My beard just started forking after a year of growing. It happens mostly when I walk around campus and the wind tosses it around. I don't like it at all!
After years of being slightly self conscious of my natural split I decide to look it up and try to fix it, this actually gave me confidence to keep it as is
Beards are the ultimate accessories for guys! My wife changes how she does her hair almost daily. One cut, dozens of variations. Why let the girls have all the fun? One beards, dozens of variations. Have fun with your beards guys! Pointed handlebar today, French fork tomorrow, on the weekend, let's go for the Viking!
I naturally have a fork, and was always self conscious about it.. It doesn't help that for some reason I get a LOT of split beard hairs in the center of my beard, which fall out and leave it looking relatively thin and short compared to the forks. I keep it short generally, 12mm or less, to make it less obvious, but now I think I'm going to grow it out!
It totally can be if you kept a short beard early on and trimmed the under lip and chin hairs. Mine grow at one third the rate of my neck and cheek hairs. 3 years later and I'm dealing with a fork that's twice as long as my chin and under lip hairs which are about 6 inches. I should do a massive trim but its daunting when you've come so far.
I think the genetic theory for the French fork might apply to some men, but there's another explanation I found when I grew my yeard (for 15 months). My beard texture is just like Jack's: wiry and kinky. Once it grew long enough to touch my chest, it started to fork. I thought that made no sense, because the wiry texture should lock the hairs together and keep it from splitting. So I started paying close attention to when and how it fell back into a fork after I combed them back together. What I learned was that the hairs would catch on the fabric of my shirt, sort of like Velcro except they didn't actually get stuck there, there was just a tiny bit of friction when they were pulled out. Only a few hairs would do this when I was facing forward because most of my beard protrudes beyond my chest, but whenever I turned my head to the side, I would press one side of my beard against the shirt fabric, causing many more hairs to come into contact. Then when I returned to facing forward the hairs that were caught on that side would be dragged behind, pulling them away from the hairs on the other side. Naturally, the same thing happened on the other side when I turned my head in the other direction. So over time the two sides of my beard were being pulled apart by my shirt. I verified this experimentally by combing out the forks, then just turning my head back and forth. After about 15 cycles, the splitting was clearly reappearing. At the time I wore a lot of knit shirts, a looped fabric that hairs will easily get caught in. Cotton T-shirts are slightly better, but the forks still happen. But when I wore a plain woven cotton shirt, the forking almost completely disappeared.
The option I've used, and seems to work mostly, is twisting the beard with some balm, and then lightly "backcombing" with my fingers. Hard to explain without visuals, but hope it helps!
Thanks bro. I naturally have a French fork too but somebody cut it off in my sleep last night. My yeard progress has been ruined. Thanks for showing historical examples. Back to the growing beard
As an Englishman and history fanatic, I must point out that it's William the Conqueror, not Henry. But great video, informative and interesting as ever :D
Natural French Fork here. Didn’t really notice it until one of my coworkers noticed it splitting when I talk. Been trying figure out a solution until I ran across this video. Guess I’ll embrace it.
I love my forked beard. I take advantage of the fork and when I don't want it I just adjust it to be straight down. My fork is very distinct because it's gray where the rest of my bigger is not.
Mine does a strange thing, it forks naturally, but curls out similar to if you were to curl your mustache. Does it completely naturally. I’m mostly Scottish
The guy at end has nice mustache. Since i started letting mine cover top lip i have to eat everything with utensils, burgers, sandwiches, wraps. Even cereal with milk is hard - the milk hangs on stashe and then drips onto beard unless i dab it after every spoonful.
Mine forks and I don't necessarily like it so I use a band near the bottom of the beard all day. My beard is about 2 inches below my nipples so the band actually looks pretty cool.
I have that problem and it's annoying as hell. I don't have a cleft chin. What I do have is an inch wide or so patch that is simply growing at roughly a third of the speed of the rest. Beard balm becomes your best friend. Not having a daily routine can cause the fork to be more pronounced.
My beard is also a bit forked, but not so much. It's funny that people usually think that beards come perfectly, but rarely is like that. My dad has an amazing beard, he has a nice stubble with only a day or two without shaving, but he didn't get that look before his mid 30's. Today his beard doesn't fork like mine, but he says that his beard did that when he was younger.
Hey Jack I’ve been binge watching your Yeard project and it’s inspired me to grow out my beard. I’ve always had a goatee or scruffy goat and now though watching your series I know about beard oil/ balm and so much more I never knew existed for beards. One thing I’ve noticed since having a beard is that even with washing it I get ingrown hairs. Do you have any tips about dealing with them or things I could do not to get them at all?
With the right amount of beard softener and balm I can make my fork less noticeable. But it's a good 12 inches long at this point so it's getting difficult to hide 😅
I would cut it down to a No.3 guard after yeard that way you don't cut it all off and you'd still have a neat short beard but up to yourself. Good video man
I think I caused this due to ignorance because it was so itchy and like an idiot, I used a comb to scratch it! I think I have damaged that area. Will this area regrow?
I have a bald spot just below my bottom lip, and goes to the bottom of my chin. I've tried different products, grooming and brushing techniques, and it just looks like i have two separate beards. It's more than a fork. It's more like a wishbone, and i don't know what to do at this point. I haven't shaved it in about 19 months, so its got some decent length, but man, the slightest bit of wind separates anything i did, and sends the two halves flying in different directions. help!
Mine splits so ridiculously bad that I have to literally tug on both sides to make it look fuller with my hands, comb it, apply beard oil,balm, and wax just to keep it in place. And I am not Italian, I am Mexican but have some Italian heritage so I guess that's where it came from.
I have that french fork going on way at the back of my beard at my neckline and it goes on sort of a diagonal line above my adams apple, i'm lucky that it can be combed out and down easily and not at all noticeable because its in the back
If done right, the fork beard is metal. Started my yeard from being shaven on 04/01/18. Coincidentally, I’m learning how to play metal on the guitar as I’m already a grandmaster dj.
I really dislike my fork. Everytime there is a little wind it separates instantly. Gave up and just use bands all day to me it looks better than the split
Your beard would look awesome Jack if you styled it with a blow dryer and a big Barrell brush. It would straighten the hair and you could round the shape. That's what I do and I get lots of compliments....
I’d grew out my goatee long to see how it’s gonna look on me and I didn’t get the fork thing . My goatee just grows straight down and gets very thick. Since I have thick hair
Fork beard looks badass. Before i start growing fill beard i roll friendly chops with little fork at the jaw for many years and its very cool style imoo
Awesome jack! I literally asked this question a day or two ago to you and now we have a video! I don’t know if that’s a coincidence or planned but thanks for showing man!
I just don't get how you've grown that beard in less than a year! i have a little less than half of that and i've been growing for about almost two years! and my cheeks are not strong, i have the chin that is connected to the side burns, a very weak mustache that is not connected to my beard. Well, i guess i just have to keep growing and be patient.
I wish there's more to do... Brushing oils bomb I mean depending on your none will really help... I have to constantly shape it threw the day otherwise it splits haha I have the full William split to naturally haha
After this series is over, I'll shave off my beard and then won't be doing any sort of "challenge" instead focusing on new things to grow the channel. - Jack
Yours looks a lot like mine did when I grew it out. I have the fork as well. Yours looks kinda gnarly, man. Mine did too. I trimmed mine down because it looks a lot better short.
@@Beardbrand lovely, Jack. I used to have a forking beard but that was when i was around 19 years old. 2 years later (now) it's grown out in the middle by itself and voila! No more fork. It also used to be really windswept to the left. It took years of combing to straighten it downwards
My goatee naturally forks. I say goatee because that's all I can grow :P I wore a long forked goatee back in high school. I even twisted it sometimes to accentuate that fork. While I don't twist it anymore, I still occasionally enjoy brushing it in a gathered fashion and watching it fork at the end.
Hi Victor, I am italian I dont' undestand perfect english language.. But i am interesting undestand Why much man us me have naturally fork beard.. Do you help me plaese?
The Scandinavians also wore forked beards around the same time as the Persians, perhaps even earlier :) Then again, they would have had contact through trade :D
Good video! I was doing a big trim today as the summer comes to an end. The guard falls off, I took a huge chunk out of my chin, luckily it was just hair, it was a good time to start over. Hahahahaha
I split my beard once as a joke. And. Now. Its fucking permanent. I can not unsplit my beard. Ive had my beard for like 6 years now. And im about to shave it off because of the split
I love Your series. 😀 I watch it almost from the begining and I always cant wait to see next week episode. I know now that I'm gonna miss it when it will end... I hope You will make something new 😀 Peace Brother and of course keep on growin' 😀😎😉
Jack, I sent Beardbrand an e-mail directed towards you. Subject is "Mesopotamian Beard, Jack Milocco". I hope that helps. So cool that you are considering it.
Jack, Week 46 here. Measuring as is done at beard contests, ie from the lower edge of the lower lip my beard is now 9.25 inches long. So far not French Fork. I have a question which I have asked on several cites with no answer or suggestions. My beard is snow white. Often, especially after swimming, I see a yellowish tint in my beard. The only products which I have located for this are products for head hair. My understanding is that these are too harsh for one's beard. Do you or Eric have any suggestions?
Long or short,
Forked or square;
A beard enhances
A chin that's bare
Be yourself,
Renounce all fashion;
Hide the scissors -
And follow your passion.
HARD !
My beard just started forking after a year of growing. It happens mostly when I walk around campus and the wind tosses it around. I don't like it at all!
After years of being slightly self conscious of my natural split I decide to look it up and try to fix it, this actually gave me confidence to keep it as is
Beards are the ultimate accessories for guys! My wife changes how she does her hair almost daily. One cut, dozens of variations. Why let the girls have all the fun? One beards, dozens of variations. Have fun with your beards guys! Pointed handlebar today, French fork tomorrow, on the weekend, let's go for the Viking!
Here here!
I naturally have a fork, and was always self conscious about it..
It doesn't help that for some reason I get a LOT of split beard hairs in the center of my beard, which fall out and leave it looking relatively thin and short compared to the forks.
I keep it short generally, 12mm or less, to make it less obvious, but now I think I'm going to grow it out!
I have french forks I thought i did something wrong while trimming glad to hear it's more common :) thanks for the video
Same
It totally can be if you kept a short beard early on and trimmed the under lip and chin hairs. Mine grow at one third the rate of my neck and cheek hairs. 3 years later and I'm dealing with a fork that's twice as long as my chin and under lip hairs which are about 6 inches. I should do a massive trim but its daunting when you've come so far.
Does anyone notice the fly at 4:03
That's my little filming buddy.
- Jack
I would say @ 4:00 Jack's introduction happened. Thanks for another great quality beard tip. Keep it up Gentlemen 😎
I think the genetic theory for the French fork might apply to some men, but there's another explanation I found when I grew my yeard (for 15 months). My beard texture is just like Jack's: wiry and kinky. Once it grew long enough to touch my chest, it started to fork. I thought that made no sense, because the wiry texture should lock the hairs together and keep it from splitting. So I started paying close attention to when and how it fell back into a fork after I combed them back together.
What I learned was that the hairs would catch on the fabric of my shirt, sort of like Velcro except they didn't actually get stuck there, there was just a tiny bit of friction when they were pulled out. Only a few hairs would do this when I was facing forward because most of my beard protrudes beyond my chest, but whenever I turned my head to the side, I would press one side of my beard against the shirt fabric, causing many more hairs to come into contact. Then when I returned to facing forward the hairs that were caught on that side would be dragged behind, pulling them away from the hairs on the other side. Naturally, the same thing happened on the other side when I turned my head in the other direction. So over time the two sides of my beard were being pulled apart by my shirt.
I verified this experimentally by combing out the forks, then just turning my head back and forth. After about 15 cycles, the splitting was clearly reappearing.
At the time I wore a lot of knit shirts, a looped fabric that hairs will easily get caught in. Cotton T-shirts are slightly better, but the forks still happen. But when I wore a plain woven cotton shirt, the forking almost completely disappeared.
The option I've used, and seems to work mostly, is twisting the beard with some balm, and then lightly "backcombing" with my fingers. Hard to explain without visuals, but hope it helps!
Finally a video about a forkin beard. Great video jack
It's been interesting seeing the feedback on this one, I didn't know anyone really wanted this topic to be talked about.
- Jack
Fork yeah!
Thanks bro. I naturally have a French fork too but somebody cut it off in my sleep last night. My yeard progress has been ruined. Thanks for showing historical examples. Back to the growing beard
Take a look at Marco from Nightwish, thats one badass beard
Agreee
Heck yes! I always love seeing people post about Nightwish!
As an Englishman and history fanatic, I must point out that it's William the Conqueror, not Henry. But great video, informative and interesting as ever :D
Natural French Fork here. Didn’t really notice it until one of my coworkers noticed it splitting when I talk. Been trying figure out a solution until I ran across this video. Guess I’ll embrace it.
I love my forked beard. I take advantage of the fork and when I don't want it I just adjust it to be straight down. My fork is very distinct because it's gray where the rest of my bigger is not.
I've been self conscious for so long about this! Thank you so much for the cool and educational info!
This series inspired me to grow my beard for the first time and it's surprisingly thick and full! (I'm 19) Thanks Jack :D
That's awesome to hear, man!
- Jack
4:20 for the people who want to skip to the tips
2 years into yeard, I've been trying to hide my fork, i can hide it with grooming but it naturally wants to go back. Maybe ill rock the fork now
Mine does a strange thing, it forks naturally, but curls out similar to if you were to curl your mustache. Does it completely naturally. I’m mostly Scottish
The guy at end has nice mustache. Since i started letting mine cover top lip i have to eat everything with utensils, burgers, sandwiches, wraps. Even cereal with milk is hard - the milk hangs on stashe and then drips onto beard unless i dab it after every spoonful.
Mine forks and I don't necessarily like it so I use a band near the bottom of the beard all day. My beard is about 2 inches below my nipples so the band actually looks pretty cool.
I have that problem and it's annoying as hell. I don't have a cleft chin. What I do have is an inch wide or so patch that is simply growing at roughly a third of the speed of the rest. Beard balm becomes your best friend. Not having a daily routine can cause the fork to be more pronounced.
My beard is also a bit forked, but not so much. It's funny that people usually think that beards come perfectly, but rarely is like that.
My dad has an amazing beard, he has a nice stubble with only a day or two without shaving, but he didn't get that look before his mid 30's. Today his beard doesn't fork like mine, but he says that his beard did that when he was younger.
Hey Jack I’ve been binge watching your Yeard project and it’s inspired me to grow out my beard. I’ve always had a goatee or scruffy goat and now though watching your series I know about beard oil/ balm and so much more I never knew existed for beards. One thing I’ve noticed since having a beard is that even with washing it I get ingrown hairs. Do you have any tips about dealing with them or things I could do not to get them at all?
With the right amount of beard softener and balm I can make my fork less noticeable. But it's a good 12 inches long at this point so it's getting difficult to hide 😅
i have same beard as you (color etc..) and I use beard ring its look cool and its really comfortable
How far does your natural check line goes?
I would cut it down to a No.3 guard after yeard that way you don't cut it all off and you'd still have a neat short beard but up to yourself. Good video man
I think I caused this due to ignorance because it was so itchy and like an idiot, I used a comb to scratch it! I think I have damaged that area. Will this area regrow?
I have a bald spot just below my bottom lip, and goes to the bottom of my chin. I've tried different products, grooming and brushing techniques, and it just looks like i have two separate beards. It's more than a fork. It's more like a wishbone, and i don't know what to do at this point. I haven't shaved it in about 19 months, so its got some decent length, but man, the slightest bit of wind separates anything i did, and sends the two halves flying in different directions. help!
Great video again Jack! At about what week did you notice your beard start to fork?
I think back in the mid 30's I noticed it start to form.
- Jack
yes, babylonian beard, i would like to know if its possible, and if it is, how to do it
My beard is very similar to yours. Your name is Italian so I'm wondering if this is common in Italian men because I'm also Italian.
Mine splits so ridiculously bad that I have to literally tug on both sides to make it look fuller with my hands, comb it, apply beard oil,balm, and wax just to keep it in place. And I am not Italian, I am Mexican but have some Italian heritage so I guess that's where it came from.
I'm also Italian with some Egyptian and have this as well.
My beard does this and i always tried to combat it but now screw it i will wear it with pride!
Well done jack another great update
Thanks Antonio!
- Jack
I have that french fork going on way at the back of my beard at my neckline and it goes on sort of a diagonal line above my adams apple, i'm lucky that it can be combed out and down easily and not at all noticeable because its in the back
Mine becomes forked when I run :(
Jack your awesome thanks for video!
If done right, the fork beard is metal. Started my yeard from being shaven on 04/01/18.
Coincidentally, I’m learning how to play metal on the guitar as I’m already a grandmaster dj.
I really dislike my fork. Everytime there is a little wind it separates instantly. Gave up and just use bands all day to me it looks better than the split
Your beard would look awesome Jack if you styled it with a blow dryer and a big Barrell brush. It would straighten the hair and you could round the shape. That's what I do and I get lots of compliments....
Would you say forking of the beard is a sign of your beard reaching terminal length?
no
Genetics yes but it also has to do with face shape as well. The beard only forks because its growing past its peak point of growth
is it possible that i will grow hair where my side burns dont connect my goatee if i dont shave for a while
Can you try the straightening brush that the old dude tried? Or at least try to straighten your beard before you shave it 😄
My beard is certainly heading this way
I’d grew out my goatee long to see how it’s gonna look on me and I didn’t get the fork thing . My goatee just grows straight down and gets very thick. Since I have thick hair
Fork beard looks badass. Before i start growing fill beard i roll friendly chops with little fork at the jaw for many years and its very cool style imoo
Jack, excellent vlog this week!
Glad you liked it, man!
- Jack
Awesome jack! I literally asked this question a day or two ago to you and now we have a video! I don’t know if that’s a coincidence or planned but thanks for showing man!
It's odd 'cause I'd been putting off this topic because I thought people weren't interested in it.
- Jack
Especially when there is wind, my beard completely splits in 2, its kind of annoying
I just don't get how you've grown that beard in less than a year! i have a little less than half of that and i've been growing for about almost two years! and my cheeks are not strong, i have the chin that is connected to the side burns, a very weak mustache that is not connected to my beard. Well, i guess i just have to keep growing and be patient.
My goatee does this after i gave it a bad trim i hate it so i had to make it shorter just So it gets fixed
I have the same issue, I tried to cut the two sides to a length equal to the centre but then it just forked again fml
At least you are able to keep it and not shave it all off
Jack, you have a nice personality... and thanks for the change up in the close up music.
THANK YOU. i always thought i am one of a few people with this problem.
Your definitly alone brotha I've been fighting it for a while myself
I really didn't realize how many guys have this type of growth pattern.
- Jack
My 2 year old sister's beard is 3 times that length and she grew it in only two days!
I wish there's more to do... Brushing oils bomb I mean depending on your none will really help... I have to constantly shape it threw the day otherwise it splits haha I have the full William split to naturally haha
I'm thinking about going for a yeard. I'm at 3 months right now
Will you do hair styling videos after the series like you did with your beard in this series? Maybe even grow out your hair ?
I think Jack answered in a previous video and said he will not be growing his hair out at least for the near future
After this series is over, I'll shave off my beard and then won't be doing any sort of "challenge" instead focusing on new things to grow the channel.
- Jack
@@Beardbrand could you do some daily routine videos I like them a lot.
the fork beard style looks kinda cool on you jack
Yours looks a lot like mine did when I grew it out. I have the fork as well.
Yours looks kinda gnarly, man. Mine did too. I trimmed mine down because it looks a lot better short.
Never thought I'd learn history watching a beardbrand video
Beard history lessons with Jack. Just wait until I start teaching biology lessons.
- Jack
@@Beardbrand lovely, Jack. I used to have a forking beard but that was when i was around 19 years old. 2 years later (now) it's grown out in the middle by itself and voila! No more fork. It also used to be really windswept to the left. It took years of combing to straighten it downwards
Great man!
Huh didn't know it was a style I thought I was patchy I guess it's natural lmao mine splits real hard
Beard goals jack
I do not have a cleft chin but mine does the same.
Thanks for the info on the French fork, captain Jack Milocco hahah jk. Stay bearded my friends, have a good weekend.
Ha, thanks man! Have a great weekend too!
- Jack
i always thought my beard forked because i rode a motorcycle. now i know im just special
My goatee naturally forks. I say goatee because that's all I can grow :P
I wore a long forked goatee back in high school. I even twisted it sometimes to accentuate that fork. While I don't twist it anymore, I still occasionally enjoy brushing it in a gathered fashion and watching it fork at the end.
Hi Victor, I am italian I dont' undestand perfect english language.. But i am interesting undestand Why much man us me have naturally fork beard.. Do you help me plaese?
What happened to Mahesh? Is he still with you blokes?
The Scandinavians also wore forked beards around the same time as the Persians, perhaps even earlier :)
Then again, they would have had contact through trade :D
That would be me on year 4. My beard grows at a rate of 1 cm every month
Good video! I was doing a big trim today as the summer comes to an end. The guard falls off, I took a huge chunk out of my chin, luckily it was just hair, it was a good time to start over. Hahahahaha
a fuckin fly came out of this dudes beard. Fly was probably so happy the comb set him free.
Sven Forkbeard, is all I gotta say man‼️👍
I split my beard once as a joke. And. Now. Its fucking permanent. I can not unsplit my beard. Ive had my beard for like 6 years now. And im about to shave it off because of the split
I love Your series. 😀 I watch it almost from the begining and I always cant wait to see next week episode. I know now that I'm gonna miss it when it will end... I hope You will make something new 😀 Peace Brother and of course keep on growin' 😀😎😉
Thank you, Mateusz! I really appreciate the kind words!
- Jack
Sorry Jack, but I have to correct you, it was WILLIAM the conqueror, not Henry,
when he said what really repopularized the french fork was....germans. i really thought he was gonna say hipsters.
Cool vid.👍 👊 😎
Cool beard
Thanks, Jamey!
- Jack
Hello Sir just found this and subscribed.. I also have a strong cleft chin and wondered the same 😂
I'm not big on the fork... I'm bigger on a rounded bowl look.
Jack Milocco, my favorite beard psychologist.
Love this series, but not gonna lie this beard has started looking rough lately. It looked best after you got that haircut with Mahesh
Jack, I sent Beardbrand an e-mail directed towards you. Subject is "Mesopotamian Beard, Jack Milocco". I hope that helps. So cool that you are considering it.
It was definitely an interesting idea that I'm keeping in mind, man!
- Jack
I usually support you but this looks horrible.
Seems my beard is naturally growing into a fork style.
Jack, Week 46 here. Measuring as is done at beard contests, ie from the lower edge of the lower lip my beard is now 9.25 inches long. So far not French Fork. I have a question which I have asked on several cites with no answer or suggestions. My beard is snow white. Often, especially after swimming, I see a yellowish tint in my beard. The only products which I have located for this are products for head hair. My understanding is that these are too harsh for one's beard. Do you or Eric have any suggestions?
Damn frog genetics.
It's hard to eat anything having that fork....
A guide to forked beards: Don't!
Lol I did the pony tail trick for a while
That entry 😂👌👌
Consider trimming your mustache I think it'd look very cool with length of your beard and it'd make it look more neat
I've thought about it but I don't want to lose any length to stay within the "rules" of the Yeard.
- Jack
I really don't advicw you to shave it. Trim it but don't shave it. You really look good with a beard of 4/5 months
mine forks....I've since cut it right at the fork...
My beard does this.
It seems to be more common than I expected
- Jack
@@Beardbrand yall should make a beard video about the different types. I had no clue there were different ones.
Why didn't you where a white T_ shirt . So we can see clear
I dont have anything on my chin but the beard still seems to be growing into 2 things on the chin xD