Why Your Beard Stopped Growing

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Has you beard stopped growing? Here is the reason why! Eric is here to fill us in on the mysterious "terminal beard." Is there a specific length that your beard stops growing? Not exactly. Your beard doesn't actually ever stop growing. Everyone has a terminal length, but everyones is different.
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[@emmanuellesoto6398]

Never stop growing 💪

[@rohantolani4065]

Emmanuelle Soto Eric pinned this comment but not mine. 😂

[@Beardbrand]

Well, I didn't pin your comment Rohan, but you did inspire me to pin a comment. So thank you! :D

[@rohantolani4065]

Beardbrand 😅

[@gaminglegend]

Rapunzel beard

[@icecreamalacarte]

My moustache never hits terminal: beard does. Just as a "let's see" I could pull it down to my chin before I cut it, though I'd side swipe it to part. And then I could eat Pho again like a human being.

[@ZeTerr0r]

For anyone who's worrying ... There's worser "terminals " to worry about in this world , just rock whatever beard you can muster up and be confident wearing it .

[@GradySmith]

There's also the problem that a lot of dudes' beards "stop" growing because they trim so damn much!!

[@Beardbrand]

Ya, razors, scissors, and clippers have been the death to many beards.

[@GradySmith]

Also, the heavier stubble with the beardstache is looking especially swag today.

[@controversialchristian2378]

Yep. Once you start trimming, if you're not careful, it's 'cutting it to the quick' time!

[@JACKPOTTT777]

I think that's what happened to me... at one point it just completely stopped growing ... I see no progres in last month at all ... :[

[@ReptilianLaserbeam]

Grady Smith ouch, I keep trimming because I have a ridiculously small moustache and ridiculous neck beard but patches everywhere else, I guess I'll just let it grow

[@pain9270]

When I first started to grow a beard I made a view mistakes. I looked into the mirror many times a day to see how it grows. At first it felt like it gets fast but the longer it got the more i felt like it doesn't grow that fast anymore, but that was just because when there's no beard or at least a very short one you're able to see every millimetre but the longer it gets the less you're able to see the difference. So I decided to stop looking at my beard many times a day and just let it grow and just took a closer look once or twice a week. What I learned is it doesn't come over night just give it some time and don't worry to much about it.

[@PoHMMORPG]

It happened to me when i was 18 i kept checking out my beard until I got discouraged and removed it, and everytime I remove it without letting it reach the full potential.

[@jacobisaac3089]

I've had my beard 3.5 years, pretty sure it hit terminal within the first 1.5 years. I haven't seen a difference in length in years.

[@seanandhelen]

3.5 years for me too. I wanted a beard down to my waist like the competition guys but unfortunately I’m pretty sure it stopped getting longer after about 2 years. Also I’ve seen people with 1 year and their beard is longer than mine. I’m never sure whether to persevere or go short 😞

[@ahabmohamed724]

This was EXACTLY what i was looking for since a few videos ago!!! You guys do an AWESOME job with every video and never disappoint! Thank you so much!

[@Beardbrand]

So glad the content is beneficial for you! -Parker

[@hancelmelanis5204]

why does my body hairs grows thicker in the part where I don't want it to grow?!!! so upsetting! I want beard! not a wild jungle in my anus!. stupid hairs!. 😅😤

[@CommandoJenkins]

Lecnaj Sinalem Beard hair is different from pubic hair and head hair

[@hancelmelanis5204]

IndigoEyes thanks for reminding me! your beard is really thick! I'm jealous!

[@MBI8]

Lecnaj Sinalem hahhahahahahahhahahhahahahaha

[@billykelly5705]

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[@shawndoe3806]

I am a saqatch everywhere but my beard grrrr

I gotta say, you got a pretty good advertising strategy with the informative videos and the plugin products​ at the end.

[@Beardbrand]

We try to keep to the 80/20 rule and provide and give information 80% of the time, and then about 20% of the time promote our company to help keep the lights on. It's a balancing act, but education & value are always the top priority.

Thanks for being so transparent about it. My comment was meant to be more of a compliment, than criticism. I can only imagine the effort and resources ($$$) it takes to run the business side of things and come up with such high quality content, which I really enjoy. Keep em coming!

[@damongraumann2992]

That was super informative and encourage as usual Eric. I really enjoy your videos, style and personal vibe. Thanks for your videos and Beardbrand products. Thank you!

[@jeromegriffith2859]

3 years of beard growth, almost no neck beard. Shit my beard must’ve missed it’s bus to the terminal.

[@mysticmagicsmurfdarklord6844]

Neck beard is not usually a thing you want, so good

[@mickeyduke1910]

LOVE THE BEARD YOU GOT! Best advice for all aspects of your life. Loving you starts allot of personal growth! Love isn't terminal that's good news.

[@marcellosalt1013]

The King of YT Beards. Thank you Eric! Great video as always.

[@WORRO]

Yours is coming along nicely I see. Wish me terminal length was 24 inches myself. Thumb's up brother always good seeing you. PS old money is awesome!~John

[@_-__-_6355]

Killing it with the hair! Ever thought about growing your hair out more, and maybe go for a Josh Mario look? I think you could kill it, especially with your beard.

[@thenorthman1776]

How often do you recommend trimming the beard (so it stays healthy) and how often do you recommend applying oils/balms and conditioning it?

[@nathanmartin8113]

The best place for advice! Beardbrand is the heaven for beards

[@suumcuique4530]

This is actually quite enlightening. I have trouble growing my moustage, seems like I just didn’t educate myself enough.

[@Landstalker1999]

WOW This video was very informative! I always knew that the under chin area made up a huge bulk of the beard mass but didn't know it was that important. I'm glad my under chin area is extremely bulky and thick. Hopefully that area can make up for my average to slightly patchy cheeks.

[@redhotchilibitch]

Wow that was very informative, Cheers from The NL!

[@joshuadillon8893]

This was informative. It has given me a new perspective on my own state of beardleness. Thank you

[@Beardbrand]

Glad you liked it, man! Thanks for watching - Jack

[@PhrazeMuzik]

My stache grows about 1/2 as fast as my beard, it's annoying

[@Beardbrand]

Annoying yes, but not abnormal. That's about the same rate by beard and mustache grows. -Parker

[@mariog2071]

my mustache grows double as fast as my beard. thats worse XD

[@samersaad9667]

i am the opposite

[@robertos7357]

Other way around for me my stach grows like twice as fast as my beard

[@BeardedBaldGuy87]

After two months I've got a big bushy stache and soso face

[@ShaneLindie]

Awesome beardstache!!

[@p8prslar]

First time growing it out (since Nov'16) and haven't trimmed it. Just letting it grow. I got my fathers genes to grow a beard hehe

[@diggin4thepony]

Thanks for this. Any research you guys have come across to extend terminal length? My sense is it's genetic and time-based, but if there was nutrition or products to keep those hairs growing at their best rate, it would be good to know. I know that when I smoked, I lost more hair on my head and my beard was thinner. I quit by vaping and am down to the lowest level after 3 years and my beard loves me. I know your thoughts on "beard pills", but are their supplements or just foods that help?

[@ericmharper]

I subbed for Eric. Not because we share a name (best name out there), but because he seems super cool and informative. Keep doing you, Eric. Love the vids.

[@JuanSLS]

Very educational. Thank you.

[@beardyrambler2212]

Hi guys, absolutely love the channel. I was just wondering if the terminal length of your hair changes at all as you get older? Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@Beardbrand]

Super interesting question. From what read it looks like there isn't a definitive answer. Our hair and beard does not stop growing at a particular length or age but when the growth cycle ends. This is different on a variety of factors including race, age, lifestyle and genetics. Thanks for the support!

[@chrisjm11m53]

thanks for sharing!!

[@Savagehunter21]

Lovely info

[@JohnBrown-ug5ty]

With your mustache as long as it is, how do you eat without it getting food in it? I'm working to grow mine out and it's at that awkward stage where it's curling over my lip. Would now be the time to start putting wax on it to shape it? Also, it seems like my beard has hit a terminal length of about five inches or so despite trying to grow it for several years. When I comb it, I'll have hairs come out in the comb so I'm curious if I'm doing anything wrong. Any suggestions for my dilemmas? As always, beard on!

[@beyondbirthday1492]

good information! my beard grows wild, almost takes over my cheeks lol, so I usually just shave that bit, but stuck between if I should actually just grow it out there as well? I also noticed that my chin area is turning whitish at the age of 28. just looking forward to the end result. any tips are appreciated!

[@Thisisspacemusic]

Excellent video, Beards rule!

[@azefanas]

Hey Eric, when u had long hair did you use conditioner every time you washed your head? My hair is long now and because I have a pretty strong hair if I don't use it becomes a little dry, What products did u use? I've tried argan oil but it just makes my hair oily and I don't see any benefits on my type of hair Thanks

[@ericgriebenow2719]

I understand that shedding is a natural thing and that your beard reaches a terminal length, but what if you use Biotin? It's supposed to help with hair and nail growth but would that help the hair grow longer over the lifespan of that follicle?

[@clintoxness]

Here's a question that's probably been asked too many times.. what, if anything, can I do to help my terminal length be longer? I have a decent beard 4-5 inches and a thinner mustache but I want a thicker mustache and a much longer beard. How can I achieve this?

[@WillSnipeForSkittles]

Can anyone tell me how I can avoid split ends and damaging the hair? I've been noticing it and a lot of breakage. I also play with my beard a lot. Any advice would be amazing I'm trying to grow as long as I can.

[@daleschmidt7157]

GO BEARDS. NEVER STOP GROWING. NEVER STOP LEARNING. I learned much watching this Video. Thank you Beardbrand.

[@RoccoGibson330]

Thanks!!! Awesome video!

[@Beardbrand]

Glad you liked it!

[@RoccoGibson330]

@@Beardbrand all your videos, products, etc. are amazing! Makes me very proud to be a badass beardsman!!

[@SgtAwesome97]

For anyone who might see this, how would one go about straightening a very curly and dense beard? The hair itself is pretty long, but it's so curly it stays densely packed. I've heard using a heated beard brush helps, is this true? If not, are there other ways? Or am I just SOL?

[@ZUTE.]

Your beard and hair look really good like this , it’s shapes you well.

[@jesse8600]

My handle bars have decent length past the chin, but I've noticed the left is significantly thicker than the right. It's something only I could notice, but any idea why that is?

[@Elle2142]

It's true what you said about allowing the underpart to grow. I've got a strong goatee area, but patchy-ish cheeks and I've always been self-conscious about them, I started growing under my jaw about a month ago (My facial hair grows quite slow) but I've already noticed a huge difference.

[@Beardbrand]

Glad you're seeing improvements. -Parker

[@jackmercer2679]

Haha I can’t grow any hairs lol but your head hair is great what do you ask your barber for? Keep the vids coming :)

[@Somerandomguy2998]

hi, im 16, my beard is still in development, but the thing is that i love beards, and i want to have ASAP, what are my options?

[@richardreynolds9196]

How long does it take to feel in the patch with beard vitamins

[@aterabid9304]

what does hitting the terminal length and stop growing means?

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

All I know is, last year I grew a beard in 2-3 weeks. This year it grew to an inch and is a bit patchy. Does age play a part? Diet? STRESS MAYBE?

[@yobabybubba]

cool. Thanks Eric.

[@gemini92406]

My beard has about 8 months of growth. It's now pretty long, I take good care of it. But it's starting to get grey. I don't want to dye it because my beard is red, black and brown.. it looks really good, do you know of a remedy to get rid of grey w/o using dye. Thank you

[@nickstaley96]

Why's my facial hair thicker/denser on the left side of my face than the right side? Will this ever even out as I get older? As a side-note, I'm only twenty years old, so it could just be the case that I'm still maturing and developing. Could it perhaps have something to do having had slightly increased sun exposure on the left side of my face due to driving on the left side of my vehicle?

[@jayholmes4147]

Ive been growing my beard for a year now Ive noticed it slowed down a great deal. I thought it was cause its getting wavy. This video answered alot of my questions.

[@JohnThompson-gs3gh]

People stop me and say they are mad at me for growing an awesome beard. A lot of people have the 2inch beard thing. I thought it was because they wanted it short for some reason. I'm a year in and this thing is bulking up pretty well. I just leave it alone and , yeah....FINALLY, SOMEONE WHO JUST LAYS IT OUT THERE. GREAT VID. RESPECT.

[@650tonyd]

Same here! I always tell them to just let it grow. Mine grew in slowly from the first year. After that is filled out and gained length. I'm just about 2 years of growth and my beard is past the middle of my chest and at terminal length

[@Chevda2485]

Great vid here

[@giorginaxucrishvili8092]

im 19 and not growing up my beard and my litle brother have beard oh man i m so sad :(

[@paullavarty9861]

This video really helped. I realised what I was doing wrong. I was shaving my neck and the underside the whole time. I didnt realise that was where most of it beard comes from.

[@Beardbrand]

Glad we're able to help you out as much as possible!

[@greenthumbgirl6]

Love this hairstyle on you!

[@Beardbrand]

Thank you!

[@ohohohoho9636]

I have a full beard, but I got a spot where it doesn't grow... what can I do?? Please I need help!

[@TenebrisBestia117]

I have a chin strap beard that curls and is basicly always a mess, i tried combing it with the hairdryer after washing and oiling it too. I cant straighten it out. But what bugs me the most is, it does not grow well. And little to no hair at all on my cheeks or underneath my mouth. Its really only my jawline and where my chin meets my neck. I would really love to have a longer beard and more hair under my mouth on the chin and on my cheeks. Any advice as to how i can get it to grow better?

[@abee9992]

I have been growing my beard for 2 months now and it’s length is almost 3 inches is that a good start I’m 19 years old

[@GrantW219]

My beard sheds daily, I brush mine and loads of hair comes out. Can anyone tell me if this is bad or good ?

[@congerscott6064]

My beard is even with my belt, i have had it for 15 years, about every 3 months i have to trim it to keep it the same length, does this make me a freak of nature ?

[@marioyanez5284]

Good content

[@TigerPaint92]

I wanna get a full beard (cheeks, mustache, chin & neck) all even...but only enough to make it look neat. Im on month 2 its looking full so far. Cant wait till month 4 😊

[@adarshadhu9287]

Thanks bro for that

[@benjaminvanlandingham5568]

What are you guys doing for no shave November??

[@philislopez6455]

My beard grows stronger around my check, chin & mustache area but around my neck area is significantly short...is that normal?

[@rockclimbing3844]

Great tips, not all men can grow a thick beard. However, have patience, trim a little bit, and rock what you got.

[@ironhaert911]

Have you made a video on how different parts of your face grow faster? I.E My chin and mustache

[@54-kedarmalkar16]

hiii actually my friend have a bald spot exactly middle of chin so it looks weird plz tell me it's solution

[@michaelturnerrr]

I have a super patchy beard and thankfully my sides burns have have joined to my chin hair/goatee, BUT only on the right side of my face. On my left side, you can literally see a half inch gap between the bottom of my side burns and my chin hair. Basically there is a gap just under my cheek bone between the side burns and my goatee/chin hair. Please help me, I literally just want the hair to join so I have a complete look and can at least be proud that my beard joins

[@awesomeguy2009]

I have a full beard but it takes forever to grow back. I shaved just over 4 weeks ago and it's about half way grown.

[@SnowsLife]

its called an anogen phase. Hair grows and gets cut off at the follicle at a certain rate. that determines the lenght of the beard and the shed rate. but you put it extremely well in "normal" terms.

[@shroudedgrove4679]

Yes - none of that was mentioned in this video, because this Eric dude does not know what he is talking about.

[@UKinUSA-xx5zo]

Informational thanks

[@aehdilrecords3692]

Best and workfull way to deal with patchy beard take time to grow it

[@RAVIRAJ94]

I am 34 years old from India.I don't have proper beard.Is it possible to grow?Please assist me Sir .

[@RippSnortin]

My left side grows about twice as fast as the right side. And the right side goes in all kinds of weird directions. I probably trimed 6 inch off the bottom of my beard just to let the front catch up.. Because it looks ridiculous with long neck hair hanging down and then my chin is about one-third the length. And from the side it looks like two separate beards. So lots of trimming over the 3 years I've been growing.

[@dabspur8761]

Stopped growing? Im 38 and it never started growing!

[@brainsploder4841]

dAbSpUr 1882 HAHAHAHAHAH LITTLE FUCKING NO BEARD

[@TraceguyRune]

F

[@TraceguyRune]

You're at the age where you have nothing to lose. Go and buy some minox.

[@_nandoo7762]

Damn ur 40 now time flies

[@dabspur8761]

@@_nandoo7762 I can't believe that comment is 2yrs old. Feels like last week I posted it.

[@G.A.Ullrich_1Q84]

im 6'4 and i really hope my beard has a 4 ft terminal length. ive been growing for about 7 months and ive trimmed it a couple times but that was just to give it some shape, and now it seems like its stopped getting longer around 6 inches. =(

[@Howtoeatrocks]

My moustache hairs reach terminal within a month and never grow longer than half an inch. Haven't touched my moustache in over a year and it's never grown thicker or longer. And whenever I do a whole face shave it'll take 6 months of trimming the beard before the moustache catches up

[@The--J0ker]

video on how use beard Template to line up your beard in home

[@pthompson8447]

Ive grown mine out for over 8 years and I've wondered why it hasn't gotten much (if any) longer for about 6 years now. Never trimmed it once. My pic on here was about 3 or 4 years ago

[@Midnight_CA]

thats the most fantastic mustache I have ever seen

[@user-mm8pm7ol3r]

Nietzsche had an even bigger one

[@Brandon-B1995]

Hey Eric :) A first time beard grower here, I was just wondering what are your recommendations for shaving the neckline? Should I shave one or just leave it?

[@Beardbrand]

I normally shave the neckline for the first two months, then let it go.

[@Brandon-B1995]

Thanks Eric :) Also, I was just wondering if there are any online shops that ship to New Zealand with your products

[@femic92]

Is there a way to increase the temrinal length of a hair? :(

[@carlosrodriguez-rh1xp]

Hoew dose beard serum take to work

[@JustinSalazarIBG]

Great video Eric! Be Classy, Stay INFAMOUS #Infamousbeardgang

[@accountgooglellcmember5937]

Beings Like Mr. CV Raman, Respected Mr. Order of Merit Awardee Sir David Attenborough, I have seen their images Without Single Facial Hair , What's the reason behind it?

[@V1X0]

Can minoxidil increase the potential terminal length? My jaw/neck beard is stuck on 10 centimeters. Had my beard for two years. It got stuck on 10 centimeters after 8-10 months.

[@dom2760]

yes

[@fearnonebutone4977]

I haven’t trimmed in months. Seems like mine will grow to about a fist-full length and that’s about it. I wish it grew longer than that.

[@adamkenny4192]

For some reason my stache grows at an insane rate. It’s supposed to be half an inch a month growth rate. My 3 week stache is like a 6-7 week stache. My beard is crap though very patchy and doesn’t really grow much on my cheeks. Win some you lose some 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@adarshadhu9287]

Hi bro iam 18 years old and I have only beard in my chin and is there any way to grow beard in my cheek plzz reply me back guys

[@m3azzkicker]

Hey Beardbrand.... looking for good barber for my beard.... live in pasadena,ca. my last barber butchered my beard up couple of months ago....I know you guys are in Dallas but was hoping you guys know anyone out here.

[@LupusTheGamer]

Eric, I have a question. I have been growing my beard for 4 months now and my mustache's natural shape is a handlebar. The corners of my mustache keep twirling and twisting without me even touching it (even when I am just out the shower). How can I change the natural shape or train my mustache to go down or to the side instead of twirling into a handlebar shape?

[@Beardbrand]

Mustache wax (or styling balm) + a blow dryer will do the trick.

[@mtliedke]

How can I get your products in the UK?

[@elaxel1469]

why beards change colour?

[@curtisjames2443]

I tried growing mine and it only got an inch and a half long after 9 months

[@predragjo5977]

This man must be a really nice guy. 💪🏻

[@alibeast3647]

Do dht blocking oils hinder beard growth? Or beard follicle stimulation?

[@washimbond007]

If using it then stop it its for beards not for skin roots to stimulate . Its all marketing .

[@guillermomunguia1746]

Great vid eric can we see more of sophie?

[@Beardbrand]

Sophie has become pretty popular eh? -Parker

[@KenJones1961]

HUH! I thought it had to do with how thick the individual hair was versus the wear that happens to it. Like the length of my arm hair in the summer when I'm not wearing long sleeves versus winter time when I am. Thicker, faster growing hair can get longer before the ends wear down versus thinner hair. I know my arm hair grows fairly fast (you know the common knife sharpness test), but it's thin so it doesn't get more than about an inch to an inch and a half in the summer time. Also, look at folks who have had their arm in a cast. The hair is protected from abrasion and can grown long and thick. It goes away a few weeks afterwards when the normal wear and tear returns. That's always been my theory, anyway.