Increased Beard Shedding?

[@keithkilpatrick4703]

Took some of your advice on board and started drinking as much water as possible. Shedding/breakage has dramatically decreased over the last few weeks!

[@DanCBearded]

That is beautiful!! This stuff really does matter 👊

[@alexbaker9967]

@@DanCBearded I noticed that whatever I fall off the 1 gallon of water a day wagon that my beard suffers so I'm going to start over again on the drink 1 gallon of water a day and this time try to stay on top of it

[@ryanlemaytheislandbeard9499]

Another great educational beard video..... by the best beard teacher. My two biggest factors are stress (work and masters program) and water intake. I am trying to get to a gallon a day.

[@DanCBearded]

I know how that work and master's program goes, you can do it brotha!

[@ethanhale4072]

Mine has increased due to the dry cold weather and stress. Makes me more stressed seeing all the hairs in the shower and after I put oil in and comb it 😩

[@Ruben48641]

I'm with you Brotha!

[@DanCBearded]

It truly is a vicious cycle

[@Ruben48641]

Another Master's class brought to you by Dr. Dan and the UofDCB! UDCB! UDCB! UDCB!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Ruben! I truly always appreciate your comments

[@mick_man2405]

Gotta say this video grabbed my attention very quickly as it directly relates to my beard!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Perfect! I try to put out content I would want to watch immediately

[@beardswagbbq]

I definately know I over groom its become a bad habit. I have recognized this behavior because of checking out my hairs on counter after combing. Some definate breakage and because of great educational videos like this I can correct.

[@DanCBearded]

Extremely self aware, I love that!

[@louismilano2701]

After growing out my beard for 4 months I thought my beard was falling out! Thank God for this video! Stay bearded!

[@billythebeard6055]

Seasonal changes. Make sense. I notice this happens in Winter time. Plus, my beard is turning more white/grey. Most of the black hairs fall out. This is one I did suspect. Thanks for educational purposes to learn about our beards. 👊🏻❤️

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Billy!

[@ericcotton813]

Makes sence I've noticed my beard not feeling the same stress time to slow down and ad more Positivity thanks dan

[@DanCBearded]

You're welcome Eric!

[@highplainsdriftr]

STRESSSSSSSSSS! Ugh. I know I need to up that H2O though, it's tough in this cold weather. Having a PUR filter on the faucet helps. I have nightmares about it all falling out one day while brushing. LOL. Thanks for the tips Dan C! Shout out to my Command's Corner Facebook bros too!

[@DanCBearded]

Shoutout to you my friend!

[@claylewter1421]

Have started yoga. My beard is happy!

[@TheGabrielberki]

Clay Lewter yoga definitely helps with increased blood flow and drainage of the lymph nodes... all good keep up that exercise!

[@DanCBearded]

That is wonderful!

[@tenxbeardproducts3214]

Great video Dan! Valuable info - I never put 2 + 2 together that beard shedding was a result of lack of water, or stress / hormones, or other external influences. Our beards are almost a micro indicator of our health in general! I'm gonna take note next time I go through a period of increased shedding that maybe something is going on for me. Gonna share this vid with the group. Thanks! Steve

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you guys, that is awesome!

[@nathanyates4434]

Dan thank you for the helpful knowledge man. Because of you I’m now trying to eat cleaner and also drink a lot of water this cold weather that I’m having right now has been having me shed a little not much but after watching this video it has helped me a lot with understanding so I can compensate for this cold weather.

[@DanCBearded]

That is beautiful!

[@joelfields9807]

Amazing I was just noticing an increase in shedding this morning! It’s like you read my mind 😮

[@DanCBearded]

That is my job!!

[@louismilano2701]

I'm loving all this beard wisdom! Live bearded!

[@deadtom3]

Good video Dan! STRESSSS is such a killer in so many ways!

[@DanCBearded]

Soo true!

[@jamesskinner5815]

Another home run video Dan. Please keep them coming. I always learn a lot from your videos.

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@martinandrews8496]

Also speaking of city water. I work for the city running sewer and water pipe and here we have issues with antibiotics in the water from ppl flushing pills. And they don't know what to do about it bc we have bacteria that helps with waste breakdown interesting side note that not alot of ppl think about when they dispose of meds that way

[@DanCBearded]

Yikes! That is terrifying

[@louismilano2701]

Yes I live in New York and we just went into winter 1 month ago!

[@thomaswillingham1973]

Dan - great information as always Another thing to keep in mind - as your beard gets longer, fewer amounts of hair look like more hairs due to length - one hair starts to look like many I see 1 or 2 hairs in the sink and it looks like 5 I did have a bit of breakage due to cold, and not updating my routine, last winter

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Thomas, good points for breakage!

[@fz8007]

Thanks for pointing me towards this Dan! Definitely making sense now!

[@mick_man2405]

Wow that’s all I can say. I’ve noticed an increase in my beard shed. I always wondered if stress could cause increased hair loss n now I know. Uhhhgggg it stinks!!! But great video brother!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Mick and stress level is extremely important with a beard

[@Onecrazycasey]

Ty for the information brother!! Congratulations on the new addition to command army

[@Onecrazycasey]

I deal with pulling... I find the knots and then pull them :( bad habit

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Casey!

[@mikeduron30]

Watching all the way from the south-side of Atlanta,Ga✌️

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome!

[@basilmalik6437]

I grew out my beard over last few months and I just cut it from the bottom when it gets to long. But since late sept I been experiencing more shedding in upper chin area and that part got Light and I can see it in pictures now etc. Thank you for your response!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Probably one of the reasons why in this video. Start looking at those!

[@funkdaddy3.0]

Thanks for the video. When my shedding increases it is almost always related to hydration or a lack there of.

[@highplainsdriftr]

funkdaddy2.0 It’s hard for me to hydrate lately due to such cold weather. I can’t seem to keep up like I do in summer time.

[@DanCBearded]

Same with me. I can tell literally the next day if I was slacking on water (normally because of vacation or schedule challenges)

[@hooknsaw4378]

I’ve been thinking about this lately. Just this week I was going to join the Wednesday livestream and ask both of you if your beard feels different when the seasons change. This answers my question. Great honest content!

[@mikeg2295]

I blame season change especially in Michigan. We can have season change 3 times a day. I average about 5 sheds a day and drink plenty of water.

[@DanCBearded]

The seasonal change is wicked here in Michigan

[@jsmc2104]

2 years ago my life was consumed by stressed in every aspect, to the point that I had hypertension, beard and head hair loss. My beard started to fall out in quarter sized clumps on the left side of my face and neck, it was scary and lead to more stress. I tried everything to get the hair back but nothing worked. After a year of bald patches on my face, and having to be clean shaven as a result, I changed my diet, exercised, kicked out the woman, and all of a sudden my blood pressure is perfect and my beard grew back but it grew back in white! I have a dark beard so I currently dye the patches to match the rest but hey, at least its grew back. Alopeaca barbae sucks.

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds like some really positive changes!!

[@BeardLaws]

Another great video from an amazing bearded brother!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks brotha! Great livestream tonight 👊

[@BeardLaws]

@@DanCBearded Thanks for stopping by man.

[@DanCBearded]

@@BeardLaws 👊

[@beardswagbbq]

Detroit's lid is fire brother, I love mine💪🏼

[@highplainsdriftr]

BeardSWAG Sharp as heck!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Michael!

[@killswitch1118]

Definitely experience breakage more often than not. Just when you think you got it all figured out? You're wrong! Things ain't always what they seem. I been doing it all wrong for so long. Thanks for the knowledge man.

[@DanCBearded]

You're welcome brotha!

[@therustyaxe]

Thanks Teach. My explanation of what happened to me might be a little long so bare with me. In July I was experiencing more than normal loss so I jumped on here and searched. I don't remember if it was you, scuba, beardbrand or who. But it was said do to the same things and was normal. They also said not (NOT) to obsess over it. I have saved every single beard hair that I have lost in zip lock baggies since July 22 of last year. My plan was to count how many hairs I lose a day. Once I do that I put them in a baggie. One year from that start date I will count every hair in those baggies and average it out. Don't think for one second I'm joking. I'm just obsessive about my beard is all. What has happened to me in the last month studying. Being 48 I sometimes feel like WTF am I doing? I sometimes felt angry at the material which led to frustration, stress and loss of sleep. Then beer comes in to play because I just want to relax. Also medicate maybe (not me)? Now I have been losing some solid good 6" - 8" beard hairs that should not have fallen out. About 10 healthy hairs a day! What is funny about the timing of this video release for me is that last weekend I thought about you always telling us to hydrate and stress the importance. If I had all the time in the world to make one video montage of you telling us to hydrate I wouldn't have enough time. Matter fact Teach you should do that, that would be the best beard video out there. Anyway, I purchased one of these new flask water bottles. They say you'll drink more. Sure enough, I have been drinking out of it everyday since Monday. I got a 40 oz. because there is no excuse to give up unlike a 12 or 16 oz. Hydrating is very important. Today I only lost about 5-6 hairs that looked terminal. Key things that trigger loss for me is Alcohol, Medication, not getting enough sleep, studying and not drinking enough water. My lesson today is to research my local water supply and find out if they have changed anything for this season and make some adjustments in my beard routine. Thanks again. Also, the beard hair I keep and save for my experiment does not include what the barber cuts off. That would be gross. I only collect the one found in the sink, shower and toilet! 😁 Don't send me back to the class for that, I wear glasses!

[@DanCBearded]

Man what a comment, thanks for leaving that! Sounds like some positive changes have come with the anchor of drinking more water!

[@jeffw3193]

I’ve noticed more the past few weeks. Don’t know if it’s the cold weather or stress. But seeing shedding causes even more stress 🤷🏼‍♂️.

[@DanCBearded]

It is a vicious cycle!

[@xristosfarrow5425]

Hey guys. I normally find 1 to 2 hairs a day after i wash and groom it somedays even zero but the last couple of months i see an increase as i find 3 to 5 a day, my beard is longer but i not know the exact cause maybe is from the winter cold. Here in Greece we have all range of weather and go from really cold winter to really hot summer. Thanks for the video Dan and i will wait for future ones on this subject.

[@DanCBearded]

You're welcome brotha!

[@claylewter1421]

Ive found these $2 combs and over grooming is a problem. Some combs just pull the hair out. And also my water is hard so the more dry the more hair i see

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely apart of the overgrooming, spot on!

[@robflores2878]

Aloha I was stressed out at work on Monday lack of my co workers even though I had a lot of water, after work have a beer to reduce the stress level .

[@DanCBearded]

👏

[@Xabiruromo]

Despite my lazy English something and understood I hope to do the process well Thank's

[@DanCBearded]

👊

[@loganweirich1928]

I have definitely noticed when I have more stress that I have more shedding

[@petewhite4586]

Dan, great video! ive noticed that when i shed,i have the proper shedding with the white bulb at the end of the hair. I also only get about 5-7 hairs in the sink so far. I beleive i have hard water here in Massachusetts. Talk soon. Pete

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Pete!

[@davidbarton4334]

Video answered all my questions thoroughly. Thank you brother. I baby my beard daily.

[@DanCBearded]

That is perfect!

[@trhaase0379]

Great video again Dan. Wondering when Violet will make her first appearance in your intro??

[@DanCBearded]

Tomorrow 3:30p est 👊 all of these were filmed, edited, and uploaded before she was born

[@TriggerHappyy78]

That was a very helpful video. Thanks DanC

[@DanCBearded]

You're welcome!

[@TheJoeCool1964]

I stopped drinking everything except for water. At home and at work I have cases of 20 oz. Water bottles. We'll see what happens.

[@TheGabrielberki]

Joseph Dodge that is awesome!

[@DanCBearded]

That's great!

[@eli4hollow]

I actually experienced recently noticable increased shedding a couple days before my beards terminal length extended an inch longer within a week. Like out of nowhere my beard just got longer really fast for no reason. Guess cuz I'm getting older my terminal length is getting longer idk but now I can braid it so that's cool.

[@user-ne9wp8ve5u]

Winter time is hard for water intake😣. That’s when I do shed more.

[@DanCBearded]

Much harder in the winter!

[@AngelGonzalez-bt5fi]

Im in the shedding phase some with the buld and some with the buld and spit ends and some the buld and blonde at the top and finishing off black at the bottom dan.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh gotya

[@TBr0III]

Thank you Dan, these videos are spot on. They’ve helped me so much over the past year growing my yeard! I’m going to work on my tweard (proper term right lol?). I just recently experienced an increase in beard shedding. I can almost completely point it to lack of water intake over the past two days and some stress. I’ve never had 30 beard hairs out in one day that I’ve noticed, but they did all have the white bulb on. I guess it could be worse but I’m going to up that water game, get back to my normal amount. Thanks Dan!

[@pipesandbeans4948]

No matter what I do, my normal shedding this winter is about 20 to 30 hairs per day. Jealous of you 5 hairs per day guys.

[@LennyOvies]

Same here. I lose from 15 to 20 a day. No matter what.

[@DanCBearded]

I feel for you brotha!

[@benjamminreviews_ben]

Occasionally I see more but I’ve adjusted some things. I try and consume more water. One major thing was I was aggressively drying my beard after a shower. I stopped that and noticed a difference there too.

[@DanCBearded]

Very good call!

[@alessandrobolognese]

Hey Dan, great video and as usual just in time with my worries😂 For me, i think the season change is a very considerable factor, but i'm not so sure is only this because my periods of shedding increase happens more times per year. I need to focus on the details of my day life in that periods. Thanks Dan for the suggestions and informations, thanks for your videos!! Bye👊

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@justinslater1814]

I guess that eplains why most of my shedded hairs I notice are generally the chrome (SILVER) ones.

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely!

[@justinslater1814]

Or i guess maybe it could be because 97%+ of them are chrome! 🤔

[@tannercrain7567]

Shedding stresses me out..

[@DanCBearded]

Vicious cycle lol

[@beardswagbbq]

As always thanks for your time and knowledge Dan.

[@DanCBearded]

You're welcome 🙏

[@steveokenivo3256]

I’m currently wearing that exact amazing shirt.

[@DanCBearded]

That is awesome!

[@richbriscoe9210]

I've found when I go on holiday I shed more. Probably due to a mix of temperature changes, salt water, chlorine, diet changes & drinking more alcohol.

[@DanCBearded]

Same. Vacation is the hardest for me to drink enough water

[@RR-es3lx]

Great information!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@TheJoeCool1964]

Dan I have to get a Dan C. Bearded hat. If you ever sell them just say it on a video. You are my most watched videos

[@DanCBearded]

Keep an eye out for the next launch!

[@joshuabohack2181]

I believe I've been shedding more because of my new diet. I'm losing fat so that could be the reason and I'm not drinking enough water. Stress too because of work being slow

[@chrluc]

I found using too much oil caused this issue for me, not sure if it was an ingredient or just too much of a good thing. Moderation in all things is important.

[@DanCBearded]

Very true! Moderation is key

[@nikolaynikolov3096]

For me, I found out that i had increased shedding when i didnt wash my beard as often as i should have. For my personal life style i need to wash every other day and if i skip that i notice itching, flaking skin and increased beard shedding. When i wash its all good again

[@Discerner1999]

Nikolay Nikolov Try cowashing. It's washing with hair conditioner. I use my wife's Dove. Never itches, 3 split ends in 6 months of growing long. No dandruff. You can cowash everyday of the week which I do in order to remove the previous days products. The conditioner doesn't strip the oils from your face that the beard needs in order to be healthy. Wish I had known this years ago. I've had various beards for over 30 years and suffered the itching in a bad way. Also with conditioner in use a small wet dry brush to exfoliate your face. Use the brush in a circular motion and finish by brushing downwards with the shower water running down your beard.

[@DanCBearded]

I'm glad you found what is working for you!

[@Discerner1999]

Dan C Bearded Appreciate that Dan. You are someone I feel I could be friends with. You have something special about you and please do not ever let that go. It’s refreshing to meet a person such as yourself. Your friend, Adam from Indy.

[@nikolaynikolov3096]

@@Discerner1999 i will try cowashing for sure. Thank you for the advice

[@blueeyes1110]

haven't noticed see one occasionally

[@rogerm1764]

I hate it when I feel shedding increase.

[@DanCBearded]

It is an awful!

[@BeardedPackerFan]

Great Video as always!!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@zekysantangelop]

Thanks for the advices bro, this last 2 weeks i was freaking out about why the end of the hairs that where falling out, was so white but at the same time so healthy (thick and nurtured) plus we are close to summer...thanks +1 sub

[@DanCBearded]

That's awesome, thanks brotha!

[@zekysantangelop]

@@DanCBearded no, you are breathtaking xD

[@TBONE82]

I must be real stressed cause my hair is grey!! Looks cool though!!😁

[@DanCBearded]

I cannot wait to gain more greys!

[@martinandrews8496]

I have allot of breakage. I use great products. My beard just always feels dry. I work outside for 10plus hrs a day. I wash and condition like u say also. I feel it has to do with environment but IDK. I also smoke so I'm not sure if that's bad for it but I have very high test so it's not lack of hormones. Also allot of split ends what do u think other than water, seasonal change. It's like this summer and winter

[@martinandrews8496]

@@kentuckybeardsman yeah I use butter all different kinds. But the oil.os a good idea. Other than artius man I haven't found a super thick one. I got tailored man in yesterday and the 3rd ingredients is black caster but it's still not that thick what brands do.u know of that would be good?

[@DanCBearded]

I actually have a video about smoking and beards in the works 👊

[@blazingbeardproducts2845]

Time to update that intro brother, we all want to see more Violet.

[@DanCBearded]

This was filmed and edited before Violet arrived. Video this Friday is ready to go with the new intro! Pumped for it 👊

[@vikingparacordnc2750]

I’ve never really paid attention just always thought it was natural shedding like head hair but not as bad of a shed like head hair lol

[@DanCBearded]

👊

[@akyraider1972]

Phases come and go . Until unless one is not suffering from some skin infection then one should ignore shedding ..this phase will pass too ..beards are meant to stay for life time

[@DanCBearded]

No no no, far from true. Your beard is an indicator of health. If you consistently have unhealthy habits, then your beard will suffer.

[@nandudwarner1517]

Dan c bearded please suggest me a good beard oil and balm I'm living in Dubai pls

[@DanCBearded]

@@nandudwarner1517 do you have honest amish available on amazon there?

[@TheGabrielberki]

Nandu D WARNER look for products that are all natural ingredients when possible!

[@Bearded-Dragon62]

I have a grey beard and I’m sure mine sheds more than a non grey beard,I do have a castor oil that I purchased that is for beards and I use it once a week,so I’m hoping that’s a good thing to help my shedding

[@DanCBearded]

Let me know if that helps!

[@Bearded-Dragon62]

Dan C Bearded my shedding has slowed since I started using it couple of weeks ago but my shedding never was really bad,I just wanted to try it cause of my grey,I’m thinking I was just loosing few more than before was cause of the weather change down here,but I will let you know if I see a big change

[@joshwilliams6517]

My beard always seems to go thru a heavy shed around April/May every year...annoying

[@robert_mn]

I have never paid enough attention to even realize I have hairs falling out

[@DanCBearded]

Keep me posted with how many if they have a white bulb at the end 👊

[@midnightswagger7578]

I'm thinking mine of late is due to stress.

[@DanCBearded]

Probably is!

[@phx_stephan]

Third place comes from Sweden

[@DanCBearded]

My man!! The BRONZE!!

[@phx_stephan]

@@DanCBearded yes bro, hopefully something to remember 🤪🤣🤣🤪

[@jabertone4971]

Only Purified /Natural spring water , the tap is crap.

[@DanCBearded]

It has its downsides, that's for sure

[@Austinkav]

Second, ahhh @faithfully bearded you beat me by 2 seconds lol

[@DanCBearded]

The SILVER!

[@joshuapace2793]

I think my increased beard shedding is due to the combination of seasonal change and less water intake. I struggle trying to drink a lot water in the the winter. So its a double whammy for me.

[@highplainsdriftr]

joshua pace same here!

[@DanCBearded]

It is much tougher in the winter, great point!

[@caseyrider7980]

I think it's the Florida weather lol

[@DanCBearded]

Brutal!

[@tomduffy529]

Do you think a beard supplement ( like boss man), could help stop beard shedding?

[@DanCBearded]

It can help, yes! Cannot stop. Everyone sheds naturally

[@Mquintas43]

How do I know if my white beard is shedding prematurely or not if I have no pigment? Won’t the bulb be white either way?

[@DanCBearded]

That’s a great question! The bulb should still be darker (not the hair) if it is premature

[@Mquintas43]

@@DanCBearded ok cool. I haven’t seen a dark bulb yet but I’ll be on the lookout. Appreciate you!

[@dominicklicciardone2026]

Dan, do you feel that even with good routine(s) that hard water has a negative impact on beard? Do you have a water softener? Curious to know.

[@DanCBearded]

I have a video coming soon on that! I have city water and it is. It hard. I would say consider looking at a shower head filter

[@MK-jj1kf]

Dan, how long does it take for the stress to increase shedding? Could it be during a very stressful week, or would the shedding happen a few weeks later? Thanks

[@DanCBearded]

Oh it literally can be within the day! It is wild how quickly your body reacts to stress

[@MK-jj1kf]

Thanks Dan

[@nathansmock4720]

To be honest I haven't been keeping up with my water intake and I've been drinking more soda than water.

[@DanCBearded]

I bet your beard feels it

[@nathansmock4720]

Yes sir it does. I had put put myself in check on that

[@beardedlegend3893]

I think shedding is one thing I don't pay close attention to

[@DanCBearded]

I am always thinking about it lol

[@soadown5]

I feel bad but shedding has never been an issue here. Maybe 15 - 20 stray hairs in the sink a week.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh wow, that is phenomenal!

[@Gester2000]

Dan I am loosing 5 to 10 daily on mid level beard

[@DanCBearded]

Super healthy!

[@nitrichydro4310]

I have a question have you ever tried zecrek beard products and are they any good

[@DanCBearded]

I have not heard of them, sorry!

[@nitrichydro4310]

They sell their product on Amazon and thank you for responding

[@aminabouz2191]

I lose 20 hairs beard every day 😢

[@DanCBearded]

No sad face needed, totally normal

[@aminabouz2191]

@@DanCBearded thanks bro

[@mw3isbetterthanmw22]

After watching this I may need to cut my beard off and start fresh 🥺😢 I really love my beard thoo and idk if can

[@DanCBearded]

Ride it out and see if it improves!

[@mw3isbetterthanmw22]

@@DanCBearded yea I remember I did for awhile and bought soo many oils and jellys like you and scuba or w.3 said and idk i never noticed a difference kinda just lost hope got lazy. I feel like my beard got too long before I knew about oils just making it all together bad from the get go. YKnow what I mean sorry don’t mean to ramble

[@femic92]

Is there a way to increase the natural life cycle of a beard hair or will it always fall out at 2 cm? :(

[@DanCBearded]

Tons of ways! Mainly healthy habits of eating and drinking

[@femic92]

@@DanCBearded Oh okay, do you have a video about it too? If yes, do you mind linking it? Cheers good sir.

[@deangoodin6304]

Drink!

[@DanCBearded]

DRIIIINK!

[@MarouaneBouziane-vq7sy]

Hi bro i lost 20 hair beard this morning 😢

[@DanCBearded]

Likely nothing ti worry about

[@MarouaneBouziane-vq7sy]

@@DanCBearded thanks bro

[@DjenTufo]

A topic that would be more fun then useful, how do you deal with eating? Only big bearded will understand 😂

[@DanCBearded]

The struggle is real!

[@AliKhan-nc4ky]

Its hair sheding after coming new hair??

[@DanCBearded]

I do not understand the question

[@beardedveteran7101]

I asked you I think 3x on IG and you never answered lol Nnnnooowwwwww you finally posted a video 😒😒😒

[@DanCBearded]

I have never ignored a message on IG

[@ModernGentleman]

My like was #420 👍

[@FaithfullyBearded]

First

[@DanCBearded]

The GOLD!!