I'm Back! Why I'm Rocking a Shemagh & Other Life Updates | Eric Bandholz

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 199

  • @King-xo9nk
    @King-xo9nk 4 роки тому +10

    Every shemagh move you did was correct .. as a Arab myself we do those things when go out in the desert .stay safe man ! Love from the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and congrats on your new born child 🌹✌🏾

  • @johncgr800
    @johncgr800 4 роки тому +41

    Hey Eric, beard length really looks great on you. Hair is on point as well. Thanks for the thought provoking and entertaining videos!! Congrats on the new edition to your family!! Love your products.

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +5

      Thanks John! It's been fun to make them lately. I've been letting loose a good bit for a little while and helps energize me to create more. Ben has been doing a good job with edits and making it more fun.

  • @EricBandholz
    @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +55

    Good to be back y'all. Looking forward to reading your comments.

    • @pacificcoastpiper3949
      @pacificcoastpiper3949 4 роки тому

      I'm partial to a turban myself

    • @STRONGERDAILY1995
      @STRONGERDAILY1995 4 роки тому

      Lready commented

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      @Frank le Baron. Yup, stepped away for about a month to spend time with my family. Talked about it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/79nw9tsoBjA/v-deo.html

    • @jarlballinofswagrun444
      @jarlballinofswagrun444 4 роки тому

      @@EricBandholz I thought you were gone for good man, good to have you back

    • @schutzstaffel6337
      @schutzstaffel6337 4 роки тому

      @@EricBandholz welcome back mlord

  • @investwithdavis1235
    @investwithdavis1235 4 роки тому +37

    Congrats on the baby! Great job planning ahead.

    • @darthyoda8141
      @darthyoda8141 4 роки тому

      Oh Baby

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +3

      Thank you Davis. Planning isn't my best skill; but glad I was able to plug in the holes for a short period of time.

  • @curtisstahl
    @curtisstahl 4 роки тому +9

    Congrats on the family! My wife and I just had our 3rd at the end of Dec. My work gave me 8 weeks of parental leave! I was back in the office for 2 weeks, then the COVID mess happened and I've been able to work from home ever since. Having this time with my family has been amazing. I feel like so have a much better bond with baby 3 than my other two. I wasn't able to take off as much time with them.
    It makes me happy to hear you talk about taking time off. There is still a little stigma against dad's taking time off. We need more folks speaking out on the importance of it.
    You had me laughing with all the different scarf styles. :D
    Great video, thanks for sharing!

  • @michaellinner7772
    @michaellinner7772 2 роки тому +2

    I started my bearded life at 16 in 1977. With the exception of around two years on an LDS mission I've had a beard for my entire life, post 1977 obviously.
    Trends have come and gone and through it all there's been my hairy facial companion.
    When I was a junior in high school I was everyone's go to guy for buying brewskis for the bunch since I was one of only three guys in my high school class of almost a thousand who could grow a decent looking beard.
    It's funny I didn't ever get carded buying beer until I was 22, again it was for other people. That is not to say that I didn't have my own idiotic time with the brew but I learned the trouble it could get me into and left it in my past.
    As far as beards go I always thought and said they wouldn't be there if God didn't want us to grow them.
    Long live the Full, Goatee, Garibaldi, van Dyke, Imperial and Mutton Chops. Let us not forget the Anchor, Verdi, Balbo, Old Dutch, Chinstrap, Circle, Chin Curtain and even the Lowly Soul Patch.
    There are also those who are devotees of just the upper lip embellishments such as the Walrus, Fu Manchu, Chevron, Handlebar, Horseshoe, Painter's Brush, a myriad of Pencil thin styles and the one that no one can ever have again because some jackass had to go and ruin it for everyone else, the Toothbrush or as it may be better known to you as the Hitler or as I call it the Snot Catcher.
    Lest the sideburns feel left out there are also a large variety from the time honored "from my face to in your face" gargantuan Mutton Chops all the way to the delicate Federation Starfleet forward swept beauties.
    So I say to each of you, Let your follicles run free. Cease the infernal "beheadings" of your beautiful facial locs.
    Throw off the chains of facial bondage dictated by the teaming masses of averageness that society has to offer and finally let your face scream I am free.

  • @FlyGuy457
    @FlyGuy457 4 роки тому +26

    A Dad and a Grandma all in one. Nicely done and congrats.

  • @SammydaSquid_CBR
    @SammydaSquid_CBR 3 роки тому +1

    It is very smart to focus on your core customer base prior to the GROWTH EXPLOSION!!

  • @MYS76
    @MYS76 4 роки тому +6

    Your pronunciation of Shumak is correct brother. Great to see you back.
    Stay safe from the kingdom of Bahrain

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +1

      Might be the first time I ever said a word right when only reading it. Glad to be back and thanks for the comment.

  • @gaminglegend
    @gaminglegend 4 роки тому +4

    After 5 long months, I think it's safe to say that Eric's beard is officially back!

  • @michaelrounsville8314
    @michaelrounsville8314 4 роки тому +2

    Welcome back Eric and congrats on the baby. I want to thank you and the whole Beardbrand team, for the longest time I was depressed living paycheck to paycheck but I found you guys in 2016 which caused me to want to try and better myself, well December 2018 I started dating my now girlfriend then in December 2019 I got a new job. So now I'm happy dating a girl who is helping me be a better man, with a bit of money so able to grow my hair and beard how I like.

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +2

      Dude! Thank you so much for sharing this. Your story is a perfect example of why I love creating content and sharing our experiences. So glad you took the time to invest in yourself and embrace the journey of becoming a better man. It's never easy and there are a lot of ups and downs; but progress does happen. Keep on growing Michael!

  • @samgrant1925
    @samgrant1925 4 роки тому +2

    This is an excellent idea, I have a couple of these from Saudi Arabia. Will practise wearing them.

  • @LY-jm9vu
    @LY-jm9vu 4 роки тому +2

    I started my beard journey with Beardbrand and then started checking out other UA-cam beard content. I have to say Beardbrand is the best, mainly because of your values & presenters (there are some real psychos making beard videos).

  • @ortauree
    @ortauree 4 роки тому +2

    So glad to see you back Eric! You were gravely missed. Absolutely love the new look and waiting for some great quarantine content.

  • @splinterspartan25
    @splinterspartan25 4 роки тому

    Congratulations on the baby! Thank you for sharing your journey and your experiences in the previous video. A few months ago my wife and I experienced our first miscarriage of what would have been our second child. I didn’t really talk about it and only a small number of people knew. I didn’t tell my coworkers outside of a small few because I couldn’t put the words together without the tears and I wasn’t ready to be emotionally vulnerable in front of them. Thank you for having the courage to share your story. Congratulations again on your healthy baby.

  • @contactjoy4140
    @contactjoy4140 3 роки тому

    There is a philosophy about plants: the Snake Plant or Mother-in-Law Tongue that you have at your front door is not good.
    Pointed or sharp leaves cause bad words, gossip and strife.
    Plants with rounded or soft leaves are best for entranceways, portals, desks, etc. as they lend to soft words and gentle speech that increases positive communication.

  • @k5vfo
    @k5vfo 4 роки тому +1

    Welcome back Eric. I enjoy your videos. You are very relatable and likable and most of all your Beardbrand products are superior.

  • @mikey.1725
    @mikey.1725 4 роки тому +1

    Yes,! The man is back! Congrats on the baby Eric, it's an amazing time in one's life. Glad to see your doing good and staying safe, beard is looking sick as always haha! Keep on growing my bearded bro!

  • @Lion-qi8ej
    @Lion-qi8ej 3 роки тому +1

    Sha-mag. Tremendously tactical garment. Been sporting them for years.

  • @ihabtayeh4070
    @ihabtayeh4070 4 роки тому +1

    you pronounce it almost right (IT'S CALLED KOOFFIYEH) It's one of the symbols (maybe the major one ) of the Palestinian's struggle for freedom (especially the white & black one )
    AND YOU'RE ROCKING IT & and congrats for the baby may God protect all of you and bless you with long happy life

  • @klausoberwinkler483
    @klausoberwinkler483 4 роки тому +6

    Question : still no selling to europe yet? Any plans to do it again in future.
    Keep on growing...

  • @djlondon7956
    @djlondon7956 4 роки тому

    It's great to see you doing so well Eric. Met you back in the day when you were starting Beardbrand. Yeah. Congratulations on all you've achieved in business and at home. Keep going strong.

  • @classicmonkey7944
    @classicmonkey7944 4 роки тому +2

    13:07 me on the daily basis in the quarantine trying to figure out how to fit a whole blanket on my head

  • @cecicestmoi
    @cecicestmoi 2 роки тому +1

    wow.. finally the found the guy who clearly voiced Fozzy Bear on the Muppet Show!!! #alltrue

  • @ericharris3379
    @ericharris3379 4 роки тому

    Congrats on the baby. I was moved by your earlier video. Having suffered one miscarriage with my wife in the past, I could relate to the pain. Enjoy your kids man, they grow up fast.

  • @charliepritt8230
    @charliepritt8230 4 роки тому +3

    The quest for the new normal has begun. Strange times. Now I know where Cam Newton got his tips! Welcome back Eric!

  • @leosigman7239
    @leosigman7239 4 роки тому

    Congratulations on the baby! Happy to hear from you again. Your hair looks great to me, and I'm looking forward to watching you maintain your beard.

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      Thanks Leo. I need a little maintenance trim and the question is to wait until the barbershop opens back up, or to get it done by myself.

  • @buddymills5713
    @buddymills5713 4 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the baby and welcome back!

  • @HLDorfman
    @HLDorfman 3 роки тому

    Left a comment to your pre-paternity leave video. Just wanted to congratulate you on your family as well as your honesty. Best wishes always!

  • @stylishlyrugged3372
    @stylishlyrugged3372 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU for growing the beard back. 👍🏼👍🏾👍🏼👍🏾👍🏼👍🏾

  • @markkeller9378
    @markkeller9378 3 роки тому

    Congrats on the kids! I lived what you went through back in the 90’s. Never did have any kids. Lots of nieces and nephews, and 5 golden retrievers take their place.
    Beard is looking very good. I was getting to the mountain man stage and trimmed back similar to yours. Like it a lot better. I will check out your products. Love great smelling oils, shampoos and conditioners!

  • @valerie5600
    @valerie5600 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on 🍼 👶 baby!🎊🍼🎉

  • @PedroLopez-sx1zw
    @PedroLopez-sx1zw 8 місяців тому

    May God bless you and your channel

  • @Mistopherchristopher
    @Mistopherchristopher 4 роки тому +4

    You know, I know this myth has been busted a whole bunch of times...but I’ve been watching beard brands stuff a long time...and erics beard does look more dense and thick post the shave, I know shaving doesn’t make it come back thicker, but I can’t unsee the change, I can’t be the only one seeing this, right?

    • @alexisking3579
      @alexisking3579 4 роки тому

      He’s gotten older and maybe he’s just been not trimming it up as much, but honestly I’m sure

    • @johncgr800
      @johncgr800 4 роки тому

      MistopherChristopher I see it too. I think this beard length looks great on him. It looks like it’s basically a five clipper all the way around.

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +1

      It goes with what we say pretty frequently - you gotta grow the beard that works best with your growth pattern. If I grow this beard out for another 9 months you'll find it getting wispy and thin again. It's just because my cheeks hit terminal around 5 months and aren't super dense. At this length I can taper my sides a bit and it plays into my growth pattern which highlights my mustache and chin area.

  • @cheeseaccoon
    @cheeseaccoon 4 роки тому +1

    Oh yeah, now I get the Ewan McGregor reference from Instagram. In other words, YOU LOOK SO GOOD MAN

  • @aidena8381
    @aidena8381 4 роки тому +1

    Beard and hair is on point. 👍

  • @ChaosMcCain
    @ChaosMcCain 4 роки тому

    Starting wearing a shemagh about 2 months ago , welcome to the party crew .

  • @matthewmoorecichlids2323
    @matthewmoorecichlids2323 4 роки тому

    Great idea for cover. I work on farms and it helps. Happy for you and your family Dude.

  • @malakey-wells1373
    @malakey-wells1373 4 роки тому

    wow this hair/beard combo is ELITE

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      I'm actually surprised my quarantine hair is looking this good. Done a few trimming along the ears and neck and it's kept it looking presentable.

  • @vonz5696
    @vonz5696 4 роки тому

    Welcome back. Best Wishes to you and your family. Thank You for your style of video.

  • @victorhugovillavicenciored6744
    @victorhugovillavicenciored6744 4 роки тому

    Great job, Eric! All the best to you and your family! Greetings from Ecuador

  • @lnb1024
    @lnb1024 4 роки тому +1

    Congrats Brother! Beard length looks good!

  • @OmarTribis
    @OmarTribis 4 роки тому +1

    Welcome back Eric!

  • @Myfon
    @Myfon 4 роки тому +1

    Yo Eric, imo that's your best look ever! Beard looks sick, perfect length for you.

  • @hazzasazza444
    @hazzasazza444 4 роки тому

    Woohoo, great to see you Eric and congratulations on the new addition to your family.

  • @wadesternator4787
    @wadesternator4787 2 роки тому

    I got mine for Punisher cosplay but I like it

  • @billythebeard6055
    @billythebeard6055 4 роки тому +1

    Welcome back, Eric.

  • @Gonzah
    @Gonzah 4 роки тому +1

    Looking good Eric, that style looks great!

  • @HotWings326
    @HotWings326 4 роки тому +2

    Dude, it took you like 20minutes to grow your beard back. Crazy....

  • @JordanCantelonCreations
    @JordanCantelonCreations 4 роки тому

    Welcome back brother!! It's good to have the Big Dog back 🔥🔥

  • @zacharypeercy7972
    @zacharypeercy7972 4 роки тому

    Love the Brand, love the Bearded Life! I wish Temple Smoke smelled as strong as Old Money, I'm finishing up through my Old Money sample pack and about to crack open my Temple Smoke Wash, Conditioner and Balm. I love the smell of it, but MAN, if it was as potent as old money it'd be better than old money! As much as I hate seeing stuff out of stock, it's great to see you guys doing well. Sending several Mahalos from the Big Island of Hawaii

  • @samuelcerqueira9917
    @samuelcerqueira9917 4 роки тому

    Congrats on the baby man! Your hair and beard are looking awesome!

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Samuel. Excited to have a growing family. :)

  • @frankierogers3302
    @frankierogers3302 4 роки тому +1

    Hey man congrats on the baby. I am 19 and I have about 2 months of growth on my beard. It looks good. But I have concerns about certain areas.

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +1

      Every beard has it's flaws. The best strategy is grow the beard that works best with it's growth pattern. You can text Sylvester (512-879-3297) and he'll give you personalized advice.

    • @michaelrounsville8314
      @michaelrounsville8314 4 роки тому

      If you're able let it go another 2-4 months (4-6 months total), keep shaping it daily and once it gets to that point take it to a barber and let them know your final plan and they'll be able to help.

    • @frankierogers3302
      @frankierogers3302 4 роки тому +1

      Hey thanks man much appreciated

  • @Hogman9562
    @Hogman9562 4 роки тому

    Congrats on the baby and welcome back!!

  • @neogeoriffic
    @neogeoriffic 4 роки тому +1

    You look like a Navy SEAL in that thing!

  • @Hasanwinchester
    @Hasanwinchester 4 роки тому +6

    3:32
    My man's looking Sheikh !
    Sheikh - sick - sheikh . Get it ?
    Okay

  • @mattjones7621
    @mattjones7621 4 роки тому

    Congrats on the baby!!

  • @theballoondr
    @theballoondr 4 роки тому

    Eric !! You are looking great !!! Your hair and beard length are really good !!

  • @joydeepmoitra6521
    @joydeepmoitra6521 4 роки тому

    How's everything going man? Missed u... Stay safe... Stay home...take care of family... Its a tough time.... Oh, and Welcome back, Eric... 💙

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      Getting back into the flow of things and it feels good to be working again. I enjoy work a lot, so taking time off is challenging; but it's worth it to help around the house. Appreciate the kind words.

  • @jeremybrown1136
    @jeremybrown1136 4 роки тому

    Glad you’re having fun with it. Great comic relief!

  • @michaellong7229
    @michaellong7229 4 роки тому

    Love the mullet. Mine is going crazy with 9 weeks since the last trim. Only plus of covid is my mullet will be solid

  • @alexisking3579
    @alexisking3579 4 роки тому

    Great to see ya Eric! Hope all is going well with your family

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      Thanks Alexis. All is well and really for the world to get back to a more normal structure.

  • @sanyer
    @sanyer 4 роки тому

    Congratulations 🎉🎉🎈🎂❣️ on your baby!

  • @rahulkhatik384
    @rahulkhatik384 Рік тому

    Hii please provide me the link of this shemagh i want to buy the same copy of this

  • @3.0project42
    @3.0project42 4 роки тому

    the dad jokes are kicking in

  • @Ali-dz9ie
    @Ali-dz9ie 4 роки тому

    I love you man
    You always inspire me
    I like your unique way of expressing your ideas

  • @MayukhNath
    @MayukhNath 4 роки тому

    Good to see you back Eric- The stache king!

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      Great to be back. Thanks for warm welcome.

  • @Mwellmac
    @Mwellmac 3 роки тому

    Just seeing this 9mnths later... congrats on the kiddo.. almost a year old.. enjoy every moment even the bad ones because those kids don't get younger nor stay the same. Truly is a sad thing in perspective. Good times though.

  • @tortoisegamer5804
    @tortoisegamer5804 4 роки тому

    Good to see the beard growing out. Right along with you there.

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      Yup, it's filled in nicely. Doing more frequent trimming than I had been in the past and I think that helps with the growing.

  • @kurtkennedy5051
    @kurtkennedy5051 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the videos. Love watching them. Will be looking at getting some of your product, as I'm looking for quality product for my face, as past products still leave the face itchy under the beard/goatee.

  • @maconhoth1005
    @maconhoth1005 4 роки тому

    Glad everything is cool with you & the family.

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +1

      Me too. We had a very unremarkable birth, which is appreciated after all the struggles we've had up to this point. Baby is doing well and excited to see what type of man he grows up to be.

  • @davidw.7275
    @davidw.7275 4 роки тому

    WELCOME BACK ERIC 🥳👏🏻👏🏻

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      Thank you David. Glad to be back!

  • @loveforpeople678
    @loveforpeople678 4 роки тому

    great to see you back not the same without you

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      It's great to be back. I've missed getting into the comments and chatting with y'all.

  • @saman-iw9tx
    @saman-iw9tx 3 роки тому +1

    As an Saudi, to say shemaq ur almost correct in pronouncing

  • @cheeseaccoon
    @cheeseaccoon 4 роки тому

    I really liked the vibe of this Video. Thumbs up!

  • @oeuvars
    @oeuvars 4 роки тому

    Congratulations, Eric!

  • @tomsmith205
    @tomsmith205 3 роки тому +2

    Kermit the frog here!

  • @Akhil-Arora
    @Akhil-Arora 4 роки тому

    Wow the beard is actually perfect! Not super long and looks very thick. Really nice 👌🏽

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +1

      Ya, my beard thins out pretty quickly and why I generally prefer a shorter beard. Up to 5 months is my sweet spot.

  • @Fabianblanc0
    @Fabianblanc0 4 роки тому

    Great man

  • @crush.harrington92
    @crush.harrington92 4 роки тому

    Hey Eric, been growing out my beard the last couple of months for the first time and I'm happy enough with the coverage. The only issue is that my moustache is extremely light blonde compared to the rest of my beard which is ginger/strawberry blonde. Would you ever recommend dying the moustache to match the rest of the beard?

  • @RedDieGaming1
    @RedDieGaming1 4 роки тому

    That beard man! Congratulations on the baby

  • @QwertyUiop-bs2zr
    @QwertyUiop-bs2zr 4 роки тому

    Of course we missed you Eric, we love you

  • @ronaldgalesloot2171
    @ronaldgalesloot2171 4 роки тому

    I think this look with the hair and the beard is your best look man. Your beard looks so much thicker in some way

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому +1

      Because my cheeks are generally thinner and don't grow as long, a shorter beard looks best on me. Really I feel like I can rock about any beard style up until about 5 months of growth. After that it gets a little wispy. I do enjoy a shorter beard as it's lower maintenance and still looks nice.

  • @MarkoFrom1
    @MarkoFrom1 4 роки тому

    Greetings from Naantali, Finland 👍🙂

  • @contactjoy4140
    @contactjoy4140 3 роки тому

    The Keffiyeh demo was an interesting way for you to introduce Eastern/Desert/Arab attire into the Western Culture.....

  • @saman-iw9tx
    @saman-iw9tx 3 роки тому

    4:12 As an Saudi, you should cover the hair

  • @Persian-CT
    @Persian-CT 4 роки тому

    Welcome back brother

  • @BeyondTheMind007
    @BeyondTheMind007 Рік тому

    Does this dude voice rover from sesame street?

  • @SpiderboyN2Jesus
    @SpiderboyN2Jesus 4 роки тому

    I think your hair looks great! It's got a great shape and doesn't hang I've r the ears. Personally I wouldn't do anything to it other than trim up the back (if only because I don't like the mullet 😅--although, I have to say it doesn't look that bad here, for some reason 🤔... Maybe because the lengths are somehow blended together better 🤷🏻‍♂️?).

  • @moneykarter
    @moneykarter 2 роки тому

    Is his voice like this for real? lol new to the channel.... sound very Kermit the Froggissh 😂🤣

  • @edwardssistershands
    @edwardssistershands 4 роки тому +1

    Kermit the frog is a real boy!?!?!? INTERROBANG!!!

  • @Adamas11
    @Adamas11 4 роки тому

    He’s backkkkkkkkk 👀

  • @chrismarch45
    @chrismarch45 4 роки тому

    What size gard do you use to trim your beard

  • @moinuddinsp5991
    @moinuddinsp5991 Рік тому

    Video started 2minuts and 7 second

  • @anwarhussain3789
    @anwarhussain3789 4 роки тому +4

    I'm a 16 year old south asian with a beard and bushy eyebrows.
    When I wear the keffiyeh people think I'm a terrorist

  • @shivanshbajaj4742
    @shivanshbajaj4742 4 роки тому

    Where can we access your podcast?

  • @remotenetwork5034
    @remotenetwork5034 3 роки тому

    I wear this just a freak out people in New York City.

  • @headsmartmedia1751
    @headsmartmedia1751 4 роки тому +1

    Has the baby grown a beard yet?

  • @loukeller5652
    @loukeller5652 4 роки тому

    Congratulations on the new baby Eric. Great video. Love the length of your beard, looks awesome.

  • @humphreybrogart8392
    @humphreybrogart8392 4 роки тому

    Damn, you look better than ever

    • @EricBandholz
      @EricBandholz 4 роки тому

      You're too kind my friend. I do think the current style works well for me.