Hey Greg. My beard is very similar to yours but a little more grey. I was almost thinking about shaving it off but during the past week, I got 3 fantastic comments about it and now I’m embracing it and going to keep rockin it.
Greg,you are 100% correct with everything you said! Particularly about women and their comments and thinking too much when growing out your beard. We are very self conscious and need to be able to just allow ourselves time to achieve our potential.At the end of the day we are growing beards for us not anyone else.
I really needed to hear this. I’ve been growing my beard out. It’s longer than it’s ever been and lately I’ve been on the fence on whether or not to trim it back. You’ve made me realize that my reasons for wanting to trim it back are probably not the right ones. Thank you.
Great wisdom as always, Greg. You have a loyal following that loves your content. You deserve a break; I get what you're saying about feeling pressured to make content, and I'm only small fries and feel like I need to get out as much as I can. Okay... As always, this is a lot of great stuff to take in. I wouldn't worry about the rambling; you have a knack for spewing lots of wisdom when you ramble 😅. I love it. The little story of the server talking about the dirty beard had my sides hurting from laughing so hard. This was such a great video. Thank you so much, as always, love your stuff.
Great video. I've had a beard for over 4 years and I've been through everything that you describe. Luckily I never gave in to completely cutting it off but I've come close. Done some trimming mistakes but with patience it does grow back and helped me realize how much I like it. My wife is also a fan of my beard and has supported me which helps a lot! Keep up the great content.
You have a great beard. My beard is similar to yours. I like the manliness of a big beard and the way it feels. I like healthy looking hair on people in general.
I finally decided to just let my beard grow (and shave my head) during COVID, and I kind of liked it. The head looked better than I thought, and I actually almost have a beard! I even continued the look post COVID, out in the wild, and people seem to like it too. My beard doesn't grow very long, though... it continuously grows for about 6 months, and then just sits there, haha.
Love your points about not overthinking , being patient and standing the test of time , after years of trimming different shapes and sizes of beard i now know that to truly get the answer i have been searching for is just "Let it grow" End goal will be answered when im looking back at myself saying god damn that is one mighty fine majestic beard. Thanks for sharing your thoughts greg , it truly is a phsycological journey into the unkown. Btw the best way to check the beard for me is my phone screen glass reflection , no prisoners taken there . Probably would get similar results from a super calm lake😃
Am over a year this time and letting it grow. I get the feeling a lot to trim it back until someone says great beard. Started making my own beard products after trying many different companies just so I can adjust the carriers to suit me. At the time, am starting to make my own company and the long beard with me using my own products is like a walking billboard. My wife just goes along with my beard getting longer, at 8 inches now, and is getting more responsive at it gets to different stages
I love the fact my wife supports my beard and so supportive. I’m my biggest critic and always trying to have the best beard at every moment. I have a problem with keeping a stiff neck after grooming and allowing it to fully to keep it looking good to my expectations. My wife is always telling me to stop lol. I work with food and have to wear a beard net. I have found a hair net with my same color, but when I take it off for the day it’s a struggle to fix it for rest of the day. Struggle is real. Definitely not cutting my beard . I’m so proud of it and my beard goal is not there yet. My mom on the other hand hates it but tolerates it. 👍
There was a local restaurant where one of the guys had one of the best beards I had ever seen in the real world, and he wore it in a beard net of the same color. It pushed the beard up and bushed it out perfectly uniform. He said he never used beard oils or anytjing like that either. I always hoped to see what it would lool like out of the net but I never saw him before he moved.
Love the video! So many different methods and techniques can be applicable for an amazing beard. Especially heat/blow drying. Patience is a virtue in beard growth
Great advice Greg. It took me a while to learn to wait with those scissors, to give misbehaving hairs a chance to grow before trimming. Its like a different beard sometimes 2 to 4 weeks later. Growth can often be solution! I’ve been growing out my mustache this year and I cant count how many times I’ve wanted to give up, like I’ve done before, but sure enough the longer it gets, the easier its been, just like my beard. Everyone’s beard is unique, its a journey to try and figure your beard out at each stage.
Great video, in the process of growing my yeard for the third time, and hopefully the last time. My beard growing and texture is very similar to yours except my beard is almost totally white. Only those men who have grown a yeard can completely relate to what you are saying. Thanks and will continue to watch your beard journey.
I'm more a clean shaven or Goatee-Mustache guy ! but in march 2020 I decided to grow my beard long ! the longest I could go was exactly 120 days from my clean shaved face and I'm telling everyone in here that this is one of the hardest journeys that a man can step into ! I saw guys like George bruno that grew their beard for almost 24 months , I'm gonna give these men lots of credits !
I think you should keep growing because you're getting to a point now where you can hold it in a hair band or even tie a knot on it. It gives it a different look, and a knot will do the same while shortening it a couple inches, and there are pratical reasons to do that too like when you sleep or when you are using a whirling power tool (mine recently got sucked into a leaf blower) You're so close to being long enough to do completely different things with it so keep growing!
Awhile ago I started going with the grain when trimming my sideburns because I hated how my beard had the bell effect since I was going against the grain, making my sideburns shorter. Now I love my beard.
Awesome Beard Greg as in all your videos. Mine has reached 10cm length from below lip, trying to get to 12cm. Is yours around 15cm would be good to know - cheers Dave
Great video, Greg! Beard is looking in charge! 💯 I’ve had many small trims and am currently at 8” (roughly) when straightened, 4-5” without heat. I also have not touched my neckline in a year and am so glad I did. When I was shaving my neckline, I would occasionally bump the beard and knock off a few much needed hairs. Super thick nowadays! I do notice that the bulk of the beard is underneath and have to work it outward when styling, or else I can feel the bulk where my neck bends. I try not to crush it downward to keep it at its maximum fluff underneath. Straightening is the only way to truly combat that but I prefer it natural most days. I’ve been learning to perfect the puff with each day. I go for max volume when rocking a curly beard.
Also, I hope you ran that server to hell and back with no tip. I mean she gets an hourly wage, right? And I’m sure she can make up for it at the next table if she makes better comments.
One more thing, since I’m commenting as the video plays. I watch the weather closely to plan my heat routine days. Most days in Ohio call for a natural look. 😂 And yes, mirrors, reflection and lighting mean everything. Sometimes I wonder if the bad images are what others see and maybe I should take them back home and prove to them in my mirror that it looks great. 😂😂😂
I swear I watch more of your videos than my husband does! Lol. I found you first. I LOVE beards and yours is just so fantastic. Sent this to my husband because there’s so much good here. Lastly, I hope you didn’t tip that waitress! Who says that??
Down the road if you decide to change it up and trim your beard will you be making a video on " going from a long beard to a short beard video ", I had a two year beard and went to a #6 short beard but couldn't find any videos on that, I went by one of your beard trim videos and it come out great, your beard looks great 👍🏆.
Life does get in the way Greg and maybe you do ramble on a bit much but that's what makes the video . We as watchers will have our opinion but we all listen we have a laugh we get upset at time's but your videos are great just ramble on and go for it . Hope you and your family are doing OK since losing your dog. 😊
Thank you! Yeah, we still miss him but we’re doing a lot better. My daughter’s pit bull that is living here for awhile has really filled in the gaps for us
@GregBoswell428 that's great. But literally carry on what your going don't ever question your rambling on. You talk about life your head and beard . Carry on
Your beard is amazing, but for me it became too much work after about 8 months, and I just got tired of it. If it had looked as stellar as yours, it would have been worth the added effort. Glad that you are sticking with it! I check in here for the "vicarious experience" LOL.
I do have a RUclips Short coming out that summarizes my morning routine. Be on the lookout. In the evening I just apply another round of oil or beard butter
Just when I was about to shave my beard off after 6 months because I'm not satisfied with where it's at (and also the weather's finally breaking), the algorithm decides to "algorithm" today... 😑
You can’t trim your way to a bigger beard. Let it grow.
Agreed. What I wear makes a big difference. Contrast is so important.
Beard is looking great! Hope you keep it growing longer.
Greg it doesn't look like crap it looks excellent sir! It's really natural and nice the way it is!
Hey Greg. My beard is very similar to yours but a little more grey. I was almost thinking about shaving it off but during the past week, I got 3 fantastic comments about it and now I’m embracing it and going to keep rockin it.
Greg,you are 100% correct with everything you said! Particularly about women and their comments and thinking too much when growing out your beard. We are very self conscious and need to be able to just allow ourselves time to achieve our potential.At the end of the day we are growing beards for us not anyone else.
Brother!! SUCH AN AWESOME BEARD!!!
Thanks Danny!
I really needed to hear this. I’ve been growing my beard out. It’s longer than it’s ever been and lately I’ve been on the fence on whether or not to trim it back. You’ve made me realize that my reasons for wanting to trim it back are probably not the right ones. Thank you.
Great wisdom as always, Greg. You have a loyal following that loves your content. You deserve a break; I get what you're saying about feeling pressured to make content, and I'm only small fries and feel like I need to get out as much as I can. Okay... As always, this is a lot of great stuff to take in. I wouldn't worry about the rambling; you have a knack for spewing lots of wisdom when you ramble 😅. I love it. The little story of the server talking about the dirty beard had my sides hurting from laughing so hard. This was such a great video. Thank you so much, as always, love your stuff.
I appreciate you so much Santa! 😁👍
Great video. I've had a beard for over 4 years and I've been through everything that you describe. Luckily I never gave in to completely cutting it off but I've come close. Done some trimming mistakes but with patience it does grow back and helped me realize how much I like it. My wife is also a fan of my beard and has supported me which helps a lot! Keep up the great content.
❤ Good ponters here. I'm going to try a year growth. Maybe removing bathroom mirror will help kill my urge to trim a little here or there :)
Thank you so much for your video I am inspired to keep my big grey beard. Greetings from South Africa
You have a great beard. My beard is similar to yours. I like the manliness of a big beard and the way it feels. I like healthy looking hair on people in general.
Easily one of your best videos, very wise words indeed. Actually Greg, I think your beard looks more natural without using a hairdryer.
Your Beard has never looked better 👍
I finally decided to just let my beard grow (and shave my head) during COVID, and I kind of liked it. The head looked better than I thought, and I actually almost have a beard! I even continued the look post COVID, out in the wild, and people seem to like it too. My beard doesn't grow very long, though... it continuously grows for about 6 months, and then just sits there, haha.
Love your points about not overthinking , being patient and standing the test of time , after years of trimming different shapes and sizes of beard i now know that to truly get the answer i have been searching for is just "Let it grow"
End goal will be answered when im looking back at myself saying god damn that is one mighty fine majestic beard.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts greg , it truly is a phsycological journey into the unkown. Btw the best way to check the beard for me is my phone screen glass reflection , no prisoners taken there .
Probably would get similar results from a super calm lake😃
Am over a year this time and letting it grow. I get the feeling a lot to trim it back until someone says great beard. Started making my own beard products after trying many different companies just so I can adjust the carriers to suit me. At the time, am starting to make my own company and the long beard with me using my own products is like a walking billboard. My wife just goes along with my beard getting longer, at 8 inches now, and is getting more responsive at it gets to different stages
I love the fact my wife supports my beard and so supportive. I’m my biggest critic and always trying to have the best beard at every moment. I have a problem with keeping a stiff neck after grooming and allowing it to fully to keep it looking good to my expectations. My wife is always telling me to stop lol. I work with food and have to wear a beard net. I have found a hair net with my same color, but when I take it off for the day it’s a struggle to fix it for rest of the day. Struggle is real. Definitely not cutting my beard . I’m so proud of it and my beard goal is not there yet. My mom on the other hand hates it but tolerates it. 👍
There was a local restaurant where one of the guys had one of the best beards I had ever seen in the real world, and he wore it in a beard net of the same color. It pushed the beard up and bushed it out perfectly uniform. He said he never used beard oils or anytjing like that either. I always hoped to see what it would lool like out of the net but I never saw him before he moved.
Great advice pal! Keep up your wonderful inspirational video's. 👍❤️
Thank you so much!
Love the video! So many different methods and techniques can be applicable for an amazing beard. Especially heat/blow drying. Patience is a virtue in beard growth
Great advice Greg. It took me a while to learn to wait with those scissors, to give misbehaving hairs a chance to grow before trimming. Its like a different beard sometimes 2 to 4 weeks later. Growth can often be solution! I’ve been growing out my mustache this year and I cant count how many times I’ve wanted to give up, like I’ve done before, but sure enough the longer it gets, the easier its been, just like my beard. Everyone’s beard is unique, its a journey to try and figure your beard out at each stage.
Great video, in the process of growing my yeard for the third time, and hopefully the last time. My beard growing and texture is very similar to yours except my beard is almost totally white. Only those men who have grown a yeard can completely relate to what you are saying. Thanks and will continue to watch your beard journey.
I'm more a clean shaven or Goatee-Mustache guy !
but in march 2020 I decided to grow my beard long !
the longest I could go was exactly 120 days from my clean shaved face and I'm telling everyone in here that this is one of the hardest journeys that a man can step into !
I saw guys like George bruno that grew their beard for almost 24 months , I'm gonna give these men lots of credits !
I think you should keep growing because you're getting to a point now where you can hold it in a hair band or even tie a knot on it. It gives it a different look, and a knot will do the same while shortening it a couple inches, and there are pratical reasons to do that too like when you sleep or when you are using a whirling power tool (mine recently got sucked into a leaf blower)
You're so close to being long enough to do completely different things with it so keep growing!
Awhile ago I started going with the grain when trimming my sideburns because I hated how my beard had the bell effect since I was going against the grain, making my sideburns shorter. Now I love my beard.
Agree with everything you’ve said on this one beard looking good my journey ends 3rd July but it’s not a patch on yours
Great insights as always and the beard is looking awesome! I’m about 5 months into my yeard.
Very encouraging words. Thanks
Awesome Beard Greg as in all your videos. Mine has reached 10cm length from below lip, trying to get to 12cm. Is yours around 15cm would be good to know - cheers Dave
Great video, Greg! Beard is looking in charge! 💯 I’ve had many small trims and am currently at 8” (roughly) when straightened, 4-5” without heat. I also have not touched my neckline in a year and am so glad I did. When I was shaving my neckline, I would occasionally bump the beard and knock off a few much needed hairs. Super thick nowadays! I do notice that the bulk of the beard is underneath and have to work it outward when styling, or else I can feel the bulk where my neck bends. I try not to crush it downward to keep it at its maximum fluff underneath. Straightening is the only way to truly combat that but I prefer it natural most days. I’ve been learning to perfect the puff with each day. I go for max volume when rocking a curly beard.
Also, I hope you ran that server to hell and back with no tip. I mean she gets an hourly wage, right? And I’m sure she can make up for it at the next table if she makes better comments.
One more thing, since I’m commenting as the video plays. I watch the weather closely to plan my heat routine days. Most days in Ohio call for a natural look. 😂 And yes, mirrors, reflection and lighting mean everything. Sometimes I wonder if the bad images are what others see and maybe I should take them back home and prove to them in my mirror that it looks great. 😂😂😂
Ya if wear a beard grow a thick skin. I LOVE my beard. I get negative and positive comments. I accept thats how life is.
I swear I watch more of your videos than my husband does! Lol. I found you first. I LOVE beards and yours is just so fantastic. Sent this to my husband because there’s so much good here. Lastly, I hope you didn’t tip that waitress! Who says that??
@@yvonneison82 oh, that’s so cool! I hope your husband ends up enjoying them just as much.
Down the road if you decide to change it up and trim your beard will you be making a video on " going from a long beard to a short beard video ", I had a two year beard and went to a #6 short beard but couldn't find any videos on that, I went by one of your beard trim videos and it come out great, your beard looks great 👍🏆.
Life does get in the way Greg and maybe you do ramble on a bit much but that's what makes the video . We as watchers will have our opinion but we all listen we have a laugh we get upset at time's but your videos are great just ramble on and go for it . Hope you and your family are doing OK since losing your dog. 😊
Thank you! Yeah, we still miss him but we’re doing a lot better. My daughter’s pit bull that is living here for awhile has really filled in the gaps for us
@GregBoswell428 that's great. But literally carry on what your going don't ever question your rambling on. You talk about life your head and beard . Carry on
Your beard is amazing, but for me it became too much work after about 8 months, and I just got tired of it. If it had looked as stellar as yours, it would have been worth the added effort. Glad that you are sticking with it! I check in here for the "vicarious experience" LOL.
I’ve had my beard since ‘18 and don’t plan to shave it. I’ve forgotten what I look like.
Greg great beard ! Thanks for this video !
Great video so do you have a morning and night routine? And i have a 2 month beard growth is brushing it helps at this stage?
I do have a RUclips Short coming out that summarizes my morning routine. Be on the lookout. In the evening I just apply another round of oil or beard butter
@@GregBoswell428 ok cool so you never apply oil and butter together at once?
@@bubbamalone6063 yeah sometimes I do in the morning. If I don’t have a balm for a particular scented oil but I have the butter, I’ll apply that.
Yours has gone gray fast. My has been graying so slowly and I would really like to hurry up have a more consistent color.
hello, can you do a honest review of leaf razor for shaving head?? thank you anyway from Spain...
So are you shaping your neck line underneath or natural growth?
All natural. No trimming
Just when I was about to shave my beard off after 6 months because I'm not satisfied with where it's at (and also the weather's finally breaking), the algorithm decides to "algorithm" today... 😑
I love it