10 Beard Mistakes You're Probably Making (and How to Fix Them)

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Are you tired of making the same mistakes in your beard grooming routine? Are you looking for ways to avoid common beard mistakes and achieve a healthy and well-groomed beard? Look no further than this informative video by Beardster!
In this video, we dive deep into the 10 most common beard mistakes and provide practical tips and tricks to avoid them. From trimming your moustache too much to overtrimming your beard, we cover all the mistakes that can hinder your beard's growth and health.
One of the most important aspects of beard care is using the right kind of products. We discuss the benefits of using beard oil and how to apply it correctly to promote healthy growth and prevent dryness and itchiness. We also talk about the importance of brushing and combing your beard and how to do it properly to avoid damaging your hair follicles.
Cheekline and sideburn trimming can be tricky, and going too low or trimming too much can ruin the natural shape of your beard. We provide practical tips and visual aids to help you achieve a well-defined and symmetrical beard shape.
In addition to beard grooming tips, we also provide a list of products and tools to enhance your grooming routine, including beard shampoo, trimming scissors, and brushes.
At Beardster, we are passionate about helping men achieve their desired beard styles and maintaining healthy, well-groomed beards. That's why we created this video to provide comprehensive and valuable insights into the common beard mistakes and how to avoid them.
So, if you're ready to take your beard grooming routine to the next level, be sure to watch this video and subscribe to our channel for more grooming tips and tricks!
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Trimming the Moustache too much
01:23 Importance of the Neckbeard
03:07 Importance of the Cheekline
04:17 Out of Control Sideburns
04:54 Trimming the Sidebeard
05:30 Use Beard Oil Correctly
06:41 Brushing the Beard Correctly
07:25 Not Drying the Beard
08:15 Overtrimming the Beard
09:10 Not Washing the Beard

[@iphone4wsom3]

Thank you for bringing up the moustache point! Not enough people are aware of how having a small moustache affects the overall look of ones beard.

[@Beardster]

It’s the ultimate game changer and takes the beard up to another level.

[@marcderuiter1147]

Isn't it also a matter of taste? I trim it back fairly short because I just don't like long pointy moustaches.

[@DanCBearded]

Legend! Good to see you

[@Beardster]

Appreciate your support, man. And I love watching your channel grow :D

[@gokulsajeev592]

Mate This is so helpful 💪

[@gabbs74]

yuo are the beard man. Great video! Following yoour tips now

[@Beardster]

Appreciate it my man 👌🙏

[@t1diabretic511]

This man is a vital role model for me and my beard growing journey! The video explains a lot of mistakes I still make with my beard…although I’m only 20 😂 Keep the videos coming Daniel, you’re an awesome inspiration my friend!

[@Beardster]

Hey man, just remember that you must do what works for you. These are my very humble opinions. If you're trying to grow a big long beard, I know this will help.

[@kingx9247]

Love this video, great tips thanks

[@Beardster]

Appreciate that 🙏🙏🙏

[@williamrice109]

Like your info very good thanks so much

[@Beardster]

Appreciate it - let me know if there is anything more you want me to cover

[@dinmd636]

hey man!! I agree somewhat with the trimmed stache but the stache is all about personal preference. IMO having a trimmed stache gives the beard a much cleaner finish. Same with the neck beard Ive tryed leaving the neckline untrimmes and it works but IMO thats personal prefenence. I think these tips apply to people that want the biggest beard possible and dont care about how it looks.

[@Beardster]

Hey man, absolutely - and this is only my opinion and if anyone does different, it doesn't mean they are doing it wrong. Great point on the angle - this is definitely coming at it from growing the biggest and longest beard (definitely should have mentioned that at the start). When I'm rocking a shorter beard I do everything you've mentioned too.

[@michaellake5269]

My method for a wiry grey beard like mine is to pat it with a towel after showering, but don't dry it. Add beard oil, then use a heated brush. Works great for me. Every beard is different, but I love my soft, smooth silver.

[@kevinparker5557]

👍

[@ColeMatthewsOfficial]

I really dig your videos!! Excited to watch more!

[@Beardster]

Appreciate that man ✌️

[@user-pn7vb3rf2s]

I am at the worst part of my growth- I look like a weird werewolf but I know in 1 year things are going to look better. Great video! Thanks.

[@CameronKiesser]

About time I get a trim. My beard reached 6 months, kinda as long as yours in this. I use this beard and face wash, then beard and face lotion, then beard oil and beard balm. I put the excess lotion and oil on my head hair. I believe they are all under the same brand, though different from what you use. When I did my yeard, I used NO beard wash, lotions or oils. BIG MISTAKE! I was young and poor back then. I have no intention of doing another yeard, but having proper maintenance is amazing.

[@Beardster]

I vibe with so much do what you’re saying here. Especially never doing a yeard again 😅

[@beardedguardian71]

Good advice. Exept maybe the oil choice.

[@Beardster]

Ha, I know it’s not got everyone. Any good oils you’re using currently?

[@HealthyBearded]

New to the channel looking forward to the content

[@Beardster]

Appreciate it dude 🫶

[@profactsconnected]

He is totally right: Overtrimming ist one of the biggest issus. Whenever I have the idea to put the growing beard into a cleaner shape, I end up cutting of way too much. Also the neckbeard thing: 100% true

[@jasonmcconnell5412]

I definitely recommend Bull dog beard oil and shampoo. The difference on how my beard feels without them is unruly. $5-10 State side. Oil lasts two months with a long beard. 6 months with a short beard. Shampoo would be a bottle every month or two.

[@Beardster]

I’m genuinely so surprised at how good it is. I think my next video is going to be dedicated to this beard oil.

[@tubekulose]

Hello! First of all: That's a really good looking beard. 👍 I've been wearing a beard myself for the last 25 years or so but I've always kept it at a length of only about 1.5 - 2 cm. However, a couple of weeks ago I got the idea of growing my moustache (not directly above the lips but at the sides) in order to be able to create a handlebar. Everything worked out fine and now I have got what I imagined. But now the point has come where it has to be shortened a bit. Unfortunately I am not sure how to actually do it. Shall I comb it downwards and trim it, sideways and trim it, curl it into handlebar position and trim it... ? Maybe you have a good tip for me. I would really appreciate any kind of advice. 🙂 Sorry for my English. I'm from Austria, so it's not my first language.

[@airtazznunya5724]

What comb are you using? I didn't see a link for it in the description.

[@user-ml4xh9fh7q]

Everything you said was fantastic! Except the Bulldog oil and butter. The Detroit Grooming 313 oil and butter combo would be a much better suggestion to everyone. Other than that great info.

[@Beardster]

Hey, appreciate it - I’ve really weirdly enjoyed the bulldog oil as a budget friendly product. I’ve never tried DGC Oils - their products can be difficult to source in the uk

[@flawlessstrategy9972]

My beard is approaching 2 years now. When I first started and got tips on KZbin it was all trim the neck and the cheeks, but I found that my neck doesn't even grow that low. It stays at right about the adam's apple. The cheeks. The first time I tried to trim that and make that line, I messed it up so bad that I shaved my whole beard off and started over. Now I don't even touch it really. I did just once, but it just grows naturally with a natural line there. There's really no need to trim it. (I think I trimmed it too low, as he mentions in the vid.) I like my mustache trimmed though, otherwise I think it makes me look older if I don't, and I don't want to look older. :) The sideburns... omg I did that so bad until, thankfully, my brother, who doesn't even have a beard and can't grow one told me, nah, bro that looks dumb. So now I hit it with a trimmer and guard every now and then. Though, the problem here is you can ruin the sidebeard length if you're not careful. It's still a learning process for me. Kent comb!

[@Beardster]

We've all been there with the cheekline...my hair grows to my eyes so I need to keep that in check. On the moustache - and everything I say, it's only my subjective view - I know plenty of guys who hate the long and bushy moustache look. Sideburns are a big one - kudos to your bro! And a solid kent comb is a winner.

[@maceawilder]

Trimming the cheeks is really simple if you know how to do it. Matty Conrad who is a professional barber has videos that teach on how to maintain your beard at home, including trimming the cheeks. Great advice.

[@stevenj2380]

Bulldog is a satisfactory, economical oil we have on shelves in US, too. But there are a couple or several premium beard product brands made in UK. And so why not?

[@Beardster]

definitely dude - I'm currently thinking about what premium oil to go for next.

[@Sven989]

I gave up trimming/shaping my beard. Took much work and have to trim every few days for me to keep it a certain look.

[@Beardster]

Yeah, it’s difficult man. I just shaped mine a bit but that will be it until august I imagine

[@christoffer2387]

Good tips and I agree. Have grown 2 or 3 long beards and end up restarting so have learned most of these tips along the way. The fact you had to say a hair-dryer does not make you less manly makes me trust the tip more in some strange way :P

[@Beardster]

Ha, seriously, some men get super concerned about using a hair dryer. I’ve used one for as long as I remember and my beard only looks half decent because I can dry it with one.

[@kazakiru4090]

I wish barber's would know about this. 90% barber's I encountered just straight up do the same style on everyone. I like to call it setsquare beard. Short sidebeard, no neckbeard. Unless I specifically tell them to NOT cut it cause I want full long beard they always do it. Forgot about this last time and said to my barber that I want to shorten it a bit so it looks fuller. Now my sidebeard and neckbeard is basically gone. Well... 2-3 months of grows went down the drain. Keep safe folks. Make sure you and your barber have the same vision for your beard

[@monochromios]

I don't agree with neck beard but Bulldog Oil is really spot on: discovered one year ago and never changed since then. Great one

[@Beardster]

Yeah, it's pretty decent. I've got it in today and it feels pretty good.

[@maceawilder]

Neck beard is for longer beards. Professionals barbers do exactly as he said to do with neck beards, trim them right above the bottom of your beard. So if you don't have a long beard, then you will be shaving it all anyways.

[@kingpolt98]

Good video! That bulldog beard oil has tons of vile ingredients in it though. I don't need highly processed soybeans and coloring on my face.

[@stephenshelton4267]

3:36 It sounds like you're talking about a "Riker Beard" as seen on Star Trek: The Next Generation. They once had an episode where they discovered an identical Riker as the result of a transporter accident who was trapped alone on a planet. The makeup department wanted him to look a bit rougher so they filled in his cheeks and his beard looked so much better than the "real" Riker. I will say that low cheeklines aren't ideal, but they don't ruin a beard the way a high neckline does.

[@Beardster]

Dud! I’m going to need to check this out. BRB.

[@stephenshelton4267]

@@Beardster Here's the best I could find: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HckoWQl9CcbLc Most of the time the camera is straight on with shading on the sides of the head, but there's s few clear shots. Thomas Riker clearly has the better looking beard.

[@phritza]

I noticed you're using beard butter from Detroit Grooming which is from the US but you sound like you live in the UK. Is there a UK supplier for that brand?

[@Beardster]

You’re right - I used a place called the beard shed to get them

[@scemoboy94]

Sorry to say this, but I hate so much mustach. If I have too long (if I put them down and they go over my upper lip, I will cut them going little pit over my upper lip) and I would like to have better beard growth and bad mustach grow.

[@Beardster]

Dude, no issues whatsoever with you saying that. This is just my opinion which counts for nothing in the grand scheme of things. When it comes to beards, or anything for that matter, “Do You”. Don’t worry about the views of anyone else. PS. I’m really struggling with the longer moustache at the moment and may even change my mind on this point 😂

[@scemoboy94]

@@Beardster i decide to shave the beard of because my shit genetic. Maybe I will grow it back when I'm 40-50 years old

[@TheMonotheist1744]

I’d say avoid using any sort of heat especially for yourself as you have a dry beard as you mentioned in the video also you didn’t mention the use of wide tooth combs, they are to be used before you apply the beard oil

[@Beardster]

I think I mentioned dry skin as opposed to a dry beard (but I cannot remember :D). Wide tooth combs - any recommendations?

[@TheMonotheist1744]

@@Beardster I stick with the wooden wide tooth beard combs, can’t go wrong. They are gentle and light on the beard

[@zacharylawrence3936]

Can you do some updated product reviews?

[@Beardster]

Maybe - product reviews aren't the most fun to record for videos. I'm working on a new website that will have a bunch of review content in written format.

[@christopheromarrah1785]

The stash is a personal preference i personally dont like a thick tash either🤷‍♂️

[@Beardster]

For sure, and alls these tips are subjective my friend.

[@alexandrulinta9261]

Al final lo que nos enseñas es no areglar la barba nunca..dejarla asi tal y como crece... 🫥🫥🫥

[@heineaugust]

I have curls in my beard on both sides of my cheeks, what to do about it?

[@PepsiDude]

You have a Great beard

[@Beardster]

Appreciate it - I actually think the beard is a bit bigger now as this was recorded a month or so ago.

[@landlockedcroat1554]

informative

[@Beardster]

Thanks a bunch 🙏

[@phd8155]

ive got same beard as u , i agree with you in everything. People just dont HAVE PATIENCE.

[@Beardster]

They really don’t have it

[@benxnewman]

Also, play songs by "The Beards" to your beard. Just like talking to plants, playing a song by "The Beards" to your beard daily, can dramatically increase the length, happiness, and general beardness of your beard. BEARDS!

[@Beardster]

THIS IS A MUST!

[@hectorvasquez77]

So if using minoxidil and i have apatchy beard should i only use water or beard shampoo?

[@Beardster]

No idea - never used it so don’t want to give advice on something I have no idea about ✌️

[@brettskinner5824]

how can I find pic of beard you show when talking bout neck beard

[@Beardster]

Screenshot it?

[@brettskinner5824]

​@Beardster there is no way to share a screen shot on here

[@haywire5211]

what to do with an extremely patchy beard? i like myself with a beard i do not plan on shaving it , but is really patchy.

[@Cous1nJack]

Wait for puberty

[@Ottobon]

Good combs like Kent or Chicago, anything like that make such a huge difference especially over time. Cheap combs essentially have tiny knife edges all over the place, the damage from that over time can really compound in a way that its far more then simply worrying about pulling hairs. Might seem silly to pay 10-15$ for a single comb but its soooo worth it, and most the better ones can last a life time so its not as expensive as it sounds. Also just for me personally, with heating a blow dryer is nice but i didn't ever get results i was hoping for until i found a good brush with low temp settings, i would say for me that was biggest game changer outside of what otherwise should be good daily maintenance practices like oil.

[@Beardster]

Man - great point on the blow dryer and comb combo. You’re on to something there

[@rhodripope6734]

I like the Bulldog stuff too, gets a pretty bad wrap.

[@Beardster]

it sure does - I might make a video on it soon

[@BlitzinMackGaming]

Bulldog is pretty good, especially their oil. There is definitely better products out there though.

[@rhodripope6734]

@@Beardster been trying Honest Amish products recently. Really impressed.

[@DanTheMan221]

Tip for the neck line. Simply feel where your head meets your neck that's your line.

[@Beardster]

that's a pretty high neck line right?

[@poetryqn]

I'm a big fan of male facial hair, and I think you make some excellent points about proportion. Having said that, my personal opinion is that you've got way too much hair on your head. EVERYTHING is bushy - hair, neck, cheeks. I don't get to see your eyes, your shoulders look smaller. By all means, please yourself, just realize that some of your 'rules' may well be a turn off, even to women who enjoy bearded men.

[@user-pn7vb3rf2s]

Top cheek sparse hairs looks really bad. Lucky me I have a defined cheek line naturally.

[@spaghettiking7312]

The sad thing is that every beard is completely unique, but most I see look exactly the same. People should be willing to experiment.

[@davidlindsley6892]

Not a big fan of the beard oil doesn't feel like it does anything. My beard is always down to my stomach. But you should try this I love. It. Sofree coconut oil repair scalp care daily conditioner with jojobs oil 3 oz. It .99$ and never looked back . Has a blue lid

[@Beardster]

Nice suggestion. Coconut oil is a legendary substance for hair and beards.

[@mr.b3168]

Grew my beard out for a year after surgery.... Finally trimmed it back to socially acceptable norms. (ie Lebron james style) and I feel so nekkid

[@Beardster]

Gonna grow it back?

[@alexarmstrong578]

My wife prefers me with a short beard but I may as well shave because it’s too much maintenance. I let this sucker grow and trim it every couple months or so. I shampoo it once every week or so and just rinse it daily. That way it retains the natural oils.

[@Beardster]

Sounds like a good plan. I’m testing out using a beard wash every day at the moment to see how it holds up.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

YMMV - I don’t really agree about the tache, but it’s personal preference, obviously - personally, I don’t like long beards. Bulldog products are advertised as cruelty free, but their parent company isn’t.

[@Beardster]

Spot on with it being personal preference (and that's why I would never ask anyone to blindly listen to me here). Ahhh, I'll take a look at that.

[@willnutting552]

If they're short they look clean if they're long they definitely look dirty

[@ericallinone7840]

I prefer short beard

[@themetalhead1463]

My beard gets huge but my mustache doesn’t get thick. I’m 49 so it won’t change..

[@colingarner6175]

Ten fings ??????

[@user-lv3mi3sw1v]

i don't know why i'm watching this i can't even grow a beard. good stuff though

[@Beardster]

Dying 😂 There’s always time…

[@crosswalklarry]

Shaving down some rogue whiskers on your cheeks takes me 10 seconds every 3 days. Not a big deal.

[@Beardster]

For sure 👌

[@kwgled]

Lost me with the Bulldog....

[@Patcannistan]

Incorrect; it is indeed unmanly to use a hairdryer.

[@Beardster]

Explain how…

[@maunasiliandergamba2387]

Guys overgroomed beard is like permanent makeup tacky- people should get some common sense and get back to natural hair distribution, there’s no need to start a vector program on your face

[@Another_User_Name_]

I disagree with washing your beard once a week or once every 10 days. At the very minimum you should be washing your beard every other day.

[@Beardster]

To clarify - I’m talking about washing it with a product. I wash the beard daily with water and exfoliate it daily. That’s a must

[@BlitzinMackGaming]

It depends on the product you are using. You don't want to wash your beard every other day with a product that strips all your oil. You want to use a more gentle wash when using every day or other day and a stripping wash once a week.

[@Another_User_Name_]

@@Beardster "washing" a beard with water is just rinsing. You need a gentle product to clean it. It would be like me rinsing off in the shower every day but only using soap once a week. At least that's my opinion.

[@TommyLFC626]

It also depends on what job you have. I work in construction so my beard can get dirty every day. Doesn't seem feasible to wash it once a week, so I do make sure I do it every other day.

[@ToomersCorner]

I started washing mine everyday. But how do you get it to shape? Like I want the goatee area to be longer thicker than sides. Do you use different lengths on clippers?

[@nickbrown3441]

Your beard is long ffs

[@Beardster]

it's doing alright in this video

[@Oldfatbastard57]

I really like the full beard look but I keep mine trimmed short because I’m too lazy and after 6 months it’s time to take out my vintage de razor and shave for the next 6 months

[@Beardster]

Dude, I've literally just had to do this (because of an eczema flare up). Will be rocking the shorter beard once it grows back :D