Did Covid Hurt or Help the Beard Industry!?

I go over my thoughts on how Covid actually helped the beard product industry.
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Timestamps:
0:00 = Video Intro
1:09 = 3 Reasons Why
2:21 = Personal Intro
2:43 = Reason 1
4:44 = Reason 2
5:58 = Reason 3
7:12 = Conclusion

[@DanCBearded]

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[@kennethyoung4892]

I am soooooooo glad that I grew my beard. It has been one of the greatest things I've ever done for myself. I get lots of beard love

[@DanCBearded]

Truly the same for me

[@bygonerenewal6278]

Grew a COVID mustache. The wife didn’t like it and so grew a beard. Found your channel and got into a beard care and self care routine.

[@DanCBearded]

Let's gooo!

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

Does your wife like your beard, or does she not like that, too?

[@bygonerenewal6278]

@@ethane-dawgwenger4207 she says she prefers the beard. I shaved it and she didn’t seem to like that.

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

@@bygonerenewal6278 I assume you grew it again.

[@bygonerenewal6278]

@@ethane-dawgwenger4207 yes

[@kennethyoung4892]

Yeah corporate America had to change it's policies on beards. My company used to not allow beards. I have so many and clients who have beards. I never noticed them before. Now I see beards everywhere

[@DanCBearded]

That’s great to hear!

[@mikeh2373]

Started growing my beard in 2020 - looked up beard questions and found some guy named Dan C Bearded and the rest is history 🔥🙏👍💪

[@DanCBearded]

That’s a new positive to me!

[@mikeh2373]

Definitely = Me Too!!!!

[@dead-lockedking]

Ditto bros'

[@truenorthbeardco]

what a great question! 🔥🔥🔥

[@DanCBearded]

It was a great thought invoking question!

[@ericchap5369]

Dan, this is actually a great topic. We all wish to forget the way the world made an uncomfortable change just a few short years ago. I personally refuse to. I'm an RN, and during those times I grew frustrated with ALWAYS being masked, regardless of my patient's age or situation (ER nurse). I decided since my patients couldn't see my face, I'd grow it lower so they could. Having always been bearded (granted much shorter), I began learning what life is like with a longer and longer beard. It's now to my nipple line and by far the largest in the ER. That being said, it's never frowned upon and more often than not, it's complimented! I don't feel that prior to those times, a beard of my size would've been allowed in a nurse's role. I debate "downsizing" frequently, but remind myself of why I grew it in the first place, and continue to enjoy its presence.

[@DanCBearded]

What a journey and the beard sounds legendary!

[@teek9072]

I had to “grow a beard” for a play in college. It was scraggly & ugly so I said I’d never have a beard again. Then, as has been mentioned, Covid happened so I gave it another shot. Found Dan C while learning to deal with beard itch & have been watching/ growing for the past 4+ years. Thanks Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

Love that! It’s amazing what time can do for beard potential

[@kenrhoda2573]

Grew a beard for the first time during COVID and I’ll never go another day without one again.

[@DanCBearded]

Yesss, love to hear that!

[@doctornicksamazingmanstuff]

I think your reflection is spot on!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Nick!

[@Tommyc463]

Lots of what you hit on resonates with me. Being raised Catholic and the inherent pressure of being clean shaven is real. Same in the business world I transitioned into in my 20’s. Most of us were expected to be clean shaven or at least have a well maintained “crispy” beard. I’ve had mixed support from friends and family but if you peel away those layers, it’s all the same stigmatism we’ve been raised with without ever really asking why. Why can’t I grow a beard without you being uncomfortable? I learned to 180 these conversations and engage with those that are interested and shut down those that aren’t thinking about what they’re asking. It’s been liberating. I do what makes me happy in many more aspects of my life. That’s been the COVID takeaway. My wife was an ER Nurse during COVID and has management to stick with it. We need to be able to express ourselves regardless of industry. I’m hopeful that’s a permanent change and we continue to move in that direction as a society.

[@DanCBearded]

The right direction is looking good!

[@OGFitzRoy]

I had a beard b4 covid but my son grew his beard out. I'm so glad his job doesn't mind.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s great!

[@TheHairyDurdles]

Grew my first beard during Covid because I was able to get that jumpstart, like you mentioned, and I will have a beard for the rest of my life!

[@DanCBearded]

So glad for that!

[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_6]

I found your video by accident, but now I am glad I found it!

[@DanCBearded]

Nice algorithm

[@dead-lockedking]

Then dive into a bunch of DanC's other videos. And welcome to the party. Grow well, and keep it clean. 😂

[@jakeboss1915]

Dan, love your take on this, my experience is 100% more beards seen during and after Covid.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Jake!

[@bigstew2000]

Great video! I think going along with #3, people being at home gave them time to research and create their own oils/products, with some turning it into a full time business. We have some great post-2020 companies!

[@DanCBearded]

Ohhhhh, very VERY true! Good add on Big Stew!

[@dead-lockedking]

I got to wear a bandana for most of covid, saying I'd rather be a cowboy then a patient anyday. The bandana allowed me to grow as much as I could. To bad it was a first real attempt, which looked so white trash. Then, I found DanC and found a way to take care of my next beard. I'd have to agree w this video. Dan is right again, covid helped us all grow better, learn more, and find others feeling the same way. That's why I always say, Thanks Dan, you continue to help us all.

[@DanCBearded]

Great reflection and glad you found the channel!

[@chrishand259]

I think another point that goes kind of hand-in-hand with your first point is that in the early days when people had to stay home, they consumed a lot more content in general. So the people who did start growing just out of laziness (lol) or curiosity or whatever, sought out and found content (and community) that they might not would have searched for before. And that led them to quality beard care companies.

[@DanCBearded]

Very good point!! Agreed fully

[@LDLike]

I had never in my life grown a beard until COVID (in my 50s) and I didn’t start it with the intention of growing it. I just didn’t shave for about 4-5 weeks then just decided to let it go. I committed to 3 months and got past where it looked terrible. Then once I got to 3 months committed to 6, and ended up going a full year without trimming length. Probably didn’t look the greatest but I’m glad I grew it out. Still rockin it and bouncing around from about 2-4 inches in length. Your channel has helped me and so many with education and using quality products. Thanks!

[@DanCBearded]

That is great to hear Lance!

[@voltlifeproofgrooming5208]

Super interesting analysis Dan! Covid seemed to give a lot of people out there a chance to grow a beard where they may have been worried or apprehensive about getting through that "awkward beard phase" while going out in public. Not that we're complaining lol!

[@DanCBearded]

No complaints at all! lol

[@johnnyTimothyRokket]

Covid made my collection grow. Made my love for the beard game grow and flourish as well

[@DanCBearded]

I can totally see that!

[@briancampbell4051]

reason 4 to me would be that folks that wanted tos tart a beard oil company had the time to perfect thier product and cheaply market it...great Vid Danc..as always

[@DanCBearded]

So very true! Great add on

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

My uncle is a doctor, and he has had a full beard for a majority of his adult life, and he had to shave off his beard when the pandemic hit so his mask could stick to his face in greater chance of not catching COVID. It was mortifying for me because he was bearded every time I saw him, and I never pictured him without it before then. Before that, the last time he was clean shaven was during his med school interview. For 2 years since the pandemic officially hit, my uncle had to shave in order to get his most powerful masks on to stick to his face. He grew it back out in 2022 around Passover/Easter time. So, I think COVID affected men and beards in that aspect because he didn't have a choice but to shave every day along with almost every male doctor who wore their beards.

[@DanCBearded]

For sure! Some professions were not able to have facial hair then. There are still professionals that cannot have facial hair, because of safety. Safety will always be the exception.

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

@DanCBearded and there's always bull crap reasons. For example, if you play for the New York Yankees.

[@DanCBearded]

@ethane-dawgwenger4207 yeah, but that’s a private business. You have a choice to not work for them.

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

​@@DanCBearded"I'm not gonna work for the Yankees because they want my face to be bald."

[@cameronschwarz3736]

I feel like I see a lot more beards in the medical field post-Covid. We had to shave to get a good mask seal (N95 masks, not just paper masks) and a lot of guys are now being more purposeful and deliberate about growing beards.

[@DanCBearded]

I can totally see that! With the struggles to get employees in the medical field, do you think the view on beards has had to change for recruitment and retention?

[@cameronschwarz3736]

@@DanCBearded honestly, no, I don't think so. I can only definitively speak to EMS and Emergency Medicine, but, I've never heard of a service or hospital that had "no facial hair" policies outside of fire departments (mask seal and safety). Facial hair has always been accepted in the decade I've been around, I just notice more people actually growing beards now.

[@DanCBearded]

@cameronschwarz3736 good info, thank you!

[@tylerarant8729]

I may have been the person who asked you this question; if not, it's definitely been something I've thought about. All of your point are spot on. I really didn't start to grow out my beard until after my work shifted from in office to at home. This time also allowed me the opportunity to buzz my hair which I still rock to this day! Who knows how long it would've taken me to take the leap if I was still in office.

[@DanCBearded]

Sooo happy you did! It has been cool getting to know you

[@dead-lockedking]

Not proven, but florescent lighting and cubicles kill facial hair follicles 😅😂😂

[@Defythecarpetmonster]

I agree there's been a shift in dress codes and what is acceptable. Including beards, tattoos and piercings.

[@DanCBearded]

Yesss!

[@cubiczirconiabeard5366]

Just got back from the retina doctor, 1/2 the office had tatoo's.............. a medical place....no less for the eyes.

[@DanCBearded]

I’m glad more are expressing themselves!

[@mikehoppis324]

I was in Law Enforcement, now retired, during Covid. Beards and goatees were under every guys mask 😷🤣 I already had a beard, medical exemption 😉, and absolutely hated the mask!! It made a huge mess of my beard. I do agree 💯 that facial hair was booming during Covid and beard products sales were up.

[@DanCBearded]

Love to hear they were rocking under the mask!

[@jellyspears]

I think it definitely helped the industry for many reasons. Great video!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks buddy!

[@alexdudebro]

Direct hit video Dan. 2020 is the year the beard thing started for me like many others. Barbershops weren’t open so I did no trimming and found that I can grow a pretty solid beard with a good grooming routine. The Covid times were tough, but a beard came out of it 🤙

[@DanCBearded]

Great call with barbershops being closed. That had a big impact!

[@jordanjones_529]

I know I would not have grown my beard without the Covid era. Wearing a mask made shaving not a necessity and just have kept it up, with better grooming habits (Thanks Dan!).

[@DanCBearded]

Love to hear that!

[@AussieBushranger]

I was meant to grow my beard in 2020 before COVID even Happened after I graduated but I've been growing for one year since and I always kinda regretted it but like they say it's never to late to start!

[@DanCBearded]

The best time is now! Never too late

[@alexanderjohns1763]

Another great video, Dan! I actually started my current, and best beard in November 2020. For some reason I started shaving during the beginning and peak of covid. Not sure why. I've only had one job that asked me to keep my beard short in the past and it was for safety reasons. But that's in the past and now I just rock what I got and love every second of it!

[@DanCBearded]

Love it dude!

[@_beardedbeanie_]

Side topic, but I definitely believe the IG beard community was at its prime. Tons of lives, so many people interacting and enjoying each others company while we all navigated uncertain times. I definitely believe more people started growing out beards

[@DanCBearded]

Social media helped a lot of people get through that time, and I am so glad for that! Isolating is not healthy

[@pira416]

A lot of really great beard grooming companies in my area went down under within a few years of the pandemic starting. It's really sad 😢. There's only one company here that's doing really well, because they're very smart with marketing and selling. Many people like myself turned to other companies, thanks to Dan C's recommendations. I've worked in hospitals for several years, and I wasn't allowed to grow a long beard. I had to keep it neat and trimmed. But masks did a number on beards, so I ended up using more oil and balm than others. If it weren't for this channel, I wouldn't have known how great butters are over balms, and how great certain brands are over others 🙏.

[@DanCBearded]

Some companies did suffer for sure, but it also created sooo many great new companies!

[@pira416]

@DanCBearded Yes, absolutely!! Some of the most interesting companies I've learned about from you were created after the pandemic. In one case, a company came back stronger after taking a break before the pandemic started. The pandemic caused problems, but it also created a lot of opportunities 👍.

[@RC44E]

For a guy rocking my covid big beard still. As I've always had the short to mid sized trimmed beard. Greg Boswell size currently. I watch WAY TOO many DE Safety razor shaving content. Last year I ordered the Henson razor. In anticipation of trying something new. And as much as I like watching kevy Shaves, Heiko-Shaves, Ohio Shaves and SenatraLennon. For their commentary and product reviews. I just couldn't pull the trigger and shave. I guess living in Canada....I know the heat season is shorter than the cold season. Much like you.

[@DanCBearded]

The shave community is very similar to the beard community. I’m going to touch on that with a video in the near future

[@williamshepard9186]

My father grew his business beard during the lockdowns. I keep telling him to use oil for the skin underneath his beard.

[@DanCBearded]

Good tip!

[@thelurker9472]

Ive grown it starting during covid, but did t properly care for it. The. I got lazy after daughter passed away and let it grow again, great pic of me with her I had a long beard so I said screw it. Covid helped afterwards as I think promoting on web ads really helped, and also my wife telling me if I was going to keep it,take care of it. So I've been on that good journey a year now.

[@DanCBearded]

So cool to hear!

[@whiskersnwhisky4728]

Great points Dan! I also think that to some degree many people used the time to start experimenting with homemade oils and butters or perfecting them. With time to think about work/life balance many side businesses were born or turned into full time operations. I have no data to back that up, just a feeling. See you tonight!

[@DanCBearded]

Yes yes yes!! Great points

[@josephevans2912]

Interesting points Dan, I had a beard and many other facial hair styles pre Covid era but I never grew my beard out longer than four months before I would trim it back, not sure why really. I decided to do the yeard challenge in 2021 for the first time and wow my beard grooming and interest has been through the roof. I’ve shaved my yeard off, big mistakes there, but I now know that I don’t like any short or medium length beard now lol the longer the better is how I feel. I even find it easier to style and maintain the long beard.

[@DanCBearded]

Bigger the better for me too, truly!

[@kennethyoung4892]

Well it helped me because I began growing my beard as a result of being quarantined. My girlfriend told me to grow out my unshavened face so she could see what it looked like

[@DanCBearded]

I’m glad she did!

[@stevenj2380]

NYPD reached peak beard. 2020 easing rules are out. Once upon a time, males with military service were preferred and 5'10" was a height rule. " The same 1/2-inch rule applies for those who get a religious exemption, though observant officers can ask to grow their beards longer. The new internal order also reminds officers and agents that mustaches and sideburns - a standard since the department was founded in 1845 - are still allowed. But no staches “extending beyond [or] drooping below corners of mouth” and no sideburns “extending below bottom of earlobe” are allowed, according to the order. Chinstrap and designer beards - those that include names, patterns or logos - are still a no-no, as are goatees." ( from Rocco Parascandola New York Daily News) PS C-V helped audio- hifi and 'vinyl' sales.

[@DanCBearded]

Designer beards!? Have never heard such a phrase

[@SQUAREDCIRCLE-dv5fw]

I wish I'd have come across your channel back then. I did have a lockdown beard but it was really nothing to be proud of. I didn't know about products or beard care, I'd even shaved the neck line. Needless to say I ended up shaving it, it had got quite long though

[@DanCBearded]

Glad you’re here now!

[@im4scots86]

Truly valid points Dan. Great topic.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks!

[@edwardojr2838]

There was nothing to do butt sit inside and grow a beard lol Butt yea I grew mine out because of covid too. Butt erryone loved my beard, they were buying me beard products that I never knew to use. That kept me interested in keeping it. Thanks for the content Dan C ❤

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds like a legendary beard!

[@jtsteve]

Definitely a culture shift in many ways. Dan found one of the few positives to come out of it🍻🍻🍻

[@DanCBearded]

That is the only way my brain works! It drives sam crazy at times lol

[@Levi19878]

The lock down and all that I Learned how to cut my oun beard

[@DanCBearded]

Ohhh good point! Many guys learned to trim themselves

[@michaelneuschwander]

Whenever someone says, "Great beard", I say, "Thanks, her name is Leigh."

[@DanCBearded]

lol legend!

[@Another_User_Name_]

Hey Dan, aren't there a bunch of beard companies that started during COVID? People had the time and started experimenting at home making their own products and then decided to sell them. I can't remember which companies, but I have heard that story a few times. Five Boroughs maybe?

[@DanCBearded]

Probably the biggest boom in the beard product industry history, no doubt about it!!!

[@SantaTomSmith]

Great content as always. I can't think of any negative comments I've received about my beard, maybe because I live in the South? You know, like where you used the Bubba accent? 🤣🤣🤣 Just kidding. When I was younger, I always fell into that old-school mindset, especially being in the military, that you have to stay clean-shaven. Now, with a beard, I wish I had grown one much earlier. So many years wasted, but there's no time like the present. Thanks, Dan.

[@DanCBearded]

Sooo many guys feel the same way about wishing they grew earlier. Great point!

[@manbark]

Excellent video! You bring up a lot of info and good points in life! ✌

[@DanCBearded]

I appreciate that!

[@semperfortisjiujitsu]

Very informative video Dan! Thanks!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Saad! Looking back now, do you think covid impacted the BJJ world/community? I know many areas shutdown gyms, but what about since then? More people? Less?

[@semperfortisjiujitsu]

@@DanCBearded Definitely impacted the BJJ community. I had to close my gym down for 2 months while they were trying to stop the spread and that is no income and all the bills still due. I have friends with schools in other states that were forced to close their business for a year and I don't know how they managed to survive. When my school initially reopened only about 70% of the students returned. Took a while to rebuild, but now my school is bigger and stronger than ever. Life is good!

[@DanCBearded]

Bigger and stronger is what I like to hear!

[@russelldavis6405]

In my opinion, men should grow their beards as long as they want, a long as it is clean and kept...........

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ardenmahrle6351]

Alot of guys grew a beard during COVID because they didn't have to worry about the job and what the job would think. And alot of men grew their beard long. So yes, COVID helped the bearded and the bearded industry. Arden

[@DanCBearded]

Exactly!

[@michaelneuschwander]

Had to cover the double chin for those Teams meetings!

[@DanCBearded]

Haha true

[@susanacostadesa4445]

Unrelated question: for problems with split ends, is it healthier to sleep with a long beard free or with it (safely) wrapped?

[@DanCBearded]

Great question and I do not know which is better. I go free myself and no split ends

[@Black_Bearded706]

I had a beard during the Covid times and wear mask was a pain in the 🍑 def didn’t like those times!!! Never had a good beard day wearing that mask around

[@DanCBearded]

It was the worst, until I found a beard mask that fit. That helped a ton! No plans to ever wear it again though lol

[@cameronschwarz3736]

I'd be curious about actual metrics. While there are obviously many other factors and it can't be contributed to just Covid, if you look at Companies A, B, and C, what were their sales numbers from 2018-2020 and what are they from 2021-2023?

[@DanCBearded]

Oh that industry has more than doubled since 2020. It is growing like crazy!

[@jimcummings4712]

Thank you Dan for leaving out the politics.😊😊😊

[@DanCBearded]

I have absolutely no interest in that. You’re welcome 🤝

[@unclebudd]

I found a mask with a pocket on the inside for my beard😂

[@DanCBearded]

Niiiice!

[@j.m.4858]

Good morning

[@DanCBearded]

Morning!

[@johnhorchler667]

I had no respect 😒 my family, and I went to the beach and went to go get some ice cream. I had to use the bathroom & I went back to the same spot they were gone respect 😮😊😂

[@DanCBearded]

I’m not sure how to respond or how this relates to the video. I feel like I’m missing something

[@johnhorchler667]

@@DanCBearded you said no political stuff crazy 😜 😳 🤪

[@johnhorchler667]

I don't know if you seen it last night but I said that it was a joke from Rodney Dangerfeild that did not happen to me it's one if Rodney Dangerfeild jokes look up 100 Dangerfeild jokes look up Vinny vom bachy 😂😂😂

[@Jdrf73]

I got to say wearing a mask and having a beard was itchy hence the reason i wouldn't wear one on top of other reasons 😅😅😅

[@DanCBearded]

I love my beard being a natural mask!

[@Jdrf73]

@@DanCBearded mine keeps me warm during winter I don't notice it in the summer I used to not anymore tho

[@ralphmanning1292]

lol, the hair cut and full beard are both byproducts of the COVID mess

[@DanCBearded]

I'll take it!

[@b-koz]

#coronabeards

[@DanCBearded]

Love it!

[@Thisguywholikeswine]

Great video Dan! I know I started to let my beard grow long during Covid, I wasn’t going anywhere so I thought I would give it a try. Sure glad I did. 👊🤘

[@DanCBearded]

Dude, I’m glad you did!