Expectations for One Month Beards | Week 4 Update

[@uptalk144]

I would've never believed in a million years that this Man has some empty patches on his beard. Gives me hope.

[@JoyTuub]

Right!?

[@mizzoupatriot8814]

Most patchy beards are simply beards that havent had enough time to grow and fill in. Instead of just letting them fill in alot of guys get tired of it and shave it off. I have been guilty of it myself in the past.

[@Dirtxbc]

You gotta be patient. This is the real test of your patience.

[@viking6985]

@@mizzoupatriot8814 well tbh it depend of the bear. there is a video on this channel who talk about how long you should let your beard grow when she is patchy, like chris pratt for exemple. And short beard are way better in his case.

[@holychadx]

When you notice a full beard is looking thin, see through or wispy it typically is a patchy beard underneath.

[@josephpiedmonte]

Another thing I've learned is that your perception of what your beard looks like is not what others see, they arent seeing what you see and stress about when you're staring at yourself in the mirror. The easiest way to lose the battle is to look at yourself and start to analyze every little bit, step away from the mirror and let it grow.

[@Fr0zenP3nguin]

Completely agree first time I grew out I looked in the mirror every hour lol and it seemed like an eternity! Though I would suggest taking pics each week so you can see the progress! I found that to be a great help.

[@ayrtonsenna1125]

Retoura Vega I agree People say my beard is nice even though I can see where my weak spots are even though I would like to have a denser beard 🧔 There is no such thing as a bad beard every beard is unique 😉

[@jasonleprechaunparker9657]

Agree I’ve been taking pic every week but I still look in the Mirror too much

[@paigecfrancis]

I have that issue daily. I like the fact that I’m seeing sideburns growing for the first time but then I start picking apart the patches. I’m sure it’ll take time to get right but it’s definitely a process

[@bradleycred99]

Yep- mirrors and scissors ✂️ - beard enemies #1 and 2.

[@peterb3304]

I was 30 days in, never could make it past and after seeing your commitment I’ve stuck with it and am now 60 days and WOW! The beard I never thought I could grow is coming together thanks to you!!! Patience, stop worrying about what other people think, do what makes you happy and just ride the wave...good days and bad but stay strong!

[@fahdder]

Growing my first beard at 49 years. I am surprised at how devastatingly handsome I look.

[@Grr8jon]

Steve Zissou I started later too. I feel the same. I should have started earlier in life!

[@TheSean7564]

Steve, you handsome son of a biscuit! You stay dedicated to it … and humble!

[@ashleymalone1445]

If you do say so yourself

[@TheSean7564]

Ashley! The man knows! Steve, please don't allow Ashley's quandary and seeming taunting to dissuade you! Ashley … shame!!!

[@LY-jm9vu]

I’m growing my first beard at 58. I’m glad you became devastatingly handsome as a result. My expectations are lower but I’m hoping for an improvement at least.

[@georgeportar9813]

In my school, I’ve organized an event in which all the male teachers have grown out facial hair for No Shave November, and tomorrow, November 30, we’re having students bid on the teachers, and if they win, they get to shave the teacher’s beard into whatever they want. All the money we get is going to charity. I was inspired to do this from this channel, and just thought the community might find this cool!

[@joshgreen1698]

I hope a student does the Hitler stash

[@javierescuella9709]

In my school we organized No Nut November

[@Beardster]

George Portar that sounds awesome! Congrats for doing that

[@AL-SH]

George Portar We did similar to that at work and we gave the money to our local animal shelter. Feels good to be able to give back, even if it's small.

[@FutureLegend100]

Ayyy Great Idea!?

[@MuchKoku]

I just want to say that you're an inspiration to us patchy bearded folk. I'm nearly 30 and I'm still dealing with thin areas and patches that have recently been called out. I got the whole, "You can't grow a full beard so why bother?" nonsense and I hate to admit it, but it got me down on myself to where I almost took it off. These videos have been a huge help in not quitting on the beard. Thanks, Mr. Berzinsky.

[@j4yma1ette]

I've struggled with beard growth, and have a love-hate relationship with my beard. I have patches, and stray hairs, and my cheeks take a while to fill in. I've gotten to 90 days once, then shaved it off. When I have the beard, I analyze it and give in to shaving. But when I'm clean shaven, I look at pictures of myself with a beard, and I think it looks good. I'm trying again this winter, and I'm at 30 days right about now. Your beard is definitely an inspiration to guys like me, and the fact that you shaved it off and regrew it to share your growth stages with us is extremely helpful. Thank you for all your great videos. You're one of my favorite personalities on BeardBrand.

[@R0yL33]

Can't believe how many beard videos I've watched. Started with 1, then youtube kept recommending. I couldn't stop! Before this, if you'd asked me, I'd say to grow a beard, follow these steps: 1. stop shaving. The end.

[@bottasegreta]

For my entire adult life I have claimed that I can't grow a beard and made excuses why, without ever actually trying. i tried goatees which looked awful. After moving from balmy Louisiana to frigid Minnesota, I decided to try again. I followed the advice from the Beardbrand team to just let it grow and be patient, and after 2 weeks I was getting compliments from everyone at home and work, even my wife! She loves it. It's been 6 weeks now. It's not perfect (it's patchy and wiry and RED) but it's been fun. Gonna try for 90 days at least. Thanks Greg and everyone at Beardbrand.

[@cloud_monkey422]

bottasegreta do it! I’ve always worked in food so I’ve never grown a beard and I always made excuses about it being patchy or it was too itchy or too this or that etc I’m on day 64 right now and have been having fun with it. I’ve taken a pic every single day and made a one month than two month time lapse on my KZbin channel and have also been doing a weekly one (but haven’t posted it yet) But I too am aiming for the 90 day mark and I think 90 days will be my record! I dont know what day you’re at but I’ll match you and if you come back here every month (or click my pic and go to my channel) you will see proof of me matching you day for day! You can do it!

[@codynoname2640]

Do you have the phantom reds!? I have dark brown hair but for some reason my beard is coming in with a lot of red. I never would've known if I hadn't finally let it grow

[@cloud_monkey422]

cody no name haha I have black hair and a black beard. (You can see it on some of my vids) I do have the random reds as well as random browns and now for the first time I have like three grey/white hairs in my beard lol In my next beard video I’m actually going to show that exact same thing since I’ve already shown my weird growth pattern lol

[@bottasegreta]

@@codynoname2640 The hair on my head is fine and straight and strawberry blond. My beard is wavy, wiry, and a dark red/auburn. When I used it wear it as a goatee, it looked fake, because the color is so different.

[@bH-eo5tz]

bottasegreta should have stayed in glorious Louisiana!!

[@lennyism9230]

Honestly gives me so much motivation to be patient with my beard. My beard grows in patchy , but never really went past 60 days of actual growth. I mean .. if I can have a beard like the”Greg’s” I surely would take my time this time. That’s what I love about this series in particular , gives me hope that patience is all I really need to go for it. Thanks unc , as always!

[@frente2zapatista]

Standout gentleman, no secrets no gimmicks just pure, raw unfiltered advice and information. Thank you for all that you do sir.

[@jaker.timothy8231]

Before watching this I wanted to shave but I’ll stick with ya for another 30 days

[@BerzinskyRules]

Great to hear....Beard On!

[@emilecaron6976]

Same here mate!

[@RexakonGaming]

Same

[@kingworld2806]

Same 😍

[@AudiC6V10]

Cool to hear! For me actually the same thing!

[@fwk32]

Man, this video was motivating. I am 37 years old and 6 weeks into my first real beard attempt. It's a long way from perfect, but honestly I have been pleasantly surprised. I have no illusions that I am growing anything but the best beard that I can grow. It is so easy to get discouraged and want to shave, but I am firmly committed to 16 weeks. Beyond that is anyone's guess. I very much appreciate your candor. You sir, are an inspiration.

[@Mark-nova]

For me, this video is precisely what I needed to see. I can't tell you how many times that I have attempted to grow a beard in the past, only to get discouraged after 3-4 weeks and shaving it all off and chalking it up to genetics or convincing myself "it wasn't meant to be" when the truth is that I never gave it a real fighting chance. A little information goes a long way, but an informative video such as this goes even further. I'm in for 90 days even though I'm late to the party here. Greg, I really enjoy your videos and I'm amazed with your transformations, your patient explanations, and your overall great demeanor. Keep up your good work sir.

[@fil2205]

Decided to grow a "Covid19 Beard " which whilst Im still having to work in the UK and we are obviously in lock down, I will try a follow your advice. Its the first time ever (Im 63) that Ive decided to try a grow one Wish me luck :) Keep up the great advice and thank you. Fil

[@ceedash9326]

Covid 19 beard in process over here in USA for first time as well !!

[@tdhd]

fil2205 we’re on the same boat. I was put on leave for 3 months due to Covid-19 and i thought, what the heck, this is it, I’m doing this. So, I haven’t shaved for almost 4 weeks now and i intend to keep it that way till i reach 12 weeks. It’s slowly starting to look good

[@trevordavey6747]

@@ceedash9326 Covid19 Beard in process here in the UK to, didn't realise how self conscious I would be as appearance is scruffy to say the east after 10 days, struggling to hold out for the 1st month, let alone 90 days. still going to try and persevere with it.

[@neilfrasersmith]

Covid -19 beard in progress Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

[@artemnikolayevich3940]

Doing the same thing at 25, I’ve had a trimmed beard before but I’ve never really let it grow for a longer period of time without touching it

[@Scott81]

I’m on day 44, it’s looking good. I have a little thin spot right side near my sideburn. Starts out like yours with no hair and then hairs come in plus coverage from longer hairs. It’s beyond annoying with that one spot, it doesn’t look bad but hate the hair is thin, time is key I know. I wanna grow a good size beard to say I did it, I’m 37 life is short so why not. Enjoy the videos brother, look forward to the next one!

[@mccarty89]

Great videos on this channel. I've had short stubble for last ten years or so with the occasional attempt to grow it out. Now at 30 years old with the help of KZbin I've discovered that patches are normal and will fill in. No one in my family has ever grown a beard. My attempts always saw me give up around day 20 and trim it down to stubble saying "maybe in another 6 months I'll try again". So thank you for these videos. Seeing how someone who clearly can grow a good beard grow it and the patches even they have has encouraged me to let it go. Around day 26 was where I started to notice patches begin filling in. I'm actually getting excited to see what 60 and 90 days will look like.

[@seanboygsxr]

Watching this has just inspired me to keep going. First time growing a beard and patchy. I'm 6 weeks in and have a target of 6 months.

[@honestlynate7922]

Through my many years of bearding I have met hundreds of men whose beard looks just like yours does right now and tells me that they can't grow out a beard because it's too patchy. I will refer them to this video and I will refer them to your previous videos that show how awesome your beard comes through. Inspirational

[@timridenour5712]

I'm 22, and I didn't grow my facial hair for very long before this point because I've always had a bald spot on my left cheek just below my jawline that was so obvious to me; and when my friend would ask why I shaved my face I would just say because i wanted to but it was really because I didn't like the way it looked from the side. Now from just a few months of not growing it, i decided to for no shave November and noticed a lot more coverage on that spot and that all my facial hair in general is getting much thicker and more dense than it was before. This and your guy's channel has inspired me to go the full 90 days without shaving if not just to see what i can do. So thank you, I'll continue on my journey with you all and hopefully see you all through to the end as well, no matter what you have grow it and beard on.

[@antonjohndell1519]

i have a four week beard for the first time ever so i was real glad to find this so applicable to me. The straight out phase is almost over; laying flat on my cheeks but still pretty sticky on my chin. i'm receiving compliments, (you should have done it Long ago) and discover i have a "white'" beard which supposedly fashionable and desirable. i am 64 yrs old and enjoying a New Me! but....don't yet know when i'll start trimming/shaping/stopping the amount of growth.

[@greatkingrat]

Greg, I’m really encouraged by your videos. I saw you with the four year beard and thought “lucky guy. Obviously easy for him.” But I learnt from your videos that you have a patchy beard like mine. I’m glad both you and I have stuck it out because it starts to look a lot better after 4 weeks. I think I would have given up if I hadn’t seen your videos so thanks. Now I get a lot of people telling me it looks great! Both guys and gals too!

[@thomaswillingham1973]

Greg - I appreciate you shaving your beard and starting over I'm sure it was a challenge to let go of something you have put so much energy into, but it is a great lesson on being happy with how things are Your beard is coming back, and it's cool to watch you go through the beginning of the beard journey again Thanks for the great content

[@james4317]

dude so great to show people you're real self, its an amazing series and I love how honest you are

[@AudiC6V10]

I have my beard now for six weeks. Very patchy on my cheeks. These BeardBrand uploads keeps me motivated to don't shave or trim! Keep up the good work! I'm excited to see what's going on next month! ~ BEARD ON

[@psykon99]

Biggest struggle I have is that I want to let my beard grow to fill in the patches, but the hair outside the moustache and chin area grows curly instead of straight. So instead of it falling down and filling in the gaps, it just looks like a patchy rats nest. Even adding balm and trying to train barely keeps it in check. Then I tend to trim the beard down to a length before it starts to curl and tell myself to be content with a thinner beard.

[@teofas]

i had the same problem bro, but i keep growing it till i pass the awkward stage wich in my case is like 4 to 5 months of growing my beard, how much time do you let it grow until you trimm it?

[@AL-SH]

David Manning All beards are curly, the ones you see that look straight are due to the length. I'm in my 11th week beard growth, the first few weeks are not bad, but if you can overcome the "curly, pubic" look beard from week 4 to week 8 then you'll be alright. Just don't touch your beard for at least 8 weeks, no trimming, no products. Then get into light trimming every few weeks, and light use of products. To make it look straight, use the blow dryer and a skinny/narrow brush, and curl your beard inward, towards your neck and jawline.

[@thecowboy9698]

I have been bearded for the better part of a decade, and I wouldn't feel like myself without it. It's become a part of who I am.

[@andrewrinaldi8829]

Never had a beard always wanted one I’m gonna go for it never thought I could I would quit after a few weeks. Thank you

[@HB-js2yu]

seeing this makes me feel alot better about growing my beard out.

[@DustinGarrods]

I didn’t make the month. I trimed it already because the wife asked me. With my trim, the barber trimed it a little bit to short but not that bad in the end. You ‘re doinig a wonderful job, Greg! It is really awesome to watch your videos.

[@ChefboytheG]

Love the videos. I’ve wanted a beard my whole life and I’m just getting to a point where I can start growing one. I’m 30 lol. I’ve been plagued by patches but someone told me to just let it go for 3-4 months and then see where I stand and I’m pleased. I’m 2 months in and have way better growth than I thought I had

[@movement.marcus]

"Greg Berzinsky from Beardbrand" cannot hear that often enough. Perfect voice pattern 👍🏼 great beard in all stages. 👍🏼

[@emilecaron6976]

I'm in my 5th week and I'm aiming for 12 right now Your updates really encourage me to keep on growing! Thank you beardbrand and thank you Greg!

[@A23395]

My beard on the cheek looks exactly like yours... i give up everytime looking at those patches I am motivated this time and want to see how yours turns out

[@lewisfinan]

I shaved my beard on the 27th of October for my halloween costume so as it seems I'm synced on this regrowth journey with you. Needless to say, you're winning.

[@davidatkinson9339]

Hi Greg, Thanks for the encouragement. I'm 20+ days in on my first serious attempt and the pattern and colors are virtually the same as yours (although not as much hair) in this video. It's very reassuring to see it in the "beard guy"'s video!

[@MrPasta98]

20 years old and I got a huge red beard. 4 months in and it's already filled it in big time. Thank God for genetics.

[@joshuaresnick9053]

Greg it's taken about 2 and a half months to get about half months results on my first. Still some patches but I have decided to grow 3-4 more. You are a real inspiration my friend. Thanks

[@guyvanschaemelhout6680]

I have a beard that grows like Greg and I’ve been growing out for 120 days and yes my bald spots from my chops to my chin have filled in. I thank u so much for ur guidance Greg ur a great guy and beard on brother.

[@joesellers3871]

Thanks for the great video. I'm into week 5, my 1st beard in 25 years. I've noticed or think it's growing in fuller and thicker. I also come to realize I'm my worst critic. I stopped looking in the mirror every hr and just decided let it go. My wife hates it, another reason not to shave. To everyone that might read this, whatever your beard is ROCK IT. It's you go with it and you just might be surprised 4 or 5 months at what an awesome beard you got.

[@jaycarter990]

You just helped my anxiety lol thanks. I was this close to grabbing the clippers for a lineup but im gonna wait til next month. I’m on wk 4 of growing this ridiculous thing smh.

[@Brandon-tz5pn]

My wife hates it too. Just finished month 1 💪. I was about to cut it this morning but im gonna go for at least 2 to see how it looks.

[@joesellers3871]

@@Brandon-tz5pn Hang in there brother. Hey it's your face and if you like it that's all that matters. My wife started liking mine better when I stopped the direct deposit of MY PAYCHECK. Hey its just an idea?

[@Brandon-tz5pn]

@@joesellers3871 😂

[@blumhousetv4422]

Wanted to shave today and saw this pop up. I’m at my record for beard growth, and I started with you. I’m going to try and push another 30 days. No more itch and the hairs are laying down better.

[@jouma5295]

5:55 I rarely ever like videos, but I want to like this video a hundred times, someone finally talked about my issue!

[@BerzinskyRules]

YEAH...I am not alone

[@mcgrill3671]

yea i have the same thing haha, same sides too

[@bronsonkelly651]

I’m having a really tough time filling my bald patches of my beard in my upper neck and the connections between my chin and sideburns have yet to come in. But your videos help me keep faith in the process and let it grow. So lucky it’s cold this winter and I have a reason to keep growing!

[@bronsonkelly651]

How long did you grow your moustache for it to be a fully moldable Handlebar?

[@bbs5400]

I'm a few years too late but the pattern on my cheeks and my neck is that I have one spot above my adams apple to the right a little bit that grows slightly farther down than where my neck line should be, and I have exactly 2 hairs on my right cheek that grow above where it's supposed to. Makes trimming easy, just that spot near my adams apple and the 2 hairs on my right cheek that are a little high

[@brianhonaker]

When I shaved my biker handlebar off for Halloween, I was pleased to see that you basically did the same thing. I'm here with you at 4 week's growth. My neck hair goes pretty far down so I did have my lines cut in professionally to make sure I didn't screw anything up. I've never had a full beard in my life and am really enjoying the journey!! Beard on!

[@drjonado]

I tried growing beards in my younger years but never really had a nice full beard because of areas of sparse hairs....then I joined the military so beard growing no longer was an option. after retirement, I did grow a yearly beard, usually for a few months and would shave for summer...what I did notice after all these years is that my beard is now pretty consistent density wise, and now mostly gray! I do have a cool looking darker hair run from my mustache to my chin which adds a nice touch....I am now in my "grown another beard" phase....taking it a little more seriously. I still have beard "limitations" whereas I am a surgeon so beard length will need to be kept at a shorter length. so month one has passed....getting there....I would love a "Greg Berzinsky" beard and because of the coloring I am pretty certain I could nail it....thanks for all the great informative beard videos Greg....and everyone else at Beardbrand....

[@Ragnar.Odegard]

About 30 days in here, and the longest I have ever managed to keep a beard was about 3 months. You are lucky that your hair naturally stops that high on your throat, mine grows way under the adam's apple, and in addition to that, it also grows A LOT more curly and thicker there in comparison to my cheeks, which are very patchy even at 35 years old. I never know whether I should start carving in a neckline and eventually get irritated of the itching throat skin, or let it all grow naturally and only trim the mustache once in a while. One thing I have learned, after over 4-5 years of on and off bearding, is that whenever I start obsessing too much about the shape, thickness and what not, I tend to get frustrated and shave it all off. Sometimes just letting it do it's own thing REALLY is the best thing you can do.

[@Mtncubpa]

Hi I have been following for sometime now. Beard looking great. I am growing my beard back in. I burnt down 8 inches of my beard using a hot brush straightening it out. Got the brush hotter then I should have. Had to trim it back to one inch to level out. Growing it out now again. All good we learn. Gifted the hot brush. Looking forward to having my longer beard back. You have a great beard. Also each beard is very different. Best to work with what you have and to pick a style that soots you. I have learned this too. Looking forward to watching more. Great videos and great brand. Thank you.

[@Void3.0]

OMG guys HUUUUGE CONGRATULATIONS on reaching 1M subscribers I’m so pleased the BB community has grown so much since I last watched an awesome video. Is so weird seeing your neck sir you look so youthful but hurry along and get that silver mane back. Well done again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@criticalthinker2515]

I am growing out my beard at 60. I did start to once 20 years ago, but was so patchy and slow growing. I shaved it off, saying, 'never again." Back to today, because of you, I am sticking with it. The large patches were growing hair. One almost completely but with vellus hairs and few terminal hairs everywhere else, Some gray...I still have no gray on my full haired head, however.

[@RagnarHoff]

You are an inspiration for people with patchy beards. I can see your spots, yet you had a majestic beard earlier. I should give mine another go then.

[@GreatEgret]

I'm about a week behind you. I started growing my beard before I discovered you and beardbrand. I'm glad I did. This is helpful and motivational.

[@clintheadley9212]

I am one of those guys where the neck hair if left unshaven connects to my chest hair. I have to shave that, but I am with all of you in this journey!

[@williamrussell3885]

You've given me the courage to actually try growing a beard.. I've always had patches where nothing would grow, and always thought I was a person who couldn't have one.. Now I know I was wrong and appreciate the help on understanding more about how there is hope with people who have patches in their facial hair...

[@Zoi-ai-art]

I am a bit of a fast grower too and I had to shave my beard recently for a tattoo project, now 2 weeks and an half in, cant wait for the end of the month. I get a strong goatee very quickly but the sides are very sparse so it takes a long time to fill in. I still grow everything I can and go to a barber to shape it after a few months of growth and I recommend people to do the same.

[@ZzzremaerdzzZ]

Well Im 19 and in my 5th week of no shaving. It was clear that I will grow out a great mustache and will have very good coverage on my chin but it was also clear that I will have big bold spots on my cheeks. Well after 5 weeks I'm very proud of my mouth area. I've noticed that there are some thin hairs on my cheeks which gives me the hope of having a full beard in a few years. Kind regards from Germany :D

[@kristopherleithwood]

Just started growing my beard, about 10 days in and I've got pretty good coverage, I was a part of Movember once but only grew the handle bar mustache. I am so glad I have found this channel for learning about what to expect during this process.

[@D3adaim84]

First time growing out my beard. It seems to come in pretty well. I made the mistake of trying to shape my cheeks and because I'm not experienced. I messed it up on one side. I left it that way for about a week but then decided to shave it down to a #1 to even it back out. I definitely learned from my mistake. Now I'm gonna let it grow with out messing with it.

[@Beardster]

Trevor Bradley yes Trevor just leave the beard for four weeks. The shape it as you want to see what natural shape your beard has. If you want to achieve a longer beard then all you need to do is let it be. Good luck and keep us all updated bro

[@josephjester4917]

I used to trim my beard chinstrap style when I was younger. I eventually got sick of having to shave the sides off and starting over, because chinstrap takes a LOT of work to maintain. We learn from our mistakes. ;)

[@Julo0o]

Thanks for motivation. Im 25 and have never grown beard, I always thought I'll never gain full beard, cause of my patches . Right now I have been growing for 2 weeks. The patches are filling in and my beard seems to grow like crazy. Maybe Its still below average, but It gave me hope to have a full, healthy beard .

[@W-WARailfan]

I'm on board. I had the beard going. When I saw the video that you shaved your beard off, it gave me an idea. I wanted to bring awareness to the No Shave November Foundation at my workplace. I also thought that when growing it back through out the month and beyond, I would have someone near my own age to kind of, compare my growth with. Thanks Gman.

[@ronnie83951]

I a big fan Sir..lots of love .I have started growing beard and it has been almost 1 month and I have seen some progress on the journey..thanks for inspiring us..lots of love ❤️❤️

[@originalxjack]

Hello from the UK - Ive been watching this channel for a few months now and last Friday the 23rd I decided I am going to grow a beard the longest I had gone was about 3 days before tomorrow will be the 7th I wish I could fast forward a month or so I feel kida scruffy but I have to just push through this stage and hopefully will be looking better

[@reinhardkruger2536]

Thanks Greg! I am at 30 days and looking dirty. Itches too. But I am determined to make it this time. Tried a couple times and got frustrated and shaved by 30. This time is different. Going for 60~~~Thanks for the inspiration and support!

[@stevenleibowitz771]

It’s been several weeks and the itching at times, is not fun. Started to use beard oil and it helps. The color is mostly white in the cheeks and chin with the mustache being a salt/pepper mix. I made a mistake shaving the neck beard to close to the chin and not doing the 1-2 finger space from the Adams Apple. I am correcting that. I am over 65, bald and it’s my first attempt but wife is not excited. Have had a goatee for the last 10 years. My goal is to go to the end of April and evaluate.

[@charliearmitage6726]

Greg possibly has the nicest and calm voice ive ever heard

[@sheldoncedwardthibault3599]

From Saskatchewan, I shaved my beard today but left long sideboards, mustache, and goat. It's spring and I wanted to try something different. I last shaved my chin August 19th/2010. I'm a half century old, Greg and most of the white in my hairs are in my beard. Unfortunately, my "Back 40" (Top of my head) has thinned quite abit in the last 2 years. Before 2003, I had every colour in my beard consistently. Within the next year the white showed up. I have very little or no grey hairs. I have also an odd shaped head too! One side is slightly longer and wider than the other. The hardest part to trim is my sideboards is because I have to take off my glasses to do this job. What makes it harder is I have astigmatism. I also have slight visual close up troubles with one eye also. I do my best. Patience and deep breathing is my key when trimming my beard. When I shave with the safety razor I use just hot water & the razor itself. To trim my beard & stache I use barber shears, toenail scissors (mustache), and a comb. I don't use clippers because of skipping and pulling of hairs. So Greg, that's me in nutshell and I've been shaving since I was 11 when I grew my first beard. Take care.

[@michaelross1386]

Hey Greg, Today is the 17th of April, 2020, and here in the UK, we are 3 1\2 weeks into the Corona Virus lockdown. So I decided to grow my beard from the start of lockdown, so by another 4 days, it will be a month for me. First of all, I wish I had read the small print, saying when I am in my 60's, my hair would grow through with a lot of white in it? Once I got over that shock, I agree with everything you say I should notice in beard growth and patterns. I don't have any patches at this stage where it looks like I have alopecia, that's good! On the sides of my face, the hair growth direction is down and back and is even on both sides. I am determined to get to 90 days before getting it styled into what I want, and that I think is a secret, have a goal in mind, if not, there could be more chance in giving up. I have already ordered a brush, comb, beard balm to keep me going. Finally, I decided to take a photo of my face and beard once a week, and at the end of it all will put it all together in a video. I've subscribed to you, like your vids and it was all meant to be I came across this one titled 'Expectations for one month's beards' when I am almost at that point. Thanks, Michael

[@jamessarvan7692]

My beard looks very similar to yours when at that lenght... I never dared to grow it out because of that, because I thought it would never grow out good and that it would always have patches. I have now grown it out for 60 days though and it's starting to look pretty good. Going for 1 years! Thanks for the inspo.

[@ridhataqobalallah2285]

his four weeks is my entire year of beard. damn -__-

[@chrisredfield2252]

Use oil

[@jasontholen]

And mine 😂

[@taochi100]

I shaved my beard after having it for about 2 years. I would always kind of trim my beard up shape it. I shaved about the 20th of December 2018. So I'm not that much further then you. Funny cause my wife didn't like me shaving. Neither did my kids. Glad to be on this journey with you. Can't wait to see where your at after 60 days

[@ginuwineheinz6525]

I havent shaved my beard for one year approx. but did some trimming of course and I noticed that my beard grows faster in some areas. I was perplexed but I took it as it is. The left side of my moustache grows faster than my right side and it was even plain to see, after 7-8 months I would estimate that the difference between both sides were at least 3 cm.

[@Beardster]

I have this too! The right side of my beard grows way faster and it’s the same on the moustache.

[@JesseGowan]

I find I'm thin in the upper cheeks, and until I watched this video, I thought I was not going to be able to grow a thinker beard. However, I've seen Greg's beard when it's longer, and it looks very thick despite being thin when short. Thanks for making me relax about my own growth, Greg!

[@cole.555]

I'm doing the full 90 days for Movember, some self exploration, and in hopes that my beard will keep my face warm for winter. It's been an entire year since I last grew out my beard! And I've never grown it out for more than a few weeks. I've noticed some pretty wild changes since then with respect to density and coverage. I still cant grow much more than some peach fuzz for a moustache and it annoys the heck out of me. Either way, thanks for always pointing out the flaws in your beards, it's made me much more comfortable with mine!! You guys kick ass.

[@Beemernow]

Have the exact same situation, grows down and forward one side, grows nearly straight back on the other. At age 57, I've never grown it out past stubble because of this, thinking there is no way for it to ever look right. So, thanks for the info and as of seeing another vid where you talked about that, I'm into week 6 now and feel better that those hairs will, at some point, start to fall downward! Coooommme oooon some point!! ;)

[@Bromega30]

I just passed 3 months. This is the first time i've grown it out after starting minoxidil, of which i've been using for roughly 10 months. And you would not believe the progress. It grows pretty much full all over besides the soul patch area. I've also noticed my hair along mid cheek kind of curls upwards, though this helps it fluff up when i comb it out to look wooly and thick lol! Plan to grow for at least 6 months. Cheers to Beards!

[@thomasgilbert9347]

I am a little behind i only have 3 weeks (22) days worth of growth but i have a full beard. My hair grows completely from my cheeks to my chest. Thanks for the update

[@rioboubou2838]

man this guy is a legend .....keep it up greg wish u the best

[@MichaelLifts]

i have an almost indentical groth patern to u, i just jumpstarted the groth with monoxadil and i really enjoy all your tips.

[@dimitarmoonshadow5908]

I took your advice on growing out for 30 days or so and shaving and growing it out again for another 30 i've noticed more and more hair follicles I hope one day my beard will be as awesome as yours sir.

[@adamrosales9124]

My entire neck grows to the right. It’s a swirl pointing to my thick side. The first two weeks were rough because of how awkward it looks, but I’m experiencing much more fullness out of this yeard. I’ve also noticed my cheek lines are coming in fuller where I used to shave. So I’m embracing every hair for 30 days to see how they go.

[@DarrienCharles]

You look so handsome! I still love the long beard but this one makes you look so much younger and I think it makes your eyes look much brighter :) I'm very excited to see your next videos. Keep going, you are amazing!

[@vinmarz]

For an older dude, it is a more distinguished to have a lower cropped beard. Your hair is so thick and vibrant, you don't need to take away from that gift with a long beard.

[@bigpapa1298]

I'm 20 , nearly at two months of growth, and I think you have me beat already

[@nikpharesmusic5768]

I have similar patches Greg. I'm 35 now and haven't shaved since end of August. My beard grows slow and the past month seems like it hasn't changed much? Not giving up though! I'll give it another 90 days:) Cheers, and thanks for your videos!!

[@MichaelMigoHiller]

It's actually a total coincidence but I'm also growing beard at the moment and watching your updates makes it somewhat more exciting. I'm one week behind you! :D

[@markwoodard4012]

Wow! I was surprised of the close up. Your beard always looks amazing but I’m mostly envious of the hair on top of your head!!

[@haroldwright5013]

I am new in the beard thing. I have worked as a Medic for over 20 years and couldn't. I am free now and i am trying. I am on week 2.

[@navyspook79]

This become an interesting journey. I turn 60 next month and first time I've ever did a full beard. I'm starting week 4. I'm pleased so far. Itching has been driving me crazy but I got some beard oil and it does help.

[@Beardbrand]

Sounds like you're on the right path, keep on growing! - Jack

[@VVBT34]

I shaved my 7in beard completely off on the 1st and am following along. Havn't touched my facial hair for 17 days now. Letting it all go for 90 days as well.

[@sunnyday6133]

I never went over 2 weeks without trimming my beard and mustache, because at that point it grows over 6mm and I get this hedgehog thing sticking out of my chin and same with the mustache. I always assumed that's just my screwed up facial hair, so I always trimmed it. Then I full shaved about 3 weeks ago and decided since the whole lockdown is going on right now, I'll save it for a while longer... Then I randomly found one of these videos and finding out that it's not just my hair that sticks out like that when it's starting to grow is what's really making me wanna save up and try a proper beard and mustache this time. I'm definitely giving it a good 2-3 months to see what happens.

[@mattmercier9680]

Greg I have the EXACT same patches and EXACT same growth pattern as you! Im 39 and about 2.5 years into my beard and still figuring it out but pretty much have down now, although it took a while. Ive got some color differences going on as well, blond goatie and dark side and underneath. Makes it stand out though. Great videos, keep'em coming!

[@mr.peanutbutter303]

I’m 2months in and my growth is just a little thicker that what you have achieved in a month. My patches are fading away but my sides are not coming up as high as I’d like them to. My moustache is grown faster than anything else. The hairs are getting into my mouth. I keep pushing them to the side but I might have to trip the bottom a little soon.

[@ipk93]

No wonder your beard always looks so good. You have the perfect natural beard-neck line

[@danieloborne9782]

Growing my first beard along with Greg. Its really interesting watching these videos, and it gives me the motivation to keep going.

[@CandyflossCottonCandy]

Cool video, I'm on day 3! Just a weird suggestion/observation, I think if you align the camera frame so that your eyes are not centered like now, but 2/3 of the way up, this should look a lot more natural.

[@rexydallas8D]

My beard hair is so thick and strong in the thicker area, even after 3-5 months, the hair still sticks out. I just recently shaved to 16MM, and at that length, though I appear to have a cowlick, the hairs in the thick/dense part are strong and dense enough enough that they all stick together. My moustache is so thick, it can go halfway to my jaw, and it will still go right back in to place if I try to move it. (It naturally curls downward, though.) And I'm only 23, lol. When I rub the hair below my jaw, it feels like a bristle brush. (Not quite as sharp, though.) It's amazing.

[@muriloninja]

I'm in this phase, just started (for the first time ever) bear oil, beard balm and have the wash and conditioner now.

[@masterofligma]

it has been 3 years from my last shave. still no beard

[@NeverSurrender1995]

Do you trimming?

[@venomousorangez8168]

Have you hit puperty 😂

[@fortuneh1851]

Awww.... sorry to hear that. 🤗

[@fortuneh1851]

It’s hereditary, sometimes

[@joshbailey872]

I'm joining you greg! Although i'm thinking about taking it one step further and trying to go for a yeard. I'm only 22 and my beard has a few big patches but i hate clean shaven too much haha

[@An0n_Ym0us_79]

Subscribed! This gives me a lot of hope!! Thanks for this!! I’m about 5-6 weeks in.