that conversation!
Aside from the blatant stereotype in your comment, there is a fun snippet on viking beardtrimming in the swedish author Frans G. Bengtsson’s book ”The long ships” (very much a work of fiction) where the protagonist laconically explains that the worst way to trim your beard is with oars (as he is held as a rower on a slave ship) 😂
Vikings were actually well known for being extremely clean. Anglo-Saxon men hated them because their women all loved them because they didn't stink. They bathed regularly.
63 and growing my first beard. Always had thin areas and never thought it would fill in but it has much better than I thought. Starting to get the beaver look, puffy sides but I think I will wait a while before I do a shaping trim.
Great video. I especially like the last little bit where it almost became philosophical and metaphorical about life. It's people like you that help keep manhood positive and intact. Back when I used to clean shave, I found the wet shaving community to be an awesome little community for men, and now that I'm rocking a beard, it's great to find another community just as positive and helpful. Good stuff, dude.
I used to do it all the time, I stopped when I started using oil cause it gets on your hands, and I want it to keep it in my beard as long as I can. Try that, try thinking you will wipe the oil out when you play with it
+chris nel I liked it when he had it long and wild. Eric has been a huge inspiration in my beard and head hair growth journey. like Jeff said, look up pictures of other beards men and well his is the one I admire the most. i guess you can it's my goal for mine to look similar to his?
Great Video. I am actually growing my beard and in my second month. I am planning to let it grow and have no need to touch a blade again. I think its important that men understand the natural way is to let it grow and the artificial way is to keep shaving. If you are in doubt of growing and reading this comment, just grow! its so much fun.
It took me about seven months to grow my beard out to the length you have it in this video because it's very slow growing. I wish I had started watching these videos before I began the process. I woke up about four days ago and just decided on a whim to shave it off. I regretted it almost immediately. I look so different without it that I almost don't recognize myself. I don't know what possessed me to do it. I started growing it back the next day. I've learned most of what you've talked about simply through trial and error but it is very good information for those guys just starting out. By the way, that's not me in my profile picture, that's the real Gabby Hayes of the 1930's and 1940's "B" movie Westerns fame, lol. I'm older, but not that old, lol.
Danny Floyd my fiance decided to put some of our baby shampoo in our hand soap container for some reason and we noticed it discolored the container. No other soap had done this before, so needless to say, we don't even use this baby shampoo on my baby. I know it's crazy to spend a few bucks on shampoo just for your beard but considering you will be using a dime amount every other day it's worth it. At least you are not spending $30+ in razors per month
Great video Jeff. As always, you do a great job with these types of videos. I really like your comment to not compare your beard to anybody else's. I think it is OK to look at others as a source of inspiration. But as you say, each person needs to focus on what is best for them. About 2 years ago, when I started growing my beard to its current length, it was new territory for me and I was constantly looking for UA-cam videos to know what to do and how to take care of it. That is where your & other Beardbrand videos really helped. I learned about beard oil, boar bristle brushes, wide-tooth combs, beard balm, etc. It took a while for me to get used to my longer beard & I was a bit self-conscious about it. Even 2 years ago, a mid-size beard was not as common in the workplace (I work for an oil company) and I would get comments from others. Things are very different now as beards are much more common and I am just another dude with a beard.
hahaha so true. That's my problem. I've been trying to let it grow like for 6 monts, but every 4 weeks I end up trimming it because it looks just baaad!
Jeff your beard still inspires me.... I've been a beardsman for about 3 years now and I love the inspiration and support for men that beardbrand offers. However, I still have never had a beard as long as I would like. Any thoughts on dealing with the stresses and negativity brought on by others ( ie. girlfriends, coworkers, bosses, gf's parents) as these have always gotten to me enough to trim my beard..... and never got past the awkward point.
I would over groom mine to help. use a lot of hairspray to get a better shape, until the awkward passes. be sure to have good shampoo and oils to combat the spray
For me it's head wind. I would grow and finally cut off due to opinion of others including my wife. This last April I decided to stop shaving and go for it. With no permission or telling anyone my plan I went for it. I'm at 8 months and the comments have really slowed down. I figure people Are used to see me with facial hair. I know how you are feeling. Hope this helps. Keep growing.
Some of us work outside and or otherwise get dirty on a daily basis have no choice but to wash our beards daily.. Another thing I would add to this conversation is that any no tear baby wash works well as a inexpensive daily mild beard wash.
Good video! Two things 1. Difference between oils and balms? You mentioned both in one step, but didn’t elaborate. 2. Shaving to trim cheeks and shaving neck line, any advice?
I always hear from beard folks "never use shampoo for your head on your beard"... That's great, but I have terrible dandruff with my beard and scalp, so if I don't use Head and Shoulders at least once every other day, I will have massive flakes and itching. Tried several different "beard shampoos" and oils and this was always the case.
I always tried to grow a beard every fall and get tired of it within 5 to 6 weeks. I am at 5 weeks now and decided to google beard oil, came to this video and am so glad I did. I am going to take your advice and get back to you. Also going to try your oil. Thank you
I kinda have to shower everyday, so how do i fix that ? Is the issue with the water or the shampoo ? And do i have to add some oil if i wash too much ?
I'm a month in, and I've noticed the hair on my left cheek grows down while most of the hair on my right cheek grows up. Really annoying. I have no idea how that will look a couple of months down the line.
I agree with this so much. My beard is very similar, although I keep mine much shorter, it just suits my body proportions and height. A tip for new beards is, you’ve established a beard, 3 months, you need to shape it. You should trim it and shape it regularly (seems counter-intuitive) but, just leaving your beard after 3 months, it’ll just look a mess. You need to shape and trim it and it’ll start to become denser, like mine is now. If you imagine planting a new hedge, you leave it to grow for a while, but then you shape and trim it... if you just leave it, it will look straggly, long and unattractive I tend to keep my beard shorter in the summer, as my beard and beards in general grow much faster in summer. Whereas in winter it’s bigger
One of the best Urban Beardsmen! His videos are truly helpful... Compared with other Beardsmen he never priorities or focus on selling products. That Portuguese guy literally jumps straight into marketing, which looks very awkward. Jeff highlights about the product naturally in a flow while serving tips.... Jeff The Best!
Great tips. Most people don't realize a great beard requires a lot more maintenance and upkeep than just being clean shaven. My "awkward phase" started at about 2 months where it was looking kind of ratty.
basically something made with organic ingredients or with soundly safe in the least, aka not harsh chemicals, (preferably not tested on animals) , My opinion is soap is a simple compound, adding all these crazy ingredients to "help clean better" has at one point been a sales tactic and i feel that still applies to SOME. Not like these things don't work better or anything, i just feel they are unnecessary and i don't believe they are GOOD for you, not saying they are bad.
Whole foods had tons of natural soaps. I like the grandpa line of soap. Expect to pay $5-6 per bar. It will last for a long time. I wash mine about once per week. I rinse the other days.
Sitting here watching this video, gently stroking and shaping my almost wizardlike beard, till I got to the no touching part. This is going to be so damn hard because i always feel the need to keep shaping! Especially when it's windy outside and my beard flaps all over the place hahaha
Fantastic video. Informative and to the point. I dont normally comment on videos i watch and enjoy but i feel the need to say thank you. Im a month and a half into my beard journey and my wife decided to buy me a grooming kit, brush, oil etc this video has helped highlight the fundamentals. Ps... I have found myself absent mindedly stroking my new found hair. I will be sure to try and stop doing this. Keep up the good work
"Soaps" are technically alkine products which can actually be super aggressive for skin and hair. Skin and hair are both acidic, so you should aim to use products that are close to the same pH of your skin/ hair.
Yeah, I was surprised as well when he mentioned soap considering it's basic pH. On the flip side, I've heard it's better to use fatty moisturizer on facial hair which is confusing because soap is all fat. It's difficult to tell what appropriate.
I wonder how Grizzly Adams was able to grow a beard back when there were no beard growing tutorials?! BTW, bonus points if you remember Grizzly Adams! 😉
Jeff matey please close the top button of your shirt next time so I can actually pay attention to anything you're saying... Nahh I'm joking, good video!
Be patient. Chances are what your dad has is what you'll have eventually. Mine came late in life. At 55 I have a very thick beard. My best friend in HS had a beard like Jeff's. Today his beard is barley thick. Good luck
Shaving your face won't make a beard grow & won't make what hair you do have grow any more or fill out any more. It is purely genetics, age, sensitivity to testosterone etc...
Just in time. I've had a beard for like 7 years now, but always short. And I like it. Its thick and full. Decided to grow it out. Been growing it for like 2 months and its getting crazy. Was about to trim it. Thank you. I'm definitely following this tips.
@@bevictorious3776 - Dont need jesus freaks projecting their moral code to my thoughts or comments. The fact you believe in that crap means I've already dismissed your opinion entirely...
@@dirtyblond2332 the comment , doesn't seem to be right , plus the UA-cam channel name , that's why , i object on some points for other's benefit , the channel name is not ok sister , a girl must be a role model for others
I just started growing beard last year (I'm 47 now). Here's what I learned:
1. You can't please everybody. Some people will like your beard and some won't. My mother-in-law HATES it with a passion (because she's Japanese and she's 80 years old, and it's a cultural and generational thing). My wife, however, LOVES it (but maybe in part because it annoys her mother).
2. It never looks as bad to other people as it does to you. I always think my beard looks ugly, scraggly, patchy, etc. ... yet, I've gotten a LOT of compliments, too!
3. Grow your OWN beard. Don't try to look like anybody but you. Every man's beard is different and grows in a different way. Enjoy YOUR beard, no matter how it looks. Some people want a civilized, trimmed beard. Some people want wild and natural. There are high beards, low beards, long beards, wide beards. Just go with the beard nature gave you and be proud of it.
4. Give it time. Beards go through stages. Some are cool. Some are awkward. Just live that beard! Let it go.
5. Be very careful trimming it. It's so easy to over-trim, or snip wrong, especially if you're not experienced. I just shaved off my beard after a mustache trimming disaster ...
6. If you do something disastrous, you don't have to shave off your beard. It'll grow back. Let it look weird. If you love your beard, keep it, even if it's ugly or weird. I so regret shaving off my beard. I realize now ... it was probably just fine.
7. Listen to your beard. Give it what it wants. Some guys CAN'T wash their beard every day. I used to wash mine twice a day! Watch the health of your skin and hair and do what's natural.
8. Watch this youtube channel. Beardbrand is awesome!
Thanks Bro. It is easy to get the feeling that your beard doesn't "measure up". Reading your words made me realize that my beard is cool and even if I am the only one who thinks so.
Nearly half a decade late, just finding your message in a bottle now so here’s one back incase it reaches you.
Thanks for this mate, glad I took the minute out of my day to read this. More often then not I’ll get for lack of better terms some mild anxiety about my beard. Either it be a patchy stage here or there from it growing in uneven and at different times, or sometimes I’ll go throughout my day and realize that it ended up being a bit scruffy like the lad with the cup on the corner, along with the likewise etc.
I appreciate the advice though and will keep it in mind going forward. Wishing your travels from here are well and safe.
@@jonbanks653 I don’t know you g, but I’m sure it’s a pretty cool beard as long as you rock it with confidence.
I’ve seen some lads somehow pull off a patchy chinstrap, they got that confidence tho.
Thanks for this, mate!
That's great advice. Thanks for your tips! I've only started growing a beard a little under a year ago and, as 26, still inexperienced but trying to learn as time goes on
Jeff's beard is my beard goal
It's a beard we should all look up to!
- Jack
Wannabe
Likewise
Hes everyones beard goal, no? I thought carlos and greg were beasts(and of course they are), jack and kermit the frog have great facial hair too but i always thought this dudes density and flow were god tier. Maybe im just tired
Thanks for the advice. As a 50 yo recently retired firefighter I am now for the first time in my adult life allowed to grow a beard. I’m 1 month in and enjoying the results. I’m not sure I will go full duck dynasty, but since the hair stopped growing on the top of my head it’s sure exciting being able to now grow it out elsewhere 👍🏼
Duck Dynasty 🤣
Hey, I just came to say that your bear looks so cool
Hey I am growing my first beard . I also got sick of my thinning hair and shaved it . Gone !! now I want to get an awesome beard to offset it . I am temped to try to get a couple weeks growth shaped but i think im going to wait a month or two
Thank you for fighting
Looks like your beard for huge bro
This channel encourages me in my weak beard-moments, and educates me the rest of the time.
i ended up here due to corona virus lock down , trying to find things interesting to watch , now im thinking I should grow a beard while locked up
Cam Wells hahahah same
Cam Wells that’s what I’m doing 😂🤷🏼♂️🤛
Started growing mine first day of lockdown...now I am searching for beard maintenance videos...lol..
I started growing one for the first time at the start of the year, before the whole corona thing kicked off. While I liked having it and people said it suited me, I recently decided to shave it off for several reasons. It requires a fair bit of maintenance, and going to a male grooming barber isn't currently an option. Under the present circumstances, I decided that convenience is more important than aesthetics. When things return to normal, I'll probably grow it back.
Quarantine Beard 👍🏼
It’s so necessary to worship your beard and own it . 21 weeks into The yeard and lovin it
I have been watching your videos for over an hour now. I am a girl, it's the middle of the night and I can't grow a beard! I have however learned a lot about beards so I guess I could give advice to guys haha!
(and by the way you look very handsome)
lol... I'm a guy and can't grow a beard either.... I guess I can advise girls how not to grow facial hair :-D
Damn girl I just saw your comment and your picture and I was like wow that woman looks very handsome and seems to be funny
Which beard style do you prefer for a man ? I am 5'4 have a big smile,thick eyebrows and a little big 👃 and shoulder is not broad short hair..
you’re a keeper
"Just leave it alone" best beard tip I've ever received, I never thought about how damaging that really is. Thanks for the tips! 🐺💜
Really glad you enjoyed them, man! Take what you need and use it as often as possible!
The beard I have presently was started in May 1993. This was two weeks before I retired. From that time until about 3 months ago, February 2018, I used shampoo and conditioner for head hair. Last November I began letting my beard grow toward a yeard. When it got a bit longer I noticed rather large skin flakes. At this time I checked into products for the beard. I have noticed a great improvement in cleanliness as well as manageability. Glad to have discovered beard products.
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Great advice.
First time beard grower here.
I also needed to learn to keep up with my beard. As it grew it's manageability changed so, I needed to learn to stop expecting this month's beard to do what last month's beard did.
While this was obvious when I went from stubble to the first couple of centimeters it was much less obvious as it got a bit longer.
Also just getting familiar with my products. I needed to learn how much balm was enough and what was the right combination of wax and balm to achieve that look I wanted. Or whether or not I was using the right grade of wax. Switching from my usual brand of wax helped a lot. Thanks again for that wax suggestion Jeff!
Lastly I would suggest talking to someone about your beard: frustrations, goals and what have you. This really helped me be more present and realistic instead of thinking about that 12th month of growth or style I saw that may not be attainable for my hair type. Thanks again to Jeff for that conversation!
Jeff, is a beard philosopher.
Fur-losopher
Jeff you are so the man. Enough said. Thanks bud. Peace and Love
It's nice to see Jeff again!
- Jack
I didn't realize stroking my beard is damaging to it so I've definitely learned a bit more by watching this and I'll try and remember that thanks!
Thanks from a newbie.
I'm 62 never thought about stuff like that
Tried before never liked my beard.
U Rock brother...
Jeff's cheek lines are uneven.... HE IS MORTAL
oh that's silly, it's just the over exposed left side light. ..sheesh i am perfect, duh! :P
Jamie Landers 😆😆😆
Jamie Landers 🤣🤣
That’s me rn. I’m trying to let them grow out so I can even them out without chopping off a bit of my beard
I noticed that along with probably? Thousands off others. But it's Jeff's beard and I'm sure he knows
Its so obvious how truthful he's being about this. No bs I love it!
I mean vikings has been rocking beards for ages and they only washed it with the blood of their enemies
How do you know? the Vikings you see are actors who take proper gentle care of their beards .
Aside from the blatant stereotype in your comment, there is a fun snippet on viking beardtrimming in the swedish author Frans G. Bengtsson’s book ”The long ships” (very much a work of fiction) where the protagonist laconically explains that the worst way to trim your beard is with oars (as he is held as a rower on a slave ship) 😂
Vikings were actually well known for being extremely clean. Anglo-Saxon men hated them because their women all loved them because they didn't stink. They bathed regularly.
"when in Doubt Grow it Out" 👍👍
i agree completely.
The Buon Life thanks for the comment Jeff, I subscribed to your channel.
sweeeeeet! thanks!
I agree
63 and growing my first beard. Always had thin areas and never thought it would fill in but it has much better than I thought. Starting to get the beaver look, puffy sides but I think I will wait a while before I do a shaping trim.
I recommend a 100 days before a trim. Just my rule before I do it
Great video. I especially like the last little bit where it almost became philosophical and metaphorical about life. It's people like you that help keep manhood positive and intact. Back when I used to clean shave, I found the wet shaving community to be an awesome little community for men, and now that I'm rocking a beard, it's great to find another community just as positive and helpful. Good stuff, dude.
Thanks, man! Really appreciate the kind words!
Sometimes we like to go beyond the beard.
- Jack
I was literally messing with my beard as he told me not to. I can't help it, 99% of the time I don't even realize I'm doing it.
I used to do it all the time, I stopped when I started using oil cause it gets on your hands, and I want it to keep it in my beard as long as I can. Try that, try thinking you will wipe the oil out when you play with it
Me too, constantly I pull, tug and rub, oh well it's mine
Jeff and Greg hands down have the greatest beards. so perfect so full.
I envy Greg's beard color.
Those are two beards that we should all look up to.
- Jack
Ernie Banda What about Eric mate. He created a new beard style- "The Bandholz"
+chris nel I liked it when he had it long and wild. Eric has been a huge inspiration in my beard and head hair growth journey. like Jeff said, look up pictures of other beards men and well his is the one I admire the most. i guess you can it's my goal for mine to look similar to his?
+The Buon Life it's fantastic!!!
The touching the beard thing is something I'm struggling with. Even pulling out the flyaways. I gotta get a handle on this lol. Good tips!
I love how these videos are evergreen. They're beard GOLD.
Always awesome to get advice from king Jeff!
You primping fanboi...keep doing your make-up
Beautiful. I love how you compare facial hair length and hair length really makes sense if you keep trimming you'll never get there. Beautiful advice
I really appreciate hearing such valuable tips because this is my 1st time truly growing my beard to its fullest. Thanks!
Great Video. I am actually growing my beard and in my second month. I am planning to let it grow and have no need to touch a blade again. I think its important that men understand the natural way is to let it grow and the artificial way is to keep shaving. If you are in doubt of growing and reading this comment, just grow! its so much fun.
I always enjoy a good Jeff video. It was fun seeing him do the little outro for the first time.
This is exactly what I needed to hear and sounds like it makes the most sense
It took me about seven months to grow my beard out to the length you have it in this video because it's very slow growing. I wish I had started watching these videos before I began the process. I woke up about four days ago and just decided on a whim to shave it off. I regretted it almost immediately. I look so different without it that I almost don't recognize myself. I don't know what possessed me to do it. I started growing it back the next day. I've learned most of what you've talked about simply through trial and error but it is very good information for those guys just starting out. By the way, that's not me in my profile picture, that's the real Gabby Hayes of the 1930's and 1940's "B" movie Westerns fame, lol. I'm older, but not that old, lol.
Gabby Hayes Has it grown back by now?
I did the same thing a month ago bro, didn’t even recognize myself in the mirror after. I was honestly pretty shocked and had instant regret smh
I always say you can't trim your way to a big beard. Good vid ...as always
very true
this from the guy who shaved his whole beard off haha...you were sexier with the hair my friend now your just so so 🤔🤷
Baby shampoo gentle enough for beard washing?
Danny Floyd my fiance decided to put some of our baby shampoo in our hand soap container for some reason and we noticed it discolored the container. No other soap had done this before, so needless to say, we don't even use this baby shampoo on my baby. I know it's crazy to spend a few bucks on shampoo just for your beard but considering you will be using a dime amount every other day it's worth it. At least you are not spending $30+ in razors per month
George Bruno here comes George Bruno stealing someone's thunder. just kidding Bruno relax its just a joke.
Great video Jeff. As always, you do a great job with these types of videos. I really like your comment to not compare your beard to anybody else's. I think it is OK to look at others as a source of inspiration. But as you say, each person needs to focus on what is best for them. About 2 years ago, when I started growing my beard to its current length, it was new territory for me and I was constantly looking for UA-cam videos to know what to do and how to take care of it. That is where your & other Beardbrand videos really helped. I learned about beard oil, boar bristle brushes, wide-tooth combs, beard balm, etc. It took a while for me to get used to my longer beard & I was a bit self-conscious about it. Even 2 years ago, a mid-size beard was not as common in the workplace (I work for an oil company) and I would get comments from others. Things are very different now as beards are much more common and I am just another dude with a beard.
THE KING IS BACK BOYS
Hail to the king!
- Jack
I see people calling him " Jeff "
I personally call him The King !
...
Why not call him "King Jeffrey"? Lol
Eww.
A month into my beard and I’m dying to be where Jeff is. Can’t wait man.
Thanks bro I’m starting out with my first beard I’m 44 and never had the patience but now I’m going all out hahaha thanks for the info
Always appreciate what Jeff has to share. Keep up the great content!
The secret is, don’t look at the mirror just let it grow!
hahaha so true. That's my problem. I've been trying to let it grow like for 6 monts, but every 4 weeks I end up trimming it because it looks just baaad!
Thats what I did. never looked in the mirror for 6 months, did not trim it did not style it, did not oil it. Now I have a messy awesome beard
Jeff making beardbrand great again
Regarding beard washes I use Shea moisture shampoo's for both head and beard.
Works amazing for me they are paraben free and all that good stuff
yeah man i use my shampoo for my head for my beard to and works fine and my beard looks good
I use baby shampoo for my beard
Jeff your beard still inspires me.... I've been a beardsman for about 3 years now and I love the inspiration and support for men that beardbrand offers. However, I still have never had a beard as long as I would like. Any thoughts on dealing with the stresses and negativity brought on by others ( ie. girlfriends, coworkers, bosses, gf's parents) as these have always gotten to me enough to trim my beard..... and never got past the awkward point.
I would over groom mine to help. use a lot of hairspray to get a better shape, until the awkward passes. be sure to have good shampoo and oils to combat the spray
For me it's head wind. I would grow and finally cut off due to opinion of others including my wife. This last April I decided to stop shaving and go for it. With no permission or telling anyone my plan I went for it. I'm at 8 months and the comments have really slowed down. I figure people Are used to see me with facial hair. I know how you are feeling. Hope this helps. Keep growing.
"Don't be dumb" -Jeff 2017
We oughta print and frame that quote.
- Jack
“Don’t be dumb.” That was a good one!😂
Some of us work outside and or otherwise get dirty on a daily basis have no choice but to wash our beards daily..
Another thing I would add to this conversation is that any no tear baby wash works well as a inexpensive daily mild beard wash.
Great vid and very good advice. I have been growing my beard for 3 months and had 2 trims. From now on I will let it just grow out. Thanx a lot man.
Thank you! Try it, you'll see how much faster the process goes!
Good video! Two things
1. Difference between oils and balms? You mentioned both in one step, but didn’t elaborate.
2. Shaving to trim cheeks and shaving neck line, any advice?
Always with the good advice! Thanks Jeff.
Mine's at about 4mths now and I am frustrated at how slow it's coming in now, BUT, I am growing it out hopefully as a yeard. Good vid.
Glad to see Jeff back !
Great tips. He's totally right about getting through the awkward phase. RESIST, my beard brothers!
Why am I watching this? I’m asian
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I saw a chino with a beard ones
You can grow white long beard when you reach 199 years old so you can be the wise old man in temple.
I always hear from beard folks "never use shampoo for your head on your beard"... That's great, but I have terrible dandruff with my beard and scalp, so if I don't use Head and Shoulders at least once every other day, I will have massive flakes and itching. Tried several different "beard shampoos" and oils and this was always the case.
Dude... Super encouraging and informative, thank you for the great advise
I always tried to grow a beard every fall and get tired of it within 5 to 6 weeks. I am at 5 weeks now and decided to google beard oil, came to this video and am so glad I did.
I am going to take your advice and get back to you. Also going to try your oil. Thank you
I kinda have to shower everyday, so how do i fix that ? Is the issue with the water or the shampoo ? And do i have to add some oil if i wash too much ?
Showering everyday is fine just use proper conditioner/shampoo during and oil/balm after on a towel dry beard
And don’t shower too hot
You are so chill and super helpful, thank you
Thanks for everything Jeff. You rock!
I'm a month in, and I've noticed the hair on my left cheek grows down while most of the hair on my right cheek grows up. Really annoying. I have no idea how that will look a couple of months down the line.
I subbed great advice your style is something i definitely like
I agree with this so much. My beard is very similar, although I keep mine much shorter, it just suits my body proportions and height.
A tip for new beards is, you’ve established a beard, 3 months, you need to shape it. You should trim it and shape it regularly (seems counter-intuitive) but, just leaving your beard after 3 months, it’ll just look a mess. You need to shape and trim it and it’ll start to become denser, like mine is now. If you imagine planting a new hedge, you leave it to grow for a while, but then you shape and trim it... if you just leave it, it will look straggly, long and unattractive
I tend to keep my beard shorter in the summer, as my beard and beards in general grow much faster in summer.
Whereas in winter it’s bigger
I'm working on mine thanks for the info.
I'm fairly new to the whole beard thing right now my beard is at a stage where it's short well-maintained but still short. Thanks for the tips
Always happy to help, Robert!
well i stroke my beard because sometimes its calming me down and makes me more focused on something im doing. dont know about anyone else
Yeah me too, I believe some guys over think things?? Peace
I exercise everyday, so I shower everyday. I use soap on my beard some days, others days just water. But I use oils and brush it too.
I like your beard actually. Might try for something similar :) Started growing the beginning of january.
This is without a doubt the best beard info video I've watched. And your beard is dope man 👍👍
Really glad you dig the video!
Jeff always has some awesome advice to lay down for us.
- Jack
"Don't be dumb" best advice ever haha this is great.
Just a month in starting to grow a beard, great advice for me being a novice. Thank you
Whenever i comb my beard beard hair broke down from its root. Can anybody tell any solution. I can't afford beardbrand products
buy a wide tooth comb, use baby shampoo when needed. make your own balm/oil
Donald Hadley i use coconut oil on my beard to make it itch free
One of the best Urban Beardsmen! His videos are truly helpful... Compared with other Beardsmen he never priorities or focus on selling products. That Portuguese guy literally jumps straight into marketing, which looks very awkward. Jeff highlights about the product naturally in a flow while serving tips.... Jeff The Best!
Love to see you Jeff after long time.
Share great knowledge.
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Keep On Growing ✌️
Great tips. Most people don't realize a great beard requires a lot more maintenance and upkeep than just being clean shaven. My "awkward phase" started at about 2 months where it was looking kind of ratty.
The longer it gets the more time you need to nail down your style! Thanks for watching.
-Mack
What type of natural soap u are talking about jeff???great too see u back 😍😁
basically something made with organic ingredients or with soundly safe in the least, aka not harsh chemicals, (preferably not tested on animals) , My opinion is soap is a simple compound, adding all these crazy ingredients to "help clean better" has at one point been a sales tactic and i feel that still applies to SOME. Not like these things don't work better or anything, i just feel they are unnecessary and i don't believe they are GOOD for you, not saying they are bad.
Yo thanx for the reply 😁😊
Grandpas Pine Tar soap works awesome to wash your beard.
Whole foods had tons of natural soaps. I like the grandpa line of soap. Expect to pay $5-6 per bar. It will last for a long time. I wash mine about once per week. I rinse the other days.
This was awesome to watch. 6 more months till I'm out of the service and can start growing my beard.
I'm going on 9 months growth. I touch my beard because I'm very tactile. I don't even think about.
Mark Hoffman So how is the beard progress going? I'm currently at 9 months now.
The Balding Sparrow how long is it
Mark Hoffman me too man. It's weird
This guy's beard is amazing. Very full and dense.
Sitting here watching this video, gently stroking and shaping my almost wizardlike beard, till I got to the no touching part.
This is going to be so damn hard because i always feel the need to keep shaping! Especially when it's windy outside and my beard flaps all over the place hahaha
Didn't hear word he said. Just caught myself gazing at his beard. I'm at two months.
I like all the guys at Beardbrand but Jeff is the boss-and seems so genuinely kind. I want a beard like his really bad. 2 months in...
thank you
"Don't be dumb" Most important beard advice ever
Great video sir. Unfortunately Beardbrand's products are not available in India.
biggest advice: don't trim it!
Biggest advice: Don't be dumb.
Fantastic video. Informative and to the point. I dont normally comment on videos i watch and enjoy but i feel the need to say thank you. Im a month and a half into my beard journey and my wife decided to buy me a grooming kit, brush, oil etc this video has helped highlight the fundamentals. Ps... I have found myself absent mindedly stroking my new found hair. I will be sure to try and stop doing this. Keep up the good work
Jeff is so gorgeous 🙌🏾
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"Soaps" are technically alkine products which can actually be super aggressive for skin and hair.
Skin and hair are both acidic, so you should aim to use products that are close to the same pH of your skin/ hair.
Yeah, I was surprised as well when he mentioned soap considering it's basic pH. On the flip side, I've heard it's better to use fatty moisturizer on facial hair which is confusing because soap is all fat. It's difficult to tell what appropriate.
Always follow tips from people who actually have a beard 😂
Another fantastic video showing your fantastic beard. Thanks for giving us great advice
I'm 17 years old and I have like 0 facial hair :(
No worries, give it some time, you may find that the hair will start coming in as you get older.
- Jack
I'm 40 and can't grow facial hair on my cheeks or throat
That sucks, first time I grew a full beard was back in 2011 when I was 17, I am 23 & currently my beard will be 9 weeks tomorrow.
I'm 18 and have a full beard hahaha
I started growing a beard at the age of 18 or 19 and now im 23 and can grow a beard as thick and long as Jeff himself! Give it time and don't trim!
Fantastic beard and seems like a really nice dude! Thanks man 👊🏼 🧔♂️
I wonder how Grizzly Adams was able to grow a beard back when there were no beard growing tutorials?! BTW, bonus points if you remember Grizzly Adams! 😉
biggest take away, "don't be dumb" :)
awesome vid. thanks for all the tips!
Jeff matey please close the top button of your shirt next time so I can actually pay attention to anything you're saying...
Nahh I'm joking, good video!
haha it's like my hypnosis pendulum, don't point it out, it breaks the spell!!!
haha :D
Yup, I got distracted once or twice as well! 😂
I really appreciate this video. Thank you
oh ... my ... god ... you have such a HOT beard !!!!!!!!!
oh ... my ... god ...
Darling you must be blind...
@@thomaskonradyjr1142 she aint
@@KrisVic91 Krissy you must be prissy.
Oh... My ... God
Honestly this video was great this is my first time growing my beard out so definitely helpful tips!
168 people can't grow a beard
Brenden Selck 🤣
Yeh they are babyface
Really appreciate all that you covered. It's my first time growing out beyond an inch and you covered most all the things I've been wondering about.
i'm 19 and don't have a SINGLE BEARD...shaving for 1 year..it didn't work..
**NOTE** I have a Mustache
Redwan husseyn what are you shaving if you don't have a single beard? ._.
Be patient. Chances are what your dad has is what you'll have eventually. Mine came late in life. At 55 I have a very thick beard. My best friend in HS had a beard like Jeff's. Today his beard is barley thick. Good luck
Hisham Talib NOTHING😂
Mark Hoffman my father has a thick facial hair..
Shaving your face won't make a beard grow & won't make what hair you do have grow any more or fill out any more. It is purely genetics, age, sensitivity to testosterone etc...
Just in time. I've had a beard for like 7 years now, but always short. And I like it. Its thick and full. Decided to grow it out. Been growing it for like 2 months and its getting crazy. Was about to trim it. Thank you. I'm definitely following this tips.
I would sooo sit on his face....
Don't say this
@@bevictorious3776 - Dont need jesus freaks projecting their moral code to my thoughts or comments. The fact you believe in that crap means I've already dismissed your opinion entirely...
@@dirtyblond2332 the comment , doesn't seem to be right , plus the UA-cam channel name , that's why , i object on some points for other's benefit , the channel name is not ok sister , a girl must be a role model for others
Dirty Blond I will be happy to watch !
Dirty Blond be your self enjoy life.