Growing a beard will change your life! It truly is a unbelievable experience. The #1 change is freeing yourself of worrying about what others think of you. If I had a dollar for all the positive comments I'd be rich. I've gone through the negative stage and it's part of the process but really helps you realize a lot about yourself and others. You grow mentally and spiritually with your beard. Patience is so important in growing a beard and it helps every part of your life. It's such a journey and frees you up from so many things it's incredible. I'm more calm, less worried about what people think of me, and have learned to enjoy being me and love having a beard. It's a full beard now and you almost graduate to another level when it grows longer. The positive comments and conversations are more frequent and it's amazing how strangers respond to the beard. Extremely rewarding experience. Beard on my brothers
Gray Bailey thanks brother. Appreciate all your help along the way my friend. Love the videos and your amazing advice on beards and life in general. If I may add to my earlier comment by saying when you talk to another bearded brother or strangers with beards they know exactly what you have gone through. It's a mutual appreciation of the journey. Much respect to you bud👊
9 months in and my style has changed, my outlook on life has changed and the level of respect I get from other fellas has increased dramatically. It really is life changing.
I started mine the first of the year when i got out of the military. Joined when i was 18. Never grew a beard before then and its an everyday shave while you’re in. now im 35 and growing a beard for the first time in my life. Almost 3 months into my yeard!!! Thank you for the videos. Love the content and learn a lot from you during my exciting new journey!
I just hit a year this month & you’re absolutely correct about the comments from various people. I also experienced different feelings throughout the stages of growth. My only regret was shaving the neck for a few months before realizing that neck growth is a part of making my beard fuller. Thanks for your videos. Very inspiring. 👍👍
I took up the years gauntlet on 27 December, 2015. Almost at 11 months, and I arrived at the same sentiments independently; letting it grow teaches patience, teaches one to deal with slights and insults, too. I wish I had started a VLOG back then, but I do have Before and During pics. I feel like the year mark will be difficult because while I would probably let it continue to grow, I have a feeling someone very important to me will probably be expecting me to shave (or at least trim it back to a normal beard). I would hate to shave it, as it's just getting where it's growing really well!
I just finished my yeard.... have been following you for quite a while now. I am really intrigued with starting a youtube channel but not sure what it should be about. You are an inspiration.
Mr. Bruno my Yeard Journey began the first week of December 2016 and I have never felt such a sense of responsibility and dedication to anything in comparison to my beard. I religiously have followed your advice regarding oils and balms and I'm loving every time I go out and find another product that you have made a review on. I'm a bit camera shy but I think I'll take your advice and start a webcast of my Yeard journey, so look out for that. Thank you for all of your inspiration and knowledge, and as you always say........."Let it grow and let it flow"!!!!
Started my yeard on April 1, 2018. Going until at least April 1, 2019. I actually started to grow it for patience and higher tolerance of unintelligent/rude/racist people. Glad to hear you feel similarly about it too.
Hey dude! Just wanna say that almost a year ago (couple weeks 'til a full yeard) I watched this video after a show in Philly and instantly knew this was the change I wanted in my life. I started smoking a pipe again and let the beard flow. My beard is nourished, glorious, and only trimmed a handful of times over the course of the year. It's been an experience, brotha! Thank you for the inspiration. I don't know if I even want to part with this beard!
I'm at 7 months into my yeard. And you're right. You will learn things and patience. I've been called Santa Clause so many times... and I've learned to just live with it
I decided to grow my beard aiming for the record. The current record is just over 17 feet and I hope to hit this record in the next few years. Keep the beards growing and flowing!
Hey Gray, enjoyed sharing your commute with you. I shaved my 30 mo. beard last spring when my mom was diagnosed with cancer so that she could see my face again before she left God's green earth. In August, once again, I put away the razor and am now well into another yeard. I am impatient to have my full beard back, yet in some ways enjoying the journey more this time around knowing what lies ahead. Beard On! Zen Dog
Started mine Dec. 2012 and still growing it. Lol, you're so right about people judging you. I've gotten hundreds of compliments and I've had people give me go to hell looks. Jokes on them, I could care less what others think. Keep up the great videos!
George!, your voice, personality and yeard are all calming and mesmerizing. I’ve just decided to start documenting my yeard growth and head hair growth while forming a RUclips channel around beards along with other topics. Also on the topics of animals and beards. I rub a homemade balm including peppermint oil on my beard and my cat loves the smell of the peppermint oil and she will follow me all around the house waiting for me to sit down so she can jump in my lap and get up on my chest and will smell my beard for as long as I’ll let her. 😂 Anyways. Love the channel George. Hope to see your comments and subscription once it’s up and running. I’ll update this comment with my Channel later. Bye.
I havent growed out my beard that long but i been growing my hair for 17 months now, and I'm a COMPLETELY different person to who I was back then. You really have to stand strong against peer pressure too.
I just found this video. THANK YOU! I started my beard in March of 2020. I was told, after one month.. . that my "cultural background" would result in a raggedy patchy mess. I learned patience, self confidence and tolerance during this time. I ride a motorcycle (LOL) I really fit the part now. I wish my beard had your length but hey, only have 2 months to go. Patches all filled in. I have NOT trimmed it but use Beard Balm to keep it from flying out. March 27th I will have my YEARD. thanks for your encouraging video!!!! It means a lot. jon
Man I have just discovered your channel. I have undertaken a yeard challenge and I am currently one month in! I’ve learnt how impatient I am as well! Brother your a god send! Also your beard is awesome! It’s a real natural, good vibe beard!
After listening to your professional advice about proper beard grooming, I decided to shave my two year beard off today and start growing the yeard. It was funny, my family didn't recognize me at first this morning. They thought they were seeing things. However, I told them that I was just getting rid of the old beard and starting a new one.Thanks for the inspiration George. I am going to- like you said- " Let it grow and let it flow." 😎
loved the video george, cracked me up when you said if we started channels you would bust our balls!!, I'm totally loving the idea of you doing pipe reviews, I'm thinking of trying to smoke a pipe because of you, and plus my father smoked a pipe, thanks so much, your faithful viewer, Jude
I always felt I'd screw myself and shave if I commented but maybe it'll help give me some responsibility. I've tried a yeard twice and gave up around month 5 both times. I'm going to start by going with a half yeard to get past the gap of 5 months that I hate and continue on after. Great content love your stuff
I've had the same experience, at conferences in the last year since growing a beard. 30 years of being in the background suddenly people remember me and approch me for conversation. with years of experience in my field I do have something to offer, its just weird its taken a beard to be taken seriously and remembered.
I'm at month 4, and you just saved my beard. I was thinking of shaving it off, but I think I will keep it after seeing this video. If I make a video, I will Pay homage. Thanks brother
im just over a year late in seeing this video but I began growing in july, cut it in the end of September. I began regrowing toward the end of October but I kept on shaving my mustache up until the end of October. I am now almost 2 months into growing and now I see your YEARD video and I think to myself .. wow, what an idea. I began watching you because I wanted to smoke a pipe. cigarettes are a quick fix, and they ALWAYS smell horrible. I remember my grandpas pipe smell was very pleasant and I always remember him with his pipe. id like to be remembered in a similar way in life. I have adhd and am always trying to find alternatives to pills to keep me calm.. your videos stood out to me, I bought a corncob pipe, and really enjoyed it! the Missouri meerschaum great dane is absolutely my favorite at the moment. ive received so many compliments over my aromatic choice and on the presentation of my simple little corn pipe. I can really take time and think and reflect on life and my future decisions, past decisions and how I can improve my situation in life. the whole process of learning how to select my tobacco, then how to pack my pipe, how to properly smoke, just the whole process is therapeutic for me. YOU have helped me a lot sir and I thank you.
duuuude I'm approaching 2 months soon and these past 2 days I almost gave in. I had 1 person say it looked better when it was a bit shorter and I already started second guessing myself but not anymore. These are some words of wisdom and experience! Subscribed.
Great video Gray. Wanted to let you know that November 6th marked 6 months of beard growth for me. I have never been able to grow a beard before due to my profession. I turned 60 in June this year. I really enjoy viewing your videos. I am looking forward to reaching a year. I really love my beard and will probably only have the cheek line trimmed by a pro with a straight razor. Other than that, I intend to let it just keep growing and see what the Lord has blessed me with. My beard grew in with not having to trim the neck line. It's exactly where it should be. Prior to six months I only used beard oil on my stash and beard. I find now that I need to use beard balm and mustache wax to groom it or it becomes hard to manage. Keep up the wonderful work that you share with all of us brother. God bless and take care. Billy Mike
Cheers, Sultan. Thanks for the videos and for not blowing smoke up people's butts. I like the wisdom and the "you can do it" attitude you exude in your videos. I have subscribed to your channel, and can't wait for more. You have inspired me to start using my channel and will post a video soon. Peace be with you and keeping on brewing!!!
I am an active person on your channel and I have recently started to upload to RUclips. You have great advice and you're really helping me out. My beard is close to 4 months. I have liked, commented, and shared. Thank you George.
Started the Yeard challenge George on the 1st January so I'm three weeks in.Tried it a few years ago and got as far as may and I shaved the sides and kept the goatie.Hopefully I'll make the twelve months this time.Peace from Ireland!!!!
I start growing my beard on last December, I was thinking to let it grow for just a few months, then I found your youtube channel, and I said that looks kool man, I need to let my beard grow that big, then on April, as I comment before, a barber cut almost all my beard, that day I decide to let it grow as big as I can. And is almost December again and still growing, slow but growing. Is have way as yours, but like I said is growing. Peace my friend.
I decided to commit and grow the beard(or Yeard) as the community would say! I've always grown a small beard ( a few weeks ) then just shave it off. Last time I shaved was few days before Thanksgiving and it's now January 4th and have some good growth going on. What surprises me.... is my wife loves it and has encouraged me let it grow. That's why I decided to check out RUclips for some info and found this channel. Thank you sir for providing great info and instructions for this "New Beardy" ( have no idea if that even makes sense) and I'm determined to hold this out till next Thanksgiving and see how I like it. Thanks again sir. God Bless, and Thanks again🇺🇸👍
Great beard. I'm on my way to letting mine go. Have trimmed on it several times. Since listening to you about how just let it go & let it weigh itself down. My beard is around 7 inches now. If I would of left it alone it would probably be around 4 inches longer. Be safe.
Love your videos! I've already done the beard challenge myself. It's now a little longer than a year and a half. But I totally get how growing out this beard changes different aspects of your life. One thing it's done for me, is to begin a journey of creating good habits that benefits myself. And I agree, I dig the bearded brotherhood that comes about with having a beard.
You most certainly are a gentleman, George. I'll consider making the channel but I won't make any promises. Thank you for your content. We're at the end of month 1 on my end, here goes nothing.
Good to see a return of the Rise and Shine, I have made a couple videos now, but you mention in this video 'proper' tagging. Could you make a video explaining what makes tagging 'proper'? Cheers Sultan
Ok, I’m gonna try it again. Never made it past about 5 months for whatever reason. 3.5 months in right now. I’ll do a video after while. Thanks for the inspiration!
Omg...... better to be a diplomat than bounce someone out. 17yrs as a bouncer that was my exact philosophy....... very well said.... my theory was if i had to stop a fight, i hadn't done my job properly.......
I am at a yeard now........hear you on the trimming it....I trimmed 4 times now...but that's it...let it grow and let it flow......your beard is amazing anyway brother.....many would and do envy....cheeers👊
I have that same hat and if I'm not wearing a cowboy hat, chances are I have it on. I also agree with what you say if you have a larger beard you can wear any hat and it looks good GODbless!!!
I started growing my beard in 2015. Like you I did lots of trimming along the way. 1 year between then and now 2023 I took half of my beard length off. Instantly regretted it because it just did not look right no matter what I did for about 6 months. Been back in full beard mode now for at least 4 years. I have always had lots of kickback from certain people but I have not let it sway me. I have other videos on my channel but I have never done a beard video.
Hi George little nervous about putting myself out there on RUclips i started my yeard last Friday in October 2021 i just past my 3 month last friday January 2022 love my white beard so far my beard journey been amazing tho with that said i might get fired from my job cause of my stance for my beard. Love your videos i am on the yeard challenge right now i know you put this video out 5 years ago and you probably wont even noticed my remarks bellow cause its been so long ago my goal all natural long white beard no cutting no triming much love and respect brother🖐❤👍☕
It's going to be magnificent. There's something about a white beard. It's not the same as when we were younger with dark beards. I can't quite explain it. Let it grow and let it flow
Gray I know this Video is about a year old for you now but I am only recently discovering your channel. I am 21 years old, a junior in college and a beard is not really an option for me right now (I can't really grow one) but I will take you up on the challenge to start a channel on this platform. I have wanted to for quit some time now and in this video you challenged me and I just wanted to say thank you. Also thank you for your other videos Ive really enjoyed your channel thus far and I can't wait for more wise words.
What's the name of the kitty in the backseat? Another great video with a lot of truth. What you will learn about yourself and the world around you will better yourself in endless ways. Thanks sultan. Peace!
Looking forward to the gentleman video upload, so many guys out there today don't seem to understand the concept behind being a gentleman or being suave be a good vlog to see especially coming from a awesome fella that's old school like yourself
Keep it up, Brother - great stuff! Up for the Yeard Challenge the more I watch your videos, but trying to determine my "beard goals," as you've mentioned elsewhere. Have been a beard wearer, lover, and enthusiast for years, but at the same time, I still battle the inner demons...very tiring and disheartening. I'm grateful for the light you shed and hope you bring, Man
so i have to say, my chin has not seen the light of day in roughly 30 years. i went from a beard to a giatee, then back to a beard, i have been with a full beard for the last 5yr, i need to take serious note of what you are telling us. i just stumbled across your channel and subscribed and like them. thank you for the knowledge
I"m working on my yeard right now and have monthly updates of it so far. I've made it to 4 months so far and your videos are very helpful and encouraging. If you see anything I can improve on my videos please let me know. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Thank you for your inspiring videos. You have been creating vids for a while now. Great job btw! I found this one while watching the one that was posted on Lux Bastard quick review. Pipe smoker I am as well, a gentleman I try to be. A yeard challenge? I am on the 3 month. My mug on RUclips? lol that will be the toughest to do My profile pic was a long time ago during my Navy stint. Have a great day! Thanks for all you do Grey aka SOS
Both my hair and my beard grow so slowly, I look back at my yeard pictures and it's nothing compared with where I am now. I'm about 6 years now, with only a very very occasional trim along the way. And I'm finally where I want to be. (Not had a formal haircut in four years either! Again just a bit of home trimming to keep the wildness somewhat tamed). It's worth toughing it out.
I am almost on year 3 of my beard and mustache. Love your videos. I am tempted to shave and start over just to do a daily video update of my beard growth.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been having problems with my beard. My beard has 3 phases: Sandpaper, soft, then Coarse. I hit coarse within a short time and short length and it stays coarse from then on. No one's ever told me about beard oil/balm. I can't wait to get some and see how it does. Just for info purpose only I'm 39, white, and my beard color hits the full hair color chart (including white).
Made the mistake of trimming off a couple of inches a few months ago and growing back. I have a similar beard to yours, big long and white, but not as long as I would like. Hoping to FINALLY get to a yeards length. Still have moments I think I should trim but resisting with the use of beard balms and oils to keep it under control. I say with big beards come big responsibility and through watching your videos hoping I surpass my record length. Cheers
love your beard. I am enjoying growing my beard. What I think Is cool now my beard is getting to the point I can look down and I can see my beard. I want it to get way longer.
I would love to try this. My employer wouldn't allow it - but once I'm able to step away and be 100% freelance from my voice over studio, I'd love to try this. My bride would be totally fine with it!
Everybody tells me to trim :') and after 2.5 months of growing im getting a little obsessed with my beard i love it no way i will trim it again ^^ going for your length for sure
Recently started my beard journey 4 months so far, thanks Sultan, learning a lot from you, thanks a lot for sharing. Will definitely go with this YEARD challenge.
Im loving your vids...... finally someone round my age (no disrespect) I really can't beleive in a good way that your beard is only 14months ...... I'm 2 yrs in and only half your length. I'm Learning grooming only now...... I dont trim well unless I'm going to somthing special like nan's bday last week.. but was only just the wispy ear areas....... but im still forging on. Thanks for your inspiration.....
The last time I shaved was just before Valentine’s Day 2019. So I’m going to mark that as my yeard start date. I know you know longer have the beard but these older videos still show a great support in starting and maintaining the growth. I appreciate and enjoy listening to ya. I don’t know how to do a RUclips video so I might have to snoop around on here and figure that out. Thanks for all your supportive videos.
I'm going for the yeard. I've learned so much about being patient. Every week is a small victory. The compliments I get because of the beard helps too 😉
52.5 days in. I shaved my whole head, not just the face (hair + beard). I don't plan to stop anytime soon. I will let it grow and flow. Challenge accepted, good sir. Cheers.
once the intro was said, I liked and subbed straight away. Love this guy already, like i knew him all my life lol also im 18 turning 19, started minoxidil in november 2020 and its now jan 30th. i have a beard (kinda) and wanna try a yeard, i get tempted to trim the last few days but fight the urge as I already know imma regret it. Thanks for this amazing video.
I'm going to accept the challenge of growing a "yeard". I've attempted it twice now and gave in right at the 9-month mark both times. You've inspired me George. I will endeavor to persevere. P.S. ~ I used to be a cigar smoker (a-hole), now I'm an everyday pipe smoker, lol.
Growing a beard will change your life! It truly is a unbelievable experience. The #1 change is freeing yourself of worrying about what others think of you. If I had a dollar for all the positive comments I'd be rich. I've gone through the negative stage and it's part of the process but really helps you realize a lot about yourself and others. You grow mentally and spiritually with your beard. Patience is so important in growing a beard and it helps every part of your life. It's such a journey and frees you up from so many things it's incredible. I'm more calm, less worried about what people think of me, and have learned to enjoy being me and love having a beard. It's a full beard now and you almost graduate to another level when it grows longer. The positive comments and conversations are more frequent and it's amazing how strangers respond to the beard. Extremely rewarding experience. Beard on my brothers
+Craig Fletcher SOOOOOOO WELL SAID! Everyone needs to read this. Peace.
Gray Bailey thanks brother. Appreciate all your help along the way my friend. Love the videos and your amazing advice on beards and life in general. If I may add to my earlier comment by saying when you talk to another bearded brother or strangers with beards they know exactly what you have gone through. It's a mutual appreciation of the journey. Much respect to you bud👊
Craig Fletcher I needed to read that...I'm now 4 weeks into my beard...can't wait until this time next year
Donald Marshall that comment was 3 months ago man, how's the beard going?
Doing the yeard, at 6 months roughly now. I'm not cutting my beard or hair. Let's get knarly
9 months in and my style has changed, my outlook on life has changed and the level of respect I get from other fellas has increased dramatically. It really is life changing.
Listening to this guy while working the nightshift is like having coffee every night with an old friend.
I feel sorry for men who have never yet experienced the pleasure of growing out their beard.
I started mine the first of the year when i got out of the military. Joined when i was 18. Never grew a beard before then and its an everyday shave while you’re in. now im 35 and growing a beard for the first time in my life. Almost 3 months into my yeard!!! Thank you for the videos. Love the content and learn a lot from you during my exciting new journey!
I just hit a year this month & you’re absolutely correct about the comments from various people. I also experienced different feelings throughout the stages of growth. My only regret was shaving the neck for a few months before realizing that neck growth is a part of making my beard fuller. Thanks for your videos. Very inspiring. 👍👍
I'm four months in to the yeard challenge. I'm loving it! LOVE you videos.
Man. You really need to start a beard podcast.
Canadian Bearded Hillbilly I agree that would be dope.
fuck yeah!
beard cast you mean
I took up the years gauntlet on 27 December, 2015. Almost at 11 months, and I arrived at the same sentiments independently; letting it grow teaches patience, teaches one to deal with slights and insults, too. I wish I had started a VLOG back then, but I do have Before and During pics. I feel like the year mark will be difficult because while I would probably let it continue to grow, I have a feeling someone very important to me will probably be expecting me to shave (or at least trim it back to a normal beard). I would hate to shave it, as it's just getting where it's growing really well!
I just finished my yeard.... have been following you for quite a while now. I am really intrigued with starting a youtube channel but not sure what it should be about. You are an inspiration.
Mr. Bruno my Yeard Journey began the first week of December 2016 and I have never felt such a sense of responsibility and dedication to anything in comparison to my beard. I religiously have followed your advice regarding oils and balms and I'm loving every time I go out and find another product that you have made a review on. I'm a bit camera shy but I think I'll take your advice and start a webcast of my Yeard journey, so look out for that. Thank you for all of your inspiration and knowledge, and as you always say........."Let it grow and let it flow"!!!!
I’m into my 2nd yeard..... only trimmed once about 4 months in. I’m at 1 year 8 months with no signs of ending it.....
This guy is 100% correct!
Started my yeard on April 1, 2018. Going until at least April 1, 2019. I actually started to grow it for patience and higher tolerance of unintelligent/rude/racist people. Glad to hear you feel similarly about it too.
Hey dude! Just wanna say that almost a year ago (couple weeks 'til a full yeard) I watched this video after a show in Philly and instantly knew this was the change I wanted in my life. I started smoking a pipe again and let the beard flow. My beard is nourished, glorious, and only trimmed a handful of times over the course of the year. It's been an experience, brotha! Thank you for the inspiration. I don't know if I even want to part with this beard!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing that. Peace.
I just watched this again.. I watched it 5 years ago and I really enjoyed it. Thank you George.
I'm at 7 months into my yeard. And you're right. You will learn things and patience. I've been called Santa Clause so many times... and I've learned to just live with it
I decided to grow my beard aiming for the record. The current record is just over 17 feet and I hope to hit this record in the next few years. Keep the beards growing and flowing!
Hey Gray, enjoyed sharing your commute with you. I shaved my 30 mo. beard last spring when my mom was diagnosed with cancer so that she could see my face again before she left God's green earth. In August, once again, I put away the razor and am now well into another yeard. I am impatient to have my full beard back, yet in some ways enjoying the journey more this time around knowing what lies ahead. Beard On! Zen Dog
Started mine Dec. 2012 and still growing it. Lol, you're so right about people judging you. I've gotten hundreds of compliments and I've had people give me go to hell looks. Jokes on them, I could care less what others think. Keep up the great videos!
That tiger backseat is so freaking boss. Great video as always sir!
Wonderful video, Gray! Started growing my yeard a couple months ago and I'm all in. Blessings to you.
George!, your voice, personality and yeard are all calming and mesmerizing.
I’ve just decided to start documenting my yeard growth and head hair growth while forming a RUclips channel around beards along with other topics.
Also on the topics of animals and beards. I rub a homemade balm including peppermint oil on my beard and my cat loves the smell of the peppermint oil and she will follow me all around the house waiting for me to sit down so she can jump in my lap and get up on my chest and will smell my beard for as long as I’ll let her. 😂
Anyways. Love the channel George. Hope to see your comments and subscription once it’s up and running. I’ll update this comment with my Channel later. Bye.
I havent growed out my beard that long but i been growing my hair for 17 months now, and I'm a COMPLETELY different person to who I was back then. You really have to stand strong against peer pressure too.
You have the koolest beard I've ever seen brother!!! I'm gonna start growing a yeard starting today!! Damn!!!
Started my yeard back on November 13 2017. Still going strong! Thanks for the videos!
I just found this video. THANK YOU! I started my beard in March of 2020. I was told, after one month.. . that my "cultural background" would result in a raggedy patchy mess. I learned patience, self confidence and tolerance during this time. I ride a motorcycle (LOL) I really fit the part now. I wish my beard had your length but hey, only have 2 months to go. Patches all filled in. I have NOT trimmed it but use Beard Balm to keep it from flying out. March 27th I will have my YEARD. thanks for your encouraging video!!!! It means a lot. jon
Man I have just discovered your channel. I have undertaken a yeard challenge and I am currently one month in! I’ve learnt how impatient I am as well! Brother your a god send! Also your beard is awesome! It’s a real natural, good vibe beard!
I'm glad to hear that wild animals and people are drawn to beards. I've noticed the same in my journey but had never heard anyone speak on it.
After listening to your professional advice about proper beard grooming, I decided to shave my two year beard off today and start growing the yeard. It was funny, my family didn't recognize me at first this morning. They thought they were seeing things. However, I told them that I was just getting rid of the old beard and starting a new one.Thanks for the inspiration George. I am going to- like you said- " Let it grow and let it flow." 😎
I've had my beard for a year now and have followed all your instructions. Thank You Gray
loved the video george, cracked me up when you said if we started channels you would bust our balls!!, I'm totally loving the idea of you doing pipe reviews, I'm thinking of trying to smoke a pipe because of you, and plus my father smoked a pipe, thanks so much, your faithful viewer, Jude
I always felt I'd screw myself and shave if I commented but maybe it'll help give me some responsibility. I've tried a yeard twice and gave up around month 5 both times. I'm going to start by going with a half yeard to get past the gap of 5 months that I hate and continue on after. Great content love your stuff
I noticed you hopped a curb ! LoL Still love your videos !
J Charm
happens to the best of us 😎
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I've had the same experience, at conferences in the last year since growing a beard. 30 years of being in the background suddenly people remember me and approch me for conversation. with years of experience in my field I do have something to offer, its just weird its taken a beard to be taken seriously and remembered.
I'm at month 4, and you just saved my beard. I was thinking of shaving it off, but I think I will keep it after seeing this video. If I make a video, I will Pay homage. Thanks brother
Started my yeard 8 weeks ago! Going to actually start a channel! Love your stuff!
im just over a year late in seeing this video but I began growing in july, cut it in the end of September. I began regrowing toward the end of October but I kept on shaving my mustache up until the end of October. I am now almost 2 months into growing and now I see your YEARD video and I think to myself .. wow, what an idea. I began watching you because I wanted to smoke a pipe. cigarettes are a quick fix, and they ALWAYS smell horrible. I remember my grandpas pipe smell was very pleasant and I always remember him with his pipe. id like to be remembered in a similar way in life. I have adhd and am always trying to find alternatives to pills to keep me calm.. your videos stood out to me, I bought a corncob pipe, and really enjoyed it! the Missouri meerschaum great dane is absolutely my favorite at the moment. ive received so many compliments over my aromatic choice and on the presentation of my simple little corn pipe. I can really take time and think and reflect on life and my future decisions, past decisions and how I can improve my situation in life. the whole process of learning how to select my tobacco, then how to pack my pipe, how to properly smoke, just the whole process is therapeutic for me. YOU have helped me a lot sir and I thank you.
6 months and growing, yeard here I come, Thanks George you are an inspiration and encouragement.
In the 5 month of my yeard. Hate the first 3 months but I got balls and decided to grow it out for the year and my wife loves it 🤗
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I'm approaching 2 months soon and these past 2 days I almost gave in. I had 1 person say it looked better when it was a bit shorter and I already started second guessing myself but not anymore. These are some words of wisdom and experience! Subscribed.
Great video Gray. Wanted to let you know that November 6th marked 6 months of beard growth for me. I have never been able to grow a beard before due to my profession. I turned 60 in June this year. I really enjoy viewing your videos. I am looking forward to reaching a year. I really love my beard and will probably only have the cheek line trimmed by a pro with a straight razor. Other than that, I intend to let it just keep growing and see what the Lord has blessed me with. My beard grew in with not having to trim the neck line. It's exactly where it should be. Prior to six months I only used beard oil on my stash and beard. I find now that I need to use beard balm and mustache wax to groom it or it becomes hard to manage. Keep up the wonderful work that you share with all of us brother. God bless and take care. Billy Mike
Cheers, Sultan. Thanks for the videos and for not blowing smoke up people's butts. I like the wisdom and the "you can do it" attitude you exude in your videos. I have subscribed to your channel, and can't wait for more. You have inspired me to start using my channel and will post a video soon. Peace be with you and keeping on brewing!!!
I am an active person on your channel and I have recently started to upload to RUclips. You have great advice and you're really helping me out. My beard is close to 4 months. I have liked, commented, and shared. Thank you George.
Started the Yeard challenge George on the 1st January so I'm three weeks in.Tried it a few years ago and got as far as may and I shaved the sides and kept the goatie.Hopefully I'll make the twelve months this time.Peace from Ireland!!!!
I start growing my beard on last December, I was thinking to let it grow for just a few months, then I found your youtube channel, and I said that looks kool man, I need to let my beard grow that big, then on April, as I comment before, a barber cut almost all my beard, that day I decide to let it grow as big as I can. And is almost December again and still growing, slow but growing. Is have way as yours, but like I said is growing. Peace my friend.
Mario Alzaga stay strong and let that baby flow!
Pipe smoking is all about the chill, relaxing and learning patience.
I decided to commit and grow the beard(or Yeard) as the community would say! I've always grown a small beard ( a few weeks ) then just shave it off. Last time I shaved was few days before Thanksgiving and it's now January 4th and have some good growth going on. What surprises me.... is my wife loves it and has encouraged me let it grow. That's why I decided to check out RUclips for some info and found this channel. Thank you sir for providing great info and instructions for this "New Beardy" ( have no idea if that even makes sense) and I'm determined to hold this out till next Thanksgiving and see how I like it. Thanks again sir.
God Bless, and Thanks again🇺🇸👍
Thank you sir for the like.. figured this Vid was a bit to old for a notice, but Thanks
Great beard. I'm on my way to letting mine go. Have trimmed on it several times. Since listening to you about how just let it go & let it weigh itself down. My beard is around 7 inches now. If I would of left it alone it would probably be around 4 inches longer. Be safe.
Love your videos! I've already done the beard challenge myself. It's now a little longer than a year and a half. But I totally get how growing out this beard changes different aspects of your life. One thing it's done for me, is to begin a journey of creating good habits that benefits myself. And I agree, I dig the bearded brotherhood that comes about with having a beard.
Because of this video, I started my yeard. I hit the one year mark yesterday - check it out!
You most certainly are a gentleman, George. I'll consider making the channel but I won't make any promises. Thank you for your content. We're at the end of month 1 on my end, here goes nothing.
Good to see a return of the Rise and Shine, I have made a couple videos now, but you mention in this video 'proper' tagging. Could you make a video explaining what makes tagging 'proper'? Cheers Sultan
Ok, I’m gonna try it again. Never made it past about 5 months for whatever reason. 3.5 months in right now. I’ll do a video after while. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you so much I've learned a lot of from you I'm journey to grow my beard the fullest I salute you from Somali commander.
I'm at 14 months growth - I feel SO liberated!!!
Omg...... better to be a diplomat than bounce someone out. 17yrs as a bouncer that was my exact philosophy....... very well said.... my theory was if i had to stop a fight, i hadn't done my job properly.......
I am at a yeard now........hear you on the trimming it....I trimmed 4 times now...but that's it...let it grow and let it flow......your beard is amazing anyway brother.....many would and do envy....cheeers👊
Love your, overall, msg... I started a channel that was specific to another subject but I'll be adding videos for my Yeard Journey as well.
Im already on this, been growing since 1st of july! love the bearded life.
I love your videos George! Thanks for the tips and advice! Best channel on RUclips!🤙🏽
I have that same hat and if I'm not wearing a cowboy hat, chances are I have it on. I also agree with what you say if you have a larger beard you can wear any hat and it looks good GODbless!!!
hey George been watching your videos for some time now. I am 9 months in at the end of July headed for the Yeard!
I started growing my beard in 2015. Like you I did lots of trimming along the way. 1 year between then and now 2023 I took half of my beard length off. Instantly regretted it because it just did not look right no matter what I did for about 6 months. Been back in full beard mode now for at least 4 years. I have always had lots of kickback from certain people but I have not let it sway me. I have other videos on my channel but I have never done a beard video.
I just started a new RUclips channel called The Yeard Challenge. Thanks for the inspiration.
Im there!
started on 22. of december 2015, almost got it 💪 thanks to you george! you were always with me in a kind of way. greets from germany
Hi George little nervous about putting myself out there on RUclips i started my yeard last Friday in October 2021 i just past my 3 month last friday January 2022 love my white beard so far my beard journey been amazing tho with that said i might get fired from my job cause of my stance for my beard. Love your videos i am on the yeard challenge right now i know you put this video out 5 years ago and you probably wont even noticed my remarks bellow cause its been so long ago my goal all natural long white beard no cutting no triming much love and respect brother🖐❤👍☕
It's going to be magnificent. There's something about a white beard. It's not the same as when we were younger with dark beards. I can't quite explain it. Let it grow and let it flow
Gray I know this Video is about a year old for you now but I am only recently discovering your channel. I am 21 years old, a junior in college and a beard is not really an option for me right now (I can't really grow one) but I will take you up on the challenge to start a channel on this platform. I have wanted to for quit some time now and in this video you challenged me and I just wanted to say thank you. Also thank you for your other videos Ive really enjoyed your channel thus far and I can't wait for more wise words.
What's the name of the kitty in the backseat? Another great video with a lot of truth. What you will learn about yourself and the world around you will better yourself in endless ways. Thanks sultan. Peace!
Great video George...my yeard challenge started 11/1/2017 !!! In the past,I've NEVER gone beyond 4 months so we shall see !!!
+Benjamin Davis Cool man. Let'er rip!
Truly inspiring. Im at my 2 and a half month now. Soon i will open a youtube channel and drop videos every month.
I don’t feel like doing videos about it but you have convinced me to do a yeard.
This guy is awesome. He shout out us minox guys. Lol nice!
Looking forward to the gentleman video upload, so many guys out there today don't seem to understand the concept behind being a gentleman or being suave be a good vlog to see especially coming from a awesome fella that's old school like yourself
Keep it up, Brother - great stuff! Up for the Yeard Challenge the more I watch your videos, but trying to determine my "beard goals," as you've mentioned elsewhere. Have been a beard wearer, lover, and enthusiast for years, but at the same time, I still battle the inner demons...very tiring and disheartening. I'm grateful for the light you shed and hope you bring, Man
so i have to say, my chin has not seen the light of day in roughly 30 years. i went from a beard to a giatee, then back to a beard, i have been with a full beard for the last 5yr, i need to take serious note of what you are telling us. i just stumbled across your channel and subscribed and like them. thank you for the knowledge
I"m working on my yeard right now and have monthly updates of it so far. I've made it to 4 months so far and your videos are very helpful and encouraging. If you see anything I can improve on my videos please let me know. Thanks and have a great weekend.
RJ longhair you ended the journey?
Style Bro I'm still growing my beard for a yeard. I had to end my hair journey due to finding a job and other life circumstances.
Thank you for your inspiring videos. You have been creating vids for a while now. Great job btw!
I found this one while watching the one that was posted on Lux Bastard quick review. Pipe smoker I am as well, a gentleman I try to be. A yeard challenge? I am on the 3 month. My mug on RUclips? lol that will be the toughest to do My profile pic was a long time ago during my Navy stint. Have a great day!
Thanks for all you do Grey aka SOS
I am currently at my 6 month mark. I have started noticing that people tend to hate on my beard. it is hard to ignore them sometimes
"Hey homeless" LMAO, that is what my father said to me. Hahahahaha. Most people compliment my beard and many ask how long it took to grow it.
Both my hair and my beard grow so slowly, I look back at my yeard pictures and it's nothing compared with where I am now. I'm about 6 years now, with only a very very occasional trim along the way. And I'm finally where I want to be. (Not had a formal haircut in four years either! Again just a bit of home trimming to keep the wildness somewhat tamed). It's worth toughing it out.
I am almost on year 3 of my beard and mustache. Love your videos. I am tempted to shave and start over just to do a daily video update of my beard growth.
I just subscribed and I appreciate your chance to work on this.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been having problems with my beard. My beard has 3 phases: Sandpaper, soft, then Coarse. I hit coarse within a short time and short length and it stays coarse from then on. No one's ever told me about beard oil/balm. I can't wait to get some and see how it does. Just for info purpose only I'm 39, white, and my beard color hits the full hair color chart (including white).
Love your videos I watch them all the time I took your advice just started a channel only have one video lol
This has me thinking about it. I was already committed to 6 months..another 6 won't kill me.
Do it! You'll be glad you did!
Made the mistake of trimming off a couple of inches a few months ago and growing back. I have a similar beard to yours, big long and white, but not as long as I would like. Hoping to FINALLY get to a yeards length. Still have moments I think I should trim but resisting with the use of beard balms and oils to keep it under control. I say with big beards come big responsibility and through watching your videos hoping I surpass my record length.
Cheers
love your beard. I am enjoying growing my beard. What I think Is cool now my beard is getting to the point I can look down and I can see my beard. I want it to get way longer.
I would love to try this. My employer wouldn't allow it - but once I'm able to step away and be 100% freelance from my voice over studio, I'd love to try this. My bride would be totally fine with it!
I’m 10 months into my second Yeard.
Enjoying the ride so much more the second time round
my dog loves my beard only because sometimes he finds biscuit crumbs in there he is like a hoover for a beard lol
Everybody tells me to trim :') and after 2.5 months of growing im getting a little obsessed with my beard i love it no way i will trim it again ^^ going for your length for sure
Hey man. I'm working on my years right now. I'm about 3 months in and I've started making videos. I also love watching your videos
Recently started my beard journey 4 months so far, thanks Sultan, learning a lot from you, thanks a lot for sharing. Will definitely go with this YEARD challenge.
Im loving your vids...... finally someone round my age (no disrespect) I really can't beleive in a good way that your beard is only 14months ...... I'm 2 yrs in and only half your length. I'm Learning grooming only now...... I dont trim well unless I'm going to somthing special like nan's bday last week.. but was only just the wispy ear areas....... but im still forging on. Thanks for your inspiration.....
Day 100 for me today. Good video man. Respect and peace
The last time I shaved was just before Valentine’s Day 2019. So I’m going to mark that as my yeard start date. I know you know longer have the beard but these older videos still show a great support in starting and maintaining the growth. I appreciate and enjoy listening to ya. I don’t know how to do a RUclips video so I might have to snoop around on here and figure that out. Thanks for all your supportive videos.
And how is it going now?
I'm going for the yeard. I've learned so much about being patient. Every week is a small victory. The compliments I get because of the beard helps too 😉
52.5 days in. I shaved my whole head, not just the face (hair + beard). I don't plan to stop anytime soon. I will let it grow and flow. Challenge accepted, good sir. Cheers.
once the intro was said, I liked and subbed straight away. Love this guy already, like i knew him all my life lol
also im 18 turning 19, started minoxidil in november 2020 and its now jan 30th. i have a beard (kinda) and wanna try a yeard, i get tempted to trim the last few days but fight the urge as I already know imma regret it.
Thanks for this amazing video.
I'm going to accept the challenge of growing a "yeard". I've attempted it twice now and gave in right at the 9-month mark both times. You've inspired me George. I will endeavor to persevere. P.S. ~ I used to be a cigar smoker (a-hole), now I'm an everyday pipe smoker, lol.