Beard vs. Clean -Shaven | Pros & Cons

[@mhaas281]

Not only do people treat you differently, but you also perceive yourself and behave differently with a beard. I’d say it adds confidence. I don't mind the added maintenance, I'm already doing skincare maintenance.

[@stevenw8453]

dont be a bald face baby. keep the beard brother .

[@most_sadistic666]

😅 Exactly, it feels womanly to have no hair at all on the face. Men are naturally hairy so to me it's only human nature to keep at least 1" of hair on the face 💯

[@Dave_Dax1]

Greg + beard = awesome 🙂

[@richardm4794]

I definitely look at other beardsman and either love or hate their beards. I think you can tell if a man takes care of their beard and those who don't give a crap. I started my beard after retiring from the military last November and love it!

[@charliemcdowell5231]

I actually see online more shade getting thrown from unbearded men towards bearded men rather than the other way around. Guys saying that having a beard is just coping with having a weak chin. I find that rude cuz like, yeah I don’t have the best chin and jaw, but that doesn’t mean that being bearded isn’t my authentic self. Hygiene and grooming doesn’t make someone not authentic. I’ve tried both ways and I just think I look much more attractive with a beard. I do think it’s funny that when I have a big beard there’s men and women who say “oh man you should shave it so I can see what you look like without it” I always ask women who say that if they would shave their head so I can see what they look like without hair. They usually get my point. I did find that I got more compliments from guys than girls when I had a long beard, but usually the naysayers were older women which makes sense. Beards were very out of fashion when they were younger.

[@TanT423]

I’ve always had a short beard for many years. It wasn’t until after a breakup I discovered I had the potential to grow a longer beard. Love the longer beard. It actually helps makes my head and face less round. I’m back at a short beard again but the grow out period is journey I enjoy every time.

[@CJH71587]

The long stubble looks so great on you dude!!! 😎❤😊

[@GregBoswell428]

@@CJH71587 thanks

[@mattparker2323]

This is his best look

[@josephevans2912]

I prefer bearded, I shave once in a while and instantly regret the shave. I’ve done the mustache, goatee, and beardstache; I haven’t tried friendly mutton chops yet, one day. I feel like having a beard out ways any cons.

[@seanliggins2236]

I like both. Clean and bearded. The beard takes patience. I shaved mine off when you did Greg out of curiosity. I tell you most women love a shaved groomed look . I grew my hair out again and see I'm thinning pretty good. . Going back to some form of facial hair . P.s where I live 8/10 men have a beard.

[@allanwaters9782]

I've had a beard since I left the military 10 years ago! Not going anywhere!

[@mikeb8283]

I've been with you a long time Greg. Congratulations on the subscriber count. Well deserved my friend. I still enjoy every video that you create.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@mikeb8283 I really appreciate you Mike! You’re one of the originals.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Keep your beard, brother. It becomes you! Peace...🙏♐

[@GregBoswell428]

@@AladdinSaneNYC thank you

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

​@@GregBoswell428You bet! 🙏

[@mr-sam-jax]

I love clean shave as much as growing a beard ! both are great and I love them both 🔥 and you Greg my friend I'm your subscriber for the past 6 years and I saw almost all of your beard and grooming videos , I said it before and I'll say it again , in my opinion the best beard size you ever had is number 8 guard against the whole beard 🙏🏽

[@GregBoswell428]

@@mr-sam-jax you truly understand me. I may have to revisit your suggestion.

[@mr-sam-jax]

@GregBoswell428 so happy to hear that my friend 🙏🏽❤️

[@BeardedVirginian]

I prefer my beard over clean shaved. I've always had some form of facial hair since I was able to grow it. I did keep a short goatee for a long time .

[@frankberdar5339]

I’ve actually come to like the clean shaven look on you. Clearly a beard looks amazing on you. Hope you decide to keep changing it up going forward.

[@johnphillips3526]

We may be in need of another book recommendation video.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@johnphillips3526 thanks for the suggestion. I have an excellent one in mind.

[@derekarseneau2569]

I prefer a beard, but would agree that it’s not for everyone

[@saxman7131]

Your beard is coming in nice. The biggest threat to my beard are panic attack. Growing my beard made me take care of the rest of me too.

[@teas926]

Hey, I'm sure I follow your logic of the panic attack being a threat to your beard. Do you have panic attacks that make you want to shave your beard? I agree having a beard makes you take care of the rest of you though, absolutely correct in my case also.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@saxman7131 I’d be interested in knowing more of what you mean by this. I know you go through a lot. I hope you are doing well.

[@congerscott6064]

I personally think I look better with a beard, when I clean shave it actually makes me look older, skin under the chin lol, another good one Greg 👍🏆.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@congerscott6064 yeah, there comes a point when a beard definitely suits us better 👍

[@beastlymarek]

I love year I went all out and built an 8 foot tall, 4 legged wendigo costume, I got over 200 people wanting photos with me, and I am making the next issue of the local paper Update: I made the paper

[@jeromypintacura9603]

Great video Greg..everybody for their own in my opinion..I personally prefer some sort of a beard on my face..You adding the experience of the slapped beard gave me a good laugh..

[@GregBoswell428]

😁

[@Lakefilms]

Looks great, growing mine in again.. Noticing a lot of salt and pepper this time around lol...when did you go gray?

[@GregBoswell428]

@@Lakefilms I was always a little gray but over the past year it has gained a lot of ground

[@RFazor]

Hi Greg... I'm on my second go-around in growing a beard (hadn't shaved in 2.5 months), and what I noticed this round, the beard feels and looks healthier and much less itchy due to the fact - in my humble opinion - that I've been eating a lot healthier (cutting a lot of sugars and junk) and exercising much more (swimming and walking/jogging)

[@GregBoswell428]

@@RFazor I’m sure it makes a difference

[@GusRivers-ng4tw]

Definitely beard bro

[@Danimal77]

Greg, how do you feel about your beard having gone from black to white? If you look back at your earliest videos of you on youtube from 7 1/2 years ago, where your beard was pretty much all black with a few white hairs, to today being pretty much all white with some black hairs, have you embraced the color? Have you considered dyeing your beard black again to appear younger (even at the length you have it now)? I just turned 47 and my beard has gone from dark brown to 70% white. I have considered dyeing it brown but wasn't sure if the harsh chemicals would hurt my beard hair (dry it out)?

[@rogerheisler2554]

Don't dye a beard! I think it looks fake! Embrace where you're at.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@Danimal77 I appreciate the beard going white. I actually look forward to when it’s completely white. I would never dye it.

[@breakdown7553]

Depending how full or good your normal hair is: I feel like having a beard in particular for those going bald or half bald, gives you basically another chance to take care of something, which then signalizes to the outside that you basically hold yourself in a higher regard and care how you look. After all, that's anyway what it is. All those haircuts and what not, are in the end an attempt to create a certain impression of yourself for and only for others. Doesnt matter if you think "no thats because I actually like it i dont care what others think" - no, thats not how our brains work. You think you like it because you like it, but in fact the reason why you like it is because of the "others". but theres nothing wrong with it. My point was anyway just: Wearing a beard gives you just another chance if you will, if the head hair doesn't allow for much anymore. It can actually replace the hair on the head in that sense. Clean shave can do that, yeah, but I mean there is not much to it. It looks like you take care of yourself to some extend, but a good beard cut, with sharp details and a good trim has a much stronger effect in that context, since it is much more work than a clean shave. Not to say that a good, healthy, non skin irritating clean shave is supe easy, but it's just "one thing", while a good beard cut has much more variables.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@breakdown7553 very good points

[@michaelhromi9884]

Greg, the reason your beard never itched is because you understand beard care. Guys that say it itches, also refuse to try oil due to it being “girly” as they say. I truly enjoy bearding and don’t mind the maintenance. I have a twice a day routine that I’ve stuck to religiously and it shows. I like seeing your different styles and look forward to your next video/update.

[@hashgnome9326]

It's a double edged sword. While beard oil definitely can help most people's beard the truth is that some people with beard suffer from sebhoric dermatitis (which causes more sebum production - which causes more oil which makes the itch worse.) Dermatitis basically feeds off of oil so adding more oil to it is gonna be a terrible idea. It depends on the person. I have a great beard myself but live in a hot and humid country and my beard in summer gets very itchy. In winter I add oil and it's fine but adding oil to it in the summer is madness. There's no one rule that applies to beardcare as each situation is different.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@hashgnome9326 this is interesting

[@GregBoswell428]

@@michaelhromi9884 thanks man, I really appreciate it!

[@mikew4022]

What about beard oil without any perfume/scent?? 🧔😁

[@kundi9651]

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[@Mcfly88mphx]

“It gives the slapper less satisfaction..”😂. Well now after watching this I want to grow my beard out again lol. I agree and do like having a beard over clean shaven. Enjoyed the video.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@Mcfly88mphx so glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@metalfenix]

My preferred, hands down, bearded. I always loved bearded men (I'm gay), they look more masculine, and as you say Greg, it makes you more distinctive. Now, I HATE the clean shaven look, and this comes from someone who couldn't grow more facial hair than an incomplete mustache and 4 hairs on my chin on their 45 years of life. By the way, they always grew FAST so I have to keep on them almost 3-4 days and shave before the usual "shave those 4 hairs off" comments from my co-workers or my mom come along. Clean shaven was my ONLY option, I never had the option to grow a beard, even more infuriating, my father, who CAN grow a beard, shave it completely because he didn't like it. At most, I've seen him with a goatee for some days. What a waste. It's true, the only maintenance needed was a shaving every 3-4 days, and it made me look younger. Hell, some men prefer it that way, not only women. But I still hated it, I don't care if some people prefer it, I always wanted that bearded look. Hell, a little goatee and I would be HAPPY. But no, even with my father being able to grow a beard, I couldn't. I envy you guys, I really do. Or well, I DID. I have 4 months on a minoxidil treatment, and I was able to finally grow some facial hair. I'm on the stage now that I have a ugly, patchy, wanna be beard, but it's the most I had in my life. I love it and I'm not stopping until the end of the treatment. If this succeeds, I swear I'm gonna learn everything about beard care. People say, learn to love yourself, not having a beard isn't so bad, that not everyone is able to grow a beard, blah,blah, blah... . I'll accept that only at the end of my treatment, until then, I'll keep wishing I get a beard. I don't want a lumberjack beard, even a little goatee would be enough (My dream one is the one just like Greg is sporting on this video, a complete short beard).

[@samansalar7611]

i only have a beard about 3month every year beacuse of the winter but i prefer to stayed clean shaven.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@samansalar7611 at least you get to enjoy both 🙂👍

[@pblohdez8415]

To my this is the perfect long of beard to you

[@GregBoswell428]

@@pblohdez8415 oh thanks! My wife really likes it too.

[@mattlubas4038]

Everyday is Halloween! 🎃 100%

[@johnjagodzinski4242]

With no beard he looks sickly

[@PenjaminFranklyn]

Cold in Florida? 😂

[@johnjagodzinski4242]

My ex says most guys look better with a beard

[@justinengland9814]

You have the biggest garden ever, lol! You are lucky as you suit clean shaven, stubble and a big beard! I think you look best with less, the big beard experiment (in my opinion!) was too much!

[@GregBoswell428]

Half of what you see in the background is my neighbors yard.

[@SweetandSourohmy]

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[@jimschender4497]

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