This will come in handy in 20 years when I can finally grow a full beard.

I'm 67 and growing mine for 8 years. As a rideshare driver, younger guys always asked me, "how do you grow it that long"? My answer was, "don't cut it". Seriously, you never know what you have there until you let it grow, only then can you address any issues. As for grooming, I guess I'm lucky. I just use Zest soap in the shower, then apply a bit of liquid mink oil while it's still damp. I've used most every product out there, and it always looks the same anyway. As for trimming, start by letting it get "too long", then trim conservatively until you get a look you like. My mantra is " You have to go through ugly to get to beautiful, but there's a fine line between handsome and homeless ".

One does not choose to grow a beard. It grows by itself. One only chooses whether or not to shave.

Liked the last rule 8, " All beard are unique, wear proudly what you have and trim well"

TLDW: 1. Don’t trim your beard when it’s wet 2. Beard oil is mostly for the skin 3. Be careful with your outline 4. Don’t set the top line too low 5. Stop over trimming 6. Stop using plastic combs 7. Stop using soap and body wash 8. Stop comparing your beard to others

Rule #8: Is not the beard on the outside that counts, is the beard on the inside - Action Hank, 1997

This guy has an admirable personality...

The final step resonates with me most. My beard is imperfect, but I ought to be grateful for what I have.

Great vid. Not 20 minutes, Straight to the point, and extremely helpful. Thank you

The last one is so important. I've been going with a long beard for almost 7 years over two different stints. I've been told by people "I can never grow a beard like you." That's right, no one can like me because my beard is mine and it fits my face. It took me over a year of trimming, experimenting, and making mistakes to determine how to make my beard work for me. So now it's easy to respond to those comments. Grow your own beard, have fun with it, make mistakes, and enjoy what you have. Eventually you'll figure out how your beard behaves and you'll adapt your grooming habits to support your beard. The only mistake (other than picking bald spots in your beard) is being afraid to let it grow. PS. I find any all natural shampoo and condition that avoids chemicals and colors to be sufficient. A specific beard wash isn't always necessary. Oil for your beard is key. Don't skimp on that. I currently use Dr Squatch shampoo and Beard Care Club oils. PPS. As an added though, plastic combs can work, but they'll cost you. You want one that is well made. Cheap combs often have imperfections that leave barbs sticking out that can snag and pull hair. Something like a Kent brand that is handmade is crafted to remove those barbs that will damage your beard. But just to be safe, I always comb with a wide tooth comb first to remove the tangles and then use a finer one if I want to do something different style wise.

Best i've seen in this category! Especially liked the parts about top and base line. Hardest one is by far not to compare! Guys tend to do this about a lot of things, but this is the hardest one for me

your beard videos are the best ones I have seen the past 7 years! Finally a real barber on youtube.

The comb thing I didn’t know. It certainly explains a LOT. Thanks.

Brilliant video, dude! Thank you truly for all this info, there’s a couple things I’ve clearly been doing wrong which I’ll immediately fix and I’ll take this advice to heart. Thanks again for all this helpful advice from someone who’s trying to grow a successful facerug!!

I had no idea I needed to brush my beard...just started growing my first beard and its awesome to find someone who can talk about these things. Insightful video thank you

Thank you for doing these videos. Been waiting almost 20 years to start my beard and your videos have been instrumental in guiding me down the path to the beard I’ve only dreamt about having until now. Thank you.

Thank you for the tips! Always had some form of beard after my 30's, like short beard, stubbles or a goatie. Now at 41 years old growing a beard for 2 years and it is really full. I am going to a barber soon to let it get trimmed in shape. Growing it long took a lot of time as I made the mistake of trimming stray hairs in between an not using beard shampoo or a good brush for it. Now I have beard oil and a good brush.

I’m 76. I’ve had a full beard since I got out of the military at age 22. I agree with using beard oil & balm and not using soap and only trimming when dry. As for comb vs brush, ‘trim lines’ and other suggestions, I think it personal choice.

Finally! A concise, thorough, and comprehensive beard care video. Thanks, Matty.

If only I knew this several years ago. So happy to have discovered you and your great advice. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to help us all.

Been growing a beard for over 2 years now. Your content really helped me out with my beard. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the great video Matt! You've got a new subscriber. Would love to see more beard content as I am 3 months into growing mine.

Man, this video was surprisingly great. I don't even have a beard right now, but I can appreciate concise, informative content and a great personality.

Thanks, your advice on how to grow a beard really helped. The hardest time period ws getting through the awkward phase when it just didn't look like much.Everyday I said to myself, "don't touch it".....now 2 months later and I am really happy with my beard and learning how to care for it.

The last rule is the most important. Great tips!

I thought this was gonna be cheesy, it was genuinely informative. Thank you!

First time full beard grower. Had no idea how to trim thanks so much. I let mine go out for months and just trimmed yesterday. What a difference

This is the first time I watch Your videos. I love it. Short and straight to the point! Thank you!

I’m a massive over trimmer. Like daily. Thanks for the tips!

I liked "2 to 3 drops" beard oil, as I think much more than that is excessive and appreciate your expert opinion. I apply to my finger pads, then rub them together and onto my face as you did. Never have any left over and nothing in my palm. Happy to see you're back.

These are excellent videos!! Thank you for taking the time and sharing your knowledge

I've been watching a bunch of these videos but this one is definitely by far one of the best I've found. Thank you!

Thanks Matty! I'm 26 and have only started attempted to grow a beard - patchy in a few spots but I'm super proud and stoked by how well it's growing. I'm enjoying growing it during lockdown and will tidy it up (as little as possible) so it looks a little more presentable in a suit! Love your advice videos - saw a great one of yours the other week on GQ and felt confident enough to go get some quality tools! Keep posting awesome content!

Im at my 12th month of growing, gonna have my first trim in a couple of hours

This is the best beard advice I’ve ever heard from diedrich bader. I’ve wondered where you went. Glad you’re doing ok. Love your movies.

I'm on my 4th iteration of my beard. Started during lockdown like so many of us. 3 months of growing and started to have some growth for a change. Roll on 3 years and now it grows pretty consistently. I'm considering one final fresh start as ive just recently decided to grow my hair again too so i can kind of see how it all fits in together and shape ot how i want to

So awesome! This guy has helped me create the beard I wanted a maintain it all from home :) I’ve not even been to the barber yet :)

Let it grow for 6 months to see what ya got then trim accordingly

Great video & very informative. While I have been doing 5 of these steps, there were 3 that opened my eyes. Time to rectify the situation.

That last tip is the most important of all. Bravo. Well said

Just given my beard it’s first trim (roughly 3 months growth) and thanks to your GQ video it’s the best trim I’ve ever given it! Now to stop using soap and buy some beard product and a natural brush. Thanks for the channel!

Man don't know what it is but his personality is so calming. Great video production. I don't know if your camera focus was off though.

thanks !!! This was a lot of help as I am new to having a full growth beard of more than three months. Its been tricky just letting it grow but I'm getting there and this video really helped me to decide what type of beard I would like and what would look best on me!! Thanks and Cheers!!

Number 8 was the best advice I have ever heard so thank you 8 million times!

Def should make more content. Should make a dedicated one for necklines, too many guys I know really think up to the jaw looks good.

I’m 19 with a full beard. Been growing it since I was 15. I’ve always wanted to learn how to make my beard look and feel as good and healthy as possible. This video helps so much! Thanks

This channel is a must! Most of us ignore most of this..

This winter, I've been doing a 'hibernation' thing and letting my beard grow out. This will prove helpful in maintenence and care.

Tough part is growing a beard while maintaining a professional look. Right now I'm in between interviews and job searching and can't commit to fully growing our a beard cause its quite unkept growing it out. Would love to watch a video on how to maintain facial hair for working professionals!

Thanks for the helpful info. My wife helps me with trimming my beard because I tend to be a little heavy handed...next thing ya know I'm clean shaven😭

I just subscribed to your channel and I appreciate your videos. I just retired from the USAF and soooo ready to watch how my beard morphs into something awesome. I'm 4 weeks into my new me and I'm liking it! I don't want a long beard such as yours, but more half that size. Thanks again for your videos!

Thank you, this was much appreciated! :)

Who’s hear after the governing body update? Lol 😂

38 years old and just grew my first beard. Didn't have enough growth until recently and used to have a job where shaving daily was required. Man it takes forever to grow for some people. What would take Matty 4 weeks to grow took me 8 months. But 8 months later, it finally got to the point where it looked like it needed a trim. I followed Matty's advice on the gq video and shaped it.. a bit of a learning curve as I quickly noticed my own face and growth doesn't quite work using the same exact procedure as his.. but the steps were basically the same. I had to tweak it a little bit because my upper sideburns have so few hairs, you can count them individually and my cheeks are patchy. I had to fade down and am now trying to figure out how to sculpt a lower setting beard. I don't like the thin, penciled in look, but have to deal with a lower set beard regardless. Trial and error but this method on the videos really helped open my eyes

The last rule helped me the most appreciate it brother

This was a very well done video.Thanks for making it.

I've grown my beard quite long a few times and there are genuinely no mistakes. Yes, I looked homeless but that's totally natural. I prefer nature's way

Attempting a real beard for the first time in my life. I'm 46. This was very helpful. Thanks! Also, I have no grey hair above my ears, but my beard looks about 30% grey. Could that be from lack of oil/moisturization? Or is this normal for half-Scandinavians like myself?

I respect him so much! The King of all beards 🤟🏼

Number 8 was what I needed to hear, thanks for the tips.

I would add shaving to that list: if you are growing a beard don't shave it off.

I can't grow hair on my cheeks. Never have been able to. I might try minoxidil and or dermaroller.

My God I’m so happy I came across this video. My beard has been driving me crazy and the itchiness has been intolerable. I’ve been making 5 of these errors. You are a life saver!! lol

4 and 5 my daily mistake for 3 years I finally this channel. Thanks man

I'm a female but I always dreamed to became a barbershop for men, giving them councils about the beard or give an advice on how conquer a girl, and looking your videos make me feel so a dreamer and relaxed ! 😍

Does anyone else's beard grow more and thicker in the middle of your chin than it does going up the jaw line?

Solid vid, straight to the point no BS. Thanks mate

I've been making many of the mistakes mentioned here! Thanks so much! Subbed!

The hipster is strong in you, young banjo player

How did this man grow his beard back in 2 months

I love your videos, there are always so inspiring.

Loved this. And yes, I am embracing what I CAN grow. Finally, aged 57 I am growing a full blown man beard! Growing for a Viking platt....

Man I love your accent, what is it 😂?

'Wow, I admire the amount of effort you put into growing a beard like that.' ...umm, I just stopped shaving and probably wash and condition it less than you do your head hair.

I'm new to the beard growing lifestyle and this video was very informative, bravo!

Surfed through about 10 beard channels and saw your beard and was like I'll listen to this guy

voice that needs a beard to go with it

Epic. Jesus loves you btw

I loved the last tip, well done

That was the best advice I’ve heard about beards

Like a famous man once said "Don't compare yourself to other people. If you do, you are insulting yourself".

Great vid man!

Great tips, man, thanks. I'll start implementing those practices in my beard routine.

Thanks for your advices sir!

Great tips. Thanks for sharing!

I've... been doing everything wrong. Glad this popped up! Thanks!

Loving your videos Matty! Thank you! Could you do one on your morning routine after a shower...ie. how/ if you blow-dry it and for how long, what product are you putting through it, how long does this all take you...and tips on doing it well but as efficiently as possible!

Thank you very much for your video. I just started growing a beard and your video is very helpful. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

That last tip is 👌 good video!

Excellent video. Its alway hard for us guys with finer hair. Some of the general beard keeping rules don't apply

This is awesome. I have been experimenting with beards for a little over a year now. My biggest issue is the top line. No idea why I can't ever get it right and boom, beard starts over again.

These tips are really helpful, thank you so much

I am obsessed with these videos

Straight to the point. Thank you. 👍👏

The last point is the most crucial - well done.

My favorite suggestion from you is not to compare my beard to others. Its something that I believe most people do. I now accept what I have and it's working! Thanks!

Very helpful, thanks bro

My favorite is Rule #8. Thank you. I am proud of my beard.

This was helpful. Excellent video!

Thank You uncle for uploading this video .