Beard Flashback! Before and After

Oft-requested pictures of my beard when I was first starting out. I never believed it would be possible for me to grow a real beard. After a year without shaving, I have been proven wrong.

So what are you waiting for? Beards are awesome so start growing one!

(Apologies for the messy state of my beard at the beginning. It's a windy night in NYC!)

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Howto & Style

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• beard
• growing
• grow
• facial
• hair

[mfourchette]

A year without shaving is a huge commitment unless your beard is attached with velcro! There are times when I wish it was temporarily removable--visiting my family or going to parties with beard-haters! Best of luck to you.

[mfourchette]

I've been able to grow goatees since 25, but it wasn't until I turned 29 that I thought I might be able to pull off a full beard. I've noticed a lot of young guys in their late teens really anxious for their beards to come in.

All I can say is try give it time, eat right, go to the gym, and take care of yourself. By the time you turn 30 you should have a pretty good idea of what your beard will be like.

[Bob8199]

Most beards, probably about 80% or so have weak spots aka thin spots or bald spots. The other 20% though are very full and thick. But you'll find on that other 20%, that they're usually balding and have very hairy chests and backs. I would say that every beard has it's strengths and weaknesses.

[JukeboxP]

There is light at the end of the tunnel. Ive glimpsed at my patchy beard in the mirror and thought about shaving intill I saw your video ill shall continue to let it grow. Thanks!

[MishaalKareemDaoud]

Your beard makes you look younger. Why??

[caliindica]

Hey guys its me...like we are supposed to know who you are?lol.Good beard bro

[Killedkennyagain]

@ec123456789able Beard hater alert.

[BlueZipher]

Good tip for those trying to grow a thicker beard. I also thought when i was younger that my beard wouldnt "fill in". You can see when some guys let their beard grow in some places (like a goatee) that its thicker there. This is because they let it grow. So to all you guys feeling sad 'cause it doesnt grow like you want it to, give it time. And remember this: Hair sacks has a resting period every 6 weeks or so, and that is why you feel it doesnt grow anymore. Don't shave! Hang in there!

[lacowie]

i always want a full beard thought i cant grow beard because it is too soft. i always shave after two weeks.but as i see your picture i CAN!!!..mine is just a little more covered. THANKS. starting right now..i am so excised.

[stratassassin]

awesome, i think you looked best at your 5 month beard update video. How is it when getting busy with the ladies though. is it annoying sometimes?

[ec123456789able]

wow, your facial hair is very thin at the sides.

i do think that you looked best at 1:50 - 1:53 though.

maybe trim it to that length :)

[MyDiinMyLifestyle]

this motivates me alot. thnx