When my grays started to first come in I would pull them but that's when there was only a couple here and there. Now I have to just accept that I am getting older and embrace the change
The hairs on my head started to grey when I was in my late teens but my beard stayed very black in my 20's. In my 30's I was shaving off the grey facial hairs because my style was just a Soul Patch or a Goatee for many years. I tried to dye the salt and pepper in my 40's, but gave it up because I hated the grey roots showing a few days later. No way was I going to immerse my face in toxic chemicals on the regular.
I tell people I've earned everyone of my gray's I lived in a rough side of my town and ran with some wild people. Alot of my friends either died young or ended up in prison luckly I had my first son and a light switch flipped in me he saved my life I got out of the streets and move to a small town. I know my gray's mean something to me I survived and I will never pull them out or dye them
Never comb a dry beard. I like to start my beard routine with a wide tooth comb or pick comb to detangle my beard first. Then I use a regular beard comb to finish styling my beard. 👊
I won't even think about running a comb through my beard without wetting it first. And DEFINITELY combing GENTLY especially the first (and even the second) pass
If you follow all the videos that you have uploaded these two years since you started to grow your beard it grows healthy and strong your advice has made me grow a beard in eight months that I had never gotten until now, thanks for other advice, but thanks for everything bearded guy congratulations on the job teacher
Dan my Brother, this is such a great video. I have followed you for nearly a year now and your advice has been amazing. I thought that I could not learn much more but after watching this I realised that every day was a school day. The amount of times that I have just what you talked about without even thinking and powering through when I got a knot in my hair. I have now conciously made an effort to not do this. If I can add a tip to our Bearded Bretheren out there it would be twofold: Firstly, make sure you Co-Wash regularly. Secondly is a bit more long winded. I have 3 combs that I use when combing my beard, I have an ox horn comb which has 3mm tines and 3mm gaps between them. I use this one first. I then have another ox horn comb with has 2mm tines with a 2mm gap between them. I use this one next. Lastly I use a normal Kent comb where the tines are about 1mm and the gap is about 1mm. I realise some of you may be thinking that paying for 3 combs may cost a lot but in the long run would you not rather do that than rip valuable hairs out of your beard? By doing this is gradually takes big knots out easily then medium sized then by the time I get to the Kent comb it goes though my beard like a hot knife through butter. This is my experience and advice so please take it or leave it. I have only put it on here to try and help people.
I learned from experience that my afro textured beard does not like heat, from blow dryers and heated tools: (I would get split ends right away) The only time that I use heat is with a conditioner on freshly washed beard. My "curls" are tightly coiled so I always start with finger detangling before I use a wide tooth comb. And I comb only when it is just slightly damp. Also, I use a brush only on the cheeks when it is dry, never on the length of my beard, wet or dry. But then My beard is past my chest when stretched out. For everyday, I keep it in a loose "bundle" so it looks like a short contoured beard and I only wear it out on special occasions. The bundle keeps my beard safely out of the way when I am working using my hands. The bundle only works on a very long beard, more than a foot long and makes it easier to wear a mask.
One day I took a good look at my old brush and realized that there were to many beard hairs in there..... I bought a detangling brush and started being more gentle. I cant afford to loos one hair, I have been doing gentle for a while now. Good advice Dan. Great video 👍
I never comb through on a dry beard. With wearing face coverings sometimes during the day I’ve been keeping a small spray bottle with water in my truck and a wooden comb. I’ll spray mist my beard but not soak, then carefully ease the comb through to reshape. Seems to be working for me. For sure let the tools do their job!! Good lesson Dan!! Thx 😷👊🏼😎
Agree totally with Joey never ever brush or more especially comb a dry beard, always after applying oil or butter or even a misting of water to provide some lubrication for the comb.
I have been watching a lot of your videos and do consider you my trusted one when it comes to beards. I am 67 and recently retired from a public safety career in the fire service and can now not shave. I have been growing now for almost two years and my beard has never seen a scissor or clipper. I have always thought my beard should of been longer than it is, but it must not be in my genetics. I use scotch porter co wash, honest Amish leave in conditioner in between washing and only use pine tar soap to wash with and every man jack beard butter at night. I use a heated beard brush a couple times a month to straighten.I use a spray bottle to wet the beard in the mornings with honest Amish beard oil or leave conditioner and use a large tine plastic comb to slowly comb it out, as Dan described in this video. Here's the issue, lots of hairs in the comb. No tangles and if it sags I don't comb it through but take the comb out and reposition it. I am totally surprised with the amount of hair in the comb that I even have a beard. Is it the comb, products or something else in my beard routine?
I would have to say yes. Because of my beard being gray or white I'm sure I would see something different. But after your video I am going to definitely going pay more attention. Then just except the fact this is it for beard length and fullness. Thanks for the response, I am also a has been waterpolo and competitive swimmer.
Probably the best advice for me, alot of the times more hairs that are inches long get snagged out because I can be too rough with my beard comb. No reason to force it gotta let the tool do the work. Great tips bro. Much appreciated!!
I like to think I have healthy habits... But I will admit I do tend to speed through the combing when I apply heat... This is a reminder... Thanks Dan!
My entire beard is a problem area. It is so thick, coarse, curly and gnarly. I have to use grooming tools that are long and widely spaced apart and a lot of oil for slippage and I have to comb from the bottom or tips of the hairs and work my way up to the skin every time even when it’s short. Starting from the top or the skin never works for me. Great tips Dan C couldn’t agree more mate.
Also if you got only a very few gray hairs you can carefully cut them (better that pulling them off). This way they stay healthy so when you got more greys you can dye them (if you want).
When I get a snag combing downwards. I then switch and comb starting upwards starting from my adams apple area upwards, always gently and that usually gets my snags out. Oil is a must. I never comb the majority of my beard "dry". I will use a wood comb throughout the day for touch-ups from wind, shirt collars, seatbelts that toss my beard in undesired directions. Keep bearding Bros.
I’m one of those over-groomers, powering through. I really need to stop that. Dig the video, I’m 6 months in to 2 year beard. Went for a “yeard” the last time and ended up going 14 months! Trying for 2 this time. Just found this video by chance and subscribed.. I’ll be following your advice. Much appreciated brother.
i cry a little with each hair lost, though i know some is normal. i definitely used to just wrench on the beard. now i'm so careful always and really try to never snag anything. i think back to all the times i felt big snags and just powered through and definitely regret the damage done. i would love to know the difference if i did all the right things from the start, but i am not interested in starting over, i'll just move forward with the right habits and hopefully the beard rewards the efforts.
Start at the bottom, and comb up an inch or two, as you remove tangles. I have long head hair, and that is the best way. Also, while the hair is damp after shower. Wet hair, has more elasticity
Great and informative thanks . Can you remind people to check what's in stuff. Some companies are filling their products with rubbish and some dangerous. PEOPLE WE NEED TO LEARN.
@@DanCBearded benzyl Salicylate Cinnamate Benzoate Alcohol All in one product I know it must be cleared with some officials but does anyone want that all over there face.? #doyourresearch #notneeded #profitsoverproduct
You also will want to make sure to do your research. I'm guessing this is a wash or conditioner? There are amazing alcohol ingredients for water based products like washes and conditioners. The laws with listing ingredients are very vague. That alcohol could be something like cetearyl alcohol. There is often more to the story than it seems on a list 👊
@@DanCBearded these are all listed in one beard balm. I have researched and found these are allowed by certain people/ councils etc. But are they really needed these are listed to cause potential problems for skin and some not recommended to put near eyes or the nose. It seems crazy to me. I guess all we can do is educate DO YOUR RESEARCH PEOPLE.
Great video and always a good reminder. If I'm not mindful I really can get into powering through instead of being gentle with things. My #1 problem area at the moment is the under-beard, I just cannot seem to get the tangles out no matter what method I use. Mainly I've just taken to leaving it alone more rather than risk losing some good growth. One thing overall that's helped me is following your advice and switching to a pick as a major tool in my routine, the wider spacing has been amazing at separating things adding some volume without intense combing.
I apply diluted apple cider vinegar for opening my beard knots and than I wash my beard with Luke warm water, I towel dry my beard I don't use hair dryer I simply apply beard oil I do massage my beard so that the oil goes thoroughly to every area, than I brush my beard, and last apply balm or wax for taming....
I lose a few here and there, but nothing too crazy. I use three different sized combs, starting with the widest and slowly work my way down. Sorry about all the questions regarding the Beard Octaine conditioner, I didn't catch your routine near the end of the vid. Been suffering from vertigo the past week, watching vids on my phone reallty gets to my eyes.
When started to grow my beard at about 29yo, because I reckoned that as a 30 something it doesn't make me look older, I had had some grey hairs, but as I later reckoned it really doesn't matter if a 30 something man has some greys in his beard! FYI, as I'm now 35 I started to grow my beard just as it started to get cool here in Finland...
Try to put your fingers thru the beard first, then WIDE tooth comb, then narrow tooth comb for final comb thru. Keeping your beard oiled makes it a lot easier. Just like fixing a childs hair, be careful on how you treat your beard. Be nice to your man main. You will be proud of yourself for doing so.
Good perspective Dan! It’s really easy to power through and unintentionally neglect the small, important details like basic grooming techniques, but that can snowball into bigger issues. Got to take care of what you got before even beginning to worry about more growth. Great tips, great hat, doesn’t get much better than that!👊
As been said here by others (and i think you said it aswell Dan in an older video), i always start comb at the bottom and work my way up after the shower. That is the safest way for me to get rid of my knots without pulling out hairs. Then when i blowdry my beard afterwards, i can comb normal from top down to bottom without any problems.
I've definitely had to slow down on the combing. My problem area is on the side of my chin where I have the most grey coming in. Those greys tend to be dryer and tend to snag more. More oil/butter and a slow, mindful combing gets the job done.
I get tangles all the time in my beard. I've noticed if I do a good routine everyday using a heated beard comb its alot easier the next day but alot of nights i juat don't have time or get lazzy and sometime just put oil in and be done. The next time after just a oil night it takes me so much longer to try and detangle all the knotted beard hairs.
I get a lot of knots when combing my beard. What I'll do is start with a wide tooth comb and then go with a fine tooth comb. It really makes a difference.
Dan, I’m new to the channel and find it great. I started growing the beard early April with the intention of keeping it just a month. Well, it’s now almost five months and I’m going all the way. I never knew what it would look like nor how it would feel. I can’t believe how thick it is and how fast it’s growing. Peace!
Dan, May I ask how long is your mustache when brushed all down (it would be interesting to see its length on video) and how long did it take for your beard to reach this length? Thank you.
I've pretty much always gently combed my beard, starting from the top down. On the rare occasions where I run into a tangle, I stop and start combing from the bottom of my beard up to the trouble spot. It seems to straighten out the beard hair party. I don't know it's correct but it's a process I learned when I had long head hair.
If I pulled out the gray hair I wouldn't have much of a beard. I pull those snags more often when in a rush or just doing a quick comb out. Taking your time is key!
I couldn't grow a dam thing on my face but this guy changed my life 100% my picture on here is when I started end of summer you should see me now woot woot dan I don't even know what to say man I feel a thank you is just not good enough real talk
Great video, Dan. I've definitely gotten better at being gentle and letting the tools do the work however, when I get to that one part where there is that little snag, I would still power through. Definitely going to put the comb down first and see what I can do with my hands. I think while in the shower to though, when using wash and conditioner, it's important you are gentle with your hands too. I've noticed some extra shedding in the shower as well and it could be because I'm trying to fight through the tangles too much with hands and fingers. - The Cousins
Awesome video!!!!! Your KILLIN IT!! For sure I get majority of my snags right under my chin, in the soft sensitive areas by the neck, and I for sure move to fast at times and snag them and it hurts!! 😟 I tend to find myself reminding myself to slow down or get outta bed just a couple min earlier to alleviate the pressure of being ina hurry 👍🏼😁
Great video. I have some white hairs poking through. I just embrace it as part of my beard! I am guilty of combing too hard. Luckily I've never done damage.
Great video and tips early in my beard journey I’d pull out grays and spilt ends but I was so foolish then . And have so much more knowledge now ! Definitely great job on going into detail and with the tips
I read somewhere that is important not to wash your head hair or beard in really hot water because it weakens the follicles, especially if you brush it straight after a hot shower, l like to finish my shower with cool water for a moment before jumping out, then towel dry my beard before combing or brushing it....... Cheers Royce.
If I get a snag, rather than power through it (as I used to), I like to switch to a larger toothed comb. Surprisingly, I recently switched to a solid coconut oil as my every day go to and snags are nearly non existent now. Now, regarding Grays, I used tweezers like crazy once I decided to do the big beard thing. Hurt like all get out, & seemed like those guys came back even faster & brought a few friends with them. Now, when I awake in the morning I'm rather proud of those new old guys I see sprouting out in there. As a single middle aged man, when not required to wear a mask in certain places, I notice that the ladies seem to like silver shine! Stay thirsty my friend! Lol
@@DanCBearded sorry if the winking guy didn't make that comment come through as a joke. I looked at the label on that stuff and its about 90% silicones and stuff like that. 👍
Wait, there are guys that DONT want gray beard hair???? I cant recover from that...really? Love it when you do these "small" tip videos. I always have the feeling that it's something HUGE for someone new to embracing their beard.
Anytime I don’t use heat or go swimming and my beard is allowed to naturally dry and set I have those issues. I call it bunchy and it hard to comb though and I get snarls. So I’m extra careful when that happens. Great video Dan.
I like having half a dozen greys. My beard is really black and I always had people asking me why I dyed my beard. Keeping the greys tends to shut them up a bit.
Mine is also my umderbeard!! Front the beard is typically fine but as I blow dry up or comb from the bottom seems to be knotted I just take my time and go through it but is the only place it seems to do so theres no damage or anything just seems to be my problem area love the video as always 🤘🤙
One thing I've found with using my cattle horn comb that if I add some beard oil onto it before combing my beard that it helps get through it better. I feel like when I don't I come a cross far more snags in my beard hairs
Another Great video Teach.....I watched alot of videos before I started growing my beard I wanted to know exactly what I was getting myself into and theres so much info out there ya don't know who to trust I'm just glad I came acrossed you. I do trust you and I trust your advice frankly cause it works
I haven't experienced any bad knots or tangles yet (knock on wood) but when I hit a snag I pull the comb out and go at it from another angle slowly and carefully (as you stated) & does the trick thx as always Dan
Dan, Fantastic video again! For me the tangles can be just about anywhere, especially at the ends of the beard.Your suggestion on combining your beard in the shower really helps. I find holding the comb at a 90° angle while combing keeps you from pinching the hair and less likely to get tangles. Of course using a good co-wash is a must. 👊🏼👊🏼 :-{}}}}
Definitely let the comb do the work. Most of the time for me problem areas can be resolved by starting of with a wider tooth comb then stepping it down at the end for styling. Also does anyone else feel like their beard stops growing at a certain point?
Dan C I've had facial hair since 1995 after getting out of the navy. I am currently trying to get my beard like yours. I had a long goatee that was very full, but now that I Shaved down to my beard it doesn't have growth to it.
Hi Teach. Starting underneath and combing never ever works for me. I don't even get half way through before my thick beard octane comb locks up, and you know how smooth that comb is. That's with heat and butter right out of the shower too.
I noticed after I quit drinking energy drinks everyday, my beard growth and thickness and health has improved dramatically!! I wasn’t aware how badly they dehydrate your body!
Another great video Dan, awesome stuff. How’s that pick you got working? If you still back it, can you throw a link out? Looking to grab one soon. Thanks.
Thanks Dan C.... always learning something new from your videos! I always have tangles and knots but I always work them out with my fingers before I comb through. But when talking about grey hairs, what is the healthier alternative when using beard dyes? I don’t mind the silver look but would like to try a good dye. Any suggestions?!! Thanks again 👊🏼
It's always good to get a reminder to make sure you're doing the right thing. TL;DR Be gentle when you groom. Take your time. (theres other hints in the video i won't spoil though...)
"Let the tool do the work" is sound advice, but which tool? Brushes may be Boar Bristle (or synthetic in the same style, or with some synthetic), Detangling, or some combination. Combs may have fine, coarse, wide, or detangling teeth. Leaving aside the question of material, Can you say which are suitable, under what conditions or beard type, and how to tell?
Absolutely Leo! I cover a lot of my thoughts on those in this video. Hopefully that's what you are looking for! ruclips.net/video/gzR436me0uM/видео.html
@@DanCBearded I've seen that. Looking for more detail. Especially combs.As I said, there are at least 4 widths for teeth, and my beard doesn't respond consistently. I'm hoping to either learn why or find one to use exclusively.
Really great point Dan! We can worry about new growth all we want, but if we don't keep what we have, then the end result is net zero. Out of curiosity what does pulling hairs due that is so bad? I mean I definitely get that pulling a hair is very aggressive to the hair follicle, but won't it just grow a new healthy hair afterwards? Or does it sometimes result in unrepairable damage?
@@DanCBearded Oh interesting. I just thought that it would take longer to grow back, because there wasn't a new hair ready to go behind it. Thanks for the info!
Question on the hair bulb color. Does a healthy gray hair not at the end of its life still have a gray bulb? If so, how would you distinguish between a premature loss or a natural life cycle hair loss? Thanks ahead of time brother!
Many grey hairs will still have a colored bulb, but if they do not there is a way to tell where the hair is at in its life cycle. It comes down to the size of the bulb. The bigger the bulb, the less the hair was ready to come out.
My beard exploded to 4 inches and then slowed wayyyyy down. I've had a 9-10 inch beard before so I know this isn't my terminal length. I follow ALL the Dan C tips, both external and internal. Hmm. Not sure whats going on with the beard.
Yeah I'm glad I found out I just pulled out of grey hair the other day and I just finally got my first beard butter and I finally get to use itand I love how it makes me feel on my beard I just can't control The sideburns the sides just go crazy on me and I got curly hair my beard just goes crazy and I'm trying to find the best way to go at it
Yeah you should have seen me at Walmart with my bandana on my sideburns was like going out so they're like wings they just go all over the place with your mask I do not like this whole virus everything's getting a little too out of hand
Luckily I dont really have an issue with grooming., I have learned about every other week or so I need to reset my beard., I go for a really deep hot water rinse and the next day (on a day I am not really doing anything) I have no beard oil, than that night do a leave in conditioner from beard octane.,
Hi dan, im new to your channel and loving all your videos. I do have a question for you though. Ive been growing my beard for nearly 3 years now and my cheek hairs have stopped growing. Its like they got to a years worth of length and thought yep thats us done we ain't growing any longer. Just wondering if you have any tips on getting them to grow longer
Hey Ben! Each area has its own “terminal length”, and the cheeks have some of the shortest growth. That could be the total length for that area. Best thing you can do is be patient and keep up the healthy habits
@@DanCBearded thank you for getting back to me. Oh right yeah I've heard about the terminal length before. I just hope in the future it grows as my beard goal is the length you have. Keep up the videos as I enjoy watching and learning
I think the under beard gets Tangled because it rubs on our t-shirts. I've got a very very thick beard which I guess is a blessing but my under beard gets so tangled it's my biggest issue. I've commented before asking you for advice and how to keep it from getting so tangled. No response by the way LOL
Sorry I missed the previous comment. I try my best, but get several hundred comments every single day. Hopefully this video helps: ruclips.net/video/xG2ad1kcreU/видео.html
When my grays started to first come in I would pull them but that's when there was only a couple here and there. Now I have to just accept that I am getting older and embrace the change
🤣👊same
I loveee my greys!! Your color is absolutely killer
@@DanCBearded Thanks Dan!
More and more grey is creeping into my beard, but I'm of the opinion that, it projects an image of being more mature and wise. Think wizard 😜🤣
The hairs on my head started to grey when I was in my late teens but my beard stayed very black in my 20's. In my 30's I was shaving off the grey facial hairs because my style was just a Soul Patch or a Goatee for many years. I tried to dye the salt and pepper in my 40's, but gave it up because I hated the grey roots showing a few days later. No way was I going to immerse my face in toxic chemicals on the regular.
Pssst, pull out the grays? I’ve earned every one. No way I’m pulling them out!
Preach 🙌
That was my exact thought too when he said that.
I tell people I've earned everyone of my gray's I lived in a rough side of my town and ran with some wild people. Alot of my friends either died young or ended up in prison luckly I had my first son and a light switch flipped in me he saved my life I got out of the streets and move to a small town. I know my gray's mean something to me I survived and I will never pull them out or dye them
@@Travelguru317 same story fore to man
“You don’t have to evict the party.” Love it. Always great advice. Thanks Dan!
Thank you!
Lmao that was my favorite part too.
Never comb a dry beard. I like to start my beard routine with a wide tooth comb or pick comb to detangle my beard first. Then I use a regular beard comb to finish styling my beard. 👊
Spot on!! Thank you Joey, that is a super helpful comment
I won't even think about running a comb through my beard without wetting it first. And DEFINITELY combing GENTLY especially the first (and even the second) pass
I’ve started using a pick as my number one tool
It helps sooo much, especially with issues like in this video. Great call!
If you follow all the videos that you have uploaded these two years since you started to grow your beard it grows healthy and strong your advice has made me grow a beard in eight months that I had never gotten until now, thanks for other advice, but thanks for everything bearded guy congratulations on the job teacher
Thank you Xabier!
My beard is about 5½" I've been using a pick and starting at the bottom up. The pick works wonders on a beard. Great advice Mr. Bearded like always.
That's awesome! A pick is a wonderful tool for this
A little gray and white hair never hurt anyone. The trusted teacher dropping facts as per usual.
Thank you boost!
Great video. Hadn’t even thought of the way that I violently scrub beard oil in and then see like 5-10 hairs in the sink. Thanks man!
You're absolutely welcome!
Dan my Brother, this is such a great video. I have followed you for nearly a year now and your advice has been amazing. I thought that I could not learn much more but after watching this I realised that every day was a school day. The amount of times that I have just what you talked about without even thinking and powering through when I got a knot in my hair. I have now conciously made an effort to not do this.
If I can add a tip to our Bearded Bretheren out there it would be twofold:
Firstly, make sure you Co-Wash regularly.
Secondly is a bit more long winded. I have 3 combs that I use when combing my beard, I have an ox horn comb which has 3mm tines and 3mm gaps between them. I use this one first. I then have another ox horn comb with has 2mm tines with a 2mm gap between them. I use this one next. Lastly I use a normal Kent comb where the tines are about 1mm and the gap is about 1mm.
I realise some of you may be thinking that paying for 3 combs may cost a lot but in the long run would you not rather do that than rip valuable hairs out of your beard?
By doing this is gradually takes big knots out easily then medium sized then by the time I get to the Kent comb it goes though my beard like a hot knife through butter.
This is my experience and advice so please take it or leave it. I have only put it on here to try and help people.
I learned from experience that my afro textured beard does not like heat, from blow dryers and heated tools: (I would get split ends right away) The only time that I use heat is with a conditioner on freshly washed beard. My "curls" are tightly coiled so I always start with finger detangling before I use a wide tooth comb. And I comb only when it is just slightly damp. Also, I use a brush only on the cheeks when it is dry, never on the length of my beard, wet or dry. But then My beard is past my chest when stretched out. For everyday, I keep it in a loose "bundle" so it looks like a short contoured beard and I only wear it out on special occasions. The bundle keeps my beard safely out of the way when I am working using my hands. The bundle only works on a very long beard, more than a foot long and makes it easier to wear a mask.
One day I took a good look at my old brush and realized that there were to many beard hairs in there..... I bought a detangling brush and started being more gentle. I cant afford to loos one hair, I have been doing gentle for a while now. Good advice Dan. Great video 👍
The right tools always make the job so much easier! I will never forget using a hammer drill in concrete for the first time
I never comb through on a dry beard. With wearing face coverings sometimes during the day I’ve been keeping a small spray bottle with water in my truck and a wooden comb. I’ll spray mist my beard but not soak, then carefully ease the comb through to reshape. Seems to be working for me. For sure let the tools do their job!! Good lesson Dan!! Thx 😷👊🏼😎
Absolutely awesome tips!
Agree totally with Joey never ever brush or more especially comb a dry beard, always after applying oil or butter or even a misting of water to provide some lubrication for the comb.
Heck yeah! Well said
Agreed! 👍
I have been watching a lot of your videos and do consider you my trusted one when it comes to beards. I am 67 and recently retired from a public safety career in the fire service and can now not shave. I have been growing now for almost two years and my beard has never seen a scissor or clipper. I have always thought my beard should of been longer than it is, but it must not be in my genetics. I use scotch porter co wash, honest Amish leave in conditioner in between washing and only use pine tar soap to wash with and every man jack beard butter at night. I use a heated beard brush a couple times a month to straighten.I use a spray bottle to wet the beard in the mornings with honest Amish beard oil or leave conditioner and use a large tine plastic comb to slowly comb it out, as Dan described in this video. Here's the issue, lots of hairs in the comb. No tangles and if it sags I don't comb it through but take the comb out and reposition it. I am totally surprised with the amount of hair in the comb that I even have a beard. Is it the comb, products or something else in my beard routine?
Hey Rod! Do the hairs have a white bulb at the end?
I would have to say yes. Because of my beard being gray or white I'm sure I would see something different. But after your video I am going to definitely going pay more attention. Then just except the fact this is it for beard length and fullness. Thanks for the response, I am also a has been waterpolo and competitive swimmer.
@@rodlasher8478 that's awesome!
Probably the best advice for me, alot of the times more hairs that are inches long get snagged out because I can be too rough with my beard comb. No reason to force it gotta let the tool do the work. Great tips bro. Much appreciated!!
Thanks Mario!
I like to think I have healthy habits... But I will admit I do tend to speed through the combing when I apply heat... This is a reminder... Thanks Dan!
Absolutely! We all get too comfortable when we know something so well
My entire beard is a problem area. It is so thick, coarse, curly and gnarly. I have to use grooming tools that are long and widely spaced apart and a lot of oil for slippage and I have to comb from the bottom or tips of the hairs and work my way up to the skin every time even when it’s short. Starting from the top or the skin never works for me. Great tips Dan C couldn’t agree more mate.
Also if you got only a very few gray hairs you can carefully cut them (better that pulling them off). This way they stay healthy so when you got more greys you can dye them (if you want).
Agreed! Cutting over pulling all day
When I get a snag combing downwards. I then switch and comb starting upwards starting from my adams apple area upwards, always gently and that usually gets my snags out. Oil is a must. I never comb the majority of my beard "dry". I will use a wood comb throughout the day for touch-ups from wind, shirt collars, seatbelts that toss my beard in undesired directions. Keep bearding Bros.
All great and useful tips!
Biotin has really helped my beard look it's best!
I love my grey hair in my beard. It adds character.
That's awesome to hear!
I’m one of those over-groomers, powering through. I really need to stop that. Dig the video, I’m 6 months in to 2 year beard. Went for a “yeard” the last time and ended up going 14 months! Trying for 2 this time. Just found this video by chance and subscribed.. I’ll be following your advice. Much appreciated brother.
Thank you for the sub brotha! Excited to hear your thoughts on other videos
i cry a little with each hair lost, though i know some is normal. i definitely used to just wrench on the beard. now i'm so careful always and really try to never snag anything. i think back to all the times i felt big snags and just powered through and definitely regret the damage done. i would love to know the difference if i did all the right things from the start, but i am not interested in starting over, i'll just move forward with the right habits and hopefully the beard rewards the efforts.
It always hurts to lose the long ones!
Start at the bottom, and comb up an inch or two, as you remove tangles. I have long head hair, and that is the best way. Also, while the hair is damp after shower. Wet hair, has more elasticity
Great and informative thanks . Can you remind people to check what's in stuff. Some companies are filling their products with rubbish and some dangerous. PEOPLE WE NEED TO LEARN.
Of course!
@@DanCBearded benzyl
Salicylate
Cinnamate
Benzoate
Alcohol
All in one product I know it must be cleared with some officials but does anyone want that all over there face.?
#doyourresearch #notneeded #profitsoverproduct
You also will want to make sure to do your research. I'm guessing this is a wash or conditioner? There are amazing alcohol ingredients for water based products like washes and conditioners. The laws with listing ingredients are very vague. That alcohol could be something like cetearyl alcohol. There is often more to the story than it seems on a list 👊
@@DanCBearded these are all listed in one beard balm. I have researched and found these are allowed by certain people/ councils etc. But are they really needed these are listed to cause potential problems for skin and some not recommended to put near eyes or the nose. It seems crazy to me. I guess all we can do is educate DO YOUR RESEARCH PEOPLE.
Great tip Dan!
Thanks Kenny!
Great video and always a good reminder. If I'm not mindful I really can get into powering through instead of being gentle with things. My #1 problem area at the moment is the under-beard, I just cannot seem to get the tangles out no matter what method I use. Mainly I've just taken to leaving it alone more rather than risk losing some good growth. One thing overall that's helped me is following your advice and switching to a pick as a major tool in my routine, the wider spacing has been amazing at separating things adding some volume without intense combing.
The pick comb does a lot of good!
I apply diluted apple cider vinegar for opening my beard knots and than I wash my beard with Luke warm water, I towel dry my beard I don't use hair dryer I simply apply beard oil I do massage my beard so that the oil goes thoroughly to every area, than I brush my beard, and last apply balm or wax for taming....
Solid advice!
Thanks Matt!
I lose a few here and there, but nothing too crazy. I use three different sized combs, starting with the widest and slowly work my way down. Sorry about all the questions regarding the Beard Octaine conditioner, I didn't catch your routine near the end of the vid. Been suffering from vertigo the past week, watching vids on my phone reallty gets to my eyes.
I have three almost platinum gray hairs and I got to say I’m pretty attached to them 😂. I think I have earned them for sure. There here to stay!
That's too funny you know exactly how many lol I love it!
When started to grow my beard at about 29yo, because I reckoned that as a 30 something it doesn't make me look older, I had had some grey hairs, but as I later reckoned it really doesn't matter if a 30 something man has some greys in his beard! FYI, as I'm now 35 I started to grow my beard just as it started to get cool here in Finland...
That's awesome Matt!
Try to put your fingers thru the beard first, then WIDE tooth comb, then narrow tooth comb for final comb thru. Keeping your beard oiled makes it a lot easier. Just like fixing a childs hair, be careful on how you treat your beard. Be nice to your man main. You will be proud of yourself for doing so.
Beautiful tips, thank you Donald!
Great reminder.
Glad to hear it!
Good perspective Dan! It’s really easy to power through and unintentionally neglect the small, important details like basic grooming techniques, but that can snowball into bigger issues. Got to take care of what you got before even beginning to worry about more growth. Great tips, great hat, doesn’t get much better than that!👊
Thank you guys!
Solid advice, Dan! I like how you took a few steps back and approached the topic of a fuller beard from a different perspective
As been said here by others (and i think you said it aswell Dan in an older video), i always start comb at the bottom and work my way up after the shower. That is the safest way for me to get rid of my knots without pulling out hairs. Then when i blowdry my beard afterwards, i can comb normal from top down to bottom without any problems.
Thank you, Dan. Love all of your content but felt compelled to comment and thank you for this one. Appreciate the insight!
Thank you Tom! I genuinely appreciate the comment!
I've definitely had to slow down on the combing. My problem area is on the side of my chin where I have the most grey coming in. Those greys tend to be dryer and tend to snag more. More oil/butter and a slow, mindful combing gets the job done.
Greys are an animal of their own, that’s for sure!
I get tangles all the time in my beard. I've noticed if I do a good routine everyday using a heated beard comb its alot easier the next day but alot of nights i juat don't have time or get lazzy and sometime just put oil in and be done. The next time after just a oil night it takes me so much longer to try and detangle all the knotted beard hairs.
People don’t believe me when I say health has so many health benefits. This is a perfect example!
I get a lot of knots when combing my beard. What I'll do is start with a wide tooth comb and then go with a fine tooth comb. It really makes a difference.
Cherish the gray hairs (white ones too) and let it grow :)
Oh no doubt, I agreeA
Dan, I’m new to the channel and find it great. I started growing the beard early April with the intention of keeping it just a month. Well, it’s now almost five months and I’m going all the way. I never knew what it would look like nor how it would feel. I can’t believe how thick it is and how fast it’s growing. Peace!
That's awesome man! Thank you for the comment!
Dan, May I ask how long is your mustache when brushed all down (it would be interesting to see its length on video) and how long did it take for your beard to reach this length? Thank you.
@@050156jg this is about 1.5 years of length. My mustache is approximately... long lok
is it down to your lower lip, I mean?
I've pretty much always gently combed my beard, starting from the top down. On the rare occasions where I run into a tangle, I stop and start combing from the bottom of my beard up to the trouble spot. It seems to straighten out the beard hair party. I don't know it's correct but it's a process I learned when I had long head hair.
Wise wise words!!
Love the updated intro, God bless your family.
If I pulled out the gray hair I wouldn't have much of a beard. I pull those snags more often when in a rush or just doing a quick comb out. Taking your time is key!
Great vid! Now that is some edgamacation!!
Haha thanks!
I couldn't grow a dam thing on my face but this guy changed my life 100% my picture on here is when I started end of summer you should see me now woot woot dan I don't even know what to say man I feel a thank you is just not good enough real talk
Wow, that is so cool to hear!!
@@DanCBearded im glad im happy I can grow a beard now all thanks to you
Great video
Thanks Michael!
Great to know beard brother thank you and God bless you.
You're welcome!
@@DanCBearded 👍👍👍
Love your content brotha. Your videos will be helping me on my journey.
Awesome! Thank you!
Using a high quality comb is important.
LoL love the party analogy!
Haha thank you! Literally was off the top of my head. Not written down or planned
I love my gray beard hairs
Same here, truly!
Great video, Dan. I've definitely gotten better at being gentle and letting the tools do the work however, when I get to that one part where there is that little snag, I would still power through. Definitely going to put the comb down first and see what I can do with my hands. I think while in the shower to though, when using wash and conditioner, it's important you are gentle with your hands too. I've noticed some extra shedding in the shower as well and it could be because I'm trying to fight through the tangles too much with hands and fingers. - The Cousins
Great points! Thank you fellas!
Awesome video!!!!! Your KILLIN IT!!
For sure I get majority of my snags right under my chin, in the soft sensitive areas by the neck, and I for sure move to fast at times and snag them and it hurts!! 😟 I tend to find myself reminding myself to slow down or get outta bed just a couple min earlier to alleviate the pressure of being ina hurry 👍🏼😁
We all do it! Reminders are the best
Great video. I have some white hairs poking through. I just embrace it as part of my beard! I am guilty of combing too hard. Luckily I've never done damage.
Embrace the the grace of the grays!
Great video and tips early in my beard journey I’d pull out grays and spilt ends but I was so foolish then . And have so much more knowledge now ! Definitely great job on going into detail and with the tips
That's awesome! Have to enjoy the journey and the learning process
I read somewhere that is important not to wash your head hair or beard in really hot water because it weakens the follicles, especially if you brush it straight after a hot shower, l like to finish my shower with cool water for a moment before jumping out, then towel dry my beard before combing or brushing it.......
Cheers Royce.
If I get a snag, rather than power through it (as I used to), I like to switch to a larger toothed comb. Surprisingly, I recently switched to a solid coconut oil as my every day go to and snags are nearly non existent now. Now, regarding Grays, I used tweezers like crazy once I decided to do the big beard thing. Hurt like all get out, & seemed like those guys came back even faster & brought a few friends with them. Now, when I awake in the morning I'm rather proud of those new old guys I see sprouting out in there. As a single middle aged man, when not required to wear a mask in certain places, I notice that the ladies seem to like silver shine! Stay thirsty my friend! Lol
I just use my daughter de-tangler spray. Works great!😉
That's great! I will have to look in to that product and see what the ingredients look like
@@DanCBearded sorry if the winking guy didn't make that comment come through as a joke. I looked at the label on that stuff and its about 90% silicones and stuff like that. 👍
My biggest problem, and I'm doing it right now is running my fingers though my beard. It's so hard to leave it alone.
I agree completely, you have to enjoy that puppy lol
Ugh I do this so much, just rub my beard and stuff... so hard to stop Mike biting my nails.
A huge vice for me too! Used to think it was bcz I was bored, but nope, I just like doing it 🤷😀
Wait, there are guys that DONT want gray beard hair???? I cant recover from that...really? Love it when you do these "small" tip videos. I always have the feeling that it's something HUGE for someone new to embracing their beard.
Thank you Andy, I really appreciate that!!
Anytime I don’t use heat or go swimming and my beard is allowed to naturally dry and set I have those issues. I call it bunchy and it hard to comb though and I get snarls. So I’m extra careful when that happens. Great video Dan.
Great call! Super troublesome
What a beautiful beard you have !
Well thank you!
I plucked couple gray hairs 6 months ago & now got lil extra it’s all good
I like having half a dozen greys.
My beard is really black and I always had people asking me why I dyed my beard. Keeping the greys tends to shut them up a bit.
Great basics
Thank you!
Great video. My biggest issue is when I get nervous I have been chewing on my mustache. I didn't know i was doing it till the other day.
Oh interesting! Just use some gross smelling beard oil and that will solve that lol
Dan, brother your beard is looking really big and really good bro. Much Love and God Bless.
Thank you Lenny!
Mine is also my umderbeard!! Front the beard is typically fine but as I blow dry up or comb from the bottom seems to be knotted I just take my time and go through it but is the only place it seems to do so theres no damage or anything just seems to be my problem area love the video as always 🤘🤙
Thank you Nick!
One thing I've found with using my cattle horn comb that if I add some beard oil onto it before combing my beard that it helps get through it better. I feel like when I don't I come a cross far more snags in my beard hairs
Another Great video Teach.....I watched alot of videos before I started growing my beard I wanted to know exactly what I was getting myself into and theres so much info out there ya don't know who to trust I'm just glad I came acrossed you. I do trust you and I trust your advice frankly cause it works
I haven't experienced any bad knots or tangles yet (knock on wood) but when I hit a snag I pull the comb out and go at it from another angle slowly and carefully (as you stated) & does the trick thx as always Dan
That's beautiful to hear, thank you so much Ron! That just made my day 👊
Dan, Fantastic video again! For me the tangles can be just about anywhere, especially at the ends of the beard.Your suggestion on combining your beard in the shower really helps. I find holding the comb at a 90° angle while combing keeps you from pinching the hair and less likely to get tangles. Of course using a good co-wash is a must. 👊🏼👊🏼 :-{}}}}
Awesome comment, thank you Peter! Completely agree with all parts
Definitely let the comb do the work. Most of the time for me problem areas can be resolved by starting of with a wider tooth comb then stepping it down at the end for styling. Also does anyone else feel like their beard stops growing at a certain point?
For sure! That would either be terminal length or just a phase in the growing cycle. If you search beard terminal length, you will find my video 👊
When I reach a snag on combing I let the wrist go a little limp and mimmick a painting like motion.
Good video, I did just what you where talking about this morning. Thanks for the advice. I love my grey beard no need to dye it LOL. Peace
Sounds like a very timely video!
Dan C I've had facial hair since 1995 after getting out of the navy. I am currently trying to get my beard like yours. I had a long goatee that was very full, but now that I Shaved down to my beard it doesn't have growth to it.
Thank you for your service! Keep letting it grow my friend
Hi Teach. Starting underneath and combing never ever works for me. I don't even get half way through before my thick beard octane comb locks up, and you know how smooth that comb is. That's with heat and butter right out of the shower too.
I noticed after I quit drinking energy drinks everyday, my beard growth and thickness and health has improved dramatically!! I wasn’t aware how badly they dehydrate your body!
Oh yeah, most are terrible for your body and for your beard
Almost choked on my Bang as I read this! 😨😉
Another great video Dan, awesome stuff. How’s that pick you got working? If you still back it, can you throw a link out? Looking to grab one soon. Thanks.
I still use and love my pick combs!
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Thanks Dan C.... always learning something new from your videos! I always have tangles and knots but I always work them out with my fingers before I comb through. But when talking about grey hairs, what is the healthier alternative when using beard dyes? I don’t mind the silver look but would like to try a good dye. Any suggestions?!! Thanks again 👊🏼
It's always good to get a reminder to make sure you're doing the right thing.
TL;DR Be gentle when you groom. Take your time. (theres other hints in the video i won't spoil though...)
Thank you my friend!
Just subscribed brother keep it coming 🔥
Thank you Christian, I really appreciate that!
Great tips my brother!
Thank you Andrew!
Love the video,thanks for the content!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching John!
"Let the tool do the work" is sound advice, but which tool? Brushes may be Boar Bristle (or synthetic in the same style, or with some synthetic), Detangling, or some combination. Combs may have fine, coarse, wide, or detangling teeth. Leaving aside the question of material, Can you say which are suitable, under what conditions or beard type, and how to tell?
Absolutely Leo! I cover a lot of my thoughts on those in this video. Hopefully that's what you are looking for!
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@@DanCBearded I've seen that. Looking for more detail. Especially combs.As I said, there are at least 4 widths for teeth, and my beard doesn't respond consistently. I'm hoping to either learn why or find one to use exclusively.
@@leosigman7239 I will write that down as a video idea and see what I can do!
Dan that hat hard
Thanks! I am proud of my hat game
Good information. As usual. Did you cover beards and face masks? Mine gets drier than I like. Thanks.
Absolutely! Check this video out:
ruclips.net/video/fwI0nywfHaQ/видео.html
It's the "STRAW WIGGLE" that makes the cup look empty. After a thorough review I have determined that there is water in the cup! lol
Yep keep the greys! I used to pluck them. We care way too much about things that don't matter...
Agreed!
Really great point Dan! We can worry about new growth all we want, but if we don't keep what we have, then the end result is net zero. Out of curiosity what does pulling hairs due that is so bad? I mean I definitely get that pulling a hair is very aggressive to the hair follicle, but won't it just grow a new healthy hair afterwards? Or does it sometimes result in unrepairable damage?
It can damage the follicle completely, yes.
@@DanCBearded Oh interesting. I just thought that it would take longer to grow back, because there wasn't a new hair ready to go behind it. Thanks for the info!
Better tips! Thank you! I got "ARLO" Pro Growth Beard oil and it doesn't work!
Awful product
Question on the hair bulb color. Does a healthy gray hair not at the end of its life still have a gray bulb? If so, how would you distinguish between a premature loss or a natural life cycle hair loss? Thanks ahead of time brother!
Many grey hairs will still have a colored bulb, but if they do not there is a way to tell where the hair is at in its life cycle. It comes down to the size of the bulb. The bigger the bulb, the less the hair was ready to come out.
@@DanCBearded sweet, thank you sir!
@@turnbulltonicsadventures absolutely! That was an awesome question!
My beard exploded to 4 inches and then slowed wayyyyy down. I've had a 9-10 inch beard before so I know this isn't my terminal length. I follow ALL the Dan C tips, both external and internal. Hmm. Not sure whats going on with the beard.
Yeah I'm glad I found out I just pulled out of grey hair the other day and I just finally got my first beard butter and I finally get to use itand I love how it makes me feel on my beard I just can't control The sideburns the sides just go crazy on me and I got curly hair my beard just goes crazy and I'm trying to find the best way to go at it
I am at that exact phase with growing out my sideburns, as you can see in this video. Just give it time and patience!
Yeah you should have seen me at Walmart with my bandana on my sideburns was like going out so they're like wings they just go all over the place with your mask I do not like this whole virus everything's getting a little too out of hand
Good advice
Luckily I dont really have an issue with grooming., I have learned about every other week or so I need to reset my beard., I go for a really deep hot water rinse and the next day (on a day I am not really doing anything) I have no beard oil, than that night do a leave in conditioner from beard octane.,
That's awesome Ray!
Hi dan, im new to your channel and loving all your videos. I do have a question for you though. Ive been growing my beard for nearly 3 years now and my cheek hairs have stopped growing. Its like they got to a years worth of length and thought yep thats us done we ain't growing any longer. Just wondering if you have any tips on getting them to grow longer
Hey Ben! Each area has its own “terminal length”, and the cheeks have some of the shortest growth. That could be the total length for that area. Best thing you can do is be patient and keep up the healthy habits
@@DanCBearded thank you for getting back to me. Oh right yeah I've heard about the terminal length before. I just hope in the future it grows as my beard goal is the length you have. Keep up the videos as I enjoy watching and learning
I think the under beard gets Tangled because it rubs on our t-shirts. I've got a very very thick beard which I guess is a blessing but my under beard gets so tangled it's my biggest issue. I've commented before asking you for advice and how to keep it from getting so tangled. No response by the way LOL
Sorry I missed the previous comment. I try my best, but get several hundred comments every single day. Hopefully this video helps: ruclips.net/video/xG2ad1kcreU/видео.html