Top 5 Beard Trim MISTAKES to Avoid! Barber & Self Trims

I go over the top 5 beard trim mistakes you should avoid!
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Timestamps:
0:00 = Intro
0:57 = One
1:43 = Two
4:01 = Three
5:27 = Four
8:00 = Five
9:32 = Conclusion

[@DanCBearded]

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[@stephenshelton4267]

A suggestion for those who self trim is to make sure you have a nice, big mirror facing you and another 90° to the side. When I first grew a beard in the 90s I only had mirrors facing me, and I think that's what led to my early bearding years where I put my neckline at the jaw. I couldn't see how silly it looked unless I saw pictures of myself. So remember to look at your beard from all angles when trimming!

[@DanCBearded]

Great tip!

[@lieutenantcolumbo114]

Awesome comment, epic beard brotha ;)

[@machoman6969]

I have a three way mirror!!!. Plot twist: I still mess up my trimming due to crooked eye sight and impatience 😁 anyway I'm not trimming him anymore until next year!!! 🤜💥🤛

[@munoz91]

Thanks for the advice surely does help

[@user-ob6th6yp8s]

Wow Dan, clearly the video I needed. I could tell you a thousand experiences, let's start with the barbershops, I've only been to one, I had never been to any and an acquaintance recommended it to me (medium beard, trimmed neckline)... and I didn't take a photo of the barber, he He brings several photos, videos and almost almost, I even make a documentary, even so, he always ends up cutting my neckline more than I want, he always lowers my cheekbones so that they connect with the corner of the mouth, when I want them higher ... in short, before I used to trim my beard, I did a trim every 6 months, but I'm talking about years ago... the truth is that those cuts stressed me a bit, I always ended up seeing the two sides somewhat differently, cutting more on one side than the other, especially the first few times, over time I had it more or less under control, I started going to the hairdresser for comfort, and I practically started again with a 3-day beard now that I want to leave it long again, I must be about 5 inches right now. As I told you in another video, now I'm going to let all the hair on my neck grow for at least a month, I can't give my cheekbones that much time because I work as a salesperson for my company, but one or two weeks for sure I can, and I doubt whether to try the barber one more time, or to do the maintenance myself, the truth is, in the end I'm not bad at it and that's when I like the way I wear my beard the most... but it is true that in a phase that I don't You can match all the hairs looking straight ahead, it's good for you to see angles that it's very difficult for you to see yourself. Right now I'm like Kratos, and I'm looking to be Gimli!

[@DanCBearded]

Let’s get it Gimli!!

[@DeliberatelyBearded]

Fantastic tips Dan just solid advice

[@DanCBearded]

Glad to help!

[@jasonbranaugh5621]

I always trim the day before the event. That way I can do a touch up the next day.

[@DanCBearded]

Perfect call!

[@WalterSmith25]

Great video as usual!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@rwatkins556]

Excellent video Dan. Just the one I needed to see lol. Keep it up brotha 🍻

[@DanCBearded]

Perfect!

[@Nicholas-cf2dw]

Great info,

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks!

[@machoman6969]

I'mma save this video for when I'm done with the yeard. 😊

[@DanCBearded]

Perfect!

[@0.l.d.S.o.u.l]

Really good advice!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@alexdudebro]

Yeeeah took a big chunk out of the neck and density at one point and made it look more wispy and weak than it was. Since then I’ve gone to a barber and asked for a small maintenance trim with the intent of growing on. It’s a dangerous game but live and learn boys!

[@DanCBearded]

Live and learn!

[@Damptarmac]

Thanks for another great video Dan! I've been watching your videos on and of for about two years and have picked up so many great tips and useful mindsets. My beard journey hasn't exactly been straight and continuous, but by watching you Im most of the time able to make conscious decisions.

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@akyraider1972]

Very nice and beard community encouraging video

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks!

[@markhawes4877]

I F mine up but I remember what you said start from the worst spot and go from there it's fixed for now

[@DanCBearded]

Good approach!

[@brandonnickerson8934]

Excellent tips, you're the best Dan.

[@DanCBearded]

I appreciate that!

[@michaelwilson353]

Thanks for the info Dan I will put it to use

[@DanCBearded]

Any time!

[@doctornicksamazingmanstuff]

Just finished the entire video and man those are all some great tips! Hopefully some can learn from this and not from their own mistake experience.

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you!

[@sterlingjones4108]

These were some really good tips. Will definitely put them in practice!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Sterling!

[@kennethyoung4892]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. This is great content 👏

[@DanCBearded]

You are so welcome! Happy to do so

[@jasonbrazzell2313]

Great tips! I've made these trim mistakes along my first times growing my beard out and always cleaned up my cheek line and always have to maintain it with my hair being dark but on this regrowth of mine I have learned to leave the cheek line alone and let that baby grow and I'm super happy with the regrowth of my beard this time . Thank you as always Dan 🙏

[@DanCBearded]

You are welcome!

[@andypersson4372]

totally enjoying all the sound and great advice ,keep it up. 👍

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Andy!

[@keithgreen5438]

Great advice. Happy to find your channel.

[@DanCBearded]

Welcome to the channel!

[@b-koz]

Incredible tips, thinking about the endgame and not focusing on the moment is HUGE advice. We tend to overthink and rush into decisions and that's where things go wrong. Another tip I'd like to throw out there, my barber will not touch my beard without me straightening it prior due to having a wavy beard. His reason is to make sure it's even all-around whenever he does any kind of tidy-up or trim. The moment he told me that, it reminded me that he is a true professional. 100% communication and pictures are key, also educating yourself on barber/style terminology helps too! It's fun to learn.

[@DanCBearded]

Awesome feedback!

[@brian_db]

Great video, I have had great barber experiences. I showed the last barber a photo goal. He didn’t trim it short enough and so I told him. Communication is key.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s perfect!

[@Angel_Ripoff]

Gonna be time for another trim soon, so great timing.

[@DanCBearded]

Perfect!

[@CloverTac]

before finding this channel, i think i did EVERYTHING on this list wrong with the exception of the barber (i have yet to find one in my area). i am about a year now into NOT making mistakes and pretty much leaving everything alone (with the exceptions of a little high cheek cleanup, fade after haircut and stache). i should have probably been doing a little with transparency trims here and there but sorta adopted the thought of "just leave it alone for now". this thought process is mainly because my beard (on what i think is a bad day) never seems to be as bad later on when looking at pictures, videos, etc. i do know that i will eventually need to do some actual trims once again and when that time comes i will (A) follow all the tips here for sure and (B) likely submit some pics to a livestream for more specific advice prior to that trim. thanks Dan for all you do bro!

[@DanCBearded]

Excited and ready to help once the time comes!

[@kevinmorgan5833]

Its amazing what you learn about yourself sometimes. I had been growing my beard for a little over 18 months before finally going to a barber. I’m lucky to have a really high quality barbershop in my town so I took the plunge and had it trimmed. The cut was so minimal that nearly no one noticed I had anything done. Problem was I KNEW! Next thing I know I started obsessing whether it was PERFECT. To the point that a few days later I ended up cutting it down to a small goatee. I will say its kinda nice to have something a little different and I really enjoy the journey of growing it out so I wasn’t all that bummed out about it. But I did learn how OCD I became over my beard. It’s the one thing that Ive developed since “bearding” became a thing 5 or so years ago. Prior to that I would grow and not give it a second thought. So Im growing it back out but I think this time Im going to direct my OCD to something more productive. Like judging my wife’s ability to park in the driveway straight or something lol. I’ve finally come to realize no one gives a crap about your facial hair more then the one growing it. So on this journey (this will be my 5th), I think Im just going to enjoy the process and the feeling of having it rather then critiquing it every time I pass a mirror.

[@DanCBearded]

Loveee that!

[@billsavage7361]

Spot on video, Dan. Neckline maintenance and time are probably the two biggest factors you touched on in this video that make a world of difference for someone that is happy with their beard or dissatisfied with their beard.

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Bill! And yes, those are huge

[@0.l.d.S.o.u.l]

As for my experiences I only have 1 , I've never had a beard until now , I'll be @ my 6 month mark @ the end of this month. @ month 4 I went to get a hair cut , I requested a low bald fade and asked that he not bring the fade to low into my sideburns and to leave them . Well he did , he dam near brought it down to the top of my earlobe on one side so then he had to do the same to the other side @ that point as to make symmetrical , needless to say I haven't went back to him and I don't ever plan to, & this was a very expensive barbershop in NOLA that I had faith in to abide by my simple instructions. It's obvious to me now that I should never get a haircut by a man who doesn't have a beard of his own. Sideburns are now filling in nicely, lesson learned.

[@DanCBearded]

It’s a wild journey!

[@semperfortisjiujitsu]

This video is golden! Beard trimming or a trip to the barber can be nerve wracking. A mistake can literally set you back months to recover from a mistake. I trim my beard myself, so if I mess it up I can only be mad at myself rather than a barber, friend or family member who is trying to help me with a trim. Great advice as always Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Saad!

[@NauticalWizard]

I assume you practice jiu-jitsu considering your username. I have been wanting to start, but am concerned that a long beard is not practical for practicing jiu-jitsu as in it would bother my rolling partners and get destroyed. What are your thoughts on this?

[@DanCBearded]

I’m excited for you to hear his feedback. I have heard him talk about it but I will let Saad cover it. He actually owns a BJJ/martial arts school and is a black belt himself

[@semperfortisjiujitsu]

@@NauticalWizard yes I am a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and own a school. Some people prefer short beards when training in BJJ, but as you can see from my videos my beard is fairly long. My beard get pulled and beard hairs come out from time to time when rolling aka sparring and I am okay with that and have no intention of ever cutting my beard. I am never going to win a beard contest or become a Beardbrand model, so I don't really worry about the accidental pulling. Plus I usually end up washing my beard twice a day which is once in the morning and then after training and I train daily. My system is not optimal for the best looking beard, but I am happy with the way my beard looks and am sticking with being a bearded BJJ practitioner.

[@NauticalWizard]

@@semperfortisjiujitsu Thank you for your response I will definitely give it a try now!

[@BaldNiffler]

Gotta pause and just comment now. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! New to trimming and man is it intimidating! Ok back to video! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@DanCBearded]

Oh perfect Nic!!

[@mikeh2373]

Dan Great video as always- After I did my last transparency trim per your advice- My beard is looking so much better and fuller. I also finally got a Chicago Comb #8 - WeatherBeard sent an email saying they are selling them now and ordered and it has been unbelievable-like you said- should have gotten one long time ago- Thank you and appreciate all you do.

[@DanCBearded]

Truly a game changer!!

[@Jamaal225]

Thanks for the tips! I myself have been guilty of getting a haircut I didn’t like but I didn’t speak up & let the barber continue because “he’s the professional” & I hated the haircut & complained once I got home. It was from that point on that I would go into detail on exactly what I wanted. & now with your picture suggestion I think I’ll even try that the next time, especially when it comes to my beard. Great video!💪🏽

[@DanCBearded]

Soooo many have been there man!

[@kevinb1574]

For trimming yourself, "the patience is key" point is the most important one for me. I have screwed up my trim every time I rushed including have to go back down to a very short beard to recover. The other mistake I made was chasing the balanced look. Oh it looks a little longer on that side let me take off a bit. Now that side looks short. Quick way to end up a lot shorter than you wanted to. When I first had my beard I went to a barber and told them to "just take off a little" and they did what they thought. This left me upset and set me on the path of trimming my own. Looking back now I was not specific and did not tell them what I wanted.

[@DanCBearded]

Truly so important!

[@BigBaldandBeardiful]

Just shared this with my buddy who was talking to me about going to get his beard trimmed! This is some of the best trim advice you've given all condensed down to one video! Excellent work, Dan! Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos! This video should be pinned on the front of the KZbin home page!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you so much Scott!

[@lieutenantcolumbo114]

Epic comment brotha ;)

[@yobabybubba]

Only trim on a good beard day. Never heard that one before. I like it 👍🏼

[@DanCBearded]

Sooo important!

[@richardzentz804]

Thanks for the tips and tricks and advice. I've been following your advice and my beard has improved alot, going for the length, I messed up by shaving my neck for the longest time not realizing I was taking away from the fullness of what I was looking for, trial and error I guess.

[@DanCBearded]

I’m glad this is all helping!

[@beard_kingdom_766]

The only one who trims my beard is myself and Dan you are right on everything you say as always Awesome video👊😎🤘

[@DanCBearded]

I truly believe it is the best to have it in your own hands!

[@MyBleedingInk]

So, 3 and 4 are the only ones I never experienced. 4 because I've never been to a barber. And 3 was sheer luck! What I mean is that I decided, before even finding you or any other beard videos, I just sorta thought about it on my own and thought "Well no, I mean, why would I trim it in any way before it's actually styled how I wear it??" And it was just luck that that's "right," and how you're "supposed to" do it. So I never experienced that one either. Re the other tips, I sort of combine your #2 tip with your #1 tip in my head. I see them, for me, as part of the same tip in that I made the mistake (tip #1) of not training before trimming, and *therefore* didn't (tip #2) trim relative to my goal! So I combine those tips. Specifically, I would trim instead of train every time there was a hair out of place. Every time I felt my beard getting "poofier". I even, gulp, did the Scuba Trim! Which like you said, is fine if that is your goal. Sculpted and shorter. But that wasn't my goal. I just wasn't clear in my own mind about what else to do for the puffy beard at that time. So I trimmed before training, and therefore didn't trim relative to my goal. And finally, that last one. Yeah. There were plenty of times I would trim and not take the proper time. And I'd get all sweaty. And it was just a disaster. Hair wouldn't trim smoothly because of sweat, or I wouldn't notice where the lines should really be. Your "trim over 3 days tip" was a revelation! Like, "oh wait, I don't have to make my beard perfect in the 5 minutes before I shower???" I've since stopped making all these mistakes. 😊 Great video sir 😊👍

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you for sharing!! I appreciate the effort that goes into a comment like this 🤝

[@ese-vato-loco8062]

Duuuude! I’ve totally check the box all of mistakes, minus the barber ones(broke joke over here🙃) one mistake that I’m still recovering from is trimming the under part of my beard thinking that it would help with how my beard looked… spoiler… it did NOT! All it did was create transparency issues!Lol I think that’s called “cause and affect” 🙃 thanks for your videos Dan, they have helped me tremendously! Apologies for the extra long rambling comment!

[@DanCBearded]

Boom, there it is!

[@reubenk7331]

Really great video Dan! I have learned SO much from all of your trim and maintenance videos. I do all of my own trimming and I have learned a lot on the journey from personal experiences, as well as from your information. The last time I actually used electric clippers was when I had a fireball go up in my face, from gasoline vapors igniting (your campfire trim was very helpful!). Lately all I use is hand scissors as I find it is slower, and you can really target specific areas. I have learned that if I can't style an area correctly, and it doesn't look good, then it needs a small trim.

[@DanCBearded]

I really enjoy learning my own beard and trimming my own beard!

[@reubenk7331]

@@DanCBearded It definitely adds to the overall satisfaction I would say! I also have a hard time letting other people do things, that I am capable of. I know when to say I Can't fix or do this, which is a good thing, but typically if there is a will I will find a way.

[@kyleholmesWROM589]

I had my barber trim my cheeks to half an inch and leave my chin area at 1 1/2 I decided to go with a ragnor style beard instead of a long full beard he has a badass ragnor beard so I trust him on this new style so I let him do his thing to get the look I want unfortunately my head hair is not long enough to do the ragnor head hair style yet

[@DanCBearded]

Keep growing, sounds awesome!

[@juantabares2134]

Ohhh, I got a good horror story. Early in my beard journey, I was rocking a short beard. About a 2 or 3 guard with clippers. These clippers were cheap and the "head" could be pushed down with no much force. So, I go in for a trim. Push a bit too hard to make sure everything is even, and the head collapses and trims my beard WAY too short. I had to buzz the rest down to a 5 o'clock shadow. Man was I pissed lol.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh nooo!!

[@gusthomas]

I would also add that don't be worried if the day after you trim something looks wrong. I have found to get to the best trim may take a few days of touch-ups along the way.

[@DanCBearded]

Very true and great point!

[@projectbearded]

"Not trimming relative to your goals" is gold. Obvious yet too many of us, especially when we're newbies, make that mistake... guilty... also, not sure if the color of your mustache has changed or if you're styling it slightly differently than you use to, but I love how it stands out from your the rest of your beard! I know in the past you said a handlebar isn't for you, but I like that you're not blending into the body of your beard anymore. Have you considered pushing the wings out even slightly more? I think it might look even more distinguished!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you! I have tinkered with the stache but I don’t like it too styled or fancy lol just doesn’t fit me well

[@shadecarpenter9699]

Another great video, I made the mistake saying I need to clean it up a little bit, he did a good job, he chopped off all my length.

[@DanCBearded]

Exactly what I hope this video can help with!

[@Thisguywholikeswine]

I really like this break down on trimming mistakes and some really great advice. I trim my own beard exactly the same way you trim yours (just off the bottom about 3 or so times a year) and I thank you so very much Dan! 👊🤘

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you Phil!

[@-Vitalis-]

Thank you Dan, as usual. Just had my first trim as a "gift" for my first yeard (Woohoo!). Man, I needed that. Since my goal is to have a fully-rectangular long beard (like yours, but with a straight line at the bottom), I explained to the barber step by step my idea. He had this predator look in his eyes regarding my mustache, but I gently said "no thanks, I'll trim that at home". To be honest, I lied... ¡I want to have a massive, lumberjacky mustache so birds and other woodland critters can have a new home! Yeah, the #4 is very important. Good communication helps to avoid disasters. Stay bearded!

[@DanCBearded]

It really is!

[@JohnC0356]

Those were great tips. You are right, you absolutely style your beard before you trim. I’ve made the mistake of not styling first and then trimming and it looked terrible. Keep up the great content

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks John!

[@beardedguardian71]

I'm about due for a trim so it's only fitting you put this video out. Just in time. Speaking of trims, I just watched you get your ears lowered on beard brand's channel. Good stuff. SBSP.

[@DanCBearded]

Perfect timing!

[@katzsteel]

Yup, went in for a beard trim a long time ago. Asked for just a trim. She proceeded to take so much off it was like starting over. This women trimmed it to what she liked and not necessarily what I asked for. It was the last time I had someone else trim it. Bonus, I’ve never messed up my beard that bad since doing it myself.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s the worst! And yes, once you learn your beard… it’s so simple

[@bfielders]

Hey Dan, great video and excellent tips. So first and foremost, I FINALLY pulled the trigger on doing my first trim myself about a month ago. I was initially told to use scissors by my friend who did the first trim. I was terrified of that because of the chance of unevenness (my ocd would be off the chart here). So instead, I combined your method and hers. I used my clippers for the initial trim, then after showering and styling, I used scissors to clean up any extra long hairs that I missed. I used the scissors for the next day or so, for a 2 or 3 day trim, like you suggested, without taking too much off and it worked like a charm! My wife said it looked fuller and much better. I can’t thank you enough for all the help I’ve gotten from you and your channel. I used to just let my beard grow to a point then shave it way down and start over. This has been a great journey and a learning experience to maintain a longer beard. I’m currently at the longest my beard has ever been and will hit my “tweard” in June. My beard grows slowly, even with Biotin, so I still have a way to go before I hit my goal beard (which is still Aric’s from BO). Not sure if I can do the mustache part though. Not a fan of eating it constantly. 😂 Sorry for the long post, just wanted to throw a comment out there and maybe help someone in the process if they need an idea for a trim. Keep up the good work! 🙏🏻

[@DanCBearded]

Man that is awesome Brandon!!! And I love the long post, thank you for taking the time to leave it!

[@whiskersnwhisky4728]

Baby Sprite - get out of my head!! Today is trimming day, once again your timing is unbelievable. I'm putting it off a couple of days while I review these great tips. FYI - just received Doc Nick's Sweet Smoke, Campfire and IPA oils yesterday. This is first time with both, don't know which to try first! Thanks again for the video and all the best to you and the fam. As always, please give my best to the mayor, my thoughts and prayers are with him.

[@DanCBearded]

IPA, IPA, IPA! 😂 I love that one! And man, keep the comments coming. I love the freaky timing of the videos!

[@j.m.4858]

I've been the guy in the chair knowing that things were going wrong but not saying anything until afterwards. I've also been red faced and sweating in the bathroom ruining a good mood on a special day. Awesome video as usual man.

[@DanCBearded]

Sooo many of us have been there!

[@bubbamalone6063]

Another great video dan 🎉 so you only trim your bottom never the the cheek line or sides?

[@DanCBearded]

Correct 🤝

[@lieutenantcolumbo114]

Thanks Dan, the transparency trim saved my beard, addition by subtraction every 2 months definitely works :) And as you said "It brings back volume, length, it will grow back quickly and of course with much much less transparency."

[@DanCBearded]

Boom, there it is!

[@58dbutcher]

Always have to say thank you first, because you’ve struck a note that will change my approach to a more direct goal. “Length vs sculpt”. Which will focus more on my length. Certainly will give me more confidence to trim on my own.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh great to hear!

[@chuckietroutman322]

I have made all of those mistakes in my beard journey 😂 I went to a barber before I got married almost 2 years ago. Haven't been to a barber since. I should have communicated better to be honest. Since then I trim my beard myself, and over time have gotten better at it. Thanks to Dan C I have figured out what works best for my beard but it wasn't over night, I've had to try new things and experiment to find out what works best for my beard and my goals. Patience practice and trying new things are important. Thank you for your all of your videos Dan, without your help I would have given up years ago. You are an inspiration. I want a 12 inch beard someday. I'm only at 7 now but now that I have dialed in what works best for my beard, I'm confident that I can reach my goal. I know patience, practice and positivity I will get there someday. Thank you for teaching me so much I appreciate you Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

Man that’s awesome to hear and truly happy to do it all!

[@MrMarkJohnson281]

I've definitely had bad experiences with both the barber and at home trims. My barber experiences were my fault as I didn't communicate what I wanted (I also wasn't sure though at the time). I was scared to trim myself, but as others have said, if I mess up I only have myself to blame. I've definitely made mistakes and taken too much off on self trims, but have learned with experience to just take a little and you can come back to it (3 day trims 👍👍) I'm still figuring out my solid beard goals for how I want it to look, so I trim differently every time almost 🙃 Great video Dan! Excellent tips that will be a great reference to share, thanks! 👊🍻👍

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you mark!

[@cookiesontoast9981]

Thanks for this! I'm growing my beard out for the first time ever and seeing way better results than I ever thought I would get. Already long enough to touch my adams apple. As far as the neck line I'm only trimming the very transparent ends of the back so they line up with the front of my beard because it looks weird when the back neck bits are longer than the front. My goal is to just get my beard as big as I can physically get it, I don't know what my potential will be but I'm very happy with what I've got so far. I'm never gonna let a barber touch my beard, I'm leaving it in my hands.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s awesome man!

[@DavidNelson42]

I went to a local barber and asked for a “clean up”. Big mistake. The beard looked awesome for a month or so but because he trimmed from the top to sculpt the beard and mustache it looked terrible once it started to grow out. For months I have had “fuzzy cheeks” that are now finally long enough to style into a decent shape.

[@DanCBearded]

They often only think about the moment and the picture, but the beard style suffers down the road

[@adamfoss624]

I have allowed a barber to trim my beard once, and he seen something I couldn’t see. Even looking at my side profile pics, I didn’t notice how the left side of my beard wraps around my ear more and extends more towards the back. It was thick, and actually part of my natural beard, but it wasn’t uniform….symmetrical….balanced…? (Not sure what to call it, but now where I don’t trim my horizontal neckline that allows those “supporting actors” to help with transparency, I apparently have a vertical neckline, that I have to trim when cleaning up the side, and the back of my neck. As much as I would rather trim it myself so if something does go wrong, I only have myself to blame, and I could look at it as another learning experience, having a second set of eyes on it, with a different perspective allowed me to see something I just didn’t see on my own, and for that I was grateful, and appreciated his input, and had a good experience. Another thing that made me comfortable was he didn’t just jump right in to going at my beard immediately, (I might have thrown up on him if he did! Lol!) He looked, assessed, and told me his plan, and executed. He said I am going to get this spot behind your ear so it doesn’t wrap around your head, and tighten your cheek lines, after he did that he got a little bit of the stray hairs at the bottom that would be considered transparency, he calls them ghosts. Lol! Then he looked…..looked some more, and since I already style and maintain on a daily basis, and I consider a very healthy beard since watching this channel, he said “I really just don’t know what else to do with it except stare at it and admire it.” Lol! Now I just have to convince him to use a beard wash instead of Irish spring with aloe. Ha ha ha!

[@DanCBearded]

Just say no to Irish springs!!

[@adamfoss624]

RIGHT!?!! I am going to work on him! Lol! I am fortunate to have plenty of products I can spare, so I will be bringing some good quality small batch companies products to him. Show him what he has been missing! Lol!

[@donaldlong3834]

Great content Dan. If you trim at home the advice of taking your time and trimming over 2-3 days is critical. I learned my lesson the hard way. You are always more critical of yourself and try to make it perfect and once you realize your trimmed is 1-2 inches shorter than what was desired. You can't put it back. Other advice is to get to know your tools and how they work. Trimmer, comb, brushes, etc.

[@DanCBearded]

Love it, thank you Donald!

[@yo-its-death]

Going too low on the cheek line is big one to avoid. It's definitely one I've had plenty of experience messing up so take my word for it.

[@DanCBearded]

Agreed fully, good call!

[@wiseguy5313]

I’ve definitely started abiding by the 5th point for sure….give myself plenty of time to go as meticulous as I want to.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh good!

[@fearsomebeard4290]

Dan, Your beard always looks great. The never trimming the neck line, if neck line is covered, is key to a big full beard. I stopped trimming my entire beard period, including mustache, 8 years ago and it was best decision I ever made …for me. Not trimming isn’t for everyone but it’s great for some of us, so what I’m sharing with fellow viewers is don’t be afraid to not trim, if you don’t like it after a year or two then trim.

[@DanCBearded]

For sure! Finding what’s right for you is what it’s all about

[@wyattmedley2426]

I'm enjoy watching your videos, honestly ive learned a lot on my own these last few months and havent really looked at videos untill this December. Its interesting how many things ive picked up on my own by trial and error. I think my only issue now is i need to find an oil thats good for my sensitive skin.

[@DanCBearded]

Try the company below. It was made for sensitive skin by an owner with skin conditions: Doctor Nicks= www.doctornicks.com/danc * DANC = 15% off

[@leosigman7239]

Outstanding all the way! #4 has a lot in it. Clear communication is vital throughout life, and you can’t always be certain others listen. Even iff you have a photo, take your hands out from under the apron and point to (or better, touch) where you want what done. And right on warning about “slinging the lingo” - what you learned from the Internet may very well not be what your barber learned in school. Guards, for example. Professional guards are measured is eighths of an inch (usually. Manufacturers may have specific sizes) but tools intended for home use or Internet purchase are usually measured in millimeters. Not the same.

[@DanCBearded]

GREAT point about the guard measurement differences from pro to home. Love that!

[@jtsteve]

Great advice as always! I did a very light scissor trim last month over the course of a couple days. Didnt let my ocd take over and chase it. Knew it wasnt “perfect” but got shape back and little bit of transparency at the bottom. Trying to grow out still so fits the goal category. One thing that seemed to make a huge difference for being able to see that line where slightly longer hairs where was wearing a white t-shirt. Dont think i will ever trim with out again👊.

[@DanCBearded]

A lighter color shirt can make a huge difference!

[@bakura227]

*I did the same exact thing trim wise. Day 2, I had my shirt off and my chest hairs were throwing me off on the end of my long beard length, so I held a white bar towel up under my neck to get a backing canvas to check how even my beard line was.* Great beards think alike, lol.

[@PokemonTimeWithAndrewC]

Good information! I usually let mine grow for a year and only trim off split ends or long thinner areas. I let the underbeard grow as long as the beard is covering it. I went full baby face in August. Instant regret. I just want a time machine to go backwards and stop myself or forwards to next August so I can have my beard back. I'm worried about trusting the barbers to trim my beard, but you gave some great tips on what to say to them.

[@DanCBearded]

I’m glad the advice worked!

[@jakeboss1915]

Early on had a baber do trim and had no idea what to ask for, she did a great job but me not being able to communicate what my goals were clearly led to a long period of time letting everything grow and even out. Same with not letting neck grow out early.

[@DanCBearded]

Such a common journey experience!

[@philham9592]

Great info! New subscriber here. I've had a beard for years and I have never let a barber or stylist touch it until a month ago. I made the very mistake of asking for a beard trim and didn't tell her what I wanted. I assumed she would keep it in it's current shape and simply just "clean it up". She changed the shape and I was not happy with the results. Not her fault and I knew it when I left. It was totally my fault and a mistake I won't make again. Even though it was not her fault, I believe I will find a male bearded barber for any future beard trims and communicate very clearly what I want with photos to support. Thank you for your knowledge and channel!

[@DanCBearded]

Oh man I know that feeling. Just onward and upwards from here! Welcome to the channel and thanks for the comment 🤝

[@gaylecoombs5510]

Hey Dan long time no talk hope everything is going well with you and your family sir, so bad beard trims huh every time I've trimmed my beard rather its been myself or once or twice that a barber has done I always dislike it. Felt bad for doing the trim in the 1st place. Due to a new entanglement policy at work I need to keep it semi short my biggest problem areas are the side burn portions (they will never lay down and always stick up) and the bottom corners like below my ears just don't like the shape. Before I found your channel a couple years ago I used to do the scuba trim which is fine if you rock a shorter beard I guess but not if you want it to grow out more like yours, I'm getting close to the point to where I'm just going to let it grow and do its own thing for about 5 or 6 months to see if I can get past this stage I'm at. Good video sir can't wait to see the next one.

[@DanCBearded]

Good to hear from you Gayle! Thank you for the video feedback as well 🤝

[@funkdaddy3.0]

Yeah, I may not have been properly conveying to a barber what exactly I wanted, but a barber doesn't think they're doing their job unless there is a pile of hair from their efforts. I started the nerve-wracking process of trimming my own beard. The best advice I received from Dan was style first, then the three-day trim. I walk into a trim with a good idea of how much needs to be trimmed, then divide that by three for the amount each day. In most cases I stop at day two because it already looks good. Thanks Dan.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Steve! Pretty much the same for me. On day two I can dial it in perfectly, but I always leave my mind open for the third day

[@OGFitzRoy]

I only fade my sideburns, trim my stash & clean up my cheeks between barber visits. My barber always wash & oil my beard b4 trimming

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Fitz!!

[@SaltnPaprika]

I have literally been trimming my beard over the last 3 weeks. I’ve had barbers BUTCHER my beard because I didn’t say exactly what I wanted, but I didn’t know what to say. With it being just about 12 inches I’m still learning.

[@DanCBearded]

I totally understand! I do believe it’s best to learn to trim your own beard

[@lieutenantcolumbo114]

Hey Dan, have you tried the "Enhancer whip mean" beard products? (it's like a cream that is considered between a oil and butter.) I've heard great things about this compagny.

[@DanCBearded]

I haven’t yet

[@philippic1]

I went to a barber 2 days ago for the very first time. I told him I wanted to have it framed and edged and just generally cleaned up. When he turned me around and I saw myself in the mirror I just about fell out of the chair! I lost about half my length! And instead of how I had it squared across the bottom he rounded it. I was livid. But I held onto my temper and even tipped him. As the day went on my anger turned into disappointment as I tried to figure out where I went wrong. I'm still not exactly certain. All I can figure is that I never told him to not take off half, and never told him I didn't want it rounded. I just assumed he'd follow what I'd already started. So in the future, to avoid any communication errors, I will just attempt to do it myself.

[@DanCBearded]

I truly think it is best to learn yourself!

[@lieutenantcolumbo114]

It's incredible how much your beard looks better and better with age ;)

[@DanCBearded]

Agreed fully!

[@Victor-mi3kr]

Last month I went to the barber to get a trim. I showed the barber a picture of me with a trim I had seven months before and said yes I got you. Well needless to say he messed up my beard, the right side is shorter than the left side. Right now I trying to figure out how to fix it . Because I really don’t want to shave it off. So yes, even showing a picture the barber can messed up your beard.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh mannn. I hate to hear that!!

[@dtrust68]

Thanks for this info. I'm trying to get mine long similar to yours or longer. After 7.5 years of having to be clean shaven because of my career that I chose. Well I left that recently so here I am. It's roughly 3 or 4 inches now and still growing. It seems to me it hit a stump and growth slowed down. Lol. Either way patience is key. Mustache on the other hand, I can't let it touch my lips. I've tried and it bugs me so much I have to trim it. I wish it didn't bug me. I thank you for your other side burn trimming video as it helped and now I know not to touch anything on my beard other than the bottom or side burns. And obviously the lip for the mustache. Seeing your vids give me hope for what's to come. Do you recommend any good beard oils, balms, butters? Preferably with a sandalwood scent or a vanilla. Thanks again as I also subscribed to see more.

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you so much!! Try #9 by Doctor Nicks= www.doctornicks.com/danc * DANC = 15% off

[@superricky13]

Dan, I am new here. I stopped shaving around the beginning of the year and your channel is such a tremendous resource. Thank you! I've probably watched about 50 or so of your videos in the last week or two. I really like the look of your beard in the videos from 4 years ago. I know you have made changes to your regiment since then, but I would very much like to know what you were doing when the beard was about 4 inches in length as that seems like the sweet spot for me to aim for. Your beard seems like it was a little more stiff and straight. Were you always just trimming the bottom or did you trim the sides for a time and then stop doing that? Were you using more balm when the beard was medium length? I love the natural look of your beard, but I think my wife would appreciate something a bit shorter and more groomed. I'm hoping to make the live stream tonight to see what some of the other folks are doing. Love the positivity and the teaching. Thanks again! Additionally, I would like to throw out that I am an Amazon seller and if there are beard products people really want to purchase there via Amazon Prime, I would love to hear about those products and make contacts with those manufacturers. I try to only carry quality supplements. Here's my store if anyone wants to check it out. www.amazon.com/shops/healthweath

[@DanCBearded]

Hey! For my shorter beard I was only trimming from the bottom, and yes back in those days I was using balm on the outside of the beard to lock it in.

[@user-tm4bj5ib6u]

I had a slight accident with my beard while trimming it, the guard fell off the clippers while trimming it, and took a big chunk out of my beard so have shaved it all off and am starting it again. The picture of me here was after 7 months of no shaving so I am gutted I have to start it all again but I will do it.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh man, I’m sorry! I have been there. Worst gut feeling ever

[@demondeath666]

Havnt been to a barber since I was 13 yrs old(37 now) and man ive done some mistakes learning to shave my head and trim the beard lol... One mistake i did before was trimming on bad beard days, always cut more than intended smh

[@DanCBearded]

Bad beard days will get you!

[@NauticalWizard]

When I was first growing my beard out I basically never trimmed it for about 12 months and it definitely looked crazy, but it did grow fast. Now it's been about another year since I started trimming and my beard is exactly at the same length it was if not even a little bit shorter since that first trim and since then I have trimmed it monthly. Is part of growing for length allowing there to be some transparency and fly aways? I would still like some more length on the beard. I also wonder if this is longest length I can manage that looks maintained. My beard is right at the bottom of my collarbone.

[@DanCBearded]

Totally personal preference! The journey is the shortest if you let it grow beyond your goal and trim back, but there is nothing wrong with trims along the way and letting it take a little longer

[@congerscott6064]

I don't let anyone touch my beard but myself, I only do transparency trims, after the first time trimming it gets easier and you get better and better at it.

[@DanCBearded]

It isn’t even a thought for me anymore!

[@JerryMadden248]

I have had incidents in the past where I have communicated very clearly what I wanted but he turned the chair around so I could not see what he was doing. 1 Had barbers who only knew one style and cut it too short. 2 Had a barber who did not listen and cut it to his preferences and then told me this is better than what you wanted. I hated both. No I go to a barber who knows what I want and works with me he makes suggestions to achieve the styles I want and explains the process including what to expect and time to grow to my desired length.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh man, that is rough! I couldn’t imagine getting it cut and not seeing it

[@omgthisguy638]

I have a question. After applying beard balm after blow drying your beard, is it safe to go back and blow dry with the product in if after applying the balm something looks off? Same thing with let’s say beard styling paste. Thanks. Great video!

[@DanCBearded]

Totally fine!

[@williamlenderman387]

At the time of my last trim, which I did myself, my beard was roughly 11" long and basically squared off on the bottom as well as thin and wispy looking hence the desire to trim. Instead of the squared off look, I wanted to give the bottom of my beard some curvature so, I used a Chicago No. 8 comb as a guide/template. The No. 8 is approximately 2.5" top to bottom at its center point and has a "slight" curve to it from one end to the other. Placing the "bottom" of the upside down comb even with the bottom of my beard, I simply used my electric clippers to follow the curve of the teeth of the comb. After following the length/width of the comb's teeth, I just free handed the rest and it turned out pretty good IMO (at least I was pleased with the result which was a roughly 8.5" long , fuller looking beard that had a curvature on the bottom) Bonus tip: my beard is white (witness my thumbnail pic) so I wore a black Tshirt which allowed me to see exactly what I was doing. Conversely, if you have a darker colored beard (ala DanC) wear a lighter colored (white) Tshirt to give you the contrast so you can tell exactly what's what as you trim.

[@DanCBearded]

Love that feedback; thank you!

[@DanCBearded]

Love that feedback; thank you!

[@soumynonareverse7807]

Could you do a similar video to this one and say what you should take care of if you trim the sides, the cheek line, neck line etc yourself? And how do you take 3 days to trim without looking rediculious in the mean time?

[@DanCBearded]

1) it doesn't look ridiculous because you are just leaving small adjustments. Most people never notice things about your beard and to be blunt... they do not really care. We are our own worst critics and always think people see more than they do. 2) look through these playlists, I have some that should first perfectly for you: kzbin.info/aero/PLVtKvkcSsmnlcaoOgUKWpmxGv5TwWfcjN kzbin.info/aero/PLVtKvkcSsmnkutweHLdf9sPJxM8TfcT4b

[@soumynonareverse7807]

@@DanCBearded yeah, your probably right on that first one

[@johnderous7874]

so many questions I have! What do you do when you go swimming/biking/running etc? What in winter time with collars, sweaters, skarfs, buffs and such?

[@DanCBearded]

I have a video on swimming, just look up “Dan c bearded chlorineL. For the other active activities, I just let it flown For the winter, I find all of those that work for my beard. Lots of trying on

[@johnderous7874]

@@DanCBearded thanks, I will look it up. Also thanks for your answer and advice. Love you filosophy ;-)

[@flagg_entertainment]

Worst beard trimming mistake I made was accidentally creating a couple holes in my mustache. It was unsalvageable, unless I wanted a whaler, lol. Had to knock the whole thing down with no guard. Second worst was when I accidentally put my 6mm guard on the 3mm side with my Beardscape. The resulting look wasn’t bad, but it set me back on my goal significantly. Luckily, my beard is very fast growing!

[@DanCBearded]

Thank goodness for great growing genes!

[@kenzistoen6668]

How do you straighten your beard?

[@DanCBearded]

I just hit you back on your other comment 🤝

[@johnbaker1901]

I have the barber trim my beard when I get my hair cut because you've siad it before "no one is more critical of your beard then you" and I know how my ocd can be so I take myslef out of the equation. I'm guilty of saying just Clean it up but my barber will ask follow up questions like "what do mean ? " then I will actually have to articulate what I mean 1/2 inch off the bottom, bring the sides in by 1/2 inch etc. I've been going to the same barber sense I started my beard journey so I feel she has almost as much invested in my beard as me and she won't do anything without asking my permission first.

[@DanCBearded]

That a great barber to ask!

[@johnbaker1901]

@Dan C Bearded I know I got lucky.

[@jellyspears]

I had been growing for length and realized I had reached a terminal length. My beard was growing uneven and needed trimmed. So I decided to do something different and try for a different shape. I have poor vision in my right eye. So I trimmed here and there. Then was going to trim the bottom on the sides parallel with my upper cheeks. I used a comb to mark where I wanted to trim, tried it on both sides and decided I could do it even with my poor vision. The left side went fine. The right side was going good, then I realized I tilted the comb and I chunked my beard on my right under my jaw line. Disappointing, but it'll grow back. It doesn't seem that bad so I'm just letting it grow back and I'll have it evened up at my next haircut. And from now on I won't be shaping my own beard anymore, just transparency trims! 😂

[@DanCBearded]

All part of the learning journey!

[@williamrice109]

I'll start with your beard is awesome, I like mine more in a more triangular shape, but it's si thin and transparent on about 2 inches of it , if I trim it, I'm going to lose it, my beard is about 8" or so ldk

[@DanCBearded]

I bet it’s fantastic!

[@gregbarthold1000]

Luckily I didn't have the nerve to trim my own beard till well after I had seen your videos so I haven't made any mistakes (that I know of lol). Question, if you were thinking of changing the style of your beard would you still style it as you normally do, or trim from a natural state?

[@DanCBearded]

I would style it like how you think you would style your future beard. For example, I wanted to go to a shorter version of my beard, I would style it the same. If I wanted a really short beard that wrapped to my face, then I would probably go natural

[@steveandrushko75]

I guess I'm lucky the neckline on my beard is exactly where it should be trimmed to naturally as far as trims go I have done it myself very cautiously and minimally got a compliment from my sister in law who has been a professional hair dresser last time I saw her she asked me who trimmed my my beard I told her I did and she told it really looks great that I did a good job that means a lot to me

[@DanCBearded]

That is lucky and awesome!

[@steveandrushko75]

@@DanCBearded Thanks Dan

[@ladendaisl888]

Dan will the hairs on the side of my beard fall into place? They sort of stick out to the side at this stage for me but a majority of them lay down. I just started using heat and that’s helped a bit, my beard is medium length. I shouldn’t trim these if I’m going for a long stage beard right? My sideburns down?

[@DanCBearded]

If you dial in your heat routine, they will! However, there will be times where they give you challenges. Just part of a beard! It will teach patience

[@ladendaisl888]

@@DanCBearded many thanks brother.

[@davebardsley278]

I went to a barber with no product in beard. I even told him I had nothing in my beard, I asked him to trim it and take about 2 inches. When he was done, I was so angry, I never went back. I don’t go to a barber anymore. I trim myself.

[@DanCBearded]

You will never regret learning yourself!