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I don't know why but while I was watching this episode I remembered the krav ma ga how it's called, can you guys tell me why you stopped talking about it? Couse from what I saw you guys fucking hated it
I just started maintaining my muttonchops with help of this video; my mother’s advice was amazingly hilariously spot-on: your beard shouldn’t look like bush
“The beard is going to come from the skin” 😂😂😂 no, a hair follicle 🤦♂️ it’s built from specific proteins. Misnomers; oil enhances hair growth- oil helps split ends stick together and creates a smoother looking long hair, and people got bamboozled into thinking it effects a hairs growth. The only thing that effects a hairs growth is steroid medication. Your diet and cleanliness play much more into beard development than any after product. Waxes are amazing for shaping. This guy is a sham.
Actually I have t thank you guys for having an on screen example of the change. Watching it didn't look like it changed much, but the side by side at 18:32 really showed me the difference. It's a large difference, and he has a smaller beard than I do. I need to invest in maybe not balm but at least beard oil and a good comb.
I carry a super nice stainless steel comb in my pocket to comb out my beard throughout the day. I can vouch for the terrible effects of cheap plastic combs on beards. I've bought expensive beard products for years, but Jojoba, shea butter, and Almond oil are cheap when you buy them online. I can get over a year's supply for what I used to pay for a few ounces of the expensive stuff and you can see the results in my profile photo. I use the oils just like in the episode. I also melt the shea butter and mix in some of the oils to make my own balm, which I then use exactly like you showed in the episode. I skip the beeswax for my beard because it made it a little more stiff than I like, but you could melt in some beeswax with the shea butter/oil mix to make a styling balm if that's to your taste.
I desperately needed this video. I cannot grow a beard for the life of me but it still tries to grow in now maybe I can handle it with this new arsenal of information
Recommendation that really helped me is to give it 3 months. Before that point your beard isn’t growing correctly and will look all kinds of wrong. Use the oils like they suggest and struggle through the itchy phase but whatever you do don’t use a razor or scissors to style it. Beyond that point it’ll grow more evenly and you can style it
As an research science student for endocrinology (hormones) Id like to mention the effects of minoxidil No hate towards the dude, I really enjoyed the video so far but I greatly disagree with what he said about patches. There are a plethora of peer-reviewed scientific papers which show minoxidil can do wonders. If you have a patchy beard or can't grow one id like to suggest reading about it. Not everyone chemically responds to minoxidil but around 60-80% of people will respond to it. Its used as a simple cream or liquid you rub on your face, it can also be taken orally for general hair growth or certain heart pressure problems. I do suggest researching it before using it cause it can have side effects. Minoxidil can lower blood pressure and cause acne along with some other possible side effects. It worked amazingly for me but I don't think anecdotal evidence would hold much validity. The original hairs that grow will be thin and fall eventually but they will be followed by normal thick hairs. After proper treatment, the accelerated beard growth and new hairs will remain for life without you doing anything and without any side effects from minoxidil.
I should have been clearer, I was referring to over the counter solutions. We've seen a lot of our peer companies selling beard regrowth tonics that are...questionable.
I just got some bears oil and balm because of this video. First use of the oil today, and it feels alot better than yesterday. I was clean shaven not 2 full weeks ago, so it ain't back to being longer again. Very aromatic and smells great!
I want to see a surveillance episode of either on-foot tailing someone or using lo-tech gear like mirrored glasses. Related: How to evade a tail. How to disappear into a crowd or reduce suspicion. Good gentleman episode: choosing glasses that best fit your face (size, shape, etc)
I’d like to add to this that a good shave will lead to a good beard, use a good soap and a quality razor and take the time to do the hot towel and really treat yourself with your shave. I use either a single edge razor or the old style safety razor with a lanolin soap. I strop the blade because apparently my beard hair is made of wire and it’s the only way I can get it to cut evenly. But I digress, put in a little effort making a nice shave experience before letting the beard grow and it will save you irritation.
I find a nice stiff boar bristle brush does an amazing job getting the hair to lay down/straighten out. And I'll do light trimming on fly-aways to prevent it from getting too crazy without messing with the length.
Just few hours ago I went to a barber for the first time in ages and like they always do, they always, for some reason, take away more than they are supposed to. This time my beard got wee bit too short to my liking but it's not the end of the world. This video sure was some "sympathy food" for me and I learned a lot!
My girlfriend was surprised at the amount of stuff I have for my beard. A comb made from horn, a brush made from boar's hair, several different brands of oil, beard soap with donkey's milk and a lovely mustache wax that smells like peaty whiskey. However, I've tried balm once and found it way to grimy, or greasy, all throughout the day. Is that just the wrong brand? Is that what it's supposed to feel like? Is that the effect of using too much?
I feel bad for people who don't use natural boar or similar brushes for beards or hair on the top of their heads. I've used a natural boar brush on my head for 20+ years and it's all I use given the chance.
Sounds like your balm was either full of stuff that doesn't absorb readily into the hair and skin or you just used too much. With mine, you can feel the balm in the beard for about a hour to an hour and a half and then it kinds just feels soft but not greasy. (I also live in the Mountain West, so extremely low humidity is a given around here.)
My personal balm of choice is from Duke Cannon, it absorbs very well and smells great and doesn’t leave my beard feeling like it’s covered in something.
What your describing sounds like it might be a bit too much. I have a beard somewhere between Brians and Jasons before i transitioned, and I often accidentally used too much oil
Thanks. It's not too much oil, I know that much. Because I've been using oil for a couple of years now and I've not had a similar sensation with just the oil. But since COVID, my beard has become bigger, so I thought I'd try balm as well. Guess I'll try some different brands than.
I have been using oil for years now, all thought I don't use it every day like I probably should. I have tried balm before and was kinda meh with it as it seemed to form little balls in my beard latter, which sometimes oils do that too but not anywhere near as much. I have a bone comb from Grimfrost, but I do want to get a wooden comb also. Might actually just make one, would be a fun little project. A month or so ago I shaved down my 4.5in goatee and cheeks to long stubble to reset and grow a full beard back out and maybe try to go with a new style. I'm around 2in now full and think but it seems to stopped growing or at least slowed down way more than it normally does once it gets some length. I guess it could also be me actually paying attention to it and waiting were as before I didn't pay attention to it and I would just realize how long it got. One of these days I want to actually go to a barber to get it styled/shaped and then just try to maintain it for a while before going back, but I'm lazy and driving to a shop and meeting new people is harder for me than just doing it myself.
The only part where he is 100% wrong is where he says that you can't change how your beard grows and get rid of patches. Yes you can, me and many many others have grown beards with the help of Minoxidil and dermarolling. I used it for 9 months and I stopped my treatment roughly 13 months ago and the full beard I now have is still here. Even after shaving it completely off multiple times. It's never too late to decide to grow a beard.
I have a beard to the base of my sternum. I mostly wash once a week and comb, but I have beard oil and will definitely use the skin care tip when I clean.
I feel like you just gave away all my secrets. Also, I can usually skip one day of beard care but after that day, my beard and skin are drying out and uncomfortable. I know it varies, but I wouldn't recommend going more than one day without care. There are also soft bristled beard brushes. I find they work better than the wooden combs sometimes, particularly if you're trying to style your beard.
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health looked into the skin's absorption rates of chemicals found in drinking water. It showed that the skin absorbed an average of 64% of total contaminant dosage. One study using contaminants dissolved in water, not any fluid you touch. Don't believe everything you hear at face value especially from a salesman. "I think the stat is you absorb 60 to 80%" @20:07
I've been growing my beard for a few years. It's long. I run twin twist braids with counter rotation. The hair is nearly trained to do it on its own. I use a beard soap, and a wooden comb
Tip for folks with very dry beards, as a dry-bearded man with a beard to my collarbone: If you want a one-stop shop, a blend of shae butter and coconut oil does wonders, melt them together and let them harden again. I'm sure this would work well with coconut oil as well, but this works well for me and I can add scented oils to the blend. Also, balms that contain lanolin are incredible for absorbing into the hair and feeling great. Personally, I scrub my beard with just water almost daily to remove any debris, but only hit it with a shampoo or co-wash every couple weeks. Any more often and I experience brittleness and breakage. Hope this helps someone!
Applying oil/lotion/balm/moisturizer/etc to wet skin (and hair) actually LOCKS in moisture and provides MORE moisturizing and softening to both hair and skin. Women have known this trick for quite literally forever. Also, don't brush with the brush/comb at a 90deg angle to your face, you should be combing with the comb flush against your skin, to AVOID any rough edges on the combing edge (and thus, won't tear your hair and skin). People always ask "When should I wash my beard?" Well, did you put anything on your face, such as oil, balm, lotion, sunscreen, sweat, etc? Then YES, wash your beard. Why? Because all of that foreign material is still on your face and thus, still gets absorbed via your pores . The more healthy your skin is, the more healthy your beard is going to be. This is another trick that women have known for practically ever. Want a nice, luscious looking beard? Wash it less often to let natural oils build up and use exogenous oils to increase sheen. If you want your best beard ever, take grooming advice from women. Quite literally every product/angle imaginable to make your hair and skin look amazing, it has already been developed and pitched to women, for the last few decades.
A hairdryer with no heat on low with a wooden comb after a shower is my usual routine. The way my body works I don't need to use much, if any at all, product to keep my hair happy.
as someone with a larger beard. when i made the change to a wood comb...... fucking... game changer..... honestly guys if youve got a beard and haven't gone to a wood comb.... i can't understate how much better it feels to use. no clumping or bunching issues like i had with normal combs.... it's great. if you don't want to do the oils and stuff that's fine but honestly the wood comb is not a scammy gimmick or anything for the macho man it's legit just functionally better and more pleasan.t
You haven't touched on the topic of electric beard trimmers (or scissor trimming for that matter). My favorite and current beard trimmer no longer holds a charge and I'm shopping for another one, or repair of the old one. NONE of the current models do what my old Phillips Norelco T770 can do in a ONE PIECE unit. At a minimun, there are 5 or 6 ATTACHMENTS to be lost, confused, or stored. My T770 had ONE piece (plus the charger). ONE G. D. piece! Regardless, I have two modes of trimming. First is "the muzzle" where I trim the mustache, lower lip, and the parts that connect... essentially around the mouth, but not the chin, to a short level (setting 3 to 5 out of 10 on my trimmer). Second is the remainder of the beard. I like the sideburns shorter (level 5) with the rest of the beard cascading down smoothly from there. Sadly, with the demise of the battery on my trimmer, I'm left with "Einstein beard" with LOTS of flyaways. Think of Einstein's crazy electrocuted hair sticking out every which way. I'm NOT gonna combat THAT with a pair of scissors!!! Advice?!
Salt water spray with a small round brush and a blow dryer would be the only addition to what was said today( beard oil first then spray with the salt water round brush and blow dry for a nice full and clean look ( more for longer beards ))
Thank you so much for this! I've definitely been in need of some advice. Questions for a future beard episode. 1. How would you advise managing a beard and wearing a mask for people with longer beards. I'm in the 6" range and the mask line/smile from wearing a mask all day is rough. 2. Heat and beards. I have experimented with using a heated comb to help straighten my VERY curly beard and have been wondering if that's just destroying my beard. I like the straight look on me though compared to the curly look
I will hit mine (yes, I've grown it back since the video) with a blow dryer from time to time. I haven't studied this in great detail but sisters used to blow dry their hair everyday as teens and complain about split ends so I imagine the beard will act the same.
From a fellow bearded brother, boar's hair beard brush is the only type of brushes I use... beard care tip: make friends with someone who has a cosmetology License cause they have access to a hair product supply store and can get you the good Combs and brush and products
For me the struggle is even getting past the inch stage. It's fairly full but I'm blonde so I find I just look like a pubescent boy after a couple weeks and get self concsious. I know it will probably look fine after a few months but I just can't get through that awkward stage.
Pro tip if your hair comes in blond, use just for man to color the hair a dark color. This we’ll make each individual hair look fuller and and overall improve the fullness of your beard or mustache.
I had honestly just been thinking that you guys should do some beard info-and then this showed up! Thanks!! As a fully bearded brother (haven't been clean shaven since 2009, now sporting 5"+ of growth) I appreciated the clarification on oil vs. balm. I am curious though-combs were the only thing discussed. I'm curious, and when/if the Bearded Savant shows back up, I'd like to know about brushes vs combs. One better than the other, or are the for different purposes? Already learned somethings I should change-I'm open to more!
Interesting Jojoba fact: Oil from Sperm Whales was used right up until the early 70's in surprising things like satellites and transmissions because of its properties under extreme high and low temperatures and it only stopped being used once a complete ban on the importation of sperm oil was instituted. This left industry in a lurch and for years vehicles suffered from high numbers of transmission failures due to underperforming nonwhale oil-based lubricants until someone discovered that the seeds of the simple jojoba shrub produced an oil that not only met but exceeded the specifications of sperm oil.
Here's a question I have: whenever I wear a mask it makes my beard "thwip" under my chin making it look ridiculous when I take it off. And then I can't seem to get it back to normal short of completely washing it and going through my entire routine. Any suggestions on how to help my beard looking nice with wearing mask?
you can look into the masks marketed specifically for beard havers. or just do very reduced routine since the mask is going to mess it up anyway. Just get a decent little beard comb that you can carry with you
As a beard with a my own human I must say I found this most informative. Lol but seriously I didn't know how important oils could be for your beard/skin. I kinda just wash it every day when I shower but every few days I'll run conditioner through it as well and honestly that seems to be okay for me. I do wanna get into oils and balms.
@@Eczak-Attack they make conditioners specifically for beards. A lot of the ingredients used in hair conditioner isn't meant to be put on our beards. But beard conditioners absolutely work wonders. I've used them in the barber shop I've worked at for years.
@@calebwilson8764 Hey! Thanks for the info, i was literally about to go a paste my face with hair conditioner, i'll be on the lookout for those fancy beard conditioners now that i know thats a common-ish thing!
@@Eczak-Attack I suppose I should have mentioned I do use a beard conditioner but I would say yeah I'm kinda just blessed with it lol. I do take care it though, combing and trimming you know the basics. Anyways Caleb answered the conditioner question perfectly.
I only use soap, haven't used shampoo/conditioners for years, wash and use soap maybe once or twice a week if that, otherwise it is just warm/hot water.
5:00 It MIGHT not make me break out... but it will do VERY bad things to my face... and probably my wind pipe, maybe the rest of me too. Why does so much skin care INSIST on putting almond (or other nut) oil in their products, I'm not the ONLY one on earth allergic to almonds (and to a lesser extent all tree nuts). My beard needs some love too when I grow it.
you know i never knew what beard balm and oil was, my family just assumed it was something like cologn, you put it on just to freshen up a bit or smell good when you go out. But man those two will be part of my daily routine now
Curly beard is generally speaking a good thing in beard land. Looks fuller and easier to style… from my experience anything that adds heat to the beard is likely to cause dandruff and dry skin. My advice as a curly bearded guy, oil your beard daily, loose comb to encourage it to be a bit straighter, and if it’s long enough, braiding it can be a wonderful relief and quite stylish. Everyone loves a viking! Best of luck
Question: Blow drying your beard on minimum to no heat at all. Is it really that bad for the beard? I've read it some time ago, but that gets me the best result to get the initial form 🤷🏼♂️ Waiting for it to dry naturally takes a long time at 7 inches... Also it gets wild, curly and uncontrollable if dried naturally 🤔
Hey man, i've been a barber for a few years now.. It depends on the beard! Generally not for most people. Think of it like when your wife/gf blow drys her hair or uses a flat iron. If they dont use a heat protectant it might make it more damaged then it should. If your worried a good heat protectant or argon will help prevent avoid that. Especially now with beard straighteners becoming popular now! So if you shower in the morning, want to blow dry all of your beard before work just throw a heat protectant or some argon oil in. Then follow with some beard balm or beard butter!
@@michaell4990 Well, I'm also doing it for years now. Just wanted to reassure things. Also combing straight down is the only way it works for me 😅 Combing up would have me look like a cannibal hillbilly in no time 🤣👍
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I don't know why but while I was watching this episode I remembered the krav ma ga how it's called, can you guys tell me why you stopped talking about it? Couse from what I saw you guys fucking hated it
I just started maintaining my muttonchops with help of this video; my mother’s advice was amazingly hilariously spot-on: your beard shouldn’t look like bush
Did someone say "turn a dagger into a foam sword"? That happens to be myyyyyyy domain!
Ooo, another crossover?!?!
World's collide!
YES when can you come down? We'd love to have you back!
@@Ghostrama13 Yeah this is what it's liiiike
@@amuseliese Soooooon!
Honestly, the guys have been talking about so much that I've wondered about. Beards, tea, so much. It's been extremely helpful
They're gradually turning English.
I've gone deap into tea since watching their episode on it. I've found a new hobby that's really rewarding
Dont shave=beard
The modern rogue being a dad to all us guys who grew up without one.
Or without a good one. And we all appreciate it!
@@joshasdf9503 Or without one who kept a beard, and still much appreciated!
I have a good dad, he just can't grow a beard for shit LOL
The difference in Jason's beard really surprised me. I definitely learned something today
I'm an old geezer, but only recently grew a beard for the first time in my life. This episode was timely. Thanks a bunch
You guys should do an episode on courtroom demeanor, or some kind of actual law stuff for when your rogueish activities inevitably go wrong
As an attorney, I second this!
Yes, yes, yes. That's a great idea.
@@PunemySported Also an attorney and also totally agree this would be fantastic. (Also, I had to chuckle at the username.)
@@mgsbigdog9079 Yes! It would be great. Very educational. (And I'm glad! I love a law pun)
Here is one tipp from a friend who's a judge:
Don't get caught
I didn't know Jason could just activate Big Head Mode whenever he wanted to. What's the cheat code for that one buddy?
Konami code, as always.
I’m baked af rn and I was like damn I never realized how big his head is
@@Scotty-vs4lf I glanced away and when I looked back he was Big Head
The editor went off on this one
I vote for Jason's head to be enbiggened for every episode from now on!
That’s a perfectly cromulent use of the word
There is no N in the word Embiggen
Yes there is, at the end of the word embiggeN @@SPFLDAngler
9:30
Peter: This is wax
Jason: I'm going to put this in my mouth.
Peter: from the Bearded Savant
Also Peter: not a bearded savant
I guess sometimes you need to remind yourself where you came from.
“The beard is going to come from the skin” 😂😂😂 no, a hair follicle 🤦♂️ it’s built from specific proteins.
Misnomers; oil enhances hair growth- oil helps split ends stick together and creates a smoother looking long hair, and people got bamboozled into thinking it effects a hairs growth. The only thing that effects a hairs growth is steroid medication. Your diet and cleanliness play much more into beard development than any after product. Waxes are amazing for shaping. This guy is a sham.
Movember?
Oils and balms protect against acids in the day. You absolutely want to apply it, eat, wipe it all off, and reapply… wtf even. Snake salesman
He's guiding others to a treasure he can't possess.
Finally, an episode I’ve needed for some time
Ayeeee
I like the “the right way is the way you like it” view of many of the guests on this show. Very wholesome.
This guy's humour is so perfectly timed! Doesn't even flinch!
I finally started using my products properly and omg how it has made my beard so much healthier and softer
"I feel like I could be in a catalog with flannel and maybe a hatchet." - Jason 18:34
Actually I have t thank you guys for having an on screen example of the change. Watching it didn't look like it changed much, but the side by side at 18:32 really showed me the difference. It's a large difference, and he has a smaller beard than I do. I need to invest in maybe not balm but at least beard oil and a good comb.
I carry a super nice stainless steel comb in my pocket to comb out my beard throughout the day. I can vouch for the terrible effects of cheap plastic combs on beards. I've bought expensive beard products for years, but Jojoba, shea butter, and Almond oil are cheap when you buy them online. I can get over a year's supply for what I used to pay for a few ounces of the expensive stuff and you can see the results in my profile photo. I use the oils just like in the episode. I also melt the shea butter and mix in some of the oils to make my own balm, which I then use exactly like you showed in the episode. I skip the beeswax for my beard because it made it a little more stiff than I like, but you could melt in some beeswax with the shea butter/oil mix to make a styling balm if that's to your taste.
I desperately needed this video. I cannot grow a beard for the life of me but it still tries to grow in now maybe I can handle it with this new arsenal of information
Recommendation that really helped me is to give it 3 months. Before that point your beard isn’t growing correctly and will look all kinds of wrong. Use the oils like they suggest and struggle through the itchy phase but whatever you do don’t use a razor or scissors to style it. Beyond that point it’ll grow more evenly and you can style it
As an research science student for endocrinology (hormones) Id like to mention the effects of minoxidil
No hate towards the dude, I really enjoyed the video so far but I greatly disagree with what he said about patches.
There are a plethora of peer-reviewed scientific papers which show minoxidil can do wonders. If you have a patchy beard or can't grow one id like to suggest reading about it. Not everyone chemically responds to minoxidil but around 60-80% of people will respond to it.
Its used as a simple cream or liquid you rub on your face, it can also be taken orally for general hair growth or certain heart pressure problems.
I do suggest researching it before using it cause it can have side effects. Minoxidil can lower blood pressure and cause acne along with some other possible side effects.
It worked amazingly for me but I don't think anecdotal evidence would hold much validity.
The original hairs that grow will be thin and fall eventually but they will be followed by normal thick hairs. After proper treatment, the accelerated beard growth and new hairs will remain for life without you doing anything and without any side effects from minoxidil.
I should have been clearer, I was referring to over the counter solutions. We've seen a lot of our peer companies selling beard regrowth tonics that are...questionable.
I just got some bears oil and balm because of this video. First use of the oil today, and it feels alot better than yesterday. I was clean shaven not 2 full weeks ago, so it ain't back to being longer again. Very aromatic and smells great!
Omg Jason looks so much better after the beard balm.
As a trans girl, this is the only channel that I would ever watch a video about this on.
I want to see a surveillance episode of either on-foot tailing someone or using lo-tech gear like mirrored glasses.
Related: How to evade a tail. How to disappear into a crowd or reduce suspicion.
Good gentleman episode: choosing glasses that best fit your face (size, shape, etc)
Choosing good glasses frames is easy. Buy the cheapest ones you like. Because you are going to end up sitting on them anyway
I’d like to add to this that a good shave will lead to a good beard, use a good soap and a quality razor and take the time to do the hot towel and really treat yourself with your shave. I use either a single edge razor or the old style safety razor with a lanolin soap. I strop the blade because apparently my beard hair is made of wire and it’s the only way I can get it to cut evenly.
But I digress, put in a little effort making a nice shave experience before letting the beard grow and it will save you irritation.
"we all produce oil"
(america wants to know your location)
We're in Texas--where the o'l is at!
YES!!! A beard episode! I've been needing this!
Ok based on 1:50 alone, you need to give your editor a fwcken raise. I don't care what they make now. It's not enough.
It caught me completely off guard and I laughed more than I expected.
I find a nice stiff boar bristle brush does an amazing job getting the hair to lay down/straighten out. And I'll do light trimming on fly-aways to prevent it from getting too crazy without messing with the length.
Just few hours ago I went to a barber for the first time in ages and like they always do, they always, for some reason, take away more than they are supposed to. This time my beard got wee bit too short to my liking but it's not the end of the world. This video sure was some "sympathy food" for me and I learned a lot!
My girlfriend was surprised at the amount of stuff I have for my beard. A comb made from horn, a brush made from boar's hair, several different brands of oil, beard soap with donkey's milk and a lovely mustache wax that smells like peaty whiskey.
However, I've tried balm once and found it way to grimy, or greasy, all throughout the day. Is that just the wrong brand? Is that what it's supposed to feel like? Is that the effect of using too much?
I feel bad for people who don't use natural boar or similar brushes for beards or hair on the top of their heads. I've used a natural boar brush on my head for 20+ years and it's all I use given the chance.
Sounds like your balm was either full of stuff that doesn't absorb readily into the hair and skin or you just used too much. With mine, you can feel the balm in the beard for about a hour to an hour and a half and then it kinds just feels soft but not greasy. (I also live in the Mountain West, so extremely low humidity is a given around here.)
My personal balm of choice is from Duke Cannon, it absorbs very well and smells great and doesn’t leave my beard feeling like it’s covered in something.
What your describing sounds like it might be a bit too much. I have a beard somewhere between Brians and Jasons before i transitioned, and I often accidentally used too much oil
Thanks. It's not too much oil, I know that much. Because I've been using oil for a couple of years now and I've not had a similar sensation with just the oil. But since COVID, my beard has become bigger, so I thought I'd try balm as well. Guess I'll try some different brands than.
Ha! I've been using pure jojoba oil for years now. It's great for moisturizing my face, and my tattoos!
I have been using oil for years now, all thought I don't use it every day like I probably should. I have tried balm before and was kinda meh with it as it seemed to form little balls in my beard latter, which sometimes oils do that too but not anywhere near as much. I have a bone comb from Grimfrost, but I do want to get a wooden comb also. Might actually just make one, would be a fun little project. A month or so ago I shaved down my 4.5in goatee and cheeks to long stubble to reset and grow a full beard back out and maybe try to go with a new style. I'm around 2in now full and think but it seems to stopped growing or at least slowed down way more than it normally does once it gets some length. I guess it could also be me actually paying attention to it and waiting were as before I didn't pay attention to it and I would just realize how long it got. One of these days I want to actually go to a barber to get it styled/shaped and then just try to maintain it for a while before going back, but I'm lazy and driving to a shop and meeting new people is harder for me than just doing it myself.
The only part where he is 100% wrong is where he says that you can't change how your beard grows and get rid of patches. Yes you can, me and many many others have grown beards with the help of Minoxidil and dermarolling. I used it for 9 months and I stopped my treatment roughly 13 months ago and the full beard I now have is still here. Even after shaving it completely off multiple times. It's never too late to decide to grow a beard.
I have a beard to the base of my sternum. I mostly wash once a week and comb, but I have beard oil and will definitely use the skin care tip when I clean.
That’s one way too have a hairy chest
I feel like you just gave away all my secrets.
Also, I can usually skip one day of beard care but after that day, my beard and skin are drying out and uncomfortable. I know it varies, but I wouldn't recommend going more than one day without care.
There are also soft bristled beard brushes. I find they work better than the wooden combs sometimes, particularly if you're trying to style your beard.
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health looked into the skin's absorption rates of chemicals found in drinking water. It showed that the skin absorbed an average of 64% of total contaminant dosage. One study using contaminants dissolved in water, not any fluid you touch. Don't believe everything you hear at face value especially from a salesman. "I think the stat is you absorb 60 to 80%" @20:07
Love the modern rogue song
1:51…
I didn’t even notice something was different until my buddy kept laughing.
I watched 1:51 too many times. Wonderful editting!
This is amazing
I wasn’t really paying attention genuinely thought it was real for far too long
I've been growing my beard for a few years. It's long. I run twin twist braids with counter rotation. The hair is nearly trained to do it on its own. I use a beard soap, and a wooden comb
Tip for folks with very dry beards, as a dry-bearded man with a beard to my collarbone:
If you want a one-stop shop, a blend of shae butter and coconut oil does wonders, melt them together and let them harden again. I'm sure this would work well with coconut oil as well, but this works well for me and I can add scented oils to the blend.
Also, balms that contain lanolin are incredible for absorbing into the hair and feeling great.
Personally, I scrub my beard with just water almost daily to remove any debris, but only hit it with a shampoo or co-wash every couple weeks. Any more often and I experience brittleness and breakage.
Hope this helps someone!
Applying oil/lotion/balm/moisturizer/etc to wet skin (and hair) actually LOCKS in moisture and provides MORE moisturizing and softening to both hair and skin. Women have known this trick for quite literally forever. Also, don't brush with the brush/comb at a 90deg angle to your face, you should be combing with the comb flush against your skin, to AVOID any rough edges on the combing edge (and thus, won't tear your hair and skin).
People always ask "When should I wash my beard?" Well, did you put anything on your face, such as oil, balm, lotion, sunscreen, sweat, etc? Then YES, wash your beard. Why? Because all of that foreign material is still on your face and thus, still gets absorbed via your pores . The more healthy your skin is, the more healthy your beard is going to be. This is another trick that women have known for practically ever. Want a nice, luscious looking beard? Wash it less often to let natural oils build up and use exogenous oils to increase sheen.
If you want your best beard ever, take grooming advice from women. Quite literally every product/angle imaginable to make your hair and skin look amazing, it has already been developed and pitched to women, for the last few decades.
These videos are all on really cool topics, beard care, coffee, cigars, pipes, whisky...I just went out to get some beard oil after this
A hairdryer with no heat on low with a wooden comb after a shower is my usual routine.
The way my body works I don't need to use much, if any at all, product to keep my hair happy.
I use just a little coconut oil after shower.. works amazing
as someone with a larger beard. when i made the change to a wood comb...... fucking... game changer..... honestly guys if youve got a beard and haven't gone to a wood comb.... i can't understate how much better it feels to use. no clumping or bunching issues like i had with normal combs.... it's great. if you don't want to do the oils and stuff that's fine but honestly the wood comb is not a scammy gimmick or anything for the macho man it's legit just functionally better and more pleasan.t
You haven't touched on the topic of electric beard trimmers (or scissor trimming for that matter).
My favorite and current beard trimmer no longer holds a charge and I'm shopping for another one, or repair of the old one. NONE of the current models do what my old Phillips Norelco T770 can do in a ONE PIECE unit. At a minimun, there are 5 or 6 ATTACHMENTS to be lost, confused, or stored. My T770 had ONE piece (plus the charger). ONE G. D. piece!
Regardless, I have two modes of trimming.
First is "the muzzle" where I trim the mustache, lower lip, and the parts that connect... essentially around the mouth, but not the chin, to a short level (setting 3 to 5 out of 10 on my trimmer).
Second is the remainder of the beard. I like the sideburns shorter (level 5) with the rest of the beard cascading down smoothly from there.
Sadly, with the demise of the battery on my trimmer, I'm left with "Einstein beard" with LOTS of flyaways. Think of Einstein's crazy electrocuted hair sticking out every which way.
I'm NOT gonna combat THAT with a pair of scissors!!! Advice?!
Great video. I'd like to see more about how to trim a beard/goatee.
Salt water spray with a small round brush and a blow dryer would be the only addition to what was said today( beard oil first then spray with the salt water round brush and blow dry for a nice full and clean look ( more for longer beards ))
I desperately needed this info, thank you
Thank you so much for this! I've definitely been in need of some advice.
Questions for a future beard episode.
1. How would you advise managing a beard and wearing a mask for people with longer beards. I'm in the 6" range and the mask line/smile from wearing a mask all day is rough.
2. Heat and beards. I have experimented with using a heated comb to help straighten my VERY curly beard and have been wondering if that's just destroying my beard. I like the straight look on me though compared to the curly look
I will hit mine (yes, I've grown it back since the video) with a blow dryer from time to time. I haven't studied this in great detail but sisters used to blow dry their hair everyday as teens and complain about split ends so I imagine the beard will act the same.
From a fellow bearded brother, boar's hair beard brush is the only type of brushes I use... beard care tip: make friends with someone who has a cosmetology License cause they have access to a hair product supply store and can get you the good Combs and brush and products
For me the struggle is even getting past the inch stage. It's fairly full but I'm blonde so I find I just look like a pubescent boy after a couple weeks and get self concsious. I know it will probably look fine after a few months but I just can't get through that awkward stage.
Pro tip if your hair comes in blond, use just for man to color the hair a dark color. This we’ll make each individual hair look fuller and and overall improve the fullness of your beard or mustache.
what about heated straightening brushes? good? bad? I like the long straight look but what should i do to protect my beard when straightening it?
I think infrequent use is OK. Just take a good look up close at your beard hair weekly/monthly and check in to see how it changes.
I had honestly just been thinking that you guys should do some beard info-and then this showed up! Thanks!!
As a fully bearded brother (haven't been clean shaven since 2009, now sporting 5"+ of growth) I appreciated the clarification on oil vs. balm. I am curious though-combs were the only thing discussed. I'm curious, and when/if the Bearded Savant shows back up, I'd like to know about brushes vs combs. One better than the other, or are the for different purposes? Already learned somethings I should change-I'm open to more!
I love the outro song
Hate wooden comb. My go to is definitely horn comb, especially in winter to eliminate any statics electricity.
Wow, didn't expect Willie Dixon to be played on the channel, I think the song's Juice Head Bartender
Personally I use a horse hair type brush for my beard, not sure how good that is for it, but it seems to work well without ripping my hair out.
Best beard of all time: Teen Wolf's dad.
I’m disappointed in myself for missing this masterpiece live
9:36 I resemble that statment sir!
Interesting Jojoba fact: Oil from Sperm Whales was used right up until the early 70's in surprising things like satellites and transmissions because of its properties under extreme high and low temperatures and it only stopped being used once a complete ban on the importation of sperm oil was instituted. This left industry in a lurch and for years vehicles suffered from high numbers of transmission failures due to underperforming nonwhale oil-based lubricants until someone discovered that the seeds of the simple jojoba shrub produced an oil that not only met but exceeded the specifications of sperm oil.
Jason always has a perfect beard.
Me who don't have a beard: "Interesting"
i have never been more curious to watch a Modern Rouge video. i have a 2 foot long beard.
Well, um, looks like I'm going shopping for beard care products now. This had great results, and I definitely want to replicate them for my own face!
Quickly realizing that when they mention oil they probably don’t mean used 15W40
Here's a question I have: whenever I wear a mask it makes my beard "thwip" under my chin making it look ridiculous when I take it off. And then I can't seem to get it back to normal short of completely washing it and going through my entire routine. Any suggestions on how to help my beard looking nice with wearing mask?
Quit wearing it, it doesn't do anything anyway
you can look into the masks marketed specifically for beard havers. or just do very reduced routine since the mask is going to mess it up anyway. Just get a decent little beard comb that you can carry with you
Comb it from the back forward (outward from your neck). Add a little water perhaps.
Beards you say!? I love it
Really advice from a beardless man!!!!!
At 8:25 you can see the moment Jason feels defeated with his gray hair.
Brushes vs combes? Any difference, if so what?
As a beard with a my own human I must say I found this most informative. Lol but seriously I didn't know how important oils could be for your beard/skin. I kinda just wash it every day when I shower but every few days I'll run conditioner through it as well and honestly that seems to be okay for me. I do wanna get into oils and balms.
I see your Beard, Brother, and i ask: Is conditioner good for realsies or are you just Beard-Blessed?
@@Eczak-Attack they make conditioners specifically for beards. A lot of the ingredients used in hair conditioner isn't meant to be put on our beards. But beard conditioners absolutely work wonders. I've used them in the barber shop I've worked at for years.
@@calebwilson8764 Hey! Thanks for the info, i was literally about to go a paste my face with hair conditioner, i'll be on the lookout for those fancy beard conditioners now that i know thats a common-ish thing!
@@Eczak-Attack I suppose I should have mentioned I do use a beard conditioner but I would say yeah I'm kinda just blessed with it lol. I do take care it though, combing and trimming you know the basics. Anyways Caleb answered the conditioner question perfectly.
Trust me, oils make all the difference.
@12:34 I comb my moustache up on my face and cut it straight from nostril to earlobe. Then I trim my lip. Shave and shape the under part as well.
a part two regarding moustache wax would be neat.
I only use soap, haven't used shampoo/conditioners for years, wash and use soap maybe once or twice a week if that, otherwise it is just warm/hot water.
Just going for that Burt Reynolds with the chest hair😂😂
Nice new outro! Unexpected but I liked it
I also heard snake oil is good for your beard and skin. Truly does miracles
Oh wow. If it freshens my breath too, I'd pay top dollar
5:00 It MIGHT not make me break out... but it will do VERY bad things to my face... and probably my wind pipe, maybe the rest of me too. Why does so much skin care INSIST on putting almond (or other nut) oil in their products, I'm not the ONLY one on earth allergic to almonds (and to a lesser extent all tree nuts). My beard needs some love too when I grow it.
I'm curious if beard straighteners are worthwhile/harmful. Everything else was great and I'm definitely gunna try something from Beardsavant!
you know i never knew what beard balm and oil was, my family just assumed it was something like cologn, you put it on just to freshen up a bit or smell good when you go out. But man those two will be part of my daily routine now
Jason feeling ultra chaotic and eating beard wax
I can't hear jojoba without thinking of the pink panther 2 scene.
My beard is curly and I don’t like it. What are your thoughts on using some of the beard hair straighteners on the market? Heated and not.
Curly beard is generally speaking a good thing in beard land. Looks fuller and easier to style… from my experience anything that adds heat to the beard is likely to cause dandruff and dry skin.
My advice as a curly bearded guy, oil your beard daily, loose comb to encourage it to be a bit straighter, and if it’s long enough, braiding it can be a wonderful relief and quite stylish. Everyone loves a viking!
Best of luck
I want to see a mustache shaping guide. My mustache is just about to were I need to shape it.
I want to know about trimming techniques for a longer beard!
So the big question what is best to use for washing the beard? Shampoo or soap.
His mustache it's just so... magnetic
Peter - Here, beard wax.
Jason - omnomnom.
Beard oil is great for dry elbows!
"Beard oil is for your skin"
Mind Blown..
this video and especially the level the bearded savant goes into, makes me want to make grooming part of my routine
i just need the beard part.
No time like the present.
Question: Blow drying your beard on minimum to no heat at all. Is it really that bad for the beard? I've read it some time ago, but that gets me the best result to get the initial form 🤷🏼♂️ Waiting for it to dry naturally takes a long time at 7 inches... Also it gets wild, curly and uncontrollable if dried naturally 🤔
Hey man, i've been a barber for a few years now.. It depends on the beard! Generally not for most people. Think of it like when your wife/gf blow drys her hair or uses a flat iron. If they dont use a heat protectant it might make it more damaged then it should. If your worried a good heat protectant or argon will help prevent avoid that. Especially now with beard straighteners becoming popular now! So if you shower in the morning, want to blow dry all of your beard before work just throw a heat protectant or some argon oil in. Then follow with some beard balm or beard butter!
@@michaell4990 Well, I'm also doing it for years now. Just wanted to reassure things. Also combing straight down is the only way it works for me 😅 Combing up would have me look like a cannibal hillbilly in no time 🤣👍
I finally found a video I can use
And here I sit with a freshly oiled beard learning things I clearly already know….
I've got a beard grooming question. Comb or brush? or both?
best tool for trimming? scissors, electric razor/beard trimmer. there are so many different ones on the market, and they all claim to be the best.