A lot of detail I know guys so please refer to the description box for the key moments in the video. This is simply a detailed description of how I came to have this beard, keep it and be happy with it. Whether clean shaven, stubbled up or bearded to the max I wish you all the best and thanks for watching!
Hi, Just stumbled upon this video. Also 29 and this was refreshing to hear in such detail all the phrases that I'm sure all of us have gone through. The part that really struck a chord was that beard attempts (I've done/ am at this stage). This video has really inspired me to give it a go again. Thank you and be safe man.
I am not sure what to think. It's a very well done video, detailed, your voice is very calming, etc. And you've got some nice encouraging comments from Brayan Morgan and others. But I think that men these days are concerned about their beards just too much. Maybe I am wrong but my understanding is that we grow beards just to bring that masculine manly look back. But If you have (and I am not saying you but in general) 5 different beard/mustache brushes, 20 different oils, shampoos, balms, etc. that means you are doing something wrong.
Hey man, I'm 18 at the minute but when I was 15 I had a brain tumor which resulted in 8 moths of chemo and a month of radiotherapy. I am obviously happy to be alive and have a great supportive family around me but I lost all my hair and with it all my confidence. I use to find thinks a lot easier but at times the situation brings me into depression. I know it doesn't change me as a person but it is really hard from a young age to louse all my hair. Long story short ... when I came across you channel and saw others who a similar story it made me feel a lot less alone. So thanks Ps I'm cancer free
Fuck me dude. Never feel self conscious about losing your hair to chemo & radiotherapy. You survived & losing your hair in the process sucks but it's just hair. Rock that shit & fuck anyone who says otherwise.
@@Behindjoonao Thanks man I'm normally alright with it but it just catches up to me sometimes, I find it really hard with girls now, when I use to find it easy
@@henrywalker7418 I can relate man but you don't want to be involved with those types of superficial girls anyway. They would just end up cheating on you or fucking you over down the road anyways. Think of it is a natural filter haha.
@@Behindjoonao ye your right, hopefully I'll be going to uni next year, and meet loads of new people. But at my school I see all my friends in realationship and stuff, I'm keeping a postive minset though as I know people can lose the limbs and the grand scheme if things hair isn't that important. Just but of a blow to the self esteem. Anyway thanks for the support
Dude you are an inspiration and I mean every word of that. Problems are relative of course and you have dealt with such adversity. Please recognise your strength!!! This could have been a blow that crushed you for good but it didn’t. Legend. Wish you all the best Henry it’s a pleasure to have people like yourself here on the channel 🤝
Guy with a year and a half long beard here. Biggest advice is to just leave it. Shape up the cheek lines and neck a bit (just above Adam’s apple) but leave it. Until at least 6 months then maybe go to the hairdressers and get some shape into it. But then leave it again. Slap some beard oil on morning and night. Beard balm to tame it and you’re done. Beard oil and balm is the key. On a morning my beard is ugly but once brushed and oiled it’s a different story. If you have a messy curly beard then get a round brush and hair dry it on cool so it’s a bit more tamed. Do that after a shower when it’s wet with some beard oil on. Condition it every other day in the shower and do not over wash it. Once a week if that with beard not hair shampoo. My cheeks are thin for the first 3 months then fill out. Don’t over complicate it. Yes it will look like crap and people will comment but just push through and eventually it will all fill out. Also age has a big part to play. I couldn’t grow a beard in my 20s. I’m 30 now and it’s thick and about 7 inches long.
The reason light passes through the beard is because all the hairs grow at different speeds so the hairs are different lengths! Trim it back to where it’s darkest and then start the process again, trim every 4 months or so, eventually all the shorter hairs catch up and you get a little more length every time but the beard is as full as it can be! I’m about to start my second beard journey. I’m about a month in atm! Keep growin brotha!
@@juliopantoja1722 No problem man! Just gotta remember all hairs are good hairs! The longer you have the beard and maintain it, it'll get fuller over time. There might even be hairs that haven't even came through the skin yet whilst the rest are 3 inches long or whatever. Just be patient and trim it every so often! You can't grow a beard if you don't let it grow 😁 All the best brotha!
@@Tommy-pz2yc Honestly? Not good 😂 I went out for birthday drinks not long ago and fell flat on my face drunk. Had to shave my beard to tend to the wounds.
Minox saved me lol..Started with literally 14 cheek hairs on each side. Used for about 1yr & 6 months and boom full beard. Have been off it nearly 3 years now and everything stayed (26yrs old now). I know it's not for everyone, but man I'm so grateful I found it. Probably the only reason I'm able to be confidently bald, to be honest.
If you're not balding, you can just buzz it off 0 guard. That way you can see if it looks good for you. One thing, you might need to give it some sunlight, two: it brings attention to your eyes and facial features which is a good thing.
There is no right or wrong way of dealing with hair loss or growing up a beard, but it sure helps to have someone in your corner that inspires you. When you want to give up, think about this. Thanks, Harry!
Dude, you're a legend amongst men for sharing all your truths with the world. It is such a honest and sipportive message and channel. Thumbs up my bro! Keep up the good work.
My beard has always been just there, grow, trim, grow, trim. Now that I have chose to grow it out, I’m obsessing and noticing everything, making sure it’s growing, making sure I don’t rip off hairs, not over brush it. I’m trying not to but it’s so hard.
Im 45 and this is the first time I’ve ever grown a beard and i am doing exactly that! OBSESSING! Its like everyday im wondering if it’s growing right when in fact it grows faster than any one i know… i need to stop worrying about it and let it grow
I have a big beard and I talk to so many lads that worry about patches. What you have to remember is they're more noticeable to you because YOU know they're there. 99% of people won't notice your patches because they'll be distracted by the rest of your glorious face plumage.
Lads listen to young Harry he is wise beyond his years. I inherited MPB from my father and I went the minoxidil route and then spent a fortune on hair transplants which didn't work. My hair loss was delayed for years as I have been taking Propecia for my prostate at an age younger than most men. The pandemic may have been a blessing as I had a hard time getting to a barber so I used my head as it were and started to buzz it shorter and shorter to take the shock effect away a wise decision. After listening to this fine gent I said "what the blank" and shaved it off. I only wish I had done it years ago I would have saved myself a lot of money and anguish. As for the beard I must say Harry is spot on once again, don't give in to shaving it off just let it grow, let it grow, let it grow. As with the head this takes courage and most importantly patience. If one is lucky enough to have the great head shape and facial structure as he and I do, trust me you will not regret it. It may be psychological, but the shaved head counterbalanced with the mid to long beard "rocks it" as he would say. I can't quite explain it, but it gives one an almost erotic appearance, perhaps the beard with the baby bum smooth head, but I cannot stop touching my head. The only departure is that my hair was all grey so I have been dying my beard with the most popular beard dye on this side of the pond and again for me it looks so bloody natural. I am as happy as an Ipswich clam, Ipswich Ma. that is. Everyone is entitled to their opinion as to his beard length, but in about one more month or so mine shall look just about the same as his; great in my opinion. Lastly, if your girlfriend doesn't like your shaved head or your beard in her face, get a new girlfriend or better yet go with a guy they will be on you like white on rice with a lot less psychological drama. I am now sixty-five years old and most people think I look twenty years younger, so much so that I have to constantly prove my age to get a senior citizen discount. There are times when a man has to do what a man has to do!
Hi Harry, great video! I'm a dermatologist and I think the reason why you lost some of your beard gains was because you didn't taper off minoxidil. Whenever you quit cold turkey, your body doesn't have time to adapt, which results in massive shedding. I think that if you had used minoxidil for 18 months and slowly tapered off, you would have kept all of your gains. I disagree with the point you made of you losing all or most of your minoxidil gains. The minoxidil definitely gave a large majority of what you have now when you look at the before and after pictures. Sure age played a small role, but the terminal hairs you gained from using minoxidil are evident. I understand that you don't wanna use it anymore, but it really is 1-2 years where most guys get terminal or peak growth from minoxidil. You don't have to rely on minoxidil for life in terms of beard growth because beard hair reaches terminal class, unlike head hair which has androgen receptors and will fall off if you discontinue use. If you ever decide to use it in the future, just know to taper off and use it for at least 18 months. Like this comment so I know you read it and keep making these awesome videos!
@@ariyooluwatade5869 i just finished my journey a year ago, i have american indian in me which is why my family thinks i couldnt grow a beard, however my brother can and my dad could, so i gave it a shot, i went from almost nothing at age 37 to a full blown beard like this guys at age 38, im a year off now and its still there, remember to taper off as the person above mentioned.
@@JustinKrux super late response here but congrats on the beard! Just curious, how long did you spend tapering off? I’m on the journey right now and I’m just curious how I should go about it in the future.
@@Adam-cw6ws I didnt really taper off per seh, just stopped, when i was happy with what i had, i continued a few more months to make sure it was terminal and stopped completely.
I started my beard growth journey in March this year after failing and abandoning the idea several times in 2020 during the pandemic. It's a whole new experience and a big challenge for me because every time I see my beard in the mirror, I only see the imperfections. And when the thought of giving up again and shaving everything once more comes back to me, I go back to this video and find an incredible motivation not to do it. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement.
It's quite painful to loose hair and go bald at 18 years for me but after seeing bald cafe i got inspired and started shaving like a man and ignoring bullies 😎
Great video. I had no idea it was almost 30mins long - it flew by. It was really interesting to follow the stages of your beard journey, especially because I think I've had a similar path. It took me years to really give my beard a chance to come into its own. A couple of years ago I went deep into beard routines and products and I've been hooked ever since. It's so true what you say about knowing the limits of your beard. Once you get that first taste of a big beard, it's so tempting to just let it grow and grow. Now I find myself looking back at some of my content and wishing I didn't stick with the big beard for as long as I did. Recently I've had some big trims and it just clicked that shorter, not-so-huge styles suit me much more. It's all part of the journey though, and that's the fun of it. I love how I'm still learning ways to significantly improve my beard just by subtly changing my trimming and styling routines. I look forward to joining the bald brotherhood at sometime not too far down the line as well. You've made it much less daunting for me. Thanks!
Main point is, stop comparing your beard to others and give it time! I have a thin/patchy beard but when I let it grow in for atleast 3 months it starts to look okayish. Okay enough for me to wanna keep it. Not many people have full coverage after a week, that's if you're blessed with beard genetics. Most people need more time to grow.
This video was just what I needed. Just like you, I grew my beard for three months and cut it. Now I decided to grow a beard for a long time. You always inspire me. Thank you for everything. ❤
We’re around the same age and have similar facial hair. More than most videos I have seen. I am at 66 days of growth today, and you have encouraged me to keep going! Thanks bro! EDIT: I am now 4 months in and have the thickest beard I’ve ever had. I’ve not trimmed once and people are noticing as well as commenting. So glad I made the commitment and there’s no looking back.
Just found you on youtube and I'm glad! I am 24 years old and have been wanting for years to grow my beard out... You gave me more motivation to do it, take care of it and work with what I have, biggest appreciation man, cheers and Happy Holidays!
Beard looks good Harry, should be proud of it. Made the right choice coming off the minox. Not worth the risks and the whole issue of not wanting to go in the water etc incase the minox come off, it's like the issue many of us have with our hair on our heads all over again! Not wanted to get it wet.
He has a really good point when it comes to growing a beard. I don’t have the best beard by far I’m almost 26 years old been growing my beard for 2 years. Best advise to give is not to compare yourself to others with a bigger fuller beard cause there is always going to be someone with a better beard. Grow what you can and rock it. Do it cause you enjoy it and cause you like it, have fun with it! A beard can sometimes take a month to grow some guys are lucky but other times it takes years.
The part of the journey where you were saying you felt it was messy and people on RUclips were saying shave it I actually thought it looked great that length.
Really enjoyed watching this video. I've watched a few videos about beard growth now but found this the most inspiring. Really appreciated his honesty. I'm 34 and attempting a beard for the first time. Only a month in, but finding videos like this very helpful to stay the course and plan my beard.
thanks for making this. im 32 and growing my first beard, im about 3 ish months in and my beard is looking very similar to what yours did at around that same mark. i look at it sometimes and wonder if it will ever actually become anything, but seeing your journey really gives me hope and motivation to stay the course.
@@TyEats2200 way better than I ever would have expected to be honest. I used Minoxidil consistently ( once per day) for just over 2 years. Its still not as thick and dense as some out there, but Im very happy with what I was able to accomplish. Thanks for asking.
30 minutes of absolutely banging wisdom and advice Harry. You are a star mate! I’m about 5 months into my journey and it ain’t super pretty at the moment, but hey - having fun with it and I won’t give up!
As someone who use minox for beard growth, let me say that sometimes 5-6 months is enough. I went from some patches on the sides and stache to a full beard within 2 months or using it. But the best use of it would be to use the first 2 months on a clean shaved face for a better spread. Its been 2 years now since i ended the course and my beard is even way better then it was before. So minoxidil helps, and fast, u just have to do quite of a research of how to use it, cause not everywhere is a good and reliable info about this.
this is really inspiring. i have the same moments of giving up same as u, im 32 , and this is my 2nd attempt in growing beard,. the longest ive been keeping it around 4 months. now im going into 3rd months, starting to give up but after watching ur video , it really giving me 100% confidence to keep it running full naturally grown beard. thank you and thank you very much!
At least you’re able to blame your ethnicity. Both my parents being of Russian decent, I have to deal with the ethnic and genetic shame of my face’s idea of growing a beard being long “crackhead” whiskers thinly spaced apart everywhere…It’s the worst of both worlds cuz I looked stupid as hell if I don’t shave for a week, but also get razor burn every time I shave. Also only place facial hair doesn’t grow is where it’s supposed to connect to leave a goatee. There’s tons of channels talking about using Rogaine for growing a fuller beard, gonna give it a try.
@@EGstill85 Western Europeans have thicker beards than Russians on average, it's just that historically they shaved it off more. If you look at photos of Russian peasants from the 19th century or modern day old-believers, their beards (oftentimes) aren't that incredibly thick.
This video gave me a lot of hope, have been growing my beard out for 4 months now. I do not feel like giving up but it convinced me to not use monoxidyl or any sort of product like this. I will keep going just like you did. Thanks man very informative video.
This seriously makes me debate whether or not I should try growing mine out in 2021! I never made it past that 2-3 month mark either. I would always end up looking at myself in the mirror thinking: “Nah bro, time to shave it off”, and then always feel sad and disappointed with myself afterwards 😂
😂 as you can see I did that like 3 times before I pushed past that awkward stage and I have enjoyed it ever since! Now I contemplate when I will shave it off though.
Where you started off is exactly where I’m at now. I’ve never really properly grown my beard out. Now I’ve grown my hair out for the longest it’s ever been, so I feel I will grow my beard too. Such a great video and has given me so much motivation. Your look is sick, really suit the bald head too
Man, your beard looks great! I’m in my mid 40s and I just started my beard journey this past June 1st. It’s gonna be two months of growth and for the most part, it’s not bad.
@@CarringtonPrichett well I’ve gone back and forth with growing it out and then shaving it off. I’ve gone 2 months of regrowing with the occasional trimming and I think it looks good. I may need to stop trimming the sides of my beard as I want my beard to look fuller.
Yes sir i just turned 28 and I’m thinning and I have a natural beard as well never used any products for my hair or beard just embrace it don’t rely on an unnatural routine
Having been plagued with a terrible hairline ‘M’ shaped since 18, and bald spot since 24 I had to shave my head. Gave me so much more confidence as I was always conscious. And this video has given me more confidence to work with my beard, 4 months growth and was considering a beard trim, might leave it for another couple before hand. Amazing Video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I have thin beard on my cheeks as well, so I used to trim off the thin parts for the first 3 months and grow something like Khabibs chin strap, but after some youtube research I decided to let the beard on the cheeks grow out as well and now after 5 months its looking pretty good. I would suggest u to comb it to the left with a blow dryer, after that comb all beard to the right side with a blow dryer, then comb it up and finally comb it down and it will be straight without curls
Guys, experiment, have fun, do what you want, do what makes YOU happy... I’m in my 60s and decided to grow a beard. I knew it would be pure white but I was surprised when it came in quite thick. Now, with Christmas coming up, I’ve got more job options. 😂🎅 thanks for the vid Harry. You look great.
Great video ! It's funny because when I first stumbled upon your channel I thought " wow that guy's lucky to have such a thick and full beard ", while complaning about how thin mine looked....when in reality It's pretty similar to yours ! What I lacked is just the patience to let it grow. So thank you for sharing your story with us. And I think that what you said about not comparing yourself to others and instead embracing what you have is a great advice. Not easy to do, but worth it in the long term !
Great video dude, just starting to grow my first, im 27, chin and neck area are starting to get thicker but the cheeks are still sparce so looks like an underbeard, got more hairs on my cheeks than i though i could get though so hopefully in the coming months they can fill out to match up the rest.
as he says, let it grow!!!!! And when you reached the peak length and it starts to get wispy in parts and thin etc, simply trim it back slightly to a solid point and it will look full and tidy again! Despite trimming off a lil length. Never give up
Again great content Harry. I can't grow decent facial hair myself, it's very light and patchy and does nothing for my appearance. So I rock the bald and clean shaven look. Keep up the good work 👍
tbh, I used minoxidil for 1.5 years and i have kept i would say 80% of all my gains. I've been of for months now (almost 4 to 6 months) and i really didn't have much before i started and it worked great. I wasn't consistent for the full 1.5 years only fo the first 8 months and there was a lot other things that I could have tried like dermarolling and what not and tbh. It was a fun ride. I highly recommend that you give minoxidil a shot because not everyone loses their gains. You just need to stay on it long enough for the beards to terminalize and "mature".
Don’t lose heart guys I barely connected my goatee at 28 and the rest of my face I couldn’t grow a beard to save my life, fast forward like five years later and I could finally grow a beard and I still had some patches, and I just let it grow and shaved it off until one day I finally just let it grow for almost a year and now have a glorious beard! 😃👍🏼
I am making a beard growth timelapse right now. I have the weirdest sparse sides you ll ever see, it doesnt look patchy, just really thin, I still manage a fairly nice beard after a few months.
For a guy who's clearly preoccupied with his appearance, it's perplexing how he doesn't see that himself. The heavy stubble brings out the best of his facial features. Not hating on the guy, just genuinely wondering why he doesn't change it.
@@hasselett Might not be that he doesn't see it. Might just be because he genuinely enjoys having his big beard. Like myself, I have a great jaw line but I like to have facial hair, I choose to covet up the jawline with a beard because I just like the feeling of having a beard.
Awesome journey. Thank you for sharing it. I also struggle with a thinner beard. The most I’ve went is around 6 months. Everyone was telling me to cut it along the way.
Needed this video, My hairs slowing going and I grew my beard to 3 months, thought it looked awful and shaved it and regretted it since. I’ve started to try and grow it again, hopefully can stick to it this time round. Thanks.
Gotta push past that mid point. A lot of people throw in the towel then I did 3 times! But I think it’s really refreshing what you can turn out with when you stick with it. Best of luck in the journey man 🤝
@@Baldcafe Very similiar story here. Gotta atleast grow it out 6 months before a trim, there's going to be bad days and some beards are just not meant to be but atleast 6 months is a requirement.
You always had a solid beard base my man, wish my base was this simetrical and full, I have patchy beard on right side of my face and sparce growth...I will try to grow my beard anyway!
hey I know this is 2 years old. but damn a lot of details and so informative in terms of what it takes to actually grow a good beard. it take a lot of patience and discipline. thanks for this insight
I'm 28 years old and can't grow any hairs on my cheeks but can grow a decent mustache and chin beard so I mainly just rock that because that's what I'm dealing with right now.
I'm your age. For the longest time, I couldn't grow "proper" sideburns. Not that the beard was scarce over there, but it was difficult to get the beard to climb higher on my cheeks. Then I switched barbers about 7 months ago and the new guy refused to trim them... he asked me to let it grow out. It looked dodgy for the first 3 months and I was super tempted to give up and go back to the old trim... but I held on. Today, I've achieved some remarkable volume in the cheeks and women compliment the beard all the time.
@@alexwangechi7175 hey man that’s awesome, I hope I can achieve something like this hopefully in my 30’s I know some growth is coming my way but it’s hard to tell rn
Also hair grows in different patterns, some slower than others. That’s why when you actually give it that 4+ months to properly grow and fill in it does.
Enjoyed the video Harry! I started buzzing my hair off just over 18 months ago and I was rocking long stubble with it for a while but this year during the quarantines I decided to give a beard ago just to see how it looked. After getting to the awkward three-month stage during the first quarantine in the spring/summer I shaved it off, but I kind of regretted it a few weeks later. So the last three months I’ve been trying again, but this time using a wooden comb and beard balm each day so that it looks and feels better. I’m so much happier with it this time around. I give it a trim once every 10 days or so just to tidy it up but not take off any bulk, clean up the neck and cheek lines et cetera. Going to be doing the beard and buzz cut to look for the foreseeable future I think!
Not sure if you’re self conscious about your hair line at all, but either way, you might want to consider looking into SMP for your scalp. With your head shape, facial structure, etc., SMP would give you a really natural buzzed head look and make you look 10 yrs younger. I spent 3k on mine about 1.5 years ago and it’s by far the best investment I’ve made. I’m rather pasty and never had the disciple to get ripped, so I used to feel unable to leave the house without a hat. It’s incredibly freeing not having to think about matching clothes to hats and seeing a version of myself I feel confident about again when looking in the mirror.
Your beard will constantly evolve as you grow older, some patchy parts will fill in, others won't. The best thing you can do is to grow and maintain it. Only cut to shape it when it gets too uneven and thin twords the bottom, usually due to maximum growth where some hairs will grow longer than others. Great figures in history had beards like you, and any viking would say that your beard is just fine. Keep on keeping on bro
The journey man! It has been really similar to mine I’m 32 now and finally decided to let it go I’m reaching 10 months now and I don’t think is going anywhere, finally im getting my beard to the place I want it Buzz cut and long ass beard it the way to go for me!
Cool video, very honest. Wouldn't agree with a lot of spots you were saying "as you can see here, doesn't look great", though. Like a lot of things, I think our expectations have been ruined by social media etc. I really think we've forgotten how natural hair actually looks.
Awesome video mate. We’re the same age and I’m like you it wasn’t really until my late 20s I thought I could pull off a “beard” for all you guys that get to 1-2 months and in still looks terrible don’t worry. The first few months of my beard especially month one my beard looked awful. You really have to give it around 6 months of not touching it at all and you’ll get a better picture of how your beard is going to look. Now I’m at the 7-8 month mark and my beard is far better than I ever thought it could be. Sure I still have weak spots like most guys but the length really does wonders to cover them up. Don’t give up take wearing a mask 😷 to its full advantage and hide your face during the awkward stages, I did and I’m glad I did.
before I lost my hair I used to style it, so when i shaved it off i felt like something was missing. I grew a beard that i like to play around with. its great, if you can grow a beard do it.
A lot of detail I know guys so please refer to the description box for the key moments in the video. This is simply a detailed description of how I came to have this beard, keep it and be happy with it. Whether clean shaven, stubbled up or bearded to the max I wish you all the best and thanks for watching!
Hi, Just stumbled upon this video. Also 29 and this was refreshing to hear in such detail all the phrases that I'm sure all of us have gone through. The part that really struck a chord was that beard attempts (I've done/ am at this stage). This video has really inspired me to give it a go again. Thank you and be safe man.
Edible Diatomaceous earth and biotin make it thicker naturally
I am not sure what to think. It's a very well done video, detailed, your voice is very calming, etc. And you've got some nice encouraging comments from Brayan Morgan and others. But I think that men these days are concerned about their beards just too much. Maybe I am wrong but my understanding is that we grow beards just to bring that masculine manly look back. But If you have (and I am not saying you but in general) 5 different beard/mustache brushes, 20 different oils, shampoos, balms, etc. that means you are doing something wrong.
you have at 24yrs old what i have at 38yrs old!!
@@joshhidalgo2588 im also 38 but almost like babyface
Hey man, I'm 18 at the minute but when I was 15 I had a brain tumor which resulted in 8 moths of chemo and a month of radiotherapy. I am obviously happy to be alive and have a great supportive family around me but I lost all my hair and with it all my confidence. I use to find thinks a lot easier but at times the situation brings me into depression. I know it doesn't change me as a person but it is really hard from a young age to louse all my hair. Long story short ... when I came across you channel and saw others who a similar story it made me feel a lot less alone. So thanks
Ps I'm cancer free
Fuck me dude. Never feel self conscious about losing your hair to chemo & radiotherapy. You survived & losing your hair in the process sucks but it's just hair. Rock that shit & fuck anyone who says otherwise.
@@Behindjoonao Thanks man I'm normally alright with it but it just catches up to me sometimes, I find it really hard with girls now, when I use to find it easy
@@henrywalker7418 I can relate man but you don't want to be involved with those types of superficial girls anyway. They would just end up cheating on you or fucking you over down the road anyways. Think of it is a natural filter haha.
@@Behindjoonao ye your right, hopefully I'll be going to uni next year, and meet loads of new people. But at my school I see all my friends in realationship and stuff, I'm keeping a postive minset though as I know people can lose the limbs and the grand scheme if things hair isn't that important. Just but of a blow to the self esteem. Anyway thanks for the support
Dude you are an inspiration and I mean every word of that. Problems are relative of course and you have dealt with such adversity. Please recognise your strength!!! This could have been a blow that crushed you for good but it didn’t. Legend. Wish you all the best Henry it’s a pleasure to have people like yourself here on the channel 🤝
Guy with a year and a half long beard here. Biggest advice is to just leave it. Shape up the cheek lines and neck a bit (just above Adam’s apple) but leave it. Until at least 6 months then maybe go to the hairdressers and get some shape into it. But then leave it again. Slap some beard oil on morning and night. Beard balm to tame it and you’re done. Beard oil and balm is the key. On a morning my beard is ugly but once brushed and oiled it’s a different story. If you have a messy curly beard then get a round brush and hair dry it on cool so it’s a bit more tamed. Do that after a shower when it’s wet with some beard oil on. Condition it every other day in the shower and do not over wash it. Once a week if that with beard not hair shampoo. My cheeks are thin for the first 3 months then fill out. Don’t over complicate it. Yes it will look like crap and people will comment but just push through and eventually it will all fill out. Also age has a big part to play. I couldn’t grow a beard in my 20s. I’m 30 now and it’s thick and about 7 inches long.
when you say "leave it" you mean also the sideburns?
The reason light passes through the beard is because all the hairs grow at different speeds so the hairs are different lengths! Trim it back to where it’s darkest and then start the process again, trim every 4 months or so, eventually all the shorter hairs catch up and you get a little more length every time but the beard is as full as it can be! I’m about to start my second beard journey. I’m about a month in atm! Keep growin brotha!
This message helped me thank you
@@juliopantoja1722 No problem man! Just gotta remember all hairs are good hairs! The longer you have the beard and maintain it, it'll get fuller over time. There might even be hairs that haven't even came through the skin yet whilst the rest are 3 inches long or whatever. Just be patient and trim it every so often! You can't grow a beard if you don't let it grow 😁 All the best brotha!
How's the journey going bro
@@Tommy-pz2yc Honestly? Not good 😂 I went out for birthday drinks not long ago and fell flat on my face drunk. Had to shave my beard to tend to the wounds.
@@Tyndaal604Have u started again? Is there picture progress?
Minox saved me lol..Started with literally 14 cheek hairs on each side. Used for about 1yr & 6 months and boom full beard. Have been off it nearly 3 years now and everything stayed (26yrs old now). I know it's not for everyone, but man I'm so grateful I found it. Probably the only reason I'm able to be confidently bald, to be honest.
that's excellent! any side effects? i'm assuming it's not like finasteride which has a lot of bad side effects
This guy makes me want to lose my hair xD. I feel like having a figure like this is good for young people losing hair. All Love
Well, you don’t have to be bald to rock a shaved head my friend. Works on all heads. Lol
@@trosczh I shaved my head 1 month ago, I'm not balding just did it cause why not. You should go for it man you'll probably look badass
You shouldn't. Your picture looks great man.
@@trosczh hell yea dude that's awesome, take control!
If you're not balding, you can just buzz it off 0 guard. That way you can see if it looks good for you. One thing, you might need to give it some sunlight, two: it brings attention to your eyes and facial features which is a good thing.
There is no right or wrong way of dealing with hair loss or growing up a beard, but it sure helps to have someone in your corner that inspires you. When you want to give up, think about this. Thanks, Harry!
Dude, you're a legend amongst men for sharing all your truths with the world. It is such a honest and sipportive message and channel. Thumbs up my bro! Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that man thank you. There is something cathartic about just getting it all out I won't lie 👍
Note to self: don’t let your beard become an obsession.
That’s part of being a male. (For me)
Easier said then done
My beard has always been just there, grow, trim, grow, trim. Now that I have chose to grow it out, I’m obsessing and noticing everything, making sure it’s growing, making sure I don’t rip off hairs, not over brush it. I’m trying not to but it’s so hard.
Especially when you have the A tier bone structure of this guy, such a waste of energy.
Im 45 and this is the first time I’ve ever grown a beard and i am doing exactly that! OBSESSING! Its like everyday im wondering if it’s growing right when in fact it grows faster than any one i know… i need to stop worrying about it and let it grow
I have a big beard and I talk to so many lads that worry about patches. What you have to remember is they're more noticeable to you because YOU know they're there. 99% of people won't notice your patches because they'll be distracted by the rest of your glorious face plumage.
I applaud your selection of words 👏
Lads listen to young Harry he is wise beyond his years. I inherited MPB from my father and I went the minoxidil route and then spent a fortune on hair transplants which didn't work. My hair loss was delayed for years as I have been taking Propecia for my prostate at an age younger than most men. The pandemic may have been a blessing as I had a hard time getting to a barber so I used my head as it were and started to buzz it shorter and shorter to take the shock effect away a wise decision. After listening to this fine gent I said "what the blank" and shaved it off. I only wish I had done it years ago I would have saved myself a lot of money and anguish. As for the beard I must say Harry is spot on once again, don't give in to shaving it off just let it grow, let it grow, let it grow. As with the head this takes courage and most importantly patience. If one is lucky enough to have the great head shape and facial structure as he and I do, trust me you will not regret it. It may be psychological, but the shaved head counterbalanced with the mid to long beard "rocks it" as he would say. I can't quite explain it, but it gives one an almost erotic appearance, perhaps the beard with the baby bum smooth head, but I cannot stop touching my head. The only departure is that my hair was all grey so I have been dying my beard with the most popular beard dye on this side of the pond and again for me it looks so bloody natural. I am as happy as an Ipswich clam, Ipswich Ma. that is. Everyone is entitled to their opinion as to his beard length, but in about one more month or so mine shall look just about the same as his; great in my opinion. Lastly, if your girlfriend doesn't like your shaved head or your beard in her face, get a new girlfriend or better yet go with a guy they will be on you like white on rice with a lot less psychological drama. I am now sixty-five years old and most people think I look twenty years younger, so much so that I have to constantly prove my age to get a senior citizen discount. There are times when a man has to do what a man has to do!
Good man. I'm hoping to have a story similar to yours at your age. I'm in my late 20s. Bless up.
Hi Harry, great video! I'm a dermatologist and I think the reason why you lost some of your beard gains was because you didn't taper off minoxidil. Whenever you quit cold turkey, your body doesn't have time to adapt, which results in massive shedding. I think that if you had used minoxidil for 18 months and slowly tapered off, you would have kept all of your gains. I disagree with the point you made of you losing all or most of your minoxidil gains. The minoxidil definitely gave a large majority of what you have now when you look at the before and after pictures. Sure age played a small role, but the terminal hairs you gained from using minoxidil are evident. I understand that you don't wanna use it anymore, but it really is 1-2 years where most guys get terminal or peak growth from minoxidil. You don't have to rely on minoxidil for life in terms of beard growth because beard hair reaches terminal class, unlike head hair which has androgen receptors and will fall off if you discontinue use. If you ever decide to use it in the future, just know to taper off and use it for at least 18 months. Like this comment so I know you read it and keep making these awesome videos!
Great comment doc..
I am sure doing this, using minoxidil for 18 month, I'll let you know how it goes after 6 months
@@ariyooluwatade5869 i just finished my journey a year ago, i have american indian in me which is why my family thinks i couldnt grow a beard, however my brother can and my dad could, so i gave it a shot, i went from almost nothing at age 37 to a full blown beard like this guys at age 38, im a year off now and its still there, remember to taper off as the person above mentioned.
@@JustinKrux super late response here but congrats on the beard! Just curious, how long did you spend tapering off? I’m on the journey right now and I’m just curious how I should go about it in the future.
@@Adam-cw6ws I didnt really taper off per seh, just stopped, when i was happy with what i had, i continued a few more months to make sure it was terminal and stopped completely.
Also don't forget to use tretinoin or you might leave a lot of gains on the table
I started my beard growth journey in March this year after failing and abandoning the idea several times in 2020 during the pandemic. It's a whole new experience and a big challenge for me because every time I see my beard in the mirror, I only see the imperfections. And when the thought of giving up again and shaving everything once more comes back to me, I go back to this video and find an incredible motivation not to do it. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement.
It's quite painful to loose hair and go bald at 18 years for me but after seeing bald cafe i got inspired and started shaving like a man and ignoring bullies 😎
Taklu 😂😂
Great video. I had no idea it was almost 30mins long - it flew by. It was really interesting to follow the stages of your beard journey, especially because I think I've had a similar path. It took me years to really give my beard a chance to come into its own. A couple of years ago I went deep into beard routines and products and I've been hooked ever since. It's so true what you say about knowing the limits of your beard. Once you get that first taste of a big beard, it's so tempting to just let it grow and grow. Now I find myself looking back at some of my content and wishing I didn't stick with the big beard for as long as I did. Recently I've had some big trims and it just clicked that shorter, not-so-huge styles suit me much more. It's all part of the journey though, and that's the fun of it. I love how I'm still learning ways to significantly improve my beard just by subtly changing my trimming and styling routines. I look forward to joining the bald brotherhood at sometime not too far down the line as well. You've made it much less daunting for me. Thanks!
Main point is, stop comparing your beard to others and give it time!
I have a thin/patchy beard but when I let it grow in for atleast 3 months it starts to look okayish. Okay enough for me to wanna keep it.
Not many people have full coverage after a week, that's if you're blessed with beard genetics. Most people need more time to grow.
This video was just what I needed. Just like you, I grew my beard for three months and cut it. Now I decided to grow a beard for a long time. You always inspire me. Thank you for everything. ❤
Glad it helped man. Pretty much moral of the story is to rock what you have and push past that awkward stage 👏
We’re around the same age and have similar facial hair. More than most videos I have seen. I am at 66 days of growth today, and you have encouraged me to keep going! Thanks bro!
EDIT: I am now 4 months in and have the thickest beard I’ve ever had. I’ve not trimmed once and people are noticing as well as commenting. So glad I made the commitment and there’s no looking back.
Keep going man 🤝
@@Baldcafe ✊🏻
How’s the beard today?
Just found you on youtube and I'm glad! I am 24 years old and have been wanting for years to grow my beard out... You gave me more motivation to do it, take care of it and work with what I have, biggest appreciation man, cheers and Happy Holidays!
How did it go?
Hey man! I am 24 also and shaved my head a month ago and thing of growing a beard. How’d it go for you?
On my own patchy beard, bald head journey too at the moment!! Thanks for sharing!
Beard looks good Harry, should be proud of it. Made the right choice coming off the minox. Not worth the risks and the whole issue of not wanting to go in the water etc incase the minox come off, it's like the issue many of us have with our hair on our heads all over again! Not wanted to get it wet.
He has a really good point when it comes to growing a beard. I don’t have the best beard by far I’m almost 26 years old been growing my beard for 2 years. Best advise to give is not to compare yourself to others with a bigger fuller beard cause there is always going to be someone with a better beard. Grow what you can and rock it. Do it cause you enjoy it and cause you like it, have fun with it! A beard can sometimes take a month to grow some guys are lucky but other times it takes years.
The part of the journey where you were saying you felt it was messy and people on RUclips were saying shave it I actually thought it looked great that length.
😆 Thanks Scott 👍
I am in that stage right now. I am 19
@@nr107 great
Really enjoyed watching this video. I've watched a few videos about beard growth now but found this the most inspiring. Really appreciated his honesty.
I'm 34 and attempting a beard for the first time. Only a month in, but finding videos like this very helpful to stay the course and plan my beard.
Go for it man. Push past that awkward stage at 3/4 months in and I think you will pleasantly surprise yourself 👍
Great thumbnail and even better! I hope this helps a lot of guys 👊 keep crushing it!
Thanks Dan, love your content. I’ve learnt a lot from your videos 🤝
@@Baldcafe thank you! Absolutely right back at you. My bald and bearded days will be coming, I'm sure!
thanks for making this. im 32 and growing my first beard, im about 3 ish months in and my beard is looking very similar to what yours did at around that same mark. i look at it sometimes and wonder if it will ever actually become anything, but seeing your journey really gives me hope and motivation to stay the course.
How did your beard end up?
@@TyEats2200 way better than I ever would have expected to be honest. I used Minoxidil consistently ( once per day) for just over 2 years. Its still not as thick and dense as some out there, but Im very happy with what I was able to accomplish. Thanks for asking.
Your beard looks solid man; it only gets better as you age. Rock what you got, and by the looks of it, you got it.
30 minutes of absolutely banging wisdom and advice Harry. You are a star mate! I’m about 5 months into my journey and it ain’t super pretty at the moment, but hey - having fun with it and I won’t give up!
As someone who use minox for beard growth, let me say that sometimes 5-6 months is enough. I went from some patches on the sides and stache to a full beard within 2 months or using it. But the best use of it would be to use the first 2 months on a clean shaved face for a better spread. Its been 2 years now since i ended the course and my beard is even way better then it was before. So minoxidil helps, and fast, u just have to do quite of a research of how to use it, cause not everywhere is a good and reliable info about this.
this is really inspiring. i have the same moments of giving up same as u, im 32 , and this is my 2nd attempt in growing beard,. the longest ive been keeping it around 4 months. now im going into 3rd months, starting to give up but after watching ur video , it really giving me 100% confidence to keep it running full naturally grown beard. thank you and thank you very much!
I have the exact same beard! Like the thin spots and everything! I’m on my beard growth journey now. I feel like I can do it now!
how did it go ?
i'm trying to do the same
lots of guys wish to have that "patchy beard "
My asian ass looking this video with a lot of jealous
At least you’re able to blame your ethnicity. Both my parents being of Russian decent, I have to deal with the ethnic and genetic shame of my face’s idea of growing a beard being long “crackhead” whiskers thinly spaced apart everywhere…It’s the worst of both worlds cuz I looked stupid as hell if I don’t shave for a week, but also get razor burn every time I shave. Also only place facial hair doesn’t grow is where it’s supposed to connect to leave a goatee.
There’s tons of channels talking about using Rogaine for growing a fuller beard, gonna give it a try.
@@EGstill85 Western Europeans have thicker beards than Russians on average, it's just that historically they shaved it off more. If you look at photos of Russian peasants from the 19th century or modern day old-believers, their beards (oftentimes) aren't that incredibly thick.
Why?
You made the right choice not giving in to anyone's opinion and growing out the beard. Your beard looks amazing.
This vid came at a great time! trying to grow my beard again. Hoping it grows in fuller
Push past that awkward stage and I think you will really surprise yourself 🤝
I thought you looked great with a 1-2 month growth that's the classy professional look at least.
Thanks for sharing.
growing a beard is all about patience. for 1 years i had very thin hair but as i grew it, it got denser
It’s true
A true inspiration to us thin bearded fellows!
I won’t lie, that short clip from wedding... man what a killer look
This video gave me a lot of hope, have been growing my beard out for 4 months now. I do not feel like giving up but it convinced me to not use monoxidyl or any sort of product like this. I will keep going just like you did. Thanks man very informative video.
Man there’s nothing bad about this channel, all good content!
27 isnt too old to start a beard. I didn’t start mine until I turned 50
Badass
I’m 18, Scandinavian with a full beard! You can rock a beard at any age
Best video out there for inspiration, keeping me from picking up the razor!
This seriously makes me debate whether or not I should try growing mine out in 2021! I never made it past that 2-3 month mark either. I would always end up looking at myself in the mirror thinking: “Nah bro, time to shave it off”, and then always feel sad and disappointed with myself afterwards 😂
😂 as you can see I did that like 3 times before I pushed past that awkward stage and I have enjoyed it ever since! Now I contemplate when I will shave it off though.
Lol that is me😅
Ayo!! it's been two years did your beard grow
I myself am judging and questioning myself right now at 1 and a half months
Where you started off is exactly where I’m at now. I’ve never really properly grown my beard out. Now I’ve grown my hair out for the longest it’s ever been, so I feel I will grow my beard too. Such a great video and has given me so much motivation. Your look is sick, really suit the bald head too
Mate I am 21 will I be able to grow full beard?
Man, your beard looks great! I’m in my mid 40s and I just started my beard journey this past June 1st. It’s gonna be two months of growth and for the most part, it’s not bad.
How is it now?
@@CarringtonPrichett well I’ve gone back and forth with growing it out and then shaving it off. I’ve gone 2 months of regrowing with the occasional trimming and I think it looks good. I may need to stop trimming the sides of my beard as I want my beard to look fuller.
Yes sir i just turned 28 and I’m thinning and I have a natural beard as well never used any products for my hair or beard just embrace it don’t rely on an unnatural routine
lee driver i grew my beard when i was 19/20, and now i'm 56 and still have a beard although it's gone grey now. still love it.
Having been plagued with a terrible hairline ‘M’ shaped since 18, and bald spot since 24 I had to shave my head. Gave me so much more confidence as I was always conscious.
And this video has given me more confidence to work with my beard, 4 months growth and was considering a beard trim, might leave it for another couple before hand. Amazing Video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Lets go Kyle
This actually gave me hope to grow out my thin beard, so i think i will do that!
Thank you and keep up the great work!
I don't think it even looked too patchy or anything from the start, good work man I'm 25 and 1month in, it's going good!
Great video man!! 25 now and the hair is beginning to thin a touch. Thankfully I've had a full beard since 21
I have thin beard on my cheeks as well, so I used to trim off the thin parts for the first 3 months and grow something like Khabibs chin strap, but after some youtube research I decided to let the beard on the cheeks grow out as well and now after 5 months its looking pretty good.
I would suggest u to comb it to the left with a blow dryer, after that comb all beard to the right side with a blow dryer, then comb it up and finally comb it down and it will be straight without curls
7:40 im so glad you finished that sentence. I was petrified for a moment
I love your channel man. You are so honest and open and inspiring. Thank you for that. We need more people like you :)
Guys, experiment, have fun, do what you want, do what makes YOU happy... I’m in my 60s and decided to grow a beard. I knew it would be pure white but I was surprised when it came in quite thick. Now, with Christmas coming up, I’ve got more job options. 😂🎅 thanks for the vid Harry. You look great.
Ditto. Same thing. I should've done this, like him, at a younger age. I never considered it as an option. Go figure.
This geezer is a slim Tyson Fury!
“It felt manly” proceeds to blow dry beard while wearing bath robe 😂
@7:29 Bro said his moustache was not strong enough. It was great there 👍🏾🔥
Great video ! It's funny because when I first stumbled upon your channel I thought " wow that guy's lucky to have such a thick and full beard ", while complaning about how thin mine looked....when in reality It's pretty similar to yours ! What I lacked is just the patience to let it grow. So thank you for sharing your story with us. And I think that what you said about not comparing yourself to others and instead embracing what you have is a great advice. Not easy to do, but worth it in the long term !
I'm currently on my 1 month beard I keep coming back to your video for inspiration so thanks bro
Mate, this is what seems like normal growth! Excellent beard all around. Solid video, regardless. Cheers.
13:10 that picture made me bust out laughing bro.
Great video dude, just starting to grow my first, im 27, chin and neck area are starting to get thicker but the cheeks are still sparce so looks like an underbeard, got more hairs on my cheeks than i though i could get though so hopefully in the coming months they can fill out to match up the rest.
U dope with whatever hairstyle that you're rocking with just don't let no one say different and watching your videos gives me confidence @baldcafe
You’re better with a short beard! Love from france
as he says, let it grow!!!!!
And when you reached the peak length and it starts to get wispy in parts and thin etc, simply trim it back slightly to a solid point and it will look full and tidy again! Despite trimming off a lil length. Never give up
He would've made a perfect Bjorn ironside in Vikings fr tho
Or Ragnar lothbrook 😂
Again great content Harry. I can't grow decent facial hair myself, it's very light and patchy and does nothing for my appearance. So I rock the bald and clean shaven look. Keep up the good work 👍
This is the inspiration I was looking for
tbh, I used minoxidil for 1.5 years and i have kept i would say 80% of all my gains. I've been of for months now (almost 4 to 6 months) and i really didn't have much before i started and it worked great. I wasn't consistent for the full 1.5 years only fo the first 8 months and there was a lot other things that I could have tried like dermarolling and what not and tbh. It was a fun ride.
I highly recommend that you give minoxidil a shot because not everyone loses their gains. You just need to stay on it long enough for the beards to terminalize and "mature".
Did you get a full beard from the minoxidil
Don’t lose heart guys I barely connected my goatee at 28 and the rest of my face I couldn’t grow a beard to save my life, fast forward like five years later and I could finally grow a beard and I still had some patches, and I just let it grow and shaved it off until one day I finally just let it grow for almost a year and now have a glorious beard! 😃👍🏼
Literally me. Except I’m 5 years ago you lol.
I am making a beard growth timelapse right now. I have the weirdest sparse sides you ll ever see, it doesnt look patchy, just really thin, I still manage a fairly nice beard after a few months.
I enjoyed watching your beard journey. Some of the pictures were awesome.
Thx for your honesty towards Minoxidil!
Your beard looks nice now!
You look so much better and decent with heavy stubble than full beard.
For a guy who's clearly preoccupied with his appearance, it's perplexing how he doesn't see that himself. The heavy stubble brings out the best of his facial features. Not hating on the guy, just genuinely wondering why he doesn't change it.
@@hasselett Might not be that he doesn't see it. Might just be because he genuinely enjoys having his big beard.
Like myself, I have a great jaw line but I like to have facial hair, I choose to covet up the jawline with a beard because I just like the feeling of having a beard.
Awesome journey. Thank you for sharing it. I also struggle with a thinner beard. The most I’ve went is around 6 months. Everyone was telling me to cut it along the way.
Needed this video, My hairs slowing going and I grew my beard to 3 months, thought it looked awful and shaved it and regretted it since. I’ve started to try and grow it again, hopefully can stick to it this time round.
Thanks.
Gotta push past that mid point. A lot of people throw in the towel then I did 3 times! But I think it’s really refreshing what you can turn out with when you stick with it. Best of luck in the journey man 🤝
@@Baldcafe Very similiar story here. Gotta atleast grow it out 6 months before a trim, there's going to be bad days and some beards are just not meant to be but atleast 6 months is a requirement.
You always had a solid beard base my man, wish my base was this simetrical and full, I have patchy beard on right side of my face and sparce growth...I will try to grow my beard anyway!
hey I know this is 2 years old. but damn a lot of details and so informative in terms of what it takes to actually grow a good beard. it take a lot of patience and discipline. thanks for this insight
I'm 28 years old and can't grow any hairs on my cheeks but can grow a decent mustache and chin beard so I mainly just rock that because that's what I'm dealing with right now.
I'm your age. For the longest time, I couldn't grow "proper" sideburns. Not that the beard was scarce over there, but it was difficult to get the beard to climb higher on my cheeks. Then I switched barbers about 7 months ago and the new guy refused to trim them... he asked me to let it grow out. It looked dodgy for the first 3 months and I was super tempted to give up and go back to the old trim... but I held on. Today, I've achieved some remarkable volume in the cheeks and women compliment the beard all the time.
@@alexwangechi7175 hey man that’s awesome, I hope I can achieve something like this hopefully in my 30’s I know some growth is coming my way but it’s hard to tell rn
@@Braderssss mate I am 21 will I be able to grow a beard?
@@Testo99 depends on your genetics but yes just give it some time, it could take years
Also hair grows in different patterns, some slower than others. That’s why when you actually give it that 4+ months to properly grow and fill in it does.
Great vid. U have the Charles bronson look working for u. I might try growing mine back even tho i have a skinny chin. Keep it up
Enjoyed the video Harry! I started buzzing my hair off just over 18 months ago and I was rocking long stubble with it for a while but this year during the quarantines I decided to give a beard ago just to see how it looked.
After getting to the awkward three-month stage during the first quarantine in the spring/summer I shaved it off, but I kind of regretted it a few weeks later.
So the last three months I’ve been trying again, but this time using a wooden comb and beard balm each day so that it looks and feels better. I’m so much happier with it this time around. I give it a trim once every 10 days or so just to tidy it up but not take off any bulk, clean up the neck and cheek lines et cetera. Going to be doing the beard and buzz cut to look for the foreseeable future I think!
Amazing Journey Learnt A Lot..
Not sure if you’re self conscious about your hair line at all, but either way, you might want to consider looking into SMP for your scalp. With your head shape, facial structure, etc., SMP would give you a really natural buzzed head look and make you look 10 yrs younger.
I spent 3k on mine about 1.5 years ago and it’s by far the best investment I’ve made. I’m rather pasty and never had the disciple to get ripped, so I used to feel unable to leave the house without a hat. It’s incredibly freeing not having to think about matching clothes to hats and seeing a version of myself I feel confident about again when looking in the mirror.
Beard looks great without minox. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Love the in-depth analysis.
oh my god my case is exacly like this. starting to let it grow for good from now
for this video I was motivated to grow a beard👏👏
Your beard will constantly evolve as you grow older, some patchy parts will fill in, others won't. The best thing you can do is to grow and maintain it. Only cut to shape it when it gets too uneven and thin twords the bottom, usually due to maximum growth where some hairs will grow longer than others. Great figures in history had beards like you, and any viking would say that your beard is just fine. Keep on keeping on bro
The journey man! It has been really similar to mine I’m 32 now and finally decided to let it go I’m reaching 10 months now and I don’t think is going anywhere, finally im getting my beard to the place I want it
Buzz cut and long ass beard it the way to go for me!
Cool video, very honest. Wouldn't agree with a lot of spots you were saying "as you can see here, doesn't look great", though. Like a lot of things, I think our expectations have been ruined by social media etc. I really think we've forgotten how natural hair actually looks.
*Harry, I think you look better with short beard like in your first videos. Now you look much older.*
i put my razor down November 3rd. I shall not be picking it up in 2021, you want a beard, GO FOR IT.
you look amazing in all of those photos you shared. we are our own biggest critics, i suppose.
And then there is me with 3 hairs on my chin
Judging from your avatar, that's a lot more than 3 lol
At least you're not a girl with 3 hairs
Awesome video mate. We’re the same age and I’m like you it wasn’t really until my late 20s I thought I could pull off a “beard” for all you guys that get to 1-2 months and in still looks terrible don’t worry. The first few months of my beard especially month one my beard looked awful. You really have to give it around 6 months of not touching it at all and you’ll get a better picture of how your beard is going to look. Now I’m at the 7-8 month mark and my beard is far better than I ever thought it could be. Sure I still have weak spots like most guys but the length really does wonders to cover them up. Don’t give up take wearing a mask 😷 to its full advantage and hide your face during the awkward stages, I did and I’m glad I did.
before I lost my hair I used to style it, so when i shaved it off i felt like something was missing. I grew a beard that i like to play around with. its great, if you can grow a beard do it.
getting some major Tom Hardy in Bronson vibes
Tried growing a beard this year and it made my face look like a balding caterpillar lol.