HOW TO TRIM YOUR BEARD - KRATOS EDITION - with GQ's Matty Conrad

[@TireFryer426]

Definitely do a video showing how to DIY this!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Let’s see how many people agree

[@khaldounsallom5713]

Do it

[@rarebird2729]

I agree

[@SharkxBait93]

I also agree, the bottom is really hard to do by yourself and self tutorials on this specific style are scarce unfortunately. Also, that 45 degree angle thing would be nice in a DIY vid👍

[@WhoCares1307]

But shorter please !

[@omgmade]

You should definitely do a DIY short ducktail beard tutorial! Your videos are always a treat to watch and has helped my beard tremendously, I've spent 40 years not knowing how to trim my beard to look it's best (to my ability....) until I just happened to see your videos by the magic of the algorithm.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Aww man that’s so great to hear! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Bigrig_trmc]

Yes 🎉🎉🎉 I love the duck tale it’s my preference thanks to Chris Ramsay he’s the reason I wanted to grow a beard lol savage af for a Canadian aye?😂😂

[@Wazgrel]

I would definitely love to see a shorter ducktail tutorial! I kinda learned to do it on my own based on all of your videos, but I wonder how you would approach it directly.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Alright. It’s on!

[@Wazgrel]

@@mattyconradgrooming Sweet, thank you man!!! Much love!❤Your videos changed my beard game forever!

[@titancarnage8857]

Man I’m at 1.5 months of beard growth, your beard care tips just worked on me like magic, thank you and the KRATOS beard is awesome, keep growing and take care.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

That’s awesome! I’m so excited to hear that!

[@manchild84]

These videos (music, style, voiceover etc) are very peaceful to watch (and totally compliments the Old Fashioned I just made 🥃 :) thx Matty!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I can’t think of a better way to watch it then with an old-fashioned

[@TheBananaStrangler]

Hell yes Matty! Not only have I been searching how to trim a ducktail beard, I also JUST bought the same exact set of clippers and trimmers from Wahl!! Thanks for this!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I’m just editing a version where I give it to myself at home! Hopefully it will be helpful!

[@JzFire007]

I would very much love to see a DIY to do a long style of this beard. I have been growing my beard out and it has a rounded-square look using your previous tutorials. I’m proud of it but there is something about that longer, duck tail style that really looks sharp. I’m willing to try it and if it doesn’t look good, I’m proud to say it will grow back soon. 😂👍 Well done on this one Matty!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Coming soon!

[@jjgoldstein7]

Please do a DIY short version of the Kratos. I love you videos and personally, your tips have made trimming my beard fun and easy. I love the content Mr. Conrad, keep up the great work!

[@bn5055]

Main protip for me here was the straightening part. I always had completely straight hair (before I went full Kratos up top) but since growing my beard longer it's developed a lot of kinks in the cheek area. Need to give this brush turning technique a try! Thanks Matty, you're the man 🧔‍♂️

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Prep before trimming definitely leads to a cleaner result!

[@lafcad]

Thank you for this ! love Kratos , ur model is awesome for working on him - always the constant professional with just the right amount of humor - great video and awesome work as usual !

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I really appreciate it.

[@Somin95]

looks very good. the angles you showed really are a gamechanger for a "do it yourself" version. as for right now I am letting my beard grow a bit longer than usual so I have more room to work on it. I might try that one out.. and even if I mess it up, I can get it fixed by the barber. love your videos and everything. started off as a complete newbie.. and with your advices, I would say, I can do the "small maintenance" that is necessary after a few weeks thanks to you.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

That’s all I am trying to do. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@hassanawada1736]

Yeah I’d like to see it on you Matty

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Well THE INTERNET HAS SPOKEN!

[@ryanddowns1748]

19:12 Wow. Great job! You are a Master of Your craft, Sir.

[@Neuromancer78]

I came across your videos last year when i started growing out my beard for the first time. I kept thinking it would be great to find someone like Matty locally to go to for my very first beard trim when the time came. Imagine my surprise when I found out you're LOCAL!!!! lol I have my appointment booked with you for my very first beard trim on March 2nd. Looking forward to it :)

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Right on!!! Looking forward to it!

[@pilchu87]

I was rocking short to mid beard for last two years. Thanks to your videos I was able to maintain it in good shape and visit a barber only once in quarter. Now I've changed my look and shaved everything - so that my kids can see my face for some time ;) but I found out that you have your channel and I'm addicted to watching it. It is like ASMR, the way you operate your tools with such precision, like sculpting and your soothing voice describing each step of the process, I just can't stop. Thank you for your work and willingness to share it with us.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Lol thank you! I have always hated the sound of my own voice so I really appreciate the support!

[@jaredbissell6046]

When I saw the preview and thumbnail for this video, I was like "hey, that's what​ @Matty Conrad calls a ducktail!" Lo and behold, you say that 3 minutes into the video. Great work and this just cements the fact that if and when I get up to Vancouver, Victory Barber & Brand is a must-visit.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks Jared!!!

[@fpershoot]

3 months of beard and hair growth and I'm following your tips - it works awesome! it is slow but progressive 😊

[@EelcoPeterzen]

Ever since I started growing out my beard beyond a simple stubble, I've learned so much from your videos over at GQ. Thanks Matty. You've made it a pleasure to trim/shave myself.A happy coincidence that I find your channel the night before I planned to trim it again. And if we're doing "old style" beards like Kratos, could you do a video about trimming a Leonidas beard? I've been aiming at that style for a while now. Could be from the film, or history. Thank you, Matty!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Great idea!!!!

[@richardfromjersey]

GREAT CUT ! loved this vid, and looking for this KRATOS CUT myself when im ready !

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching Richard

[@Blunterx420]

Man this is a bad ass beard to have! Growing my beard out right now and hope to have it shaped like this one day.

[@Guven9000]

Cut and model ( Rahim ) combination are very good. Thank you!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikelloydx33]

This man’s beard is strong, loves this video

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching!

[@supermanbeer84]

DIY'd my beard based on this video, and although not perfect it's not bad at all. Very helpful.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Great to hear! I have a DIY version coming soon!

[@Brian-nf8jp]

Aight need you to move to new york and be my personal barber. Haven't been to one yet kinda been trimming and maintaining the lines myself. Its been alright but you craftsmanship of a beard is fantastic.... I don't hold a candle.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Awww man… thanks for the compliment

[@marcialmontecinos1057]

I'm starting to grow my Beard out and it's looking good. I get a lot of great compliments. However it will be that time for a Beard trim❤

[@Chase_Anderson]

A video on how to grow out the beard would be great, especially keeping it neat along the way. Example how to keep the neck neat enough for an office but lower the neckline as the beard grows… I think so far all I’ve seen is basically just let it grow, but I don’t want to be too unruly at work but I don’t want to be trimming away what I may need later. Basically how to go from a short beard to a kratos beard and be tidy along the way!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Excellent suggestion!

[@jakal13]

Very nice tutorial. When are you gonna bring out your own set of victory-tools? ;) That guy really has the aura of a legend. The colouring of his beard is magnificent.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

🧐. Hmmm I should probably do that

[@DEUCALION109]

The video we’ve all been waiting for Edit:and I’m definitely down to see the DIY shorter version.

[@vperkv6554]

Ive been trimmin my own beard for a few yrs now but to this day, im always nervous af trimming the lower sides, very hard using a mirror and everything is backwards. It makes a world of difference trimming someones else's beard. I trim my brothers and i have to admit, i do better than some barbers. Using premium clippers and beard trimmer definitely helps also.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Alright. I’ll get to work 💪🏼

[@Scotty631]

You're a master barber. All your vids and products have helped me level up my beard and hairstyle game for almost 2 years now. Love the Kratos Ducktail, gonna try and do this ducktail style this year! Thank you so much!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@hughwoodland5588]

Rahim 's beard went from a 10/10 to 20/10. Love the black & grey.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Right!!! Cant wait for your video brother!

[@hughwoodland5588]

@@mattyconradgrooming Two weeks!!

[@dirtyneedles77]

That's the exact beard shape I tried to describe to my new barber. I have a pretty thick beard like that, can't wait for the next trip. Cheers👍

[@robertchapman793]

I love your videos great ideas. Since I grown my beard my confidence has grown I have lost my uncle few years back I quit saving just let grow my life change

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Congratulations Robert. Good luck with the beard.

[@jordankreykes6995]

This was a great video, and one I've been wanting to see. As others said, would be nice to see a DIY, although conceptually nothing would really change. Thanks!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

if enough people request it I will definitely do one

[@jinferno3454]

Nicely done, looks great. I'd like to see that future video of you giving yourself this cut also.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Coming up!

[@auro_201]

Please man do so. I’ve tried myself so many times at home and always ended up shaving off my beard completely😂. I think , Iam not the only one . Save our beards 🙏

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I’m editing it as we speak

[@machoman6969]

I liked that he was confident enough with his current looks and wouldn't allow anyone including you to dictate what to do with his beard and hair. Men should learn a thing or two from him. 😊

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I never dictate my clients looks… it’s always a colaboration

[@thedarthflagger]

Don't usually like a hedge trimmed beard but this one is truly beautiful. It's a much needed technique to create what is a computer generated beard.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Lol… those animated beard styles are tricky 😂

[@thedarthflagger]

@@mattyconradgrooming mine is almost all one length, so no hedge trimming here

[@gregpatterson9125]

this is one of my favorite beard styles! I've had several barbers attempt this on me and none have really pulled it off like this! i would love to see a shorter version done

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Challenge accepted

[@Figgles274]

Would love to see a shorter Kratos on Matty! Haha.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

THE INTERNET HAS SPOKEN!

[@kivdronekim7916]

You knock that out the park!! I'd like to see a short version ducktail tutorial 👍

[@mattyconradgrooming]

You got it 👍🏼

[@DillonN]

You're a great teacher! Could you please do a video on fading a skin fade beard? Thanks !

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I have one up! Check it out!

[@LucasAres]

Should be great to see you doing in yourself. The last 10 barbers that I went where bad, still waiting my beard recover from the trauma, I definitely trying to learn to do it by myself.

[@MetalanGrain]

Loved your products since before I started barbering and I’m happy to see a KZbin channel now! I may have to take a trip north for a service one of these days!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for supporting the Brand! Come by the shop if you are ever in town!

[@Remnant0001]

Matty is the GOAT 🐐

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Lol 😂. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TengrioftheCrimsonSky]

Great video guide, I watched this and your at home version the only thing I would like to see is if those plastic guides are helpful or hindrance or if it's just user error on my part because it seems like I always get closer on one side of my beard than the other when I use them. Thanks and have a great weekend

[@iainronald4217]

Man, this video's giving me all kinds of inspiration. I've been growing a beard mainly because it's February in Saskatchewan and it would be a really dumb idea not to have one in this arctic weather. But, now that spring's here, I might keep it around, and have fun with it. I do kind of have to be careful because I'm bald, 6'5 and a weightlifter with 25 lbs of muscle, so I end up accidentally intimidating people a lot, lol.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I’ve been to Saskatchewan in February… I feel you

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

Awesome video!! Finished product was sleek! I've been growing my beard out and using your how-to videos to trim and sculpt it. So far, so good! Wish I lived closer to your shop!!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I’ll keep posting videos! Hope they help you!

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

@@mattyconradgrooming thanks Brother!

[@MartyMcFryyy]

Great work, that was a beautiful beard that fella had, loved the symmetrical grey at the front, and finished style looked awesome, might be my next too.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks! He has an amazing beard definitely

[@kornfreak78]

Been recently looking into beard channels here on KZbin. Just came across yours. Really like your content, so I subscribed! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bigrig_trmc]

Yep fave video!! Prolly cuz I’m a huge kratos fan and Greek mythology lol that’s defiantly a godly beard!!!!

[@briancotten9245]

It would be interesting to watch you give yourself the Kratos beard style trim. It's one thing to watch you do the trim on someone else, which gives me a good idea on how to trim someone else's beard in that manner, but I think it would be more helpful to see you perform the trim on yourself which may show techniques, tips, angles of attack, etc. for doing the same thing while looking at one's self in the mirror. Great video none the less, as always!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

It’s on the way! Kratos DIY

[@U_y_g_h_u_r_L_i_v_e_s_Matter]

Love your channel! Would love to see a video of a beard that doesn't have the normal wirey texture. My beard hair texture is more like the texture of hair on the head. I do have a shaved head so this beard shape is perfect.

[@omgthisguy638]

A shorter duck tail would a a good video. Would like to know your tips for the downwards moustache kratos has and how to blend it nicely with the beard. Great video as always.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Solid request. I’ll make sure to focus on that

[@MrZero-bf3ss]

Excellent as always Matty Man!

[@mitchumparker3058]

Thank you! I've been trying to figure out what the proper name of this shape beard was, so I could ask for it. A DIY of it would be awesome too (please and thank you). 😁

[@mattyconradgrooming]

You got it!

[@roadglide]

I need this too.

[@matthewszady7727]

Gotta do it man.

[@grimlok3487]

Matty, you just seem to know when trim day is around the corner. Perfect timing! Edit: yaaa buddy you know we wanna see how you'd do it yourself. That type of video is the most informative for us DIYers

[@mattyconradgrooming]

THE INTERNET HAS SPOKEN

[@Theo-ul8qm]

Loved the video! What I’d love to see is some more eccentric styles, say a Robert Downey Jr. style or a van dyke. Things I’m a bit apprehensive to try for myself😅

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Done!

[@Jonpaulhunter]

Awesome video! Really enjoyed the cut. Bonus points for the killer Dixxons sir 👌

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I am addicted to DIXXONS

[@Jonpaulhunter]

@@mattyconradgrooming I'm the same man. Just wish they would stop with the weekly drops it's destroying my bank account haha. Anyway I'm going off topic! Keep up the awesome content!

[@tulkastulkas]

Thank you for another great video ! And a great beard.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching brother

[@FrozenMonkeyG]

Pure genius…definitely need a DIY video of this

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Coming right up

[@MrWinterblade]

I would love to see a faded square beard tutorial! Great video, thank you for your lessons

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I just posted one 2 weeks ago! Check it out on my page:

[@alarickhossein5240]

Please come to Guyana!

[@craigbartels2021]

Dude great stuff.. I finally am growing my beard out because of you ( I'm 70).. What I would like to know is how can have a haircut like yours??? What can I tell my lady "beautician" ( I quit going to barbers in 1971.. guys like "jim" and "shorty" had no clue how to cut longer hair. Anyway, if you have time , get back to me! thanks and keep up the good work!... craig

[@mikemccoy892]

I wish I could find a barber in DFW area that can do this!!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

There are plenty of great barbers down there! Ask my friends at FW Barber Supply who they recommend.

[@Bigrig_trmc]

This is prolly gna be my fave video❤

[@timothycoberly1419]

Yes it's the beard I'm growing but I want it shorter and more sharp jaw corners. So yes it would help if you did it.

[@AseeF]

Matty: "Honestly, who the hell is Kratos?" Kratos: BOY!!!!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Lol. 🤷🏻‍♂️ now I know!

[@cesarespinal8151]

Really nice

[@nathanielcook2386]

Awesome video...can't believe I didn't find your video sooner. Got a new sub with this one

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for the sub!

[@victoralverio3833]

Awesome vid. Wish I could finmd a shop like yours in my area.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching. I have a video that might help you with that!

[@thedonaslan6293]

Do the Kratos beard in it’s full glory on yourself! Great video! Been waiting on this for a long time

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Coming up!

[@joshreynolds3]

I am actually using this version of Kratos to help me get in shape and it started because of the beard. I decided to dress up as kratos this year for halloween. It’s a bit silly but it gives me an actual fitness goal instead of just lose weight and eat better. Step 1 Grow out my beard. Step 2 Lose fat(!) and build muscle, but mostly lose fat. Step 3 make the costume from scratch. I think if i lose enough fat I can get pretty close. Thanks for the video.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

That’s awesome!!! Keep it up brother!! I’m rooting for you

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I do enjoy your videos, Matty! Got me inspired to get started. 3 months in, getting somewhere!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

That’s awesome Simon! Glad it’s helping!

[@keithsawka7278]

Great video tutorial and beard shape!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@brapsquatch]

Right on Matty! 💪

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thank you!

[@tonyaponte5919]

Awesome to say the very least🙏🏼

[@soumynonareverse7807]

Woow, this is great. Could you make a video on face shapes and hair colours? I'd like a flat top military haircut but with a long kratos (or the squared version of it) like beard. The only thing is, I have a long face, am blond and have a darker (almost red) coloured beard. And I'm not sure if I should go this route as I think it will make my face even longer and turn the attention more to my beard than to the rest of my face. Do you know someone who matches this description to show us what I need to keep in mind whenever I trim my beard?

[@MathersMahmood]

Do a DIY please!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

You got it

[@photogman390]

Great job. Fun to watch.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thank you!

[@buddhanet.world777]

Great video thanks!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gokufroz]

Hello how are you. Can you please refer me to someone that could do this beard style for me in Miami, thanks

[@MichaelP11]

Do you do classes in the Midwest area? Great video!!!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I do! Not sure how many this year just yet but I’ll get a calendar going.

[@EdNailor]

This has become my favorite style and I didn’t even know it’s name 😂

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I’m sure there are people that call it other names but that is it’s traditional name.

[@thndrgodthor]

Definitely give yourself the Classic Ducktail!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

You got it!

[@RLDesrochers]

Just awesome! I'm sure he got more than a few comments on this afterwards!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

He did! My dude went on vacation the next day and said he got asked at least 50 times who did his beard 😂

[@RLDesrochers]

@@mattyconradgrooming I believe it. Pure art what you do.

[@Jerason]

This was awesome! Ditto on the DIY version!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Coming up!

[@michaelwise535]

I would see it in a short style. I am thinking of this for myself

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Coming up!

[@NegotiableHemingway]

That’s a damn fine beard! Also Matty has those god tier beard genetics.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Lol I wish…. I guess we’ll find out in the DIY

[@e.danielritter193]

18:10 for final product

[@aaronb8832]

Nice job . Your friends must have good trust in you I know from just starting to grow out a beard that it is my baby probably more so that I don't have hair. But a beard like your friend has he must be very proud and for him to let you change the style up abit 👍

[@mattyconradgrooming]

I’m a big believer that barbering is about relationships with your clients. We have been working together for a few years now. I have definitely built up that level of trust over time.

[@derekdean5210]

Next time u in Saskatoon would love to be a demo person for u to do this trim on my beard.

[@bigdadyyankee]

Great video

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching!

[@3.6Roentgen]

You are my new favorite channel

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thank you!!!

[@RegicideBrewing]

Can you do a video on how to grow your beard out and how to maintain the beard over its life?

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Can do!

[@roadglide]

100% Njce work Matty.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

[@marcelmattern6488]

Thx for this video.

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks for watching!!

[@DaddyBear1971]

Excellent!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

Thanks!

[@kirchhasel]

what kind of hat are you wearing mostly? The white one,... a stetson? that one is awesome. keep up the great videos mate. cheers!

[@mattyconradgrooming]

It’s a Stetson open road!