10 BIGGEST Beard Mistakes You Need to AVOID!

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Have you ever seen a woman who looks super spicy, but without her makeup, she looks like a wildebeest? For men, the same thing can happen with a beard. A beard can transform an average dude to Jason Mamoa's level IF you don't make any of the mistakes I go over in today's video.
Giving up too soon on growth -- proceed through the awkward stage to assess the situation after 30 days. During that growth period, edge and trim boundaries (neck and cheeks included). It will look thicker and fuller with edging and trimming, and you won't look like a slob.
Not finding proper boundaries -- take a straight implement, then draw an imaginary line from the top of your ear to the corner of your mouth. Shave everything above, and leave everything below. The neck is where most men mess up by trimming too high underneath their chins (into the neck fat meat area). This will make you look like you have a double chin. Watch my demonstration on where to place your finger and shave. I use my Brio and its Zero Blade (shaves skin bald).
Using crappy grooming tools -- upgrade the quality of your grooming tool. The best on the market is the Brio 2.0, which I use on my face and body. Check out how I groom my 10-day stubble with my Brio and micro attachments.
Having nasty mustache hairs -- hairs that curl into your lip need to be trimmed.
Not caring for your beard -- don't just let it grow unattended once it passes the two-week mark. Use a boar's bristle brush twice daily to train your beard and camouflage thinner, patchy areas. Brushing also stimulates blood flow to carry oxygen and nutrients for a healthier beard.
Not giving it proper nutrition -- consume strategic vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids to have your beard look as good as possible. These include Biotin and Omega-3 fatty acids.
Not moisturizing -- avoid having a dry beard and dry skin underneath by using a beard or argan oil daily. Rub it in to make it shine and eliminate skin flakes. If your beard is flaky or itchy, you need to hydrate it. I opt for argan oil as I prefer the smell (it doesn't smell like a lumberjack's nuts).
Having harsh transitions -- if you shave your head and rock a beard, ensure a seamless transition without a big, harsh line. Fade and blend.
Having a full, chubby-looking beard -- if it's fuller on the checks as opposed to transitioning and tapering, you will appear to have a fat face with chubby cheeks. Ensure the beard is a bit longer in the chin area, fading and tapering down to make your face look more angular with a more defined jaw.
Comparing your beard to other beards -- yours is unique with its genetics. Some of us have beards at 12, and some take longer. Don't give up the fight

[alpham]

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[Nick.Brough]

I can’t grow a beard & my stubble is pretty sparse, i don’t have much growth outside the “boundaries” but daily grooming of those areas gives great contrast & gives a polished look.

[twcyangon]

As a barber I try to keep the cheek line as close to naturally high as rationally possible, the higher the line the more it emphasises the cheekbone and there’s less regrowth, (some people have very hairy cheeks and in that case a “push down” is necessary) also a curved cheek line looks much better than a “blocky” triangle one…just make sure its symmetrical…if you’re doing it yourself, take your time and watch the mirror 🙏🏻💯

[kendtchileninjah]

He actually let it grow in to do the tutorial. Thanks fam🤙🏾

[flypackofficial]

Low blow with the jack black picture. He’s a saint

[Redsentinel]

I like the video! One thing for guys like me who do have longer, but well-kept beards would be a hot comb to straighten it. With that in mind, you'll probably want to keep it well moisturized but it's so well worth it. I was a member of the short beard club up until two years ago when I let it rip and I can say that with the right products and grooming practices, it can look really nice if you're careful with it.

[dris]

The under chin trim too high mistake is a VERY common one I see a lot!

[jaymoney]

Great video ! I do all these things so I’m glad I’m caring for my beard the alpha way

[JayyT]

I used to watch your videos when I was a really young teen, then stopped but I am back watching your vids now as a adult and this stuff is really helpful

[doublea]

I figured out some useful tricks that somewhat defy one or two of these rules, but goddamn my jawline has never looked stronger.

Always know what the rules are so you can bend them efficiently, gentlemen.

[paulbrantley]

In the market for a new trimmer. After much research, I decided on the Brio V2. I had a slight difference in alpha m package and brio kit. Called Brio customer service and spoke with awesome gentleman who swiftly took care of my concern. Very pleased with customer service professionalism and looking forward to receiving my trimmer kit. Thanks alpha m. and Brio!

[wayne]

My wife hated mine when I grew it 5yrs ago now she loves it. My only issue the bastard is getting grey I’ll be like Santa next 😂

[tranceyellowjackets]

I'm not trying to grow a full beard, but I watched this video because I love this guy's delivery - entertainment value

[musicbybreakz]

this guy gave me good tips trough my breakup, now he's teaching me how to trim my beard

[rmschindler]

I’m impressed by your mention of argan oil. It’s something crazy, how great that oil is for skin and hair.

[Sven]

I used to always shave during my awkward phase cause it grew in patchy on my cheeks. Don't give up, fellas, give it extra time. 🙂

[aaronrehmat]

Love that zero blade and all the rules to follow

[dcurleedcurlee]

Totally agree with not comparing your beard to others! Rock what you got and keep it looking good!

However, I would disagree with using only one type of oil on your beard. The reason is because beard oil is a blend of several oils known as carrier oils. The benefit is that each oil will do different good things for your beard. If you don't like the traditional scents offered for most beard oils, I'd recommend getting an unscented beard oil or even just buying a few different carriers and mixing them in a tinted glass bottle with a dropper top. As long as you're not using any scented oils (peppermint, for example), you'll get great results and you'll still smell like the fragrance you're wearing that day.

[natc]

Good video. You explained the beard journey perfectly. I'm about your age. The younger guys need guidance. I didn't have anyone to show me the ways of beard trimming. Just had to learn it, on my own. Keep up the good work, Alpha. You're doing great things.

[michaelshover]

Good to know I've been doing it right for the most part after having a beard for a few years. I bought the Brio V2. Thanks for the link. It definitely looks like a quality product compared to others with the widest selection for adjustments, especially for the close shave. Funny how I knew the best stubble look just from what people said when I was growing it out again. It's definitely right on what I heard. Now it will be super easy to maintain.