3 Rules for Growing Out Your Beard | Eric Bandholz

Ready to grow your beard? Well we've got three tips that are going to answer your beard growing questions and make your journey easier.

First rule - When in doubt, grow it out. Growing a beard takes time and patience, there's no way around it, so relax and don't make any rushed decisions. Eric suggests that if you're contemplating shaving your beard off completely, take one day to think it over for every month of growth you've put in so far. Got a seven month old beard? Take a week to mull it over before you go forth and shave.

Second rule - Neckline. No one wants a neckbeard, but be sure you're clear on which part of your beard constitutes the neck, and which part is considered part of your head.

Third and final rule - There are no rules. At the end of the day, you're free to do with your beard what you want. You're your own person, so do what makes you happy and helps you grow as an individual.

[eddielazar]

Hey there, thanks for sharing these tips, I've struggled with growing a beard until I bought an amazing product that really helped me to have the beard of my dreams.

[fearlesssymmetry]

I just shaved my beard after 15 months of growing it out. I did it because I wanted to start over. But for the first week I almost didn't recognize myself in the mirror, and then the regret came. But it's coming back and I'm on way once again. Everything I learned the first time around I'm gonna put to good use this time!

[notsubutai]

Hi thanks for the neck line (right angle) tip. I'd been thinking for a while that my neck was too low and after using your tip, I now feel so much better about my beard. Great tip.

[absmith]

The head/neck explanation made me lol.

[endystune]

I started wanting to have a beard when I was in my 20’s. But, I always kept it from growing past 2 or 3 weeks after someone told me “I didn’t have what it took to have a nice and full beard.” Now 40+, and with a handful of close friends sporting beards of their own, I recently decided to go for it. Family and some people at work are pretty negative about my early beard growth so far... I don’t care anymore what they think. I’m doing this for me! Besides maintaining what I have so far has given me much needed moments of patience and meditation. Thanks for this video! Saved, liked, and subscribed! 👍

[navsvarigi]

GF told me to shave off, now she is single.

[JesusRivera-zinc]

1. Don't shave
2. Don't shave
3. Don't shave

[Mino_the_Bull]

I always look forward each week to take a selfie to see how much it has grown.

[KaiJustin]

I’m three months into my first actual long beard. Beardbrand has been so awesome helping me. I love this channel and the guys that rep it are super legit. I always kept a clean face and now I could never image shaving my beard I’m already attached to the look and feel. Thanks guys your the best I’ve told everyone about your channel and they come back to me with the same feedback I just mentioned myself. Your channel really makes a difference in our journey.

[isaulcastillo]

Dude, first time seeing one of your vids. and let me just say, love the positivity ! keep doing your thing man

[dverners]

Love these videos. Ever since I watched the "Patchy Beard" video, I've been growing out my beard. Just rounded my second month and I have to say, my beard is a lot fuller than I thought it would be. These videos keep me patient and confident. Thank you.

[warwatch]

Everytime i cracked and shaved the beard off I regretted it now haven't shaved for 3 months

[davidcaballero]

So true don’t let anyone dictate what you do with your own body enjoy your beard

[Red_Bearded_Dad]

A lot of us guys have what I call a "sweeping" neckline. What I mean is that some people don't have such an awesomely defined jawline or head-to-neck separation. I had to raise and lower my neckline until I got it to look right. I have a very defined chin and really the front half of my jawline is defined, but cutting the line from above my Adam's apple to the back of my jaw took some practice and patience. Can you make a video about guys who have a "sweeping" neck and how to carve a neckline in that circumstance?

[CombatChicken]

My beard grows exactly to where your indication lines lead them to :) Easy growing here

[TheEdupedu]

Love when u said ur husband, is great to hear this in this kinda chanel!

[matthewmoorecichlids]

That was some excellent advice and pretty deep towards the end. Thanks Eric. 🤘

[Bugster]

These videos always give a good confidence boost especially to the newer beardsman such as myself. Thanks. Beard on.

[josephevans]

A golden oldie, Eric needs to bring back this signature style

[carlosnz]

Excellent video, Eric. My recognition. I promise to prove your oils in the future. Your channel is one of the best. Have a nice day tomorrow. Best wishes from Salamanca, SPAIN!!!.