8 BEARD GROWING MISTAKES YOU NEED TO AVOID with Matty Conrad

[@RaysMuleBarn]

I'm 67 and growing mine for 8 years. As a rideshare driver, younger guys always asked me, "how do you grow it that long"? My answer was, "don't cut it". Seriously, you never know what you have there until you let it grow, only then can you address any issues. As for grooming, I guess I'm lucky. I just use Zest soap in the shower, then apply a bit of liquid mink oil while it's still damp. I've used most every product out there, and it always looks the same anyway. As for trimming, start by letting it get "too long", then trim conservatively until you get a look you like. My mantra is " You have to go through ugly to get to beautiful, but there's a fine line between handsome and homeless ".

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Great advice Horace

[@Michael-cv5wk]

@@RobustNut Probably American

[@thomasalexander3406]

@@RobustNut In America our pension systems have been gutted by corporations and every time you turn around they are moving the goal post for Social Security. Add on to this that because of mismanagement of the Social Security fund they are having to shrink the amount you are given each month to the point that an average person cannot live on what Social Security provides each month, so many older Americans try to go as long as possible without retiring and filing for Social Security because if you defer until you are 70 your monthly stipend goes up. He could also just like staying active and interacting with people, but my guess is the former. TLDR: Americans are systematically being screwed out of a comfortable and dignified retirement by corporate leeches and their paid cronies in the government.

[@anonymoususer4706]

@@RobustNut Likely a way to stay busy and feel useful. Not trying to put words in his mouth but those are the common reasons.

[@claylopez9830]

LMAO!! Thanks for the advice sir

[@AdityaSingh-qo1fk]

Liked the last rule 8, " All beard are unique, wear proudly what you have and trim well"

[@MrCmon113]

This will come in handy in 20 years when I can finally grow a full beard.

[@Menacinggg]

Too true

[@ONYXPROJ3CT666]

im 18 and i still can't grow a beard i used to have a perfect beard when i was 13 and ever since i shaved it off when i was 16 it never improved

[@LateLastNight]

Preach it brother

[@alekinglot3724]

Yes! Im in my early 20's and have zero beard, that's depressing

[@ONYXPROJ3CT666]

@@alekinglot3724 i imagine if you ever grow a beard it will be a million times better than mine 😂

[@codyleach7271]

TLDW: 1. Don’t trim your beard when it’s wet 2. Beard oil is mostly for the skin 3. Be careful with your outline 4. Don’t set the top line too low 5. Stop over trimming 6. Stop using plastic combs 7. Stop using soap and body wash 8. Stop comparing your beard to others

[@marioboyd557]

Number 8

[@JerryAss]

Number 9

[@marcog699]

Number 10

[@kman2220]

I have to say, though, that Matty gets into the list right quick with good descriptions. Doesn't make you listen for a half hour to get to the meat of each item on the list. Plus, I will take advice from guys with great beards!

[@slangy0]

Daddy!!!!

[@nitinthakur5952]

This guy has an admirable personality...

[@Amquacktador]

@Ignatios Nelson Who hurt you? Why judging people's personality not knowing them?

[@skywatcher9176]

@Ignatios Nelson thanks but no one asked lmao

[@rcarmisin3465]

I see you are looking around for bundles of sticks. lol :)

[@nickstaley96]

The final step resonates with me most. My beard is imperfect, but I ought to be grateful for what I have.

[@twofour8790]

I def needed to hear it. I should also be grateful

[@PedroMouraLerBD]

There is no such thing as an imperfect beard. It's YOURS. I am sure it suits you fine.

[@tannerw5011]

feel the same , but have a couple buddies who are jealous of even my mid tier beard. thankful for what i got

[@gabrielsegura626]

Rule #8: Is not the beard on the outside that counts, is the beard on the inside - Action Hank, 1997

[@austenlazarus3122]

Did not expect some funny ass shit to be found in this candy ass comment section. Aha

[@johngullotti]

One does not choose to grow a beard. It grows by itself. One only chooses whether or not to shave.

[@kotak1693]

my god... he's right

[@jamesworley9888]

Exactly! There is no man that doesn't have a beard only ones that shave!

[@stefwagemans3059]

Haha true:)

[@darklordthomaspie6293]

Well, no, because growing a beard is more than just not shaving- it's taking care of the beard so that it looks like a beard and not a tangled mess of hair all over your face.

[@jedlimen123]

Absolutely!!

[@riffbw]

The last one is so important. I've been going with a long beard for almost 7 years over two different stints. I've been told by people "I can never grow a beard like you." That's right, no one can like me because my beard is mine and it fits my face. It took me over a year of trimming, experimenting, and making mistakes to determine how to make my beard work for me. So now it's easy to respond to those comments. Grow your own beard, have fun with it, make mistakes, and enjoy what you have. Eventually you'll figure out how your beard behaves and you'll adapt your grooming habits to support your beard. The only mistake (other than picking bald spots in your beard) is being afraid to let it grow. PS. I find any all natural shampoo and condition that avoids chemicals and colors to be sufficient. A specific beard wash isn't always necessary. Oil for your beard is key. Don't skimp on that. I currently use Dr Squatch shampoo and Beard Care Club oils. PPS. As an added though, plastic combs can work, but they'll cost you. You want one that is well made. Cheap combs often have imperfections that leave barbs sticking out that can snag and pull hair. Something like a Kent brand that is handmade is crafted to remove those barbs that will damage your beard. But just to be safe, I always comb with a wide tooth comb first to remove the tangles and then use a finer one if I want to do something different style wise.

[@SebHaarfagre]

Good post, the key is, after all, to not pull out hairs, so watever works as long as it doesn't do that, or you do it properly :) A good horse or pig brush is sufficient in most cases though, in my opinion, unless maybe you want it to look extra smooth for some occasion

[@rodidoesburg4061]

Been growing a beard for over 2 years now. Your content really helped me out with my beard. Keep up the good work!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

That’s awesome to hear brother I’m really happy to of been of service

[@rodidoesburg4061]

Yeah of course, but I didn't know how to trim my beard correctly, until I found this channel. People always said my beard didn't look groomed enough, because I didn't know how to trim properly. If this helped me it doesn't mean this should help anyone else, but if you don't like this kind of channels just don't watch it or leave your comment for yourself. There is enough negativity on the internet already.

[@ston4255]

@Wheat King I'm thankful you dont have kids aswel as you sound like a right dick, and I think you may of misunderstood your dad, he was just saying he wish he'd never had you!

[@kairoofficial5722]

@@ston4255 bah bah wack sheep, nothing but stacked meat.

[@ston4255]

@@kairoofficial5722 wow mad skillz bro

[@johnnywesterberg7755]

Best i've seen in this category! Especially liked the parts about top and base line. Hardest one is by far not to compare! Guys tend to do this about a lot of things, but this is the hardest one for me

[@misterl2875]

I’m 76. I’ve had a full beard since I got out of the military at age 22. I agree with using beard oil & balm and not using soap and only trimming when dry. As for comb vs brush, ‘trim lines’ and other suggestions, I think it personal choice.

[@Jorvandr]

your beard videos are the best ones I have seen the past 7 years! Finally a real barber on youtube.

[@joelonsdale]

I would add shaving to that list: if you are growing a beard don't shave it off.

[@GoDawgs919]

Great vid. Not 20 minutes, Straight to the point, and extremely helpful. Thank you

[@themalibuexperience1623]

Surfed through about 10 beard channels and saw your beard and was like I'll listen to this guy

[@ironfae]

The comb thing I didn’t know. It certainly explains a LOT. Thanks.

[@stefanali4619]

I had no idea I needed to brush my beard...just started growing my first beard and its awesome to find someone who can talk about these things. Insightful video thank you

[@emirsaric7765]

Im at my 12th month of growing, gonna have my first trim in a couple of hours

[@mogie02]

My favorite suggestion from you is not to compare my beard to others. Its something that I believe most people do. I now accept what I have and it's working! Thanks!

[@keithridlen7122]

I thought this was gonna be cheesy, it was genuinely informative. Thank you!

[@AdamRotering]

First time full beard grower. Had no idea how to trim thanks so much. I let mine go out for months and just trimmed yesterday. What a difference

[@antenim4001]

Thanks for the great video Matt! You've got a new subscriber. Would love to see more beard content as I am 3 months into growing mine.

[@alexjunge7219]

Thanks for the tips

[@Gabriel_Workman]

I've been watching a bunch of these videos but this one is definitely by far one of the best I've found. Thank you!

[@krishm16]

Tough part is growing a beard while maintaining a professional look. Right now I'm in between interviews and job searching and can't commit to fully growing our a beard cause its quite unkept growing it out. Would love to watch a video on how to maintain facial hair for working professionals!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

As soon as I finish the GQ series I will definitely cover that!!!

[@GP-rn6bx]

I feel you man. I am on the same boat rn

[@jeffreyfitzgerald8541]

That last tip is the most important of all. Bravo. Well said

[@Rexyspride]

Just given my beard it’s first trim (roughly 3 months growth) and thanks to your GQ video it’s the best trim I’ve ever given it! Now to stop using soap and buy some beard product and a natural brush. Thanks for the channel!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!!

[@SrLupinotuum]

thanks for commenting that that video exists, I needed it

[@DavidBro-vz2zi]

4 and 5 my daily mistake for 3 years I finally this channel. Thanks man

[@leosigman7239]

I liked "2 to 3 drops" beard oil, as I think much more than that is excessive and appreciate your expert opinion. I apply to my finger pads, then rub them together and onto my face as you did. Never have any left over and nothing in my palm. Happy to see you're back.

[@SebHaarfagre]

I've heard the same at PelsPels and other barber shops, it's always 2-3 drops. :)

[@joshuaroberts6712]

Matty man you have changed my beard game so much. never has my beard looked better ty sir ty!!

[@brandonvolesky9867]

The last rule is the most important. Great tips!

[@joshabilly81]

Finally! A concise, thorough, and comprehensive beard care video. Thanks, Matty.

[@thomasjust7116]

Man don't know what it is but his personality is so calming. Great video production. I don't know if your camera focus was off though.

[@craagz]

pssst.. it's the beard! :)

[@poulsensteffen]

I am 44 and now is the first time i have ever seen my beard, I have not shaved anything but my neck for 4-5 weeks now. This video was very helpfull 😊

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Let it grow for 6 months to see what ya got then trim accordingly

[@elmarlion]

6 months? I think 2 months are enough for this. 🙂

[@Mark-sd7fc]

@@elmarlion nope , 6 months

[@AP-wu1rv]

@@Mark-sd7fc I think I been growing mine for a month or 2 now

[@joshveall7092]

6 months but long if your going for what Matt has on his face now I get it but you can see what you got after a month or 2

[@Mark-sd7fc]

@@joshveall7092 at 6 months you’ll JUST START to see the thin spots starting to be covered up by the thicker spots , let it grow , don’t let it grow, do what ever you want, I think I’ve given some solid advice , I don’t know everything , never have and never will claim that I do 😁 good luck my friend stay safe😷

[@G0dL1nux]

Number 8 was the best advice I have ever heard so thank you 8 million times!

[@robrussell3023]

Thanks for the helpful info. My wife helps me with trimming my beard because I tend to be a little heavy handed...next thing ya know I'm clean shaven😭

[@mattyconradgrooming]

It happens to the best of us... watch my grooming videos on GQ if you need help !

[@thomsonvt8690]

U are awesome man 🔥

[@Jeremiah915A]

I'm just starting to venture in the beard world. Spent the last 23.5 years unable to grow a beard (Army) and have just now started as of last Sept. These tips are very helpful, especially with setting expectations. Time to just let it grow and see what I have to work with.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Good luck! Check out my GQ series for tips and tricks on how to grow a solid beard from scratch!

[@davidpipes6805]

I’m 19 with a full beard. Been growing it since I was 15. I’ve always wanted to learn how to make my beard look and feel as good and healthy as possible. This video helps so much! Thanks

[@gettinlost]

Thank you for doing these videos. Been waiting almost 20 years to start my beard and your videos have been instrumental in guiding me down the path to the beard I’ve only dreamt about having until now. Thank you.

[@youngtusk]

Thank you for the tips! Always had some form of beard after my 30's, like short beard, stubbles or a goatie. Now at 41 years old growing a beard for 2 years and it is really full. I am going to a barber soon to let it get trimmed in shape. Growing it long took a lot of time as I made the mistake of trimming stray hairs in between an not using beard shampoo or a good brush for it. Now I have beard oil and a good brush.

[@jorgen.zamora]

This is the first time I watch Your videos. I love it. Short and straight to the point! Thank you!

[@jmsmith1767]

I’m a massive over trimmer. Like daily. Thanks for the tips!

[@lovethepandainyou]

Man, this video was surprisingly great. I don't even have a beard right now, but I can appreciate concise, informative content and a great personality.

[@ZValenT]

I've grown my beard quite long a few times and there are genuinely no mistakes. Yes, I looked homeless but that's totally natural. I prefer nature's way

[@alecharmson8961]

I'm on my 4th iteration of my beard. Started during lockdown like so many of us. 3 months of growing and started to have some growth for a change. Roll on 3 years and now it grows pretty consistently. I'm considering one final fresh start as ive just recently decided to grow my hair again too so i can kind of see how it all fits in together and shape ot how i want to

[@chadg6874]

38 years old and just grew my first beard. Didn't have enough growth until recently and used to have a job where shaving daily was required. Man it takes forever to grow for some people. What would take Matty 4 weeks to grow took me 8 months. But 8 months later, it finally got to the point where it looked like it needed a trim. I followed Matty's advice on the gq video and shaped it.. a bit of a learning curve as I quickly noticed my own face and growth doesn't quite work using the same exact procedure as his.. but the steps were basically the same. I had to tweak it a little bit because my upper sideburns have so few hairs, you can count them individually and my cheeks are patchy. I had to fade down and am now trying to figure out how to sculpt a lower setting beard. I don't like the thin, penciled in look, but have to deal with a lower set beard regardless. Trial and error but this method on the videos really helped open my eyes

[@styxrakash4639]

Military?

[@chadg6874]

@@styxrakash4639 nah retail manager

[@styxrakash4639]

@@chadg6874 that's fucking whack they wouldn't let you shave for some old bullshit like that

[@BeardedWeirdo]

People always ask me if I use any sort of beard growth oils or creams. I generally tell them I have heard they do not work. But the best thing you can do is exactly what this gentleman recommends. Massage the oils into your skin, brush it, I do recommend Whal beard softener as it smells AMAZING and has shown to make my beard more softer. I also use a beard straightener on occasion to help with trimming. Great video.

[@edmundnschrag]

Attempting a real beard for the first time in my life. I'm 46. This was very helpful. Thanks! Also, I have no grey hair above my ears, but my beard looks about 30% grey. Could that be from lack of oil/moisturization? Or is this normal for half-Scandinavians like myself?

[@SebHaarfagre]

I like this question, I have no grey hairs but I have some grey/light beard strands! I'm from Norway.

[@DivergentDroid]

I've raised 23 cats. I only have one now a black cat. One day after we moved and I was feeding her different food I noticed she began to get grey hair. This puzzled me because this never happened to any of my other cats. I switched back to her regular food and the grey went away. If that tells you anything.. well your guess is as good as mine. I have no grey on top of my head or my moustache but my beard is now grey. It seems nothing I do for my diet will make it go away. Perhaps there is something in the cat food that humans don't normally ingest.

[@deep470]

@Edmund Schrag @SebSk you probably found out yourself but I just wanted to add that from my experience it takes some time for our skin to get used to growing longer face hair. When I started growing my beard 2+ years ago, half of it was grey. I resisted pulling the grey hairs out and now most of it is brown. My body got used to growing a beard, I guess.

[@edmundnschrag]

@@deep470 That reminds me of a song...

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

If only I knew this several years ago. So happy to have discovered you and your great advice. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to help us all.

[@MikSrf723]

I can't grow hair on my cheeks. Never have been able to. I might try minoxidil and or dermaroller.

[@TheDaddyVampBabyVampChannel]

𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦...𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤-𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩... 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘗𝘦𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘴. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 -𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.

[@TheDaddyVampBabyVampChannel]

𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺-𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘫𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘴-𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩...𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯, 𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦'𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦!

[@raulrrojas]

This channel is a must! Most of us ignore most of this..

[@jeuryb14]

Def should make more content. Should make a dedicated one for necklines, too many guys I know really think up to the jaw looks good.

[@wamfaj3423]

High neck lines are why people don't like beards

[@edicius52]

Adam's apple.

[@andrewfossatti4937]

🤣 omg! Number 8 is super easy for Marty Conrad to say since he as they textbook beard. Im still working on looking rugged 😂

[@Vale-di3tp]

I'm a female but I always dreamed to became a barbershop for men, giving them councils about the beard or give an advice on how conquer a girl, and looking your videos make me feel so a dreamer and relaxed ! 😍

[@MrBiffman001]

thanks !!! This was a lot of help as I am new to having a full growth beard of more than three months. Its been tricky just letting it grow but I'm getting there and this video really helped me to decide what type of beard I would like and what would look best on me!! Thanks and Cheers!!

[@ryandubyah2345]

Brilliant video, dude! Thank you truly for all this info, there’s a couple things I’ve clearly been doing wrong which I’ll immediately fix and I’ll take this advice to heart. Thanks again for all this helpful advice from someone who’s trying to grow a successful facerug!!

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Loved this. And yes, I am embracing what I CAN grow. Finally, aged 57 I am growing a full blown man beard! Growing for a Viking platt....

[@paullikesrobots]

So awesome! This guy has helped me create the beard I wanted a maintain it all from home :) I’ve not even been to the barber yet :)

[@uppitywhiteman6797]

Smart man. I went to the barber and he fucked up 8 mos. of growth.

[@Kirokill1]

@@uppitywhiteman6797 I live in the middle east. But at the years I spent in European countries I found out that many barbers don’t know how to handle a beard.

[@uppitywhiteman6797]

@@Kirokill1 I have noticed the same problem in America as well. I have long admired the beards of mid-eastern men. It would make sense to consider the difference in the Muslim religion. I appreciate your post. I think I'll use a Chaldean barber I know next time I trim. It's been a year.. The Chaldeans have an unusual technique of electrolysis to out lin the beard. I think Muslims aren't supposed to trim their beards. But is this electrolysis method used often in the Mideast?

[@mitchjones2821]

My eyes popped when you said don’t use a comb. Great advice.

[@joelhandsotte]

Thanks Matty! I'm 26 and have only started attempted to grow a beard - patchy in a few spots but I'm super proud and stoked by how well it's growing. I'm enjoying growing it during lockdown and will tidy it up (as little as possible) so it looks a little more presentable in a suit! Love your advice videos - saw a great one of yours the other week on GQ and felt confident enough to go get some quality tools! Keep posting awesome content!

[@smoothyreal2205]

how is it going now?

[@MegaMadDog88]

I was about to ask the exact same thing as I'm currently 26 and mine is short and patchy/doesn't fully connect just yet. However, I've noticed a little bit more growth over the years so I'm hopeful for better results as I get older! Like maybe I'm a late bloomer?😂 I also use the bores hair bristle brush, oil and the derma roller!

[@richardm4794]

I just subscribed to your channel and I appreciate your videos. I just retired from the USAF and soooo ready to watch how my beard morphs into something awesome. I'm 4 weeks into my new me and I'm liking it! I don't want a long beard such as yours, but more half that size. Thanks again for your videos!

[@sebastiangarcia41910]

Who’s here after the governing body update? Lol 😂

[@averageidiot1454]

You caught me brother 👍🏽

[@ThatOne77]

Huh?

[@ThatOne77]

I think you mean "here."

[@glizzy6666]

Not the comment I was expecting to see here lol

[@sebastiangarcia41910]

@@ThatOne77thank you I will edit it

[@ToxicityD-Day]

Im still young, but I like my short teen beard, and I want to expand it. So its Nice to know what i can do, and its inspirational too!

[@carlhammond8909]

Does anyone else's beard grow more and thicker in the middle of your chin than it does going up the jaw line?

[@siam7094]

yes lmao

[@TAKLProductions]

I think most beards do... just let it all grow, once the sides fill in a bit more then worry about shaping it. You'll look like a hobo for a while, but that's part of the process

[@carlhammond8909]

@@TAKLProductions great advice thanks, sadly I asked the barber to shape it and he cut it way to short so I am back to square one haha.

[@thefrenchgardener1865]

Thanks, your advice on how to grow a beard really helped. The hardest time period ws getting through the awkward phase when it just didn't look like much.Everyday I said to myself, "don't touch it".....now 2 months later and I am really happy with my beard and learning how to care for it.

[@TheTmwagner77]

'Wow, I admire the amount of effort you put into growing a beard like that.' ...umm, I just stopped shaving and probably wash and condition it less than you do your head hair.

[@rkh004]

This is the best beard advice I’ve ever heard from diedrich bader. I’ve wondered where you went. Glad you’re doing ok. Love your movies.

[@meslathman1211]

How did this man grow his beard back in 2 months

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Lol... it’s been almost 4 the videos are a bit behind 😂

[@meslathman1211]

Still, it’s impressive

[@gawdlysiinz5134]

@@mattyconradgrooming 4 months all i have is an outline

[@oldsagerat]

I worked in professions that prohibited facial hair other than a mustache to the corners of my mouth and no longer than one quarter inch. When that went away I experiment with different facial hair styles. I now have a full beard that is clean and well cared for.

[@amorris2235]

The hipster is strong in you, young banjo player

[@mattyconradgrooming]

😂 this wins the comment section today

[@sammyfamily2020]

The last point is the most crucial - well done.

[@salh7953]

Man I love your accent, what is it 😂?

[@ann0ying87]

I believe he's Canadian

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I AM Canadian!!!

[@salh7953]

@@mattyconradgrooming It has a little bit of Irish or scottish, I just want to listen more and more

[@salh7953]

@@ann0ying87 thank you 🙏🏼

[@nolanbeazley1999]

Where in Canada? Alberta over here

[@diegomelendez9918]

This is a lot of good info lots of people talk a lot of Sh*t especially with looks this was very educational

[@fl3x101]

voice that needs a beard to go with it

[@teakey]

what up Amrit 👊🏻

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Definitely a voice that needs a beer to go with it. I was hoping by growing it would make it sound deeper… Wishful thinking

[@teakey]

@@mattyconradgrooming beer 🍺

[@HighlandViking78]

Number 8 was what I needed to hear, thanks for the tips.

[@ben2808]

Epic. Jesus loves you btw

[@joelbrander2]

Amen bro 😁

[@nightowl3582]

Once I stopped screwing up #3, it was a game changer for my beard.

[@trophy182]

No.8 has to be the best piece of advice

[@Odin_valkiri]

please upload a video on beard products and how to use them, if you should use them, in which cases ecc

[@hisdigness3]

This is awesome. I have been experimenting with beards for a little over a year now. My biggest issue is the top line. No idea why I can't ever get it right and boom, beard starts over again.

[@ilikemyowncomments5374]

Thanks for the tips, I just need to grow a beard now

[@rafaelfogassa3692]

Great tips, man, thanks. I'll start implementing those practices in my beard routine.

[@diywrites8703]

This winter, I've been doing a 'hibernation' thing and letting my beard grow out. This will prove helpful in maintenence and care.

[@betom0rales882]

My favorite is Rule #8. Thank you. I am proud of my beard.

[@yadhukrishnams00]

I live in indian (Kerala) and am 21 I will put coconut oil after bath since l have 15 years old( both hair and beard area) now l have a thick beard and the fact is that l will use soap daily .

[@alexmoor1166]

Hi Matty. Thank you a lot for your guides. It's very useful for beginners like me. Have question about #7 : What about soap for beard? There is some specially designed for beard in stores. Also additional questions: -What difference between oil and balm? When it's better to use oil and when - balm? -Do you have some advices for men like me - with sparse beard on my cheeks? I already started use brush, but maybe you have additional advices?

[@sojourner7597]

An old Scotsman told me the trick is to rub chicken manure into your face daily.. let me know if it works

[@ajtlgjlpsvc_59341]

I thought the last part very catching cause motivates every guy to grow their own beards with their own styles.

[@GotCamel]

My God I’m so happy I came across this video. My beard has been driving me crazy and the itchiness has been intolerable. I’ve been making 5 of these errors. You are a life saver!! lol

[@larrybenoitvandemaele6188]

Thanks for all the great info. Love the hat! What make and style is it?

[@mattyconradgrooming]

It’s a Stetson stratoliner!

[@oilfieldtrucker3225]

I started growing my beard back this week and got this recomeded is nothing a secret

[@vierfuenf45]

I respect him so much! The King of all beards 🤟🏼

[@mattsoloway500]

This was the most informative beard video, I’m definitely trying some of these. Thanks man!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@percothy9923]

Ive been avoiding my beard for a while now, but it’s gotten to the point where I have to shave every single day to maintain the clean look. I’ve accepted the beard at this point so now I gotta watch this 😕

[@mal9310]

At this stage of growing my beard (3 weeks) I needed to hear the number 8 as much as I needed the other ones. Also, I'm going to get a brush.

[@deanhoward78]

That baseline advice just earned you a sub.

[@drbooks]

Infomercials don't suck when you have someone cool like Matty giving up some quality ideas along the way. Now go buy some Victory Barber stuff!

[@GeordieIndy]

Love all of your videos, and have learned so much from them. Thank you! Would also love to know where you got your cool hat from.

[@beardedg500]

I loved the last tip, well done

[@danmitchell5897]

Like the advise not to compare and each beard is uniquely correct to the face it's on so be proud of your beard as it is. Thanks