WHAT'S WRONG (With My Face) - Mike Grows A Beard (Maybe)

[@thebatlwgn]

I'm here for the Mike Grows A Beard journey.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Respect

[@jaybarrera3795]

As a fellow patchy thin beard man, I can 1000% say trust the process! I’ve got a fairly solid enough beard now that an occasional compliment comes my way, but it definitely took months of growth before I could do anything. I heavily rely on the length to compensate for it not being as full and it works perfectly. You got this Mike!👊🏽

[@glenkirkpatrick8102]

Same here! Never thought I could grow a beard until COVID hit. Went 12 weeks before it actually started to look like a "proper" beard , probably closer to 20 before I could say I was happy enough with it

[@jns08d]

The yeard way is the best, one year don't touch your beard - the results will surprise you

[@adamellis951]

I'm half Korean too and I couldn't really grow a beard until I was at least 42. Good luck with the itchy phase!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

How's the beard now?

[@adamellis951]

@@LastLineOfDefense the beard doesn't look patchy anymore since it's grown out. I haven't shaved it off for at least three years, mostly because I don't want to go through the itchy phase again. Good luck!

[@BestDamnEDC]

Here just to watch you make my beard look even worse 😂 You’ve got this, Mike 🤘🏻

[@provident8732]

I’m 45 and barely have facial hair. I have specks of a mustache and few strain of hair on my chin. I shave a few times a month just to clean up my face from the speck of hairs.

[@christopherjreyes]

Love the beard brand guys! So glad y’all are collaborating. Love seeing all my favorite KZbinrs unite.

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

Dang! I didn't realize Beard Brand is on YT too, makes sense though. I've been on their website, never thought to check on YT but I've been sporting a beard for years and not really looking for tips, probably why I missed this. Always cool to find guys who watch the same vids and channels, even if they are in totally different categories. But, dude stuff in general.

[@CBScale]

When I’m doubt, grow it out! Be patient! It takes time. Go for at LEAST 6 months, then you can trim it and clean it up.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Haha I think I'll know after a couple months how bad it'll be

[@TalonSei]

Always growing brotha! Yours will be better than mine soon 😅

[@LastLineOfDefense]

That'll never happen

[@pro-techtommy6824]

@@LastLineOfDefense Bigger, eh maybe not, but if you get that John Wick look.... might be better....

[@tonyfisher5322]

Great advice from all! looking forward to the progress!

[@JeremySiers]

It’s was great getting to meet you and hanging out in Austin man!! Looking forward to the next time. Also….I’m looking forward to seeing your beard progress my brotha! I have faith, you can grown something cool. I think Carl nailed it, it’s gonna be a John Wick-ish beard. It’ll be sweet! 😎👊🏻

[@jerrypomroy2375]

I used to do the same with only going 3-4 weeks and then thinking I looked stupid & then shaving it off. I learned that patience & persistence are key, let it go for a little over 2 months & have not looked back. There are also hairs that I used to think were a myth, but are referred to as “late comers” that will grow in and add to the bulk. I have a few weaker spots but the length from the surrounding areas covers them over and the longer I let it grow the more those areas cover over & you don’t even know they’re there. You just gotta let it go, let it grow and see what you actually have to work with and then just rock whatcha got with confidence. My wife loves my beard more than I do.

[@wkwrpg4392]

Timing is everything, I just started growing my beard last month. So thank you. As for the family photos; if you're able to edit well or have access to someone that can edit them well. Why not.. Best of luck

[@J.M.415]

You already have a gen5 G19, a nice Tacoma, and crispy flannels. You can't have it all.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Lol

[@Nolgore]

I didn't know I needed this video. Thanks Mike!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Thanks for watching!

[@The_MM_Life]

U are definitely far more lucky than me, being 100% korean I have about zero % facial hair which really sucks. But need to just be thankful for what I do have 6ft2 and no baldness. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@ethantroy311]

You got a killer stache man. If all else fails keep the stache and let it grow

[@FreysOnTheSide]

Thumbnail=epic. You got this dude.

[@pixelfacekillah]

You can do it Mike! I have some Apache ancestry and the beard tends to come in patchy (a-patchy...bad dad joke). You have to just let it go. Once some length comes in longer areas will cover up the patches. I've never gone back, and love my beard. I've also heard good things about biotin. Carlos is a legend...he could grow an epic beard on a lunch break.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

We'll see what happens!

[@ZacTexC]

Looks like you can get some handle bars going!

[@lascanio]

Awesome! DO IT! Looking forward on seeing the progress!

[@vincenttremblay9272]

The thumbnail of the video is perfect 😂

[@StevenGarcia-im8rr]

During quarantine I decided I had nowhere to be and was out of work so I figured I'd give it a try at 31. Always believed I couldn't grow anything worthwhile, but I now have a good 5in beard. Like the guys told you, it really is as easy not shaving past the point of the awkward phase and hating it.

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

Good for you bro! I love hearing stuff like this!

[@tacoma_jon]

Mike. Do you even know some legends you had on? Classic man. 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@dougellis2k]

Growing out my neck isn't something I ever thought of. So used to cleaning up my cheeks and under my neck, thanks for the tip

[@jeffmorris739]

Good luck man. I have had full beards in the past and I am not going to shave in November. This has kind of got me thinking about it again. Go Mike!

[@CarlMurawski]

Just keep growing broseph!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I'll give it a good run

[@bruceevans8837]

LOL, self deprecating humor is best humor. You may be fighting an insurmountable genetic battle. I have a good friend with a similar genetic background. He tried every year in no shave November, he finally gave up claiming he looked like a Mexican Firefighter and he really wasn't wrong.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I feel that

[@brandonholliday7927]

That Stache would be epic!

[@mikef5694]

Love clicking on a 24 minute BeardBrand infomercial. Hopefully they paid you well for the advertisement.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Literally not a single BeardBrand product in the entire video, so that'd be a bad expenditure of marketing budget, Mike

[@karmacurio3967]

lets see it grow Mike

[@Nick-hm9rh]

Micro needling brother. supports hair growth to astonishing levels

[@beavertonfrontdesk7610]

I feel your pain brother. I'm also Half Asian (half Korean) and I struggle with growing any beard.

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

It's a bit controversial but some guys are using Rogaine or Minoxidil to stimulate beard growth. It was originally meant for hair on the scalp. Check out some videos and blogs, there are some impressive before and after results!

[@ChrisDavis-tt1dj]

Never look back. Let it grow.

[@OverlandBeardCompany]

Good luck growing your beard, Mike. It takes patience, proper nutrition and quality beard products. And Talon’s right… just let it grow. It’ll look terrible initially but if you leave it alone it’ll fill in nicely. Cheers! 🍻

[@raulriveracrazycat5959]

Don't do it Mike! 🤣😂

[@rylock2212]

Joining you on the journey Mike! Never have let myself get past a week or two because of the patches, but going to let it go and see what happens.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Yasssssss

[@Justintime8510]

So at 16 I was like Carlos. I have never had trouble growing a beard and I will say most shave there's within 3 months of trying. I have gone from having an almost 10 inch beard to having to be clean shaven qnd back again only to have to be clean shaven again. I would agree with the guys in the vid. Going 1 month does not show what most guys beards can grow into. Mine is now almost to my bellybutton and I have trimmed it often. It is worth giving any beard a solid 6 months before deciding to shave. Good luck Mike! Edited to add that I had a high and tight most of my life and decided to let my hair grow as well and it is now longer than my wife's! I went through all those wierd stages in hair growth and couldn't figure out how to make myself look presentable much less professional. But you just to have to push through and let it grow or you will never know.

[@zach3699]

Came for the beard journey. You still doing it!?

[@pique_interest443]

I feel like my KZbin algorithm set up the guys weekend

[@michaeldarbyshire7014]

Beard-curious 😂. I really enjoyed the vid, some cracking advice

[@michaeldarbyshire7014]

If you're ever up top in the Indian Himalaya give me a bell, I'll show you round

[@chrisbrunson6761]

My beard journey... i could grow a mustache at 18..a wimpy one... at about 22 I was able to add a goatee, kept it short. At 30 I let the goatee grow a bit. At about 45 I had a respectable goatee and at about 48 I added mass to that goatee by letting that hair close to my neck grow and by 50 I had a taper... no sideburns. And now at 54 I have a full beard and am letting it go... only trimming the mustache it is a bit weird now but i wish I had done this 15 years ago....I could have gotten here then and now could justify a real beard styling at a barber

[@carlosfernandez1]

Let it grows...🤙

[@RandoBox]

Just channel your inner king from a K historical drama.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Haha

[@SmokedCornedBeef18]

I’m here for it I’m same boat on beard life

[@troy9er]

Talon Sei!!! Where have you been man? Miss your gun content as well as other posts. I grew a go tee this year. I never thought I could grow a beard either. The go tee is about as far as I’m going to get, the wife hates it so I might shave it off. NAW I like it so it stays. Sorry honey.❤️

[@that.guy.1010]

Take a shot every time someone says beard! Lol cool video Mike

[@Wklambert]

I know this may come as a shock to you, but if this KZbin thing doesn't work out, you could be a comedian. Your brand of humor is brilliant. Much appreciation. Edit: "Fkkn Tom Seleck man..." YAS!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

🍻🍻

[@nickstert7437]

Yaaa man. Do it. I am at a yeard now. Never grew it when it was all jet black so I’ll never know what it would have been. It’s mostly white now at early 40’s. You don’t want to know what it could have been when it starts to turn white. Just do it.

[@JC-cv3up]

Where in Austin is this BnB?

[@stew411]

Best of luck with just letting it go. Rock on bro.

[@chaddamron3877]

Need some back hair content 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SithLordBishop]

Holy shit Best Damn EDC! yes. I started following him for his excursion build. My ex is getting there

[@SithLordBishop]

I had the video on in the background and recognized the voice

[@2being1]

What watch band are you rocking?

[@Andy-Aims]

How did your beard turn out?

[@malifestro3319]

That is funny. My beard grows almost exactly in the same pattern as yours but mine is just a bit more dense. I have completely bald areas right where yours are. I usually keep mine short just like Eric says. And I agree, I can't grow one too hahah. I've let it grow for about 3-4 months during the peak lockdown BS and I didn't like it, but I did like it short so that is what I kept and I can't imagine not having it. A few times I shaved it all off and it was fine, but I don't like it as much. And most everyone said the same thing, they like it on. Mine I guess looks close to Wick, but I dont have as high a cheek growth line. Rock it man. It will be the new you.

[@lvwrx]

I can grow a mustache and goatee, but thats all she's got captain, dang filipino genes

[@neoinfinity]

Keep on growin'

[@citizenready9391]

You still in Austin?

[@s13danny]

Good luck mike

[@jbstuff]

Dude you just need to figure out the right trim for what your face will grow. I have the same issue. Also I have a badass Beardbrand comb and love it.

[@ScootersAdventure]

You can do it Mike don't trim under the chin I did mine for the first year and realized that was holding me back and I've seen some Asians with some badass beards

[@ScootersAdventure]

It's going to be getting your wife okay with it that's going to be tough

[@Mattcruzedc]

The only reason you don’t think you can grow a beard is because of how you look after a couple weeks. You see the patchy spots and it looks bad, so you shave. You gotta go through the awkward, itchy phase before you start seeing real results. Just stick with it. If it’s something you really want to do, you can.

[@obviousgreyman]

Hey man I think you’ll be making people jealous with your stache in no time, I’ve got a pretty bad patchy beard and there’s ways to make it work. Definitely agree that you should grow what you’ve got.

[@marthinusbonnet466]

It’s a leash for a lucky man. Let jor love enjoy it 2 . It will get itchy sooooo let the Luv help 2🎉🎉

[@TheRealJimmy831]

I would love to grow a beard. But I just strains on the side and an ok stache and chin area lol

[@jrgford1]

Yup,.. let it grow it took me 2 years too actually get where I wanted to be..and I was exactly like you , so many times I just want to shave it off

[@Just_a_space_cowboy]

I'm part Korean too, and I have the super patchy cheeks also. It is what it is. 🤷

[@PrivateInfo-c9q]

Hey man, just an FYI .. I use to have a beard like that. Just keep it up, and keep shaving.. it will eventually thicken up. Promise.

[@quengafarm]

😆 I was just on this journey. I got bored and decided to just not shave or cut my hair for a few months. Longest, thickest...... goatee I've ever had. Cannot grow an actual beard, a decent goatee at most. I don't think I ever got past 3 weeks, and I went probably 4 months and then I just shaved it. Half Chamorro myself. I was legit surprised at how thick I could grow it, but still not a full beard.

[@Russellmonroe314]

Good content

[@dfernandez3482]

I cant stand growing my beard out too long at my neckline. Its just so ticklish 😂😰

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Damn barely into the video and I’m thinking of growing it out. I know I don’t the genes for a true beard. But others have told me they envy what I can grow. This makes me want to try to go a few months without trimming. I’m more of a chin goatee grower. Something to think about for myself.

[@madridda]

Oh my glob. You met the white bearded handsome man. No homo. I follow him on tiktok

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

Not to state the obvious, but you look totally different with a beard! I mean, we can still recognize that it's you, but it's you with a whole new look. I'm looking forward to seeing your beard in 3 months and then 6 months. Don't be too hard on yourself bro, every dude deserves and should grow a beard at least once in his life. I started with a goatee as soon as I could grow one, then a full beard which is now graying lol. I'm sure your buddies at Beard Brand are giving you tips along the way, and I think I actually read on their site, probably several places, you can use Minoxidil or Rogaine to stimulate facial hair growth (the stuff originally meant for hair on your scalp) but lots of guys have success with it.

[@Kylejohn33]

Im half asian and my beard is exactly like yours, Ive only grown it for a month and I was suprised it grew as much. Would like to see if you can grow it longer.

[@53.5_droffats]

Bro, after your challenge and you start shaving again, try shaving twice a day. Every day for a month solid, then go back to at least 3 months growing it out again. You might see a difference. Worked for me.

[@YouTubeBinging]

Glasses are 🔥

[@simplistek]

A decent beard might take a good 6 months. Have to give it at least a year.

[@julioviloria3289]

When asians grow a beard we look like an ancient philosopher like confucious.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

It makes sense, we're often full of wisdom

[@zerohero187]

Beardbrand has the best product for everything beard related. Maybe a little pricey but well worth it. To anyone with a beard who has never tried Beardbrand than I highly recommend them.

[@pique_interest443]

Totally agree and I’ve used almost everything

[@frankiediaz334]

If you really wanna speed up the beard growth process I recommend using Minoxidil 5% but the foam cause it dries quicker, so it doesn’t affect your every day life & Biotin once a day #staybearded

[@Russianmafia10]

Drinking game, take a shot every time someone says beard

[@Bjorn_R]

Interesting. Im also rather patchy but I can grow a beard. But my first 10 days are nonexistent compared to yours 😅

[@angelrico5056]

You shall be my test dummy mike You can do it 🤘🏼

[@elijahware8522]

Another tip when starting off: Instead of shaving with a razor, use clippers! This gives the slow growing hairs a chance to grow out evenly, which makes patches fill in better. Huge confidence booster that will give you a strong start!

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

I would put away the razor and clippers for at least three months. Otherwise he might be tempted to keep touching it up and might take off too much, especially being his first real attempt at growing a beard.

[@gamtoszinios1336]

Where is video

[@erickang8894]

I’m full Korean and trying to grow a beard .

[@notyoaveragejosay1577]

Is the thumbnail a fetish thing lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅

[@theluck1one]

Mike with a beard hype! Seriously go for it. I have some patchy spots that always made me hesitate to fully go for it. A couple years ago I just let it go for several months before I touched it. Like Taylor, I’ve been letting my hair grow out too. Like letting your beard grow out the first time, it’s weird and kinda awkward on the journey.

[@johanizquierdo9111]

Can’t have everything in life 😂

[@classicrocker81]

Right there with you Mike 😂 sadly Asians arent known for growing beards.

[@full_metal2452]

Personally I think Mike having little to a minimum amount of facial hair is part of his brand at LLOD. Would you think a Mohawk would look good on Colonel Sanders of KFC? Didn’t think so

[@RunYourLuck]

Minoxidil and derma roll. Could also do a testosterone cycle lol then it’ll come in.

[@IdeaCalledFreedom]

Honestly, if you end up hating your beard, you have a great mustache and goatee with side burns look going

[@rainbow20112011]

I am a 38-year-old guy. My mom won't allow me to grow a long beard.

[@dariusanderson5487]

bro, minoxidil…. Good luck on the journey

[@hectorjulian2535]

This one is actually hilarious, because of your tone of voice and the direction of this. Not laughing at you at all.

[@Gmar69]

Hey Mike, I'm 68, 3/4 Marines, Vietnam, the most that I ever had was a mustache. When I went into the Marines, my mom told me if I got any tattoos, don't come home, so no tattoo, even to current. Yeah, they're some religious things going on here, but I think that the more facial hair is predominate to the Millennial age. Don't fall into the expectation for your age. Just keep being a Grayman. Don't be what everyone expects YOU to be. BE yourself!!!!

[@bowwow1369]

One year from now Mike will have a full beard and tons of tattoos .

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I don't foresee either is those...

[@ctrip34]

Try minoxidil on your bare spots