I had my beard for 2 years and I felt the same way you did when I shaved it all off recently. I think that mustache was killer but you look great with or without a beard, my friend! I feel like it shouldn't be a tragedy because you should be able to love all versions of yourself, that's very important. Keep on with the good content!
G'day Colin You looks really good with those lovely beard . Great to hear you keeping it back. I never trim and shave it for 4 years now 👳🏻♂️ keep on growing
Respect. I love the fact you are doing this to help guys growing a beard out. Wish I had the content that you will be producing in the come weeks when I started on my beard journey. Good one you
Thank you Tomás! If I record it all now then I'll never have to do it again! Hopefully there'll be some great tips and it will also give guys a beard plan to follow as the weeks go by
first off love your products have a good few of them, But this is a serious commitment to your customers to help them on their journey Colin hats off to you. I shaved mine off a while back after 3 years and i've ended up growing it again its a strange feeling shaving it can only imagine how you felt after 10 years,
It felt like I was killing an old friend as weird as that sounds 😄 Still not used to feeling skin instead of beard. Have some stubble now so the journey has begun. Fairly sure I'll never do that again!!
Shaving my beard after rocking it for a while is refreshing. I enjoy the executive look from time to time. Plus, I always look forward to an after shave splash on. Feels old school. Great video.
Very nice! I've gone bearded for such a long time that I didn't enjoy it at all...maybe I need more practice at being this way. Looking forward to growing it back. Thanks for commenting! Colin
Been eagerly anticipating this video! Fair play to ya for following through with it. On a positive note, it will be interesting to watch the beard grow back now!
Only found your videos today...and watched hundreds of these this week and Yeard journeys etc.. but never seen someone so emotional shaving it off and have to agree, although clean shaven looks okay you do look older without a beard oddly! Great series and your "shorts" are hilarious 😅 keep up the good work...I'm on Day 8 aiming for 3 months growth initially 👍
Fair play Paul! Delighted you're growing the beard, and thanks for watching the videos 😁 I'm growing mine massive again, but I do love the short beard and moustache look too. I'll NEVER AGAIN be clean shaven!! 😂
Well done Col, can only imagine how hard that was, really felt for you watching this. Great to see you after so long, looking not a day older. Enjoy the return of your beard 🧔
😮 well, that's definately some dedication! To show everyone step by step. It's always good to press the reset button. Always with cool and educative material!
I sure hope so!! I'll never forget waking up the following morning (yesterday) and getting the shock of my life when I looked in the mirror...I was literally living your nightmare! 😂
Dear god my level of admiration for what your doing has skyrocketed, you always had a beard to aspire to… and I did, now you are going through the rough end of beard growth to better advise customers on it. It’s amazing. When you should be revealing in beard glory, your back to square one, for the customer. Fair play, I wish you fast growth! Be weary of mask itch, your face will surely be sensitive 😅
Appreciate that Luke! It's the right thing to do to really get to know the different stages again. I'll be releasing new videos about the journey to make sure it's recorded and I never have to do it again! 😄 Planning as big a beard as I can manage by Christmas 💪🏾
Hey Colin One of the reasons I came across your products was the fact I was looking for a beard oil I could use for my very sensitive skin. What won me over is how you promote the products you make and how they work. What should be applied and when. When you do go about something you don’t just say it you also do it. Proof in itself that your ethos shines through on all the products you have available. Thank you for all your effort today in returning to day one. #letitgrow
Thanks Frank...really appreciate that! I didn't expect it to be so hard to do to be honest. All was fine until it was time to pick up that trimmer and you can see in the video it hits me that now it's actually happening. I love my beard so it was a sad day. However I'll be sure to get a ton of positives from it so that I can add to the knowledge I already have. If you ever think of going clean shaven watch this video again and put down the trimmer! Happy it's done and I'm on to the stubble stage already so there's hope! 😄 Thanks for watching as always Frank 🙌🏾
I always wonder what I would look like without my beard....I've had mine about the same length of time as you Colin...but thanks for doing that, it means I don't have to!!! Fair play to you, this time next year you will be back to normal!! 😆😆
Good God Brian I hope I'm back with a fine beard by Christmas! 😄 Glad you saw what I went through so you never do it...probably the last time I'll ever clean shave again 😂
Jaysus Colin! 🙈😂 I’ve anxiety just watching you do this. Well done for doing it and getting through it. Did you have a cry after the video? Coz I know I’d be balling 😂
I was anxious throughout the whole thing! 😄 There's been no crying...just those long deep sighs every few hours which I think are worse! A mix of missing my beard and regret but onwards we go!!
Very brave move Colin, its like women losing their hair, it's part of your identity. I highly doubt people will think adversely towards you. Also I bought your products for my partner and he was delighted with them. You deserve all the success!!
NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Fair Play though this will definatley help all new beard growers with all youre helpful and handy tips i think id cry in the corner if i had to shave mine off!!
Cheers Michael! The redness on my cheeks is a mix of being stressed at what was happening and the high contrast camera used. My skin was perfect underneath thankfully
You're a brave man, you should have kept the stache 😉 but in all seriousness the reason for shaving is great, and no doubt will help the business and many men on their facial hair journey!
Hey Steve, I knew I was going to get stick for that! 😄 I have a straight razor but need to put in the time to know how to use it well without cutting the face off myself. The change is in the works 👊🏾
Cut mine a while ago for first time. My son told me I looked like the flying Dutchman from SpongeBob when he lost his beard. I wanted to be upset but I couldn't be. I realized he was right. The truth from the mouths of babes.
That’s nothing. That’s like a months worth of growth for me. Had it been super long and 10 years without cutting it I would’ve been impressed but you’ve just kept it trimmed for 10 years.
Ok so you’re clearly a proper handsome dude with or without the beard cuz the shape of your head makes that obvious from the start. Duh The actual fun is watching the multiple transformations Cheers!
@@westcorkbeardcompany lol I am amazed at the very many ‘shave off’ vids out there where guys fail to make this time honored joke. You didn’t disappoint 👏🏻 😆
Fareplay you went through with it. And so it starts all over then. If you can help men out there. That want to grow a beard.from scratch. But don't now anything about how to wash and condition Their breads .how to use beard oils. And balms. By watching your clips they will be in good hands. And fareplay again Pal
Really appreciate that Stephen thank you! Yes, that's the plan...get as much out of this process now as I possibly can and then pass on the knowledge gained 🙌🏾
I have to say . Your skin looked great 👍. No redness to it . Didn't look dry. That would always happen to me . When I would shave my beard. But from watching RUclips clips like yours it has really help me . Taking care of my skin under my beard. So big Thank you for. And for you been Irish. Because you look up how to grow and take care of your beards. And it all clips of american guys . It's nice to have someone out there . Putting Ireland on the RUclips map.
@@stephenjames7335 Thanks Stephen! My skin was thankfully perfect underneath. We were using a high contrast camera and I was stressed by what I was doing which made my cheeks look a little red. However no dryness, blemishes or anything like that under the beard which I was delighted with 🙌🏾
A good looking man should never worry about shaving his face. You look terrific.
I appreciate that Jan, thank you!
I had my beard for 2 years and I felt the same way you did when I shaved it all off recently.
I think that mustache was killer but you look great with or without a beard, my friend!
I feel like it shouldn't be a tragedy because you should be able to love all versions of yourself, that's very important.
Keep on with the good content!
Thank you! I agree. It's important to love the way you look with any beard style 😁
G'day Colin
You looks really good with those lovely beard .
Great to hear you keeping it back.
I never trim and shave it for 4 years now 👳🏻♂️ keep on growing
Thank you! 👊😁
@@westcorkbeardcompany you most welcome sir
Great video. It a mad thing shaving the beard after a long time. I done it myself in the last lock down then grew it straight back
Thanks Emlyn...I'll be doing the same! Looking forward to being back bearded 💪🏾
Respect. I love the fact you are doing this to help guys growing a beard out. Wish I had the content that you will be producing in the come weeks when I started on my beard journey. Good one you
Thank you Tomás! If I record it all now then I'll never have to do it again! Hopefully there'll be some great tips and it will also give guys a beard plan to follow as the weeks go by
first off love your products have a good few of them, But this is a serious commitment to your customers to help them on their journey Colin hats off to you. I shaved mine off a while back after 3 years and i've ended up growing it again its a strange feeling shaving it can only imagine how you felt after 10 years,
It felt like I was killing an old friend as weird as that sounds 😄 Still not used to feeling skin instead of beard. Have some stubble now so the journey has begun. Fairly sure I'll never do that again!!
Nice one dude.. Look forward to seeing the progress
Thanks Al! Looking forward to the growth already
Well done Colin 💪 That's dedication to your craft & will help so many guys who take on their beard journey.
Thanks Karol! Delighted it's done now and I can concentrate on the road ahead. On the stubble stage already! 🎉💪🏾🙌🏾
I can't even comprehend shaving mine... Braver man than me Colin!!! Dedication to the customers and the brand is clear 👍 👏
Thanks Steve! After this I'll never shave again 😄 Keep that trimmer away from yours...it's no fun!
Shaving my beard after rocking it for a while is refreshing. I enjoy the executive look from time to time. Plus, I always look forward to an after shave splash on.
Feels old school.
Great video.
Very nice! I've gone bearded for such a long time that I didn't enjoy it at all...maybe I need more practice at being this way. Looking forward to growing it back. Thanks for commenting! Colin
Been eagerly anticipating this video! Fair play to ya for following through with it. On a positive note, it will be interesting to watch the beard grow back now!
It's all up from here Jason! 😄 I have stubble at this stage so the growth has begun. The completely clean shaven stage is the worst!
Only found your videos today...and watched hundreds of these this week and Yeard journeys etc.. but never seen someone so emotional shaving it off and have to agree, although clean shaven looks okay you do look older without a beard oddly! Great series and your "shorts" are hilarious 😅 keep up the good work...I'm on Day 8 aiming for 3 months growth initially 👍
Fair play Paul! Delighted you're growing the beard, and thanks for watching the videos 😁 I'm growing mine massive again, but I do love the short beard and moustache look too. I'll NEVER AGAIN be clean shaven!! 😂
Well done Col, can only imagine how hard that was, really felt for you watching this. Great to see you after so long, looking not a day older. Enjoy the return of your beard 🧔
Thanks K! Tough to do but looking forward to what lies ahead now. Still getting used to feeling skin instead of a big beard!
😮 well, that's definately some dedication! To show everyone step by step. It's always good to press the reset button. Always with cool and educative material!
Thanks David! Looking forward now to growing it again hopefully with some new tips I pick up along the way 🙌🏾
Fair play Colin. I've had nightmares some nights waking up thinking my beard was gone.
Youve got great beard genes. She'll grow back mighty.
I sure hope so!! I'll never forget waking up the following morning (yesterday) and getting the shock of my life when I looked in the mirror...I was literally living your nightmare! 😂
@@westcorkbeardcompany Took one for the team. Best of luck in the new journey.. - Leon
@@Lo0pyLup Cheers Leon 👊🏾
Suits ya Colin nice job - will be watching your progress starting from scratch!
Thank you! Bit of a change alright but excited for what lies ahead. Thanks for taking the time to watch it 🙌🏾
Heroic! :-) Any amount of respect to you, Colin.
Thank you very much! More than tough to do but I'm at day 5 now so the regrowth has begun!
You're a brave brave man, and you have helped me so much on my beard journey so far. Looking forward to seeing you start from scratch.
That's so good to hear thank you! Looking forward to picking up as many tips as I can now along the way 🙌🏾
You're still some ride! Great vid.
You're too kind Graham! 😄 The beard will be back with a vengeance as fast as I can grow it
Colin , felt your pain through the screen , good thing it will grow back . All the respect ✊
I have a little bit of stubble at this stage so the process has begun! Thanks for watching Tamas 👊🏾
Fair play Colin, as a fellow bald at least the hair on our face will grow back!!! Love the products keep up the good work
If only the hair on our heads could grow back Billy! 😄 Thanks a million for commenting and watching
Fair play Colin , it will be back in no time . All the best ,Alan
Thanks Alan! The growth has begun already so the beard will be back in no time!
That was a tough watch Colin! I’m sure it’ll grow back sooner than it seems 👍
There's a bit of stubble already Ben so I'm on the road again! Cheers for watching 🙌🏾
Awesome job Colin although I was have cold sweats just watch, respect 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️
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you are very brave, friend !!!
Thank you Alex!
@@westcorkbeardcompany greetings friend !!! excellent your channel !!!
Dear god my level of admiration for what your doing has skyrocketed, you always had a beard to aspire to… and I did, now you are going through the rough end of beard growth to better advise customers on it. It’s amazing. When you should be revealing in beard glory, your back to square one, for the customer. Fair play, I wish you fast growth! Be weary of mask itch, your face will surely be sensitive 😅
Appreciate that Luke! It's the right thing to do to really get to know the different stages again. I'll be releasing new videos about the journey to make sure it's recorded and I never have to do it again! 😄 Planning as big a beard as I can manage by Christmas 💪🏾
Hey Colin
One of the reasons I came across your products was the fact I was looking for a beard oil I could use for my very sensitive skin. What won me over is how you promote the products you make and how they work. What should be applied and when. When you do go about something you don’t just say it you also do it. Proof in itself that your ethos shines through on all the products you have available. Thank you for all your effort today in returning to day one. #letitgrow
Thanks Frank...really appreciate that! I didn't expect it to be so hard to do to be honest. All was fine until it was time to pick up that trimmer and you can see in the video it hits me that now it's actually happening. I love my beard so it was a sad day. However I'll be sure to get a ton of positives from it so that I can add to the knowledge I already have. If you ever think of going clean shaven watch this video again and put down the trimmer! Happy it's done and I'm on to the stubble stage already so there's hope! 😄 Thanks for watching as always Frank 🙌🏾
You have a solid jawline so you look great with or without the beard. Looking forward to watching the regrow.
Appreciate that! Looking forward to growing the beard out again...Day 14 today so I'm getting there! New video out on Sunday
I always wonder what I would look like without my beard....I've had mine about the same length of time as you Colin...but thanks for doing that, it means I don't have to!!! Fair play to you, this time next year you will be back to normal!! 😆😆
Good God Brian I hope I'm back with a fine beard by Christmas! 😄 Glad you saw what I went through so you never do it...probably the last time I'll ever clean shave again 😂
Jaysus Colin! 🙈😂 I’ve anxiety just watching you do this. Well done for doing it and getting through it. Did you have a cry after the video? Coz I know I’d be balling 😂
I was anxious throughout the whole thing! 😄 There's been no crying...just those long deep sighs every few hours which I think are worse! A mix of missing my beard and regret but onwards we go!!
FairPlay bro!! You smashed it! 😊😜
Thanks Av!! 🙌🏾💯💪🏾
A true beardsman! Sacrificing a piece of himself for the knowledge of upcoming grower's, fair play man, an-mhaith!
Thank you very much, appreciate that comment! Looking forward to the journey ahead
I'm over my beard. I just shaved it after 10 years of facial hair. I'm older but feel liberated.
Good for you Robert!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Very brave move Colin, its like women losing their hair, it's part of your identity. I highly doubt people will think adversely towards you. Also I bought your products for my partner and he was delighted with them. You deserve all the success!!
Thank you very much Missi! Appreciate the comment and I remember your order...thank you!
Mate If you want my take I think it looks great! You look younger and it brings out your features more
Thank you! You tend to forget what your face looks like!
Yes Colin!
Thank you! 💪🏾🙌🏾
Amazing bro very brave 👍🏻
Cheers Conor! Thanks for watching 🙌🏾
NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Fair Play though this will definatley help all new beard growers with all youre helpful and handy tips i think id cry in the corner if i had to shave mine off!!
Noooo indeed Tom! 😄 I have to admit it was tougher to do than expected once I picked up that trimmer!
Bravo Sir 👏👏👏👏
I most certainly will never do that again Des! 😄 Thank you
I subbed to see your beard regrow
Thank you very much Amin!
Fair play to you! I have nightmares about shaving off my beard.
I lived that nightmare and It's the last time I'll be doing it! 😄 Thanks for watching John
It’s funny you mention that because I’ve had those types of dreams as well. And I wake up relieved that my beard is still there.
@@icecreamforcrowhurst Sooo relieved! 😄
Dont worry brother it will grow back.
Thanks Cornelius! That's comforting to hear from a man who has recently gone through this 👊🏾
Awesome video! Does your skin look like that because it has been ten years or because you have very sensitive skin?
Cheers Michael! The redness on my cheeks is a mix of being stressed at what was happening and the high contrast camera used. My skin was perfect underneath thankfully
@@westcorkbeardcompany Okey, great 👍🏼:)
You're a brave man, you should have kept the stache 😉 but in all seriousness the reason for shaving is great, and no doubt will help the business and many men on their facial hair journey!
Thanks Adam...I loved that moustache! 😄 Looking forward to the journey ahead now and gaining as many tips as I can from the process
Can u give me a haircut sun time pal?
I'm a bit better with beards (or maybe not judging from the video!). A professional barber is your best bet Kevin 😉
@@westcorkbeardcompany 😂😅😭🥲🤣
Dude, a cheap throw away cartridge razor? A safety razor or straight razor would have been better.
Hey Steve, I knew I was going to get stick for that! 😄 I have a straight razor but need to put in the time to know how to use it well without cutting the face off myself. The change is in the works 👊🏾
@@westcorkbeardcompany I used a throwaway cartridge to shave a beard. One time. No fun. Haha
@@srayle32 That sounds torturous! 😄
Now the next journey, Mustache!
I've already had that journey too! You'll see the progress on my RUclips shorts
@@westcorkbeardcompany Thanks but i don't like RUclips shorts, no offense! 🙈
@@westcorkbeardcompany Just regular vid, and i would be very pleased to see your mustache post-journey, Sir 🙂
@@duncan3998 I'll be back working on more regular vids after the summer so I'll be sure to get a moustache journey done 🙌
@@westcorkbeardcompany Okay. starting from Virgo season. (23 August till 2032) Good luck champ,
TO BE CONTINUED...
Mr. Clean
Too clean for my liking! 😄
Jesus fair play! I think I’d be divorced! She’s never seen me beardless!
I quite sure you would be Chris! 😂 Partners and kids get very weird about these things
Cut mine a while ago for first time. My son told me I looked like the flying Dutchman from SpongeBob when he lost his beard. I wanted to be upset but I couldn't be. I realized he was right. The truth from the mouths of babes.
Don't they just say it how it is! 😄 I met my nephew the day after shaving it and he told me I looked weird...I completely agreed
Admire your bravery.
Thank you Joe and cheers for watching!
You look like that you’re in your 20’s and look like Jason Statham. Come back beard! Come back lol
I'm not so sure about that Dan...maybe mid thirties I'd get away with! 😄 Thanks for watching
You look a thousand times better without your beard.
Glad you like the sharper look! 😁
beard trim starts at 05:00 thank me later
Thank you 😄
Like the video
Thanks Kevin!
That’s nothing. That’s like a months worth of growth for me. Had it been super long and 10 years without cutting it I would’ve been impressed but you’ve just kept it trimmed for 10 years.
Nope! I've had multiple monster beards over that same ten years. How you can say with such certainty I kept it trimmed is hilarious! 😂😂
Ok so you’re clearly a proper handsome dude with or without the beard cuz the shape of your head makes that obvious from the start. Duh
The actual fun is watching the multiple transformations
Cheers!
I appreciate that! Another transformation coming in two months once I finish my yeard! (12 month beard) 😁
Oh 🤣 u look like someone 😂
That most of the people know from a special website!!!
I get that all the time!! 😂
✅ the Hitler lol
I wasn't going to say it so my cameraman went ahead and mentioned it 😄
@@westcorkbeardcompany lol I am amazed at the very many ‘shave off’ vids out there where guys fail to make this time honored joke. You didn’t disappoint 👏🏻 😆
Fareplay you went through with it. And so it starts all over then. If you can help men out there. That want to grow a beard.from scratch. But don't now anything about how to wash and condition Their breads .how to use beard oils. And balms. By watching your clips they will be in good hands. And fareplay again Pal
Really appreciate that Stephen thank you! Yes, that's the plan...get as much out of this process now as I possibly can and then pass on the knowledge gained 🙌🏾
I have to say . Your skin looked great 👍. No redness to it . Didn't look dry. That would always happen to me . When I would shave my beard. But from watching RUclips clips like yours it has really help me . Taking care of my skin under my beard. So big Thank you for. And for you been Irish. Because you look up how to grow and take care of your beards. And it all clips of american guys . It's nice to have someone out there . Putting Ireland on the RUclips map.
@@stephenjames7335 Thanks Stephen! My skin was thankfully perfect underneath. We were using a high contrast camera and I was stressed by what I was doing which made my cheeks look a little red. However no dryness, blemishes or anything like that under the beard which I was delighted with 🙌🏾
Ten minutes , should have been three minutes !
It's all about the build up Colin! 🙌🏾