Scissors OR Trimmers for your Beard!?

[@DanCBearded]

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[@louisgarguilojr2592]

Thanks for the laugh. When you said you can go down on the beard. The 10yo came right outta me and giggled. Remember everyone, don't do the Scuba Trim. Awesome video. Shibby.

[@DanCBearded]

haha niiice

[@leosigman7239]

Very good! Explaining the properties of each tool and stressing personal preference is a brilliant approach, as is not making this a video on how to trim. I self-trim my medium beard, which I keep around 4 inches. At the age of 76 I'm comfortable with either tool. Usually I prefer scissors to trim or shape, but sometimes after a while with the scissors I'll decide trimmers will be better for what I'm looking to accomplish. I think you misspoke around 4:48 where you said trimmers were good for a business beard "until the guards get too big". The beard gets too big or he guards get too small, your call. Manufacturers number guards differently, either in millimeters or in eighths of an inch. Clippers usually have longer guards than trimmers, and another difference is essentially that clippers are larger, more powerful, and designed for head hair. Your beard may be happy with clippers, but neither your hair nor your trimmers will be happy used on hair. The distinctions are important when you shop for or buy them, not so much when you use them. Similar distinction for scissors and shears. Each can be defined by blade length or handle design, but also by handedness. The physics of cutting keeps the blades together when used with the intended hand, or separates them slightly giving a poorer cut and shorter lifespan. Also, seeing exactly where you're cutting is easier. The handles of barber shears/beard scissors are designed for a specific grip, which you show correctly around 4:36. And again, after purchase the terminology doesn't make much difference. What does make a difference is the scissors' straight line you mentioned. It is vital to keep the scissors parallel to the surface of your beard, or the beard will be shorter towards the back. Keeping parallel is also important with trimmers.

[@DanCBearded]

Great clarifications, thank you Leo!!

[@jasonfinn9122]

I get soooo nervous using clippers, but always end up doing a better job with them. Scissors for flyaways, probably more often then I should. Sometimes I gotta remind myself “step away from the mirror! Nobody is looking up at the left corner of your chin while you’re looking up 33degrees and to the left 47degrees!” lol great video!

[@DanCBearded]

So well said!!

[@gldead3741]

Good morning My Trusted Beard teacher, I picked up the Chesapeake Bay Beard Company Poe Beard Oil and Buttah . I used your code and I got the oil for free. I can’t wait for them to arrive and give them a try. Thank you for all you do for the bearded community!

[@DanCBearded]

Fantastic!!

[@mikeharney9540]

One of the nicest most genuine guys online Dan is amazing. Thanks so much for all the help.

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Mike! I am just happy to be able to do all of this

[@dolphinfan19831]

I’ve come to the conclusion I’m not allowed to touch my beard anymore lol. I tried to use the clippers a few years ago and messed everything up, ended up shaving off the beard and starting over. I’ve only used scissors for my mustache and they worked awesome! For my beard now I usually go to the barber every 3-4 months and I’m good to go lol

[@77malich]

I'm in my 40's my beard is about 4 inches long almost all white grey ,atm im growing it out as it was a short business beard. Trimmers were my tool of choice,though now with the regrowth coming in i use scissors to trim the moustache whilst letting the beard thicken and lengthen. Never had a professional trim and have made my share of screwups ,watching your channel gives me information i never knew about and ideas and tips on maintaining my desired look.. keep these vids coming they are priceless. Thankyou Dan.

[@DanCBearded]

You guys are awesome!!

[@dolphinfan19831]

@@DanCBearded you are awesome!

[@theartistformerlyknownasbr4849]

Mmmmeeeeeeoooohhhhmmmm Just like you have said, I use both depending on the task at hand. I mostly have my barber do the work, the first 8 months of my journey, I obsessed over every thing that I thought wasn't right... Then I found someone I trust, Sam gave it the shape I wanted, and now I only attack very minor fix-up items that arise...

[@DanCBearded]

Finding a good barber is soooo tough, I am glad you did!

[@jaycinkc7756]

I have used a combination of methods in the past but also prefer using a trimmer. I haven’t had a trim since November 14 when I went to a shop for the first time and I wasn’t impressed with what was done, I think I can do just as good of job myself. I also don’t leave scissors or my trimmer where I can grab them easily as I would want to use them anytime I had a flyaway or wild hairs sticking out. You can’t trim your way to a big beard. Be confident and trim a little at a time over a few days and don’t strive for perfection, there will always be something you’re not happy with.

[@DanCBearded]

Super well said!!

[@jryanr2010]

Maneuverability is definitely a word! 👊😂

[@DanCBearded]

Nailed it lol

[@reubenk7331]

Really good way to put it Dan! I personally mostly use scissors, and use trimmers very rarely. I like the fact that scissors will very slowly remove hair, and I can be as precise as I want. Obviously both methods have pros and cons, and as you said, comes down to skill or personal preference. I have never had my beard trimmed by anyone but myself.

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Reuben!

[@reubenk7331]

@@DanCBearded You're welcome!

[@kinsmanmackay1342]

I primarily use trimmers/clippers for my trims. The Brio just makes it so easy.

[@beardswagbbq]

I am always amazed Daniel on how unselfish you are in supporting your family, hats off to you sir 👏 👍 🙌

[@DanCBearded]

I love this hat and the man that represents it!!

[@thisguyinmichigan3647]

38 y/o been growing for 4 1/2 months now. My beard is kinda scraggly and patchy. I followed the beardtube cutting method on just the sides without taking out length using my Brio and the 9 guard. I am going to try to get to a barber next month. Haven’t really grown longer than 5 months before but I think I’ll keep this through the winter. The products I am using are Beard Octane liquid gold and downshift oil, Det Grooming Co mackinac and belle ilse butter and black oil, and sometimes use BeardBrand temple smoke utility balm.

[@DanCBearded]

Ditch the beardtube method! haha

[@billhunt4901]

Had a beard 6-8 inches, watching beard advice hearing you tell someone who had a similar beard to mine, to round the beard at the bottom. Then I watched your singed beard video 3-4 times and went for it. I trimmed my beard using my brio to 5 inches and absolutely love it. Looks healthy and I gained even more confidence. Mustache on the other hand I find myself using scissors to help that area get where I want it to be along with my own beard advice segment (episode 12). Thanks for all the videos, tips and tricks for all the neared community

[@DanCBearded]

You crushed it with the beard trim!!

[@americangoatee2235]

Straight to the point and well trimmed video, good Teacher!👊👍👍

[@dylanbeschoner]

Hilarious

[@DanCBearded]

I see what you did there lol and I liked it

[@alibeast3647]

I pretty much trim and shape my own beard. I use clippers to edge my cheek lines, sidelines and neck lineif the hairs are too long to be shaved with a razor and I normally use scissors to trim away at my sideburns as they tend to get very curly and make my face look very wide. I feel like with the scissors I have more control and as you said less risk of doing big damage. Then I’ll use The clippers to fade or taper the sideburns back into the beard and blend it in with my head hair. I do this myself as I get anxiety when the barber goes near my beard. A lot of barbers don’t listen and end up butchering your beard. I only get a barber that I trust to do the sidelines with the clippers followed up by a razor because I can’t see the sidelines properly unless I turn my neck which ends up distorting the line.

[@DanCBearded]

Great feedback from experince. Thank you!

[@GaryBoettcher]

As I move into "big beard territory", I do find my trimming habits are evolving. I have to say, I'm a bit tentative right now, simply because this is my first venture into big bearddom. I think I just made up a word. Anyway, I use scissors on the 'stache and to clip away the fly aways but am using my clippers more and more in order to achieve the jawline angle, shape the forebeard and establish the cheek line. I did invest in a high end clipper simply because I don't want equipment quality to inadvertently lead me to a failure and damage what takes months/years to grow. I try not to be too aggressive with the clipper and will even stop the process before I am done and then look at it all again the following day so I don't end up with a short beard because OCD kicked in and I couldn't stop trying to even everything out. Sorry about the novel. Got on a roll, there.

[@BeardMeetsBeers]

Hands down scissors are my go too. Even though I tend to have a tidy up every 3-4 months, give or take. In all honesty... I don't trust myself will trimmers. Thanks again for another insightful video, which gave me a lot to think about

[@ryptoll4801]

I have a medium beard, for now. About 3-4 inches long, maybe. It's very curly, and I like keeping it in a natural look. I trim it mainly with scissors, and contrary to popular opinion, I use trimmers for my mustache instead! I'm growing my beard out long, and going for a bushy, freely grown terminal beard with tapered ends. I think scissors are great for doing very minimal, gentle trimming, for a more natural look, which can probably (hopefully) work also for a longer beard. Trimmers create a much sharper look. I also plan to braid my beard when it gets long enough to do so. That will also probably affect how I'll choose to trim it from then on. Oh, and I'm 31 years old, but already have a "salt and pepper" beard, somehow. But I quite like the greying colour.

[@DanCBearded]

Salt and pepper is truly the best!

[@toddmuzer9467]

I use scissors and trimmers. The ONLY good thing about mask is if you mess up your beard just put the mask on until it grows back😉

[@dylanbeschoner]

Lol. I love this

[@jryanr2010]

Good point! 😂

[@DanCBearded]

Glass half full, I love it!! I have literally thought about this too lol

[@Jdepps77]

I'm 40 years old, my beard will be 5 next month. My wife trims my beard with some quality scissors that I bought just for that. I have a trimmer, but like you say, I have only used it when my beard was short. However, I have not trimmed anything since February of last year, so those tools are in a drawer of things that don't get used (for now).

[@DanCBearded]

Let it grow!

[@Jdepps77]

@@DanCBearded that’s the plan, especially now that I have invested in about a years worth of oils and butter, the wash and co-wash, and the combs. I might start doing an occasional trim just to clean it up after I get through the year.

[@joshkolthammer9646]

I honestly use both for certain things. I use scissors to do my stash and any straggling hairs that are just to long or not matching I use scissors for. I use trimmer for my sideburns and my neck lines. But as for trimming ends and shaping I definitely go to a barber. I know I’m not comfortable doing it myself. I have messed up once before and had a hard time making it even. I didn’t take to much off but I just went to the barber same day instead of keep trying to even in out and have no beard after. I’m 25 and really wanna learn how to trim my own beard so I can save that money. But until then barber it is haha.

[@DanCBearded]

Great feedback, thank you Josh!

[@buffalotodd5068]

I didn't watch this all yet, still watching it. Thank you!!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks BT!

[@michaelmorgan2593]

I'm 38 and have only had a beard for about 2 years. Typically I've kept my beard fairly short using clippers with a guard, but recently I've decided to grow my beard out longer so I have put my beard trimmers away for the time being. I'm going to let my beard grow for a few months and really only get the clippers out to set and maintain my beard lines. I have never used scissors in my beard, but would say I'm probably more comfortable with clippers.

[@DanCBearded]

I like the clippers as well, well... not the basketball team lol

[@NoBSBeardReviews]

Great topic and information!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Matt!

[@Tom.Cogger]

I will use scissors for my moustache and have taken a few split ends off but I think its time to start learning how to use the trimmers to really style and shape my beard. As you say its really down to confidence and that's where I'll start, get confidence and research, learn and more research

[@DanCBearded]

Really well said. Thanks Tom!

[@donaldlong3834]

I am 50 years old and have about a 4-5 inch beard. I find using both tools help maintaining my medium length business beard. I use scissors and trimmer. I use scissors on my mustache and around the ears. I use trimmer for everything else. Trimming the length I has more maneuverability for me to control. Very helpful.

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome feedback!

[@yo-its-death]

I use scissors for the sideburns and by my ears. I use the trimmer for shaping and removing transparency. Each have its place and take trial and error.

[@MinecraftCentury100]

I'm 25 and I have a 5" beard and I've been growing for 10.5 months. I've only been using a trimmer once since I started but no scissors. My beard has a tendency to fork so I had to take away a bit more than .5 inches and I went to a barber once. I'm kinda new in the beard game and I first started treating it within the past month or so. But already now I can see and feel a difference. I've got a couple different oils, some beard balm and beard butter, a boar bristle brush (Which I'm unsure if it's a real one or a look a like) and I just got a wooden comb.

[@gregorythomas7438]

Love the beard swag hat

[@DanCBearded]

Such a good look! have to love some swag

[@kenstaack252]

I used to trim my own beard when it was shorter. I prefer going to a barber every other week for maintenance trims. I only use scissors at home to trim the mustache at my lip line.

[@DanCBearded]

Your last trim was spot on!!

[@louismilano2701]

Yes I do my own beard fades on my sideburns with clippers.

[@jaydegonzalez9912]

I mainly go for scissors as I've cut into my beard a few times with the trimmer and I always mess up my sideburns. I've just past the yearderd and im happy with the shap and thickness of my beard. I was considering taking it all off and starting again and go for two years , as I have a few dips and different lengths but I think thats also down to growth. So in the end I've decided not to shave and aim for my second year.

[@DanCBearded]

Tweard, go for it!

[@jclouti4459]

I do all my own trims and Im a trimmer guy! I prefer the softer lines I can achieve with a trimmer. Also it's much fast to use trimmers I don't have time or patience for scissors.

[@DanCBearded]

How are you taming that stache these days?

[@jclouti4459]

@@DanCBearded round brush and heat almost everyday! I periodically trim the ends to let the middle catch up in length. Now that it's well past my lower lip it actually, kinda, almost stays haha! Still haven't used wax yet.

[@mmkmsm]

Great advice in this video. I am growing out for the first time at the age of 54. I use to grow the business beard for the winter and used clippers and guard for the beard and a small scissors, designed for sewing, on the mustache to clean up above the lip line. My only advice is to make sure you are wide awake, have good lighting and patient when approaching your beard with either. Take a little bit at a time, much better to have to go back and take a little more off than to realize you when in too deep. Thank you trusted teacher.

[@DanCBearded]

Good call on being wide awake! Also, not drunk lol

[@raymundocardenas8960]

Love it

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@beardswagbbq]

I usually work with both scissors ✂️ and trimmers

[@DanCBearded]

Smart man!

[@Beardyvlogger]

No trimming for me until I hit the yeard, but I will definitely give it a go with my sheers. Im way more comfortable with clippers.

[@DanCBearded]

No touchie at all!?

[@Beardyvlogger]

@@DanCBearded just the moustache because it will drive me insane, but yeah I'm gonna try to go for the traditional yeard. Prove myself wrong or right that my curly beard doesn't care about gravity lol.

[@jdrex73]

I use both. I’m almost 48 and I have a business beard. I use the scissors to get fly away hairs and for daily/weekly touch ups. But every now and then I will use the Brio Trimmers to shape my beard up a little bit - or, sometimes (like this past October) I will trim it up a bit shorter. I haven’t trimmed since OCT with the trimmers, but I have used scissors every other week or so - but only to do small “tweaks” or clean ups with some hairs that aren’t behaving 😎

[@DanCBearded]

And it is working perfectly@

[@TBr0III]

I do tiny touch-ups between barber visits (every 2 weeks) and I use a cheap side burn trimmer. Touch-ups really include cheek line/neck line. I’m too scared to really go at it trimming. My beard was a wild mess before I found my good barber this year, he shaped it up beautifully! My beard is around 6-7” mark right now, 8 months in and I just turned 36. First time growing a beard too 👍🏻. So your videos have been extremely helpful to say the least. Thank you Teacher!

[@DanCBearded]

That is awesome to hear, thanks Tbro!

[@ir2464]

Majestic beard.. thanks for the advice👍🏼

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you@

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

The first time I grew out my beard I messed it up with clippers real bad! I sneezed while trimming and my head went down and the hand holding the clippers went up. I took a chunk out of my beard. And it was on my chin, so I had to buzz down to stubble and start over.

[@DanCBearded]

The sneezeeee!! NOOOOO lol

[@danthony1235]

I’ve learned to only trim a little here and there, very easy to overdo it and trim too much. Nice video, Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

So very true!

[@DWMMD]

You have a great following. I learned as much from the comments as I did from the video. And it showed me that a lot of others had the same challenges . That makes me feel a whole lot better. I always felt that every beard I saw was well trimmed and that I must be incompetent. Very uplifting.

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome comment, thank you Daniel! I agree 100%. When I ask for help and perspective with comments, I truly mean it. There is soooo much experience in this "room"

[@joeydrisdale3224]

Hey Teach! I’m 46. I have a medium length beard. And I use both scissors and trimmer. I use the scissors for more of the fine tuning. And the trimmers to get the shape.

[@DanCBearded]

Same same!! Sounds exactly like what I do

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

Scissors would be my go to but I prefer using Dave over any other tools

[@DanCBearded]

Have you been to Dave for a trim yet?

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

Not yet I'll probably go by Daves next time I go up to my brother's place but having RA and a compromised immune system & with all the outbreaks again saying that I'm concerned is an understatement

[@michaelschafer7920]

I have breo beardscape and I have scizzors I definetly suck and using the Clippers i I screwed it up bad one time I'm good with hair cuts though when I have hair lol I mostly do my trims with my scizzors its where I'm the most comfortable and confident and I have never had a problem and it has worked out great never been to a barber cause I dont trust anyone but me with my beard

[@DanCBearded]

You know your beard better than anyone!

[@junaidjoji]

Dan C once again thanks for making this video and the two most important tools pros and cons, Well I don't use these two tools but every 3 months I visit my barber and I have to explain him what I required so I prefer Scissors coz it's less risky I will sure send you my pic and would love to get your advice for my beard. Dan C is the most trusted respected Guru. My friends says use beard oil your beard will thank you, I say take advice from Dan C and your beard will thank you.

[@DanCBearded]

Would love to feature you on our Wed show!

[@andrewjenkins1776]

When I used to keep a short(er) beard, I'd use the guards to keep it maintained and even. Week 1 = Guard 1 Week 3 = Guard 2 Week 5 = Guard 3 Week 7 = Guard 4 and really at that point it was a long as I could let it get for my job at the time. So I would maintain that over the Winter then shorten it back up once it got hot again.

[@DanCBearded]

I love the detail!

[@DWMMD]

Excellent video, It can save a lot of beards. My beard is currently medium length (and growing). When I was sporting a business beard, I used a trimmer for cheek lines and scissors for lip line of mustache. Cheek lines seemed easy. I made the novice mistake of trying to get them to be even. I gave up when it approached a chin strap beard. The lip line of the mustache seemed like it would be easy. I would carefully use a scissors. How hard could it be to follow my lip line? Well, It was so uneven that I switched to the trimmer. In an instant, I had cut a notch in my mustache. I now use a beard barber. I learned two tricks for using a barber . The second is to explain exactly what you want done. The first is to watch many videos, especially Beard Advice Live in order to know WHAT to tell the barber. I am now ok with the lip line, but that is all I will do. I use both scissors and trimmer. One tip I learned from the videos: If I make a mistake, I stop. Better to let it grow in than to ruin my beard by trying to fix it. I put too much time and effort in my beard to risk ruining it. When it gets longer, I might do the maintenance trim of the bottom edge with the trimmer. Your videos make it clear how to do it, but I will not be doing your trick of setting it on fire first.

[@DanCBearded]

Hahaha skipping the fire part is a good call!

[@billsavage7361]

Great video, Dan. I've been bearded for about 5 years. After a clean reset a year ago, I now have a 6-7 inch beard. I like to use a trimmer for the beard, and scissors for the mustache. I clean up around the edges with a foil shaver.

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome Bill!

[@kevinb1574]

I trim my own medium/short beard and try different things to dial it in. There have been a few oops moments along the way and I haven't found "the way" yet. For me I use mostly a Brio trimmer because I feel more comfortable with them. I find with scissors that I cannot get the angle right on my non-dominant side. With the trimmers I am able to angle them the way I want to (for the most part) and get the look I am going for. My beard is thicker and curls a lot.

[@DanCBearded]

I am the same way. The angle is tough for me with scissors

[@c.t.1893]

Unfortunately due to lockdown I've had to learn to trim my own beard. And the results are okay, but I'd much prefer to go to the barber lol.

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds like you have found a pretty good barber!

[@sauly.32]

Hey Dan, idk if you remember but I asked about this a couple weeks ago so thanks for the vid (idk if it was partially made because of my comment)

[@DanCBearded]

Likely was because of your comment, thank you!!

[@grantmeacham]

I keep holding off trimming my beard, it's still decently thick and not wispy and I'm going for as much length as I can get right now. I know it probably will help the growth to do a tiny trim, but even knowing I'm not going to trust barbers anymore (after some really bad experiences) I just can't make myself take something sharp to it!

[@sauly.32]

I'm 23 and my beard at any length I don't feel comfortable using a trimmer even with my brio I always end up messing it up and usually buzzing the whole thing off, so I'm gonna go with the shears I bought a good pair off Amazon. Not really sure about how tight or loose I'm supposed to make it though and couldn't find any yt vids on it. I'm currently growing my beard out and I'm past the two month mark, I'm nervous about trimming and probably am gonna continue to let it grow to 6-8 months and go to a barber for a shears only trim.

[@jonathancadwelllpc514]

I attempted to use scissors a couple weeks ago and just couldn't get it down. So, then used trimmers which I am more comfortable with. Ended up with a bit of a lopsided beard. Had to walk away before I cut too much off. Letting it grow out a bit before I correct this mistake. It is much more noticeable by me than others at this point.

[@DanCBearded]

Always is more noticeable for yourself. We are our own worst critics

[@jonathancadwelllpc514]

@@DanCBearded yeah...that's why I haven't touched it since. I notice it, but noone has said anything so I will leave it until time for another trim

[@thebeardedpara1031]

Great info and great video as always Dan. I use the brio very slowly. I’m getting quite good now !! 👍

[@DanCBearded]

Beard is looking so awesome!

[@CoreyHockings]

Trimmed after Beard Advice on Wednesday! I used my trimmers to round out my beard. I’m gonna be 27 on Thursday, at about 2 1/2 months of growth, measured yesterday and I’m just under 2 inches 🤙🏻 I’m definitely not comfortable trimming AT ALL, but with practice I have no doubt I’ll gain that confidence.

[@DanCBearded]

That trim was so fantastic!

[@jasonbrazzell2313]

I've made mistakes with trimmers before trimming my beard and learned my lesson from it. I'm just trying to learn now how to set up something to be able to use that push mower to trim those hedges 😜

[@DanCBearded]

haha you like that edit?

[@jasonbrazzell2313]

@@DanCBearded haha absolutely 👍

[@brianedmonds2331]

I’ve had my beard for about 2.5 years but vary between growing it out and trimming it with a guard. So far I’ve just trimmed free hand with clippers/trimmers and haven’t had any major mishaps but think I’m gonna try scissors the next time.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks for the feedback!!

[@funkdaddy3.0]

I am sixty-nine years old with a mostly gray beard at a little over nine inches. With that outta the way, I'm a clipper guy with clipperphobia. The three day trim works best for me, where I trim down in increments to about one half an inch and really only consider ( take notice the word consider) trimming at three or four months. Because of my anxiety about trimming, I go very slow, take only small amounts and will walk away if I become uncomfortable. I'm really the only one that notices any small mistakes that I might make and those drive me crazy.

[@jryanr2010]

With such a phenomenal beard, I can see why you are so cautious!

[@DanCBearded]

It has paid off so well!!

[@ese-vato-loco8062]

I bought the 'Brio Beardscape' after finding your channel and I love it! I still need/want a good pair scissors/shears for touch up's etc. I just turned 41 in November, my length is arnd. 5-1/2"-6" apprx.

[@DanCBearded]

The best scissors I have used are the gold ones from Bad A** Beard Care. Super sharp

[@buschybeard1028]

I don't like to trim. I'm gonna have to shoot you and Mayor a picture sometime for a trim advice video soon. But, when I do trim my longer beard, I prefer to use shears and only take a few ends off. Clippers don't seem to have the control or at least I can't control them 🤔 Always afraid of cutting into my beard on accident. Thanks DanC

[@1983ashleybc]

I don’t touch my beard, I just use a trimmer to tidy up under the ear and around the back of the neck between barber visits :) once my beard gets longer I’ll probably trim the fly always :)

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds like a greay system!

[@andrewd980]

I trim my own hair and beard. And go to the barber once and a while for a good reset trim or just need a second set of eyes

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds like a great system!

[@TBr0III]

Dude I just spit out my coffee seeing that dude with a mower on the barbell lmfao!

[@DanCBearded]

haha I loved that one

[@commonmann3674]

Amazing Dan , much needed video, growing past the yeard mark, really confused what to do, thanks man

[@DanCBearded]

I hope this helped!

[@six_texas903]

I use a trimmer to line the bottom and scissors every where else

[@DanCBearded]

Pretty much the same here!

[@antonygough-martin857]

I've actually changed the style of my beard from long to short however, I'm trying to get the front or goatee and midway up the cheeks slightly longer than everywhere else. My trimmers have and will come into their own when it's time.

[@SleeperHoundDesign]

I'm 37 and work a corporate job. I need to have a very clean and tamed beard. I'm at the stage where I cant use trimmers anymore like I feel confident with so I use scissors to round off and shape my beard.

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds perfect!

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Hello, 25 and at the one month mark for growing my beard. (Freshly out of the military so no longer required to shave) so I am going to be growing a beard for at LEAST a year.. naturally I have no clue where to start. Can I get away with just a simple beard oil? Do I need more then that? Should I trim?? Or just let it go and find a shape I like and go with that?? Man... this is alot to take into consideration also... I need to wash it with actual beard wash correct? I'm lost and still learning.. with your videos im hoping to learn and have a truly amazing beard! So thank you! And keep on keepin on!! 😁

[@jryanr2010]

I've always wondered, when measuring the length of your beard, how do you measure it? Where do you measure from? And do you measure down to where the beard falls naturally, or straighten the hair out and measure the length of it that way so that you are measuring the length of the hair itself? Apologies in advance if you've already covered this in a video. I've gone back and watched many of your older videos but haven't watched all of them yet.

[@DanCBearded]

I am actually covering that in a video very soon (I already filmed it!). You measure from the bottom of your bottom lip, to the end of your length. Measure it from the style in which you wear it

[@jryanr2010]

@@DanCBearded that's exactly how George Bruno says he measures beard length in the smile technique video. Had to verify that with the TRUSTED Teacher. Thanks Dan, I appreciate it brother! 👊🧔

[@robbrannen193]

Once I hit the yeard, I'll figure out what to do.

[@DanCBearded]

That is the beauty of the yeard!

[@jtblb1385]

I'm 48 and have a medium beard. I do not trim my beard bcz I want to keep it 🤣 I trimmed it myself last year using clippers and ended up shaving it off and restarting ☹️ I do however trim the sideburns and 'stache lip line using clippers and the George Bruno "smile" technique

[@jryanr2010]

I'm interested in this technique you speak of. Gonna have to look that up!

[@jtblb1385]

@@jryanr2010 Yes! It's of the philosophy that, if you're face is "resting" while trimming, it doesn't give you as accurate a line as if you slightly smiled while trimming. As George says, it creates a killer line, and I agree! Highly recommend that video! 👍

[@jryanr2010]

@@jtblb1385 that makes sense! Definitely going to check that out. Thank you! 👊

[@jryanr2010]

@@jtblb1385 I knew the name sounded familiar! I just looked him up and I actually watched a few of his videos a couple weeks ago. Seems like an intelligent guy!

[@jtblb1385]

@@jryanr2010 That's why they call him the Sultan lol 🤣

[@dylanbeschoner]

Great info once again! I mostly do small touch ups myself and leave the rest to the pros. Sounds like I should stick to scissors for the fly aways I can't tame with grooming. Thanks Dan!

[@dylanbeschoner]

My beard is medium-ish. Late 20s and dexterity isn't my strongest trait :)

[@DanCBearded]

Scissors are always a safer bet with the fly aways!

[@brian_db]

I have heard the lengths mentioned over and over, yet I am not sure what is medium length in inches. What are the inches for each length? Plus I have used scissors for precision. I might use clippers (i.e.trimmers😁) for mustache over the top lips.

[@shiju808]

Medium is maximum 8 inches. Anything above that is usually considered as a long beard.

[@DanCBearded]

Short beard = the hairs wrap/curl to the face Medium beard = the hairs start pointing down towards the ground Long beard = 8 inches plus There are no official classifications, but that is how I have always broken it down

[@brian_db]

Thank you

[@dylanbeschoner]

Good question Brian. I was wondering this as well

[@BaRrYmOLD]

Brush , comb and scissors for me and plenty of time.

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome! Time is really important. Never rush it

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

I think when I reach my Yeard I will use my trimmer. At that point I'm guessing it will be about 6 1/2 inches and I can't imagine using scissors to cut by under-beard, I would make a mess of it LOL!!!

[@DanCBearded]

Same, idk how some guys are so good with the scissors

[@bigmanbearded680]

I have not trimmed my yet going a whole year without trimming

[@DanCBearded]

That is so cool!

[@Robbo7]

Nice video Dan, which one would you recommend for the moustache (one that is a similar length to yours but with handlebars). Thanks!

[@DanCBearded]

I use both for the mustache. Mainly the scissors though

[@jryanr2010]

Some great advice in this video, Dan! Keep up the great work! Your content is very much appreciated!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Ryan!

[@toekneelorenzo2942]

Too scared to trim mine either way. When u trim it every six months or looks uneven I go to barber. Though tgey do cut a good three inches to maje ut look even

[@DanCBearded]

Do you think the three inches is needed?

[@toekneelorenzo2942]

@@DanCBearded yes and no, but too make it look full. The thing is most will cut more than u want :( if I do it myself I will keep seeing it uneven and end up with no beard lol

[@robflores2878]

I trimmed my beard 🧙‍♂️to short last year in December ,I’m 33 next time for a trim I’ll head to the barber 💈 .

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome! Have you found a good barber?

[@robflores2878]

@@DanCBearded Yes sir I found one & keep up the great work 😎🎖.

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

Dan C The Trusted T

[@DanCBearded]

Hey Ron!

[@BobKoehler]

I have a business beard and I use trimmers, but I have messed up a few times. I can't cut with scissors, seems like it can't do the same job

[@DanCBearded]

I agree, my brain doesn't work well with scissors, but some guys can pull it off!

[@BEARDED_VATO]

Yeap love the trimmers because i alwasy want to perfect everything but any little mistake would cost you 😠

[@DanCBearded]

Veryyy true! Pros and cons

[@AccioPotterGuy]

I've commented in a few of your videos and you always reply! Awesome work man. I have a question. Wonderin if I can get your honest opinion. But I would like to show you a full detailed video of my beard. I'm fighting against trimmin it. So I've then to a a hair tie (clip) at the bottom. Makes it look fuller. But Nyways before I write a book. Is there any way I can send you a video?

[@DanCBearded]

Have you checked out my “beard advice live” livestream show on Wednesday nights at 9p est? We have guys send in their pictures, and describe their problems and goals. We give advice to them live. Sounds like you would be a perfect candidate. Even if you aren’t able to make it live, you can watch it back. Email pictures to: [e-mail]

[@AccioPotterGuy]

Ok ill check it out!

[@rjwlodarczyk1583]

Trusted Teacher, man I have a hard to be convinced to go to a beard barber because I don’t trust them, nothing against them it’s just my feeling. Also I want to trim up my beard but don’t want to screw that up either. I have a dense beard to a point at about 4.5 inches and then have about an inch a half of thin scraggly hairs. They aren’t dead ends I believe but don’t know to trim them off or just let them grow and hope the rest of my beard catches up. Any thoughts on this. Thanks

[@DanCBearded]

Even that puppy up and trim away the transparence. Different parts of the beard grow at different speeds. Just part of the process to have a maintenance trim.

[@DaddyDan77]

Scissors to keep the mustache out of the mouth. Seems like the only way to get a straight line for me. Wahl trimmer for the beard portion. I like reproducible looks. I'm on my 2nd Wahl trimmer but they last 10 years easily. I use guards but as I said it's basically a business beard. I'm 43 years old but only really started growing things out in the past several months.

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome feedback, thank you Daniel!

[@cheezy3]

Any suggestions on how to learn to begin using the scissors?

[@DanCBearded]

Watch the business beard trim by the Mayor on my channel. That would be my best suggestion! I am not great with them, so I don't have much more than that

[@ericdifalco3854]

Awesome channel man. I just subscribed a few days ago. Also joined the group on f.b. although not on much. I have a question. when it comes to trimming; regardless 9f shears or trimmer should you do it with beard oil/butter in the beard or just water or nothing in it at all? Thank you for any answers.

[@DanCBearded]

Wear your beard like you normally style, just don’t use any solid products like balm or wax. Make sure everything is absorbed in and the beard is “dry”

[@ericdifalco3854]

@@DanCBearded Thanks man. Appreciate it. Had my beards for 4+ years my wife hasn't seen my face since we started dating. I need to trim but am skeptical cause last time the guy messed up and went way to short all around and I am hesitant to go or do it myself.

[@jello8josh]

Ok my bearded friends...I am sitting on my 3-4 month beard (first time growing longer than a month) and have experienced the initial 3-4 week itch before. But last night I had the absolute worst itch ever and couldn’t sleep because of it! I routinely use Honest Amish beard oil usually twice a day if not substituted by Mountaineer Brand beard balm. I use Every Man Jack beard wash 1-2 times a week (Viking Revolution conditioner on order). I’m trying my best to be budget friendly with my products in addition to making sure I’m using healthy products for my skin. I haven’t really had any itch problems for the last couple months...why would this be happening? Am I doing something wrong or simply need to get better spend more on my products? I hate to admit I came dangerously close to using the clippers to just cut it off last night. Sorry for the long post, Any help is appreciated!

[@DanCBearded]

How is your water intake? normally drinking more water will work wondersss!

[@jello8josh]

@@DanCBearded Admittedly not great, would have never thought about that...will definitely up the anti!

[@tedarcand6572]

Hey Dan I recognize the brio in your video. Any recommendations on a pair of scissors or shears?

[@DanCBearded]

Mine are the gold ones from bad a** beard care, and they are great!

[@tedarcand6572]

@@DanCBearded thx

[@andrewchochola7584]

I have both a scissors and a beard trimmer which can cut up to 18 mm of hair. @Dan C Bearded, not that I want to trim my beard yet, but if I did, which do you think would be the better choice? A beard trimmer or a pair of scissors?

[@DanCBearded]

Get to know the trimmers!

[@andrewchochola7584]

@@DanCBearded Excellent. Thank you @Dan C Bearded. My beard is both curly and wavey and are anything but straight lol, but there we are. With experience and practice, I should get the hang of it. Cheers buddy!👍😊 God bless.✝️

[@andrewchochola7584]

@@DanCBearded I just tried out my Remington B5Style at 18 mm, and I was expecting a huge transformation. If anything, it didnt impact my beard as it is at all. If anything, it made my beard, as it is now, look more tidier. I am very happy. Thank you for the advice, my bro! At least now if I want to maintain my beard at this length, I can do so with the trimmer. Thanks again, man. Stay bearded and stay positive.❤👍🧔

[@detonator3785]

I want your beard 🙂😁

[@DanCBearded]

Keep growing!

[@li_beard_oil3640]

😁☝️

[@DanCBearded]

the GOLD!!

[@MackWittDaCheeze]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@DanCBearded]

Miss you in the streams brotha, just isn't the same without you!

[@MackWittDaCheeze]

@@DanCBearded miss ya too ive been sick...im gettin better ill be back few days...

[@thoranevans4832]

Scissors just feel more elegant... I've seen videos of guys trimming their mustache lip line with trimmers and that just makes me so uncomfortable because just one random bump on the elbow by your cat and there goes 3 months of growth. With scissors, even if I mess up (which I have, many times already), it usually doesn't look that noticeable, and any mistake I made grows back in less than a week.