How to Deal with a Patchy Beard
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How to deal with a patchy beard or bald spots is a question I receive daily and it's a great question. Genetics and hormones play the biggest role in how your beard will develop. This takes time of course which it's safe to say that patience is the key. While some men will start developing a beard early, say, 14-16 years old, the beard will continue to develop and change as your life goes on.
Some say that your beard will develop over the course of your entire life. I can only speak from personal experience and say that it was until I was about 25 years old that I could grow a fully dense beard. Starting at age 17 I was able to grow a small patch of hair on my chin. Over the next few years I expanded that into a goatee. Then by 25 I was able to grow a full beard.
Timing and development will differ from person to person and as I said earlier genetics and hormones are going to play the biggest role in determining the outcome of your beard. There are some things that you can do to encourage growth and that mainly is living a healthy lifestyle.
Making sure you have enough rest and sleep is critical to proper bodily functions which include growing a beard. Keeping your stress levels low is equally as important. Eating a high protein diet as well as other healthy foods really helps as well.
Some things to stay away from. Minoxidil, which is intended for the scalp, should not be used on your face. A side effect of using such a product is the chance of low blood pressure. Also, shaving your beard doesn't make it grow in quicker or thicker. That's just an old wives tale.
Embrace your beard for what you have. Emphasize the strong parts and develop what you want and hope for the best. - The Beard Baron
OH MY GOD you and your grand grand grand father look so much alike hahaha
+waheed fareed was looking for this ! same thing popped into my head XD
hahaha yes
If you're still young give it time. I'm 69 so I have plenty of experience. As a youngster at first I only grew enough beard for a goatee. But years later some hair began growing on the sides beginning at the top growing down. It took a number of years for the side hair to grow to meet the goatee. The space between up and down still has a tiny little patch but you wouldn't notice it unless you paid enough attention. If I keep living long enough eventually my beard will look perfect as I lie in my coffin, at which time you're all invited to inspect it.
wisdom seeker Well said!
Wisdom and Baron, I am 34 yrs old and have never been able to grow a beard. At least I havent given myself enough time to grow one anyways. The longest I've ever gone without shaving was about a month and it was said to say the least. I'm giving it another shot with no shave November but idk. Any other pointers or tip would be greatly appreaciated!
lol u are funny
Heh. 69.
Omg haha You're awesome ~Mike
I have been able to grow facial hair since i was 13 now im 21 im going to take the step to grow a full long bead. Wish me luck people :)
Good luck 👍
How is it looking so far after a month? :P
hey thanks BIG J and Sorrow. yea not too bad im getting there have to trim it from time to time to keep up a clean appearance but good non the less :)
ITSJIMMAY that's awesome. and you're welcome 👍
ITSJIMMAY update?
My friend showed me your video on how to successfully grow a beard. I do not have strong facial hair, it is patchy and ginger, as apposed to my dark hair ( Curse of the Irish male), but watching these videos has given me the confidence to attempt it, I will keep it tidy and neat while growing it now until Christmas at the least. Thank you for these class videos!
James Wilson Glad you've gained some confidence James! All the best with your beard and stick to your goal!
Ginger beards rock! Grow it out :D
Love the honesty. You expect these vids to be an ad... This guy kept it real on so many levels.
Thumbs up
I feel that pressure from not only other people but your own family can be an obstacle when growing your beard. I have patchy facial hair, I've been growing it since last Movember. I feel that once you accept that you will have an awkward stage when growing facial hair, it will become much easier. I accept that my awkward stage can be a good year or more at least. People have asked me to shave, but my response is "If I shave or trim it down, then I will never know how it will naturally grow out". Eventually people will get tired of harassing you and give up.
It's really weird though how much of a deal other people can make out of someone else's facial hair.
You're absolutely right on how people can feel free to criticize facial hair. They believe since it's shavable (changeable) it's ok to comment on it. In the beginning I put up with every negative comment in the world over my beard and mustache. Nowadays I don't hear a single word about it :)
Same here! It's my first time attempting a beard and I've been very surprised at the results. As a 24 year old, it's always encouraging hearing guys with incredible beards like The Beard Baron say it wasn't until they got older that they have a beard of such epic proportions. I have some patches between my goatee area and my sideburns which, for a long time was discouraging... I look like someone who's trying to rock the Wolverine with a mustache and chin hair. For a long time the only thing I could grow was the chin and that seems to grow a lot faster than the rest. I've also done Movember for 3 years (and did "No Shave November" for fun the year before) and each year I'm surprised at how much better my facial hair is getting. I know if I let it grow, it will look fuller and become better. I'm just waiting until then.
The big statement I took away from this is "rock an epic mustache." Use what you got and over time it will all fill in and cover the patches. I have very thin, slow growth connecting my mustache to my goatee so that was always discouraging too. But I haven't shaved my mustache since Movember this year and have only trimmed my beard a few times since then. I plan on having an epic mustache to compensate for the patchy areas. I'm planning on just letting it go until next Movember when it all has to come off and then I will be starting the process anew. But I'm excited to see how the beard will look in a few years and to see what it's capable of. Remember, in the immortal words of Nick Offerman: "It gets fuller." Thanks for the encouragement, Beard Baron!
Ran into your video while looking into various razors. Despite me not into growing a beard personally, your presentation was engaging, top-notch, and had a warm demeanor. KUDOS!
Arnoldo Offermann I appreciate the compliment Arnoldo! All the best!
Love the bowler with your beard. Not many men wear hats outside of ball caps these days, but your style makes the derby look real good. Men need character and confidence these days to pull off wearing hats, and you got it.
Thanks for watching Steve!
maybe his head is upside down...maybe, his forehead is talking.
Lmao
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haha!! you won!
lol
Im sorry but i had to watch this twice, couldnt hear anything the first time around over how incredible your beard is
I'm 40, and this is the first time I've decided to grow my beard as long as it is now. I agree, time is definitely the key element. My beard tends to go through growth spurts. It was a little stagnant for the first two, now it's really gaining some length and density. My late dad was a beard man, and it was very full and bushy. I'm pretty fortunate to have his traits. Can't wait to get to the 5-6 month mark so I can shape it up really nice. By the way, the first couple of months I would get mostly negative comments about my growth, even while it was pretty well manicured. Now that it has length and density, those comments are now very positive and complementary to the point of people begging me to never cut it. But, as with all things, don't listen to the negativity. It's your face, your life. Do it for you. And these series of videos are amazingly well done. The best I've ever seen. I always look forward to them as a boost of confidence for myself. Keep it up!
Glad you're enjoying your beard Aaron, you made a ton of great points and by the sound of it you'll be having yourself a great beard! You got the right attitude and you're going to go far my friend!
Thank you!!
Thanks Beard Baron, I always turn to you for all of my beard issues.
Dale Snyder Glad I can help Dale!
Bearded Ross geller? Is that you?
lol I'm glad I wasnt the only one!!!
+Bruce Banner He donned the Hat to hide the Gel.
Thumbs up
+Bruce Banner was thinking the same thing
wow, i thought of ross geller too. lol
Holy shit you've got a cool hat
Elian Piano Thanks man!
Isn't it different for every person?
+The Beard Baron I have those missing cheek patches .I wonder will I be able to hide em when my beards grow thicker
+Derrick Duke I'm 24 soon this April Fools Day. I didn't start getting good growth until about four months ago. Patchyness to the max!
Let it grow, and the patches will be covered. I'm still patchy and you could hardly tell. I'm at nearly three months of growth, and they're nearly invisible.
+Derrick Duke I have a little patchiness on m left cheek. length and growth have definitely hid it
Great video. I agree 100% about giving it time. I have had many different styles over the years waiting for those certain areas to finally grow in, and slowly but surely they do. At 33 i can now confidently grow my full beard out. i'm not quite at your level yet, but working my way there. My mustache still does not connect directly in the middle, but like you said you just have to rock what you got. Keep growing those beards everybody.
Kevin Rizzo Absolutely right Kevin! Best of luck with your mustache and beard my friend!
I'm 19 and the connectors for the moustache don't grow, but everywhere else does. So I've just been growing everything else out and I've gotta be honest it looks pretty intense. No one even notices now, so it's no a massive issue, I would suggest to anyone just give it a go. If it works, it works.
I love your videos by the way, and that is a truly epic beard!
All the best from Great Britain!
Don't forget, exercising promotes beard growth.
RAY BENNETT I agree. Minoxidil didn’t even work for me, testosterone replacement (low T) and exercise cured me
Thanks for the tips, mate!
I'm 25. I had a 9 month beard, so my patchy beard looked thicker and more consistent.
I had to shave it because of some bald spots (created by the bad habit of picking at it, I believe).
I'm really confident for this new start and your channel will be the most useful thing! Cheers!
Ricardo Fernandes Great to hear you're already off to a confident start! Only good things can happen from here!
That's a mean beard and stash. Congratz.
Thanks Ethan!
Yours is the best and most honest answer to the patchiness issue I have read/watched thus far. I'm 31 also and have a hard time growing a full beard above the neck line after 2-3 months. I also have a hard time connecting the mustache and the beard, but the mustache goes low enough on each side that I might just go with a nice chevron mustache. Your video's encouraged me to give it a few more months before shaving the beard, though.
Consolarificus Thanks for watching and I hope everything works out great for you!
Glad I discovered your channel!!! THanks for the posts!!
I know this video is a little old but I wanted to add that ginger can be applied locally to areas with sparse hair. Just cut a piece of ginger root to expose the flesh, rub it on to the skin, let it sit for at least a half hour, and rinse it off. Safe, natural and effective for most people.
At the age of 35 i still cant grow the bits by my soul patch, but i style it so it looks like it's meant to be that way, i'm going with what i got.
Couldn't grow a tashe until i was 30 either, now i'm rocking the facial hair, mainly to my hair never growing back after the big C, so i'm rocking the beard instead. ;)
The Glitch Sounds like you've enjoyed a lot of styles over the years!
All about time! I've turned 22 this year and my facial hair is entirely different compared to last year. I still get on bald patch, but after a week or two of leaving it to grow out it gets hidden away.
so I'm signed on to do no shave november with my dad.... ive never grown a beard before and I'm worried about all that it entails. I want to try this and now after some research and watching your channel im finding Its more like no shave nov-jan to see what i can actually do with a beard. Just wanted to pop a comment about how I liked your channel and keep up the good work!
Grimmlocked Welcome to the world of Beards! Just make a goal and stick to it and you'll reach it. I wish you and your dad all the best, enjoy it!
I was doing no shave november until I got a new job this week and had to shave it. I'm still sad about shaving it.
Out of pure laziness Grimm, my and my friends always went till about January, creating Don't Shave December and Just Fuck It January,
Just got out of the Army after 14 years, now able to finally grow out my beard.
Loving it!
docmorrell Enjoy it Doc!
The Beard Baron
Yes sir, will do
Hurah for the Bonnie blue flag!
So there is hope. I am 21 and I can barely pull off goatee, epic beard some day would be great because I'm 5'2 and I would rather be Thorin than Frodo..
any luck?
I'm 29 years old and a few of my friends in the same age bracket, 27,30, 31 all have patchiness. it's not just young bucks that have patchiness. I'm fighting it, and giving it time. almost allowing the rest of my beard to grow and cover. I'm sure by the time I'm 40 i'll be able to get a thicker beard, but for now patients and illusion of a full beard is my friend
james graham You definitely have the right attitude James!
27 here, haven't shaved at all in 10 months. still have very prominent bald patches around the the sole patch and pretty much all of my cheeks. i rather look like a hobo instead of a 12 year old boy though. i'll wait as long as it takes
Hi my dad can grow a beautiful thick Bin Laden beard but at the moment all I have is bum fluff. Thin patchy hair. It doesn't even grow underneath my chin and on my neck. Any advice you can provide please? Thanks!
Moksha Just give it time and it will work it's magic.
The Beard Baron Bear Baren i would like to grow my beard back out i can grow good long hair on my chin and i used to have a beard but i cant remember how long it took me to grow it people would joke and say whos the amish guy. my question is i have some chin hair would it be better to shave it off and grow my beard or can i keep it and wait for my beard to grow to my chin hair length
great video man! I have a tip but it may be considered gimmicky... If you happen to have a small bald spot on your beard (or a knick from screwing up while lining up your beard like me), you can use a dark eyeliner pencil to fill it in, and most of the time it looks flawless with short to medium length beards.
That's a really good trick Tashfiq! You gotta do what you gotta do sometimes!
How to deal with apache beard?
Luis Sauceda Rattlesnake people
hi i'm a first beard grower and to be honest you inspired me to grow it again and I'm having to best time of my life with the beard thank you and i'll keep watching .
Simon Carruthers Glad I could help provide some inspiration Simon! Thanks for watching!
My family try to rule my life. Pretty much everything.
I had my beard growing up for like 3 months and we had some quarrels and they forced me to cut it finally.
I really feel very bad about it. They are pretty conservatives and religious.
Thats what I don't like about religious people...
Its actually my cousin and my uncle who are the real problems.
I was really afraid that if I freaked out or something that would harm our relationship. After watching this video, man! Now noone can stop me do what I do to my own body.
Fuck em all!
+Daniel Prince Do some research and ground your rebuttal on passages of the bible that forbid the cutting of facial hair. Might work; or get them mad at you for being a smart ass. Either way, between Google and the search function you'll find the passages quick.
***** good idea lol.
religion -_-
I overcame that problem. I am growing my beard without any interference from anyone.
Daniel Prince are you religious or is it just your family?
The "Rock what you have, don't lament what you don't" advice is a fantastic tip.
I have a friend who could grow a killer goatee, but his cheeks are very patchy and refuse to fill out even after a lot of time. So, he rocks that goatee for all it's worth and shaves the rest.
The more hair that falls off my head, the more that appears on my face. Funny how that works, it's natures sick trade off.
A decent one in my opinion. Would rather have a full beard than a full head of hair. Yes, my head is starting to go thin and bald for sure lol. I'm 31.
Absolutely love this guy. I try to watch these videos every night. Getting through this awkward stage is a pain, but my goals need to reached
Stay the course Daniel and you'll do great!
but what do you do if you fancy growing a beard but your wife is very much against the idea?
Tell her that you want to experiment with bear growth and if it looks ugly you will shave it of...Tell her that you really have a wish to try it...
A man who shaves his beard for a woman deserves neither.....
Also, the bald bits either side of the soul patch. I have that, and the soul patch is blonde not dark, but I kinda like it!
Makes mine different :D
That's the beauty of beards and what makes them so unique, glad you that you embrace it!
your gg grandfather looks so much like you.
You're a dude! Love your honesty and the fact you are passionate about something in such chill way man.
Jack Miller I appreciate it Jack!
Very informative and encouragement
brent lang Glad I could help Brent! Thanks for watching.
I still have little bald patches on either cheeks, but can grow an epic moustache and chin beard though. I'm 24 so hopefully one day, the patches will fill in and I can have an epic beard like yours Sir!
Great video, awesome attitude. :)
Thanks for watching!
The Beard Baron
Do you take any vitamin supplements everyday...and if "yes", then which ones?
I've been growing a beard for a few months now and I've recently gotten a brand of beard oil. It works amazingly and does what it's supposed to, but I don't feel connected with the product. So congratulations! You've won yourself a custom. From beard oil to comb I'm convinced and I love your products!
I've always kept my beard trimmed but I never could carry a clean shaven face either. After watching a few of your videos, I'm going to give my beard a few months to grow in, while keeping it tidy. It'll be interesting to see what my beard can do, thanks for the inspiration man.
Glad you found some inspiration Michael! Let me know how it works out for you!
i've started using a massager on my face. it's only been a week but i'm already seeing the thin short hairs becoming longer
Probably said in previous comments but drinking lots of water, keeping hydrated, also helps.
Only just found out about this channel, absolutely love it man. My beard has been really patchy and went with the advice, have just powered through the self conscious stage and already seeing signs of progress!
***** Glad you're enjoying Sam and that your beard is coming along!
Man I've had a pretty sweet beard for years. Last year I applied somewhere I had to be clean shaven all the time. Thankfully I didn't get that job. So I grew it back. Unfortunately, after shaving, a spot on my chin is now permanently bald, probably for the stress of the hiring process. But I just borrow my girlfriend's eyebrow pencil and color it in. Then when I brush it, you can't even tell I have a bald spot. It's a comb over for the face! It sucks, but make due with what you have!
I'm really hoping my facial hair will grow better as I get older. I'm just going to let it grow for as long as possible. We'll see
This video is amazing, and not just for beard but also head hair. I studied dermatology and my professors would go insane over hair related questios. Hair is infact the most sensitive "organ" in your body, anything that happens to you affects your hair first before anything else. Look at patients who take chemotherapy, their hair falls because hair is sensitive to the toxicity. A healthy lifestyle is without a doubt the strongest determinant for healthy hair.
You hit the nail on the head!
The right side of my face has some more patchy bald spots compared to the left side where it is more full.
When you said 5 months to 'judge' a beard better that gave me some confidence to just allow my beard to grow out more until it covers the bald spots.
I want my beard to be fairly thick but not quite duck dynasty like so basically halfway to that point making it all neat and tidy.
Another tip I might add is (Go to a barber shop and get it trimmed and evened out once a month)
it simulates a more even growth that I assume most guys want.
Well thank you Beard Baron, You hit on most things I know but for some reason that beard made your words seem so uplifting when we all know waiting is the bane of everyone. I also commend you addressing pharmaceutical remedies to beard growing and how bad of an idea it is since there is nothing that has ever been truly designed and tested for such things.
Chris Parker Glad I could I help Chris!
True, my beard really didn't get it's full potential until around 25-26 years old.. Also, I have some patchy spots as well, but it is also true that around 5-6 months everything just grows in and looks great. I'm looking forward to a mustache grooming video!!! Thanks!
Yea patience is truly the key but it's usually not the answer people want to hear. Thanks for watching Jason!
The Beard Baron I know, I've been super annoying. But hey, you're the best on youtube! You explain everything so thoroughly, and I appreciate that. I always look forward to your new videos. Keep up the good work.
I am loving the derby hat and beard.
Its been my experience the older I got the thicker my beard got. however, older age comes grey hair. Nothing is perfect gentleman. Everyone should try growing a beard once in life. I grew a full beard last year for 7 months and really glad I did. Today its a circle beard for me.
Thank you for being honest, its the truth, sometimes people including myself watch videos or read about the topic expecting to hear about some secret potion that will make your beard grow like hell when the only answer to that question is time, epic beard man and you sir just earned a subscribe.
Juan Alcaide Thank you for subscribing Juan! Time is usually the answer people don't want to hear in general when it comes to life but if you can master patience then you will surely be rewarded! All the best!
Biotin is a good vitamin to take in order to promote hair growth. Pregnant women usually take it for brittle hair and nails, but it works just as good for growing a beard.
Beard Baron, I have to agree with you on this, a beard takes time, I'm 25 now, but not even a year ago I had nothing but a small patch of beard on my chin, my brother and cousin are the same way. But deciding to let my beard hair grow it has filed in a lot. Of course I'm not where I want to be, but for me, I look at how far I've come. Too many people see how far they have to go, but don't appreciate how far they've come. This also applies to other aspects too, but This is where I get my patience and happiness from, and to just embrace what you have.
***** Well said!
The key is to wait it out and by that that means even trimming, deal with the different lengths and social pressures of people noticing it by using beard oils that won't make it as noticeable.
I'm 35yr and have only just started to grow as I now have a job that let's me do it, (previous jobs had to shave).
But I do suffer from only growing on upper lip and chin, my cheeks are patchy. I am currently only 15 days into this. People do say I have a baby face and don't look like a 35yr. I eat healthy and exercise regular.
Thank you for the vids they really help. Would love to hit you up on twitter and show you progression pics, you could be my beard coach lol.
All the best and man love from the UK.
***** Definitely hit me up on twitter @thebeardbaron1. I'll see what you're working with!
Your channel is like magic, broham, I'm 20 years old, and I've been able to grow a killer beard since I was 16. The only problems I have are the connectors, and the spots right around the soul patch. However, with time, the soul patch actually gets long enough to where it conceals those spots on the sides. I haven't ever really grown the moustache out, but I'm currently in the process of growing a beard with a brand new foundation, (completely clean shaven, today marks day 7 out of 180) And I'm already seeing relatively quick growth, which I normally do. Fixing to go check out your site so I can stock up on oils and other things for when I hit day 30!
Good advice. Take care of yourself. Don’t damage your heath with Minoxidil .
Thank you for watching!
Hands down this is the greatest beard I have ever seen! I work a lot with sales and I've taken on the beard challenge. I was always a bit skeptical about growing it out fearing that it would have a negative effect on my sales. But surprisingly enough, a man with a beard has a lot of trust in another man with a beard haha. I was Patchy as heck for the first couple weeks but I'm close to a month and it's starting to fill out. I admire the beard man! the beard makes a man so much more of a man!
Reagen Child Best of luck with your beard Reagen! Enjoy it!
Great video! I haven't had the motivation to grow facial hair ever. I started growing facial hair in my late teens and joined the military shortly after, until my late twenties. Not having a male role model to talk to about this kind of stuff, I had no clue that it would take as long as it did to start one out. Media had me believing it was an almost overnight thing (five o clock shadow, etc.), so I never gave it past 10 days before committing to the idea it was not a possibility. Genetics are not on my side, but I'll give it time like you say. I will subscribe and keep an eye out for more videos. Thanks again!
I am 15 and I have a pretty decent beard so far. Although, the mustache and chin isnt growing very much yet. I can tell its starting to be more of the dark hairs instead of the blonde hairs, so i think itll start growing in to a real beard soon! I hope to have a nice full beard by the time I graduate high school!
Yea I am! Every morning I wake up excited to see how it's doing! I'm going to grow it for 18 weeks so I can see what it's like! No one believes that I'm only 13 because of the amount I have aha
Dude! I am glad I found your videos, they are helping me so much
My beard started growing really soon in my life, but I have come past problems that every bearded man has. And now, I am 17 and I have almost reached a full beard, I am glad it could be possible for me!
Ok Beard Baron, just found out about you today strolling youtube. Just wanted to let you know you earned a subscriber, you're flipping awesome. I'm 17, and I am beginning to grow a pretty solid chinstrap/moustache, but I've got patchiness around my cheeks that force me to shave that area. Cool video, and definitely subscribed
minoxidil isnt dangerous, foam is almost side effects free, the worst side effect u can get is short breath, chest pain and it will stop once u stop using it, and also these side effects are really rare
Your beard sir, ranks an A+ on my fancy meter,
I have a pretty thick, fast full going beard & I'm only 21. I am definitely very greatful, & I am pretty confident that I will have a pretty epic beard by the time I'm 25/30
The different facial hairstyles come from patchy beards. Embrace it and find the style that fits both you and your patchy face. Except for the guys in their thirties that have just a tuft under their neck, you my friend are meant for a clean shaven look.
I have a problem where most of my hair grows quiet well, but its really patchy around the middle of my cheeks.. but im 21 and you mentioned you 31, so im being patient.. great channel man, always taking your advice!
Sashay Pillay The cheeks can be the slowest and patchiest area. Just keep on growing and hopefully it will fill in just as you would like it to!
This guy offers some really sound advice. Great video.
I'm 25, and I lack growth on the front of my lower lip. I've started growing the full beard out this November, and it's going well other than that lip (you can sort of see what I'm talking about in the picture). My genetics say I should have a perfect beard. Hopefully, it will grow like my dad's over time. He had a truly epic beard.
MikesUltimatum If the genetics are in your favor then you just have to wait it out. I hope your beard fills out just as you'd like it to!
I could not agree more on the Minoxidil. As I am a clinical pharmacist I have some background on this. Using hair growth products is not a good practice. Yes there are good reasons to use pharmaceuticals, but this is not one of them. And yes a healthy lifestyle including diet is key to success. Good job on the videos.
Thanks for backing me up! I felt the need to address it because it seemed I was getting asked about it more and more often from people looking to use it. There's no real shortcuts to a full beard but people are always looking for it.
You see a lot of sites and people saying if it is still patchy in 2-3 months it is genetics, however that may be the case for some, but not all. I was disappointed on my 3rd month as my cheeks were still pretty weak. The hair around my mouth was so much thicker it looked almost like a goatee in certain light. However I thought fuck it, I will keep it at this length pretty much and keep it tidy, a few weeks later more new hairs started sprouting through in the 4th and 5th month, they was ridiculously slow to start growth but it came around eventually. So now I have gone clean shaven, and I can see from my stubble it is a lot fuller on the cheeks. I am looking forward to starting over again now. Roll on February!
Yep i was 25 before my sides started to grow in full . Always had a strong goat and mustache scence I was 18 . The older I get the more hair folicals start to grow hence thicker facial hair .
My main problem is thickness/ density. I want my beard to look 'solid' but at the moment too much skin shows through, almost like I need a denser amount of hair follicles. I suppose only time will tell, might need to pray to the beard gods too.
I'm 24 and have been growing for about 10 months and the areas you mentioned on the chin don't grow and my mustache connection to the beard is weak. My father grows an epic mustache though so I am hopeful after watching this that mine will fill in eventually. Really enjoy the channel keep the videos coming.
Braden Turner Thanks for watching Braden! Hope everything turns out as you'd like!
Wow I just scrolled down the whole of the comments and this guy has replied to everyone:o.
I been growing my beard out for about 2months now and it's going great.. I used to have those problems where my side burns would have patches I hated that.. now I'm gonna turn 26 and I like how it's growing I just need to trim it right so I'm glad I found your videos they are very helpful
abraham ruelas Glad you've been finding the videos helpful Abraham! Thanks for watching!
After listening to your advice, watching your other vids, id like to say thankyou for this information & tips! You've won yourself another subscriber
nathan franke You're welcome Nathan! Thank you for subscribing!
Would love to see some pics of you before the beard and the stages of growth, might encourage people to see what they can do with patience :) keep up the great vids man
Thanks Ashley! I plan on doing a video of my beard journey from around 15. It's just a matter of finding the pictures and scanning them into my computer but it's definitely on my list of things to do!
The Beard Baron Awesome! that future video will go hand in hand with this video perfectly, im glad your still thinking about making it, the best of luck to you its always fun watching your videos.
kudos sir. it all makes sense now! My ginger beard grows fully on my chin and my 'stache is nice, but my cheeks are patchy.
This guy looks absolutely amazing. Good day to you, sir.
Another awesome and helpful video from The Beard Baron!
Something I know that plays an important role in beard growth, and would be great if you could confirm it, is testosterone levels. High levels of testosterone lead to rapid hair growth, and to get that you need to EXERCISE. (Lifting is ideal actually).
Thanks again!
I was able to grow facial hair at age 11, but 21 years later, I still have patchy cheeks so at 16, I decided a goatee was the best to wear.
Great video man, I've got a pretty patchy beard. Been growing it a little under 2 months. I'll hold out for six to see how it goes. The patches are slowly beginning to cover, so here's hoping!
All the best Joe! Keep it growing!
Your video restored faith in my beard
RedAvery1 Glad I could help!
Hey Johnny I'm 23 and have recently started keeping a beard. To be precise it has been growing for exactly 28 days now. I am confused regarding whether I should be applying a beard oil now. Oh and btw you are a true inspiration...
I am 42 and my beard is still patchy, my brother has had a full beard since he was 20 and he is 2 years older than me, however he is bald and I still have the same hairline I had 20 years ago, I am rocking the abe lincoln look
That thing is. Minoxidil works. And works really really well.
I've been growing my beard since June this year, and I'm very close to a full beard. I just need the mustache and cheeklines to connect to the goatee. It has kinda discouraged me that I haven't grown that spot out yet, but I'm gonna let it rip and hope for the best!
Andreas Martinsen Patience is certainly key and is usually rewarded!
some people say shaving regularly makes the hair grow thicker, I disagree. I have noticed areas where I've let the hair grow over time like goatee zone is much thicker denser hair than other areas.
I smashed my face bad when I was a kid and have scarring in my beard area, so when growing a full beard there's a certain amount of length I need to get to to cover the patches. It may look kind of funny for a month or so but once it gets past that threshold the growing hair covers the patches and you can't tell they are there.
He's right though, if all you can grow is a goatee then start with that, I swear the more you let your hair grow the more it wants to grow. Trimming is key, make sure its even and perpendicular on both sides of your face
All I can manage (that actually looks good) is a thick goatee on my chin with a rather thin mustache and connector areas. I can grow a pseudo-full beard of sorts but it never gets thick enough to look good. Plus for some reason the hair will grow in blond and then as it lengthens will turn black a quarter or half way down the length of the hair. Awesome video by the way.
This video has re-inspired me grow my beard. I always give up at around 1-2 months because of a single bald patch that is located where my jaw meets my neck, and how far behind my mustache lags.
JimJummy Just keep it going!
My mustache grows slower than the rest of my beard so, what I do is let everything grow for at least a month then shave but, leave the mustache... And just let it go from there.
Thank you man, best advice so far. I probably have the same same growth cycle as you but i have mad patch on my cheeks and i believe time will resolve that. I'm 30 years old now and I've been stressed out for the past 6 to 8 years until i quit my job two years ago to start my own. I'm comfortable now and getting a lot of rest. Most videos I've watched will tell you to use stuff on your face and i don't want to do that so with you confirming what i had in mind has given me a lot of courage and i appreciate your video. God bless
New subscriber here! just wanted to drop by and say that you are a real pleasant man to listen to Beard Baron! and also i myself am struggling with a patchy beard, i can for instance not grow much on my chin and my mustache is basically nonexistent, but i got my side burns going for me which is nice :)
Rock those sideburns for all they got my friend! Thank for watching and subscribing :)
I am 49 and have a great 8 month beard. I take a vitamin called Biotin 5000mcg. It is supposed to help in growing strong and healthy hair and nails. I have a lot of people asking me how I get my untouched beard looking so good. I dont know maybe the vitamins are working. Just FYI. Thanks for all you do John.