How To Grow MORE Facial Hair (WITHOUT MINOXIDIL) 

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aC5X_9e_kzI.html - Please watch the update to this video. I explain the mistakes I made with the formula.

6:01: How to use a derma roller 8:04: The recipe mixture. 9:21: How often to derma roll 9:44: Potential expected results (will be different for all).

Never thought that Jesus would help me with improving my patchy beard 💯💯🙏✝️

Fantastic video! However, there are some problems and missing info that need to be addressed... *Notes:* • About *peppermint oil* - *cornmint oil* actually contains _more_ menthol than peppermint oil (which - when applied topically - increases cutaneous blood flow, as noted in the video's description), so you can use cornmint oil as a substitute and use less of it, and it's cheaper, so it's gonna be noticeably cheaper over time (and apparently it smells sweeter and more pleasant). Cornmint also has the same powerful cooling effect that peppermint is known for, all while (still) promoting hair growth. It's better than peppermint oil in basically every way. • Don't use a *derma roller.* Use a *dermapen* or at least a *derma stamp.* The perforations are far more clean and controllable as well as far less damaging. It's also far easier to maintain and replace the pins for a dermapen than most derma rollers. If you can't use a dermapen, or can't find a good one at a reasonable price, at least use a derma stamp, but whatever you do, do _not_ use a derma roller. - Derma rollers cause a lot of unnecessary horizontal damage for not a very deep puncture. With the proper pin length (2mm - this is how deep facial hair follicles are), they cause way too much damage and are too prone to infection. Derma stamps are already infinitely better, but a dermapen is the gold standard, especially one that boasts thinner pin length - derma rollers usually have far thicker pins than newer dermapens. • You already corrected yourself about using *pumpkin seed oil,* *rosemary oil,* and *lavender oil,* so I won't talk about those too much, but *aloe oil* is the perfect carrier oil. Not only is it not considered a DHT blocker nor (anti)androgenic, it has multiple important properties that make it the obvious choice over *joboba oil* or *caster oil:* It's antiseptic, preventing the perforated skin from getting infected and preventing any bacterial buildup that might otherwise occur in the container of oils. It soothes the skin - perforated skin feels like a mild sunburn, especially the deeper the punctures are. It promotes faster healing, allowing for deeper/more frequent perforations (and should reduce the tiny drops of spot bleeding that deep micropuncturing causes). - Using aloe oil will also help protect the sensitive skin against sun damage, preventing the need for the use of a less useful oil with a high SPF value, e.g., coconut oil, which is sourced in a way that's terrible for the environment, or a high amount of peppermint oil, which would irritate the skin, defeating the entire purpose of using it. - By the way, it's worth mentioning that peppermint oil is potentially a DHT blocker, but there's limited scientific evidence either way. There's even less information about cornmint oil. • Minoxidil is a collagen inhibitor, which actually tends to be why a lot of people use a derma roller with it - derma rollers don't reach the facial hair follicles, but the collagen induction from the roller's expansive horizontal skin damage synergizes with the drug. Minoxidil isn't required, but using the proper oils and the proper micropuncture device *alongside* the drug should obviously give you the best and fastest results. - Don't use minoxidil on the same day that you use your dermapen or derma stamp except for the very first day. • Whether or not you decide to use minoxidil or oils, you'll have to maintain its application as well as the collagen induction therapy (micropuncturing) for up to 1-3 years before the new hairs reach their terminal stage, i.e., they become permanent. _Then_ you can stop the perforation and oil application and those hairs will continue to grow. However, for the fullest beard possible, you can continue these processes indefinitely. Micropuncturing has other thoroughly-researched benefits, e.g., reducing wrinkling, scarring, & stretch marks. • Whether you use minoxidil, rosemary oil, or both, you'll likely experience increased itching. The study referenced used minoxidil and rosemary oil on the scalp, but this absolutely applies to beards too, especially if you already have some itching issues with yours.) Apply beard balm to your existing facial hair *last.* If you apply minoxidil, wait 4 hours before applying beard balm or any other moisturizer, including the oils. This can be annoying, as minoxidil contains alcohol and quickly dries out your face. • Use an electric exfoliating brush instead of a standard brush, preferably on a low speed setting. It'll force the oils to penetrate much more deeply into the skin, hair follicles, and hairs themselves, while still being less damaging, far more effective, and less irritating than derma rolling + regular brushing thanks to the dermapen, aloe oil, and cornmint oil. - Note that when I say "less irritating", I'm assuming you'd use a derma roller of appropriate effective pin length - 2mm - which is extremely damaging compared to using a dermapen or derma stamp of the same pin length. - Don't use the (roughest) "exfoliating" attachment. Use the gentler brush attachment. If needed, use the extremely gentle silicone attachment. • If your skin is hypersensitive to deeper perforations, consider applying a *zinc oxide ointment* after brushing the oils in. Alternatively, you could mix some *zinc oxide powder* directly into your oils. • If you're concerned about your blood not enough vitamins to properly stimulate new hair growth as mentioned in the video, consider adding *prickly pear seed oil* to the aloe oil as a secondary carrier. It's a relatively neutral oil with a ridiculous amount of vitamins, even compared to argon oil, and has antioxidant, antibacterial, & soothing properties. It's not necessary, but I would recommend it. *Each product's purpose:* • A *dermapen* (or derma stamp): By far the best microneedling tool. Induces collagen production, and therefore anagen, via epithelial proliferation. • *(5%) minoxidil* (optional): A cutaneous vasodilator, i.e., it dilates skin blood vessels (a key to hair growth - check this video's description). • *Cornmint oil:* Increases cutaneous blood flow (wrt. collagen induction), hair growth, dermal thickness, follicle number & depth, and enzymatic activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP); i.e., induces a rapid anagen stage. Cools and slightly numbs the perforated skin. • *Aloe oil:* Dilutes the cornmint oil. Prevents infection and bacterial buildup. Soothes the perforated skin. Promotes faster healing. Protects the perforated skin from sun damage. • *Prickly pear seed oil* (optional): Dilutes the cornmint oil. Adds many vitamins and antioxidants. Helps soothe the perforated skin and prevent bacterial buildup. • *Zinc oxide* (ointment or powder; optional): Promotes tissue repair and reduces inflammation & redness. Provides a protective barrier against moisture loss. • An *electric exfoliating brush:* Forces the oils and/or minoxidil to penetrate deeply into the skin, hair follicles, and hairs. • *(70%) Isopropyl alcohol:* Sterilizes any dermapen tips and exfoliating brush attachments used. • *2 watertight plastic containers:* Make sure it's wide enough for the exfoliating brush's attachments to fit inside. One container will hold the oil mixture and the other will hold the alcohol. (Alcohol is naturally antiseptic, so no need to worry about bacterial growth. After all, that's why we're using it as a sterilizing agent.) • *Beard balm:* Prevents and/or treats itching underneath facial hair.

Although I personally don't have a patchy beard issue, I do find this video very insightful and informative. And I like the fact that Trav puts a strong emphasis on safety.

I've watched many videos on this while trying to grow out the patchy parts of my beard and sir you seem like the most sincere guy out there talking about this. There's so much mumbo jumbo going on but you were just being real, not trying to pull a scam. Thanks dude

This video is great! I've been using minoxidil, but I know a lot of guys who can't for any number of reasons. Either health concerns, bad reactions, or lack of access. I'm thrilled to be able to direct them to a video that provides an alternative!

Best hair channel on the tube!! I’m binge watching all your stuff, thanks!

I appreciate the studies you shared and how you showed honest results. When people show crazy results I quesitos them a lot more.

Your request for subs was so humble. I smashed the subscribe button to show my love and gratitude my brother. Take care.

Finally after commenting on tons of ur vids.... thanks Trav... this was helpful unlike those cliche how to grow beard vid on RU-vid 🤜🤛

I have seen these rollers pop up on Facebook ads, but I wasnt too sure if its true to filling patchy beards, now after watching this video, I understand. Thank u❤❤

Thx man thank u so much u just stopped me from panic attacks about hair shedding u will get tons of new subscribers bc u deserve it

Just wanna to say that i appreciate so much the quality content you putting out there. I wish you a lot of sucess. Love , from Brazil.

I appreciate how helpful you are especially for someone who does not want to use minoxidil

Loving that you did a scientific approach here of looking at actual studies!

Glad to see this from you Travis! Discovered your channel this year looking for hair grooming tips, and I've seen you have a full beard, didn't know you had a patchy beard and decided to dermaroll and now you have an awesome beard. Glad to see this, will start to dermaroll this week.

Thank you sooo much Trav. Kudos to you especially for adding the links in addition to the knowledge of course. This was much needed !😀

Thank you bro, I feel so insecure about not growing full facial hair. It's so nice to know I'm not alone.

Dude, just wanted to say I used your advice to the T on this video and it worked. Even my barber was shocked. Stopped using it after 4 months as my patches definitely improved (stopped in June). Gonna start again to improve further, but wanted to say thank you for such an epic & useful video.

This is the best video about dermaroller so far

5:45 *first time checking out his channel, and i already respect this man a lot*

Been doing this oil mix, and I have seen results just takes patience and the right cleanse, nutrition, and rest. Thanks for the derma roll tip

Looking good Travis! Was just looking for a natural solution, glad to have found your take on this 😉

So cool to see your serum recipe and tips that helped you out! Good for you!

Sent this to my boyfriend since he's been trying his best to grow out his facial hair. Thank you for having great grooming videos that he can use🙂

Developed my own beard growth/hair restoration (I only have a tiny bit of hairline recession) by watching a ton of other videos and just stitching the pieces together and i basically landed on exactly what you're doing. I found this video after searching "pumpkin seed oil beard" after doing my dermastamp/pumpkin seed oil routine and it was validating to see that this was what you were doing too and are seeing results. I used topical minoxidil for about 3 months and stopped after I started getting crazy werewolf hairs basically everywhere that you wouldn't want them (long ear hair, ear lobes, forehead, hands, directly under my eyes, etc.). Terrifying. Luckily those hairs are starting to go away now. So I was interested in dermastamping/pumpkin seed oil sans minoxidil to actually *target* the hair growth where I want it. Very encouraged by this video!

Absolutely love this man, subscribed and can't wait for future videos!

This video was informative through and through! Great work!

Hey Trav. I am going to start this regime today. Got everything exactly as you. First day feels = the oils are soothing on the skin and have a cold tinge to them. I feel so relaxed. I hope they are working on growing my beard hair!

A video on essential oils uses especially rosemary oil

Man thanks for saving me so much time trying to figure this out. You are the man!

Yo, the derma roller tip works perfectly fine for me. Thx for sharing! 👌

Would you be interested in a subreddit instead of Facebook. Not everyone wants to use Facebook...

Hey Trav, would love an update on your progress. Also thanks for taking a science based approach to hair/skin care. When you mix the two Tbsp of pumpkin seed oil with the other oils you say "five to seven drops", I'm assuming you meant total not each, right?

This guy has done his homework. Brilliant.

Love pams the office painting in the back

Still some patches but seems to be working... keep us updated

I use minoxidil, derma roller, and DIY oil mix for my beard. I appreciate the level of research and effort that went in on making this video and all the information you provided was extremely accurate. Great video

Looking good! I think your beard is going to grown in fine. I have the same problem but my beard is light blonde and I think that's even worse. But the oils, Derma Roll and a little patience paid off! Hope your still at it. Cheers🍻

Was waiting for your video on the roller

Thank you so much! I've already been doing this routine for almost 2 weeks now. To see that you really see some results after a few month really gives me the hope to push trough for a year! Been also only using a 0.25 Derma Roller. And I used it every day so far. Good to know you should only use it every other day to give the skin some time to heal. You earned a sub, mate!

Your patches are actually in "good" areas. You can line your beard or fade in a certain way on your particular cheeks to make it look fuller and not even notice those patches.

Thank you for this video! It's very informative and useful. I feel like I know about everything I need to know about derma rollers. I've been growing a beard off and on for about 5 years now and never heard of these things. I just happened to stumble upon an ad for one a few daye ago. So I picked up a cheap roller from the dollar store to use while I wait for the one I ordered from Amazon to arrive. I actually use monoxodil myself. I'm at the beggining of month 4. I have actually started to see a decent bit of new growth so far from it too. Which is really awesome. The problem is that the growth I'm getting is pretty much random and spread out. I've got small patches here and there on both cheeks that are really the main weak points I'm trying to fix. Since the monoxodil growth is spread out its not really causing those patches to fill in much. Rather, just helping my beard fullness in general. That's where the derma roller comes in. I can focus on those patches with it and really help those bare patches start seeing new growth. So I'm really stoked about adding it to my beard care routine. My only problem is the idea of only using it once or twice a week. I don't get it! What would it hurt to use the roller daily? Wouldn't more frequent use give you quicker results? I used the roller yesterday obviously as it was the first day I had one. Then I turned around and decided to try it again today. What are the dangers of using one everyday or just basic overuse if there is such a thing? I feel like the derma roller is going to boost the effectiveness of the monoxadil and vice versa. I know for a fact that the monoxadil is providing growth. So adding in the roller is only going to cause the growth to increase even more. I try to use everything I possibly can to help my beard grow better and fuller. I've been taking hair, skin and nails vitamins too. Then I also make my own high quality beard balm and beard oil. With oils and vitamins that I hand selected to provide what I think to be the best mixture for growth and hair health. Then on top of all that I use an air humidifier to give myself a steam treatment each morning right before my morning monoxodil application. So I've got several tools at my disposal to try and get my cheeks up to par with the rest of my beard. Funny thing is that I can grow a pretty full beard all around except for those bare patches on both cheeks. The patches aren't big enough to mess up my beard or anything. It's just that when my beard gets longer and longer those weak spots start to stand out more and more and they begin to bug me. So I decided to just grow a goatee and shave my cheeks, sideburns and jawline until my beard growth regimen fills in those patches enough to where I'm happy with it. Lol rant coming to a close. Thanks again for the info! If you would be so kind to answer my questions about overuse I'd really appreciate it! ✌🏻️ out!

Outstanding video brother!!!!

I needed this I tried Minox for last week and had weird heart sensation so I stopped waste of money but a beard ain’t worth dying Great vid

A couple things i think are worth noting if you’d like to take a look at this: 1. Ive read that the 500- ish needle dermarollers tend to have more of a bed of nails effect and it’s probably best to use the 192 count needle rollers as the 500 ones use discs and the 192 count actually use individual needles. 2. Pumpkin seed oil and lavender are great for hair growth as they are also dht blockers, however this can prove to be potentially counterproductive for facial hair since dht plays a part in facial hair development. However I suppose this could be anecdotal for each person so if it’s working for ya have at it, just thought it might be worth mentioning. 3. Even if you’ve used a dermaroller before, 3x a week could be too excessive given most people recommend 2x a week and some people believe even that is excessive

I appreciate any natural advice. Thank you 👏🏾

Best beard growth video I’ve found, buying all the products and am gonna follow your routine

I just turned 22. Literally I'm trying to grow a beard because I have a few hairs on my neck and some on my chin. Nowhere near to what I want or my expectations for having a beard. This video was really helpful! Going to get the derma roller and try this.

Oh, if someone has enlarged pores and similar issues I suggest using the same 0,5mm roller for your whole face (or areas with enlarged pores), works like a miracle! I wouldn't recommend doing it more often than twice a week though, and if you do gotta make konger breaks between cycles (that's what commercial cosmetologists usually do, even more so with the longer needles.)

Keep Growing your Hair, Man. Never Let People Tell you what you don't wanna here.

Let’s go, subscribed. Let’s get those challenges done.

Pumpkin seed oil is a DHT blocker. DHT plays a significant role in the growth of facial and body hair but it causes scalp hair follicles to miniaturize, provided the hair follicles are sensitive to DHT, which is determined by genetics. You would probably get better results if you swap out pumpkin seed oil for a different carrier oil that does not block DHT.

Hey thanks for the videos. I am currently growing out my hair (1 year and 2 months to be exact) and your videos have helped me a lot during the process. I am 30 years old and I don’t have any beard on the sides at all, I have a natural baby face, I am only able to grow a moustache and a goatee, but not much though. Thanks for the enlightening videos. Btw, you look like Jesus from the Walking Dead lol. I honestly thought you were Tom Payne for a minute when I started watching your videos, lol. Keep up with the good work! Hugs from Brazil

Amazing video and content keep it up man!!!

This is awesome. Can you do a video of your full dermaroller/face care routine?

Great Video Travis. As a more mature beard wearer I can fully sympathise with guys growing out their beards for the first time, only to discover that it's coming through all patchy, but that sympathy is totally eclipsed by the dismay that I feel when they choose to reach for that bottle of Minoxidil as a quick fix solution, especially considering the potential side effects it can cause, some of which you mention in your video. The attitude around growing out a beard differs somewhat to growing out your hair..., beard growth is more of a pass-time to be savoured, (much like pipe smoking) where you relax into it, embracing each stage, discovering new looks, and allow yourself to develop more patience! If you hit the finish line straight out of the blocks, you're not allowing yourself the pleasure of observing the journey that you've undertaken to get there. At least now guys know that there is a safer method for cultivating that face-fuzz! 👍🏼

Hello, great video but as stated by the information you showed us pumpkin seed oil is a 5 ar inhibitor which is good for hair growth but bad for beard growth since it is anti androgenic. You would have far more success with a non anti androgenic oil like sunflower seed, jojoba or castor oil. Lavander and rosemary are anti androgenic too. So they are not ideal as well. Peppermint? Peppermint is great and most likely is the main character for beard here.

Travis keeps it Very Real, and Straight forward! That's why I love him, and ALL the information, he has to share!!! I hope the guys, really listen & follow his Advice!!!

I have AFIB and didnt know Rogaine made it worse! I gave it away after 2 weeks. Thanks for this video!

I've never applied any facial hair products on my face before, and I just recently started my research/information gathering regarding this topic. And to my personal observation, one thing that I've noticed is that skin hydration somehow stimulated small hairs on my cheeks to grow (3-4mm in length, in which I don't recall having/noticing before). This started out when I was having a breakout on my face (used to be dry due to stress and bad facial care routine). I begin to do my research on the most suitable skin care product for my skin type. For the past 2 months, I've been using a facial cleanser, lotion, moisturizer (twice a day) and facial masks (once/twice per week). And also drinking almost 3 litres of plain water daily. It's a positive result. Stay well hydrated and massage thoroughly your face/neck while washing your face. Thought of sharing this tip since this is the first video that I've watched on your channel. +1 sub

Trav keep us updated on your results! I may go this route. I tried Minoxidil and I got some hair growth from it but, I got two heart scares. My blood pressure dropped to very serious levels so I completely stopped. I will give this a try as well!

Finally found a good video now Thank you so much mate 💙

Great video! thanks for the information, greetings from Chile!

This man died for your hair's sins

Nice info. I have read that in humans pumpking seed oil as well as lavender essential oil work as strong DHT blockers. They are perfect for your hair and are used to stop baldness but, ironically, DHT is necessary to maintain (and promote) male characteristics such as beards. So, probably you are not seeing faster results since you are applying opposite effects. I would sugest to use other carrier oil like Jojoba and change lavender to cedarwood instead. Keep the good work. I'm subscribing.

Quality video, good job!

Great progress. Waiting for an update

Yo I'm on my 3 month hair growth after December I hope I can slick it back with it not popping up I'm going for a slicked back hairstyle

can we get an update video? I am curious of your progress

Careful: from what I understand, pumpkin seed and rosemary essential oils are DHT blockers, i.e. the hormone in charge of growing body and facial hair. Also the hormone responsible for destroying hair follicles on your head. So, for beard i use Peppermint. On my head, those with dht blocking properties.

Dropping knowledge thanks bro

Hey Trav, would love an update on your progress. Also thanks for taking a science based approach to hair/skin care. When you mix the two Tbsp of pumpkin seed oil with the other oils you say "five to seven drops", I'm assuming you mean total not each, Is that right?

Got all the supplies, gonna do this for the next 3 months. I'll let you guys know an update! Just thumbs me up & ask me in 3 months time. Cheers to doin this the natural way :)

Thank you so much Sir finally you made the video which I asked ❤️❤️

Nice video, really informative, you should do an update video to let us know how did it go!

I never grew a beard until I reached the age of 40. I found as I got older, I got naturally hairier. I think anyone who's trying to grow a full beard needs to give it time. I know genetics play a big part of what you can actually grow, but leave it to grow and you may be surprised with what you can achieve.

if jesus says, i must do! may the lord gift me a full beard.

Great video and I love how you use science to back up your claim because alot of other videos are not credible.

I'm 29 and even patchier than this. I guess it's just genes, but you saying some people might need to get to 35-40 years old first has given me some hope :-)

i used minoxidil and after 1~2 weeks i started feeling heart palpitations. i never felt something similar before. hope you guys doesnt die trying to grow a beard, minoxidil beats hard and im no longer using it. ( no beard yet too, lol)

Thanks fashion Jesus I really appreciate all the tips, but after watching your video I have decided to just live with my patchy beard it’s who I am , patchy beard gang stand up!!!

Great video bud. Thank you

I’ve only really had thick facial hair on my mustache, under my bottom lip, chin area and a little down in the neck. It wasn’t until recently probably about a year or two ago when I start noticing thicker hair starting to grow in my check and jawline area but there’s not too many of them so it’s definitely super patchy. I just started dermarolling today with the .5mm and also using minoxidil too. Hopefully this works for me 🙏🏽

Is it Pams drawing of the office i spot in the background? 😃

Trav, thanks bro! I'm 54 and 1/8 Cherokee. Same deal, I'm very patchy in the sideburns and cheeks. Never could figure out how to stimulate any growth. Your video makes complete sense, well thought out and well put together. I'm gonaa try your suggestions and see what happens.

This is interesting - need an update!

Is the hair permanent?

9:44 for a voice crack

Wow I was looking for this video

Awesome progress and thanks for the info! I only didn't catch if you should rinse the oil sometime after applying it?

No more voice cracks. I kinda miss it

A video on how to increase hair density and thickness

Thanks for sharing your experience

Watching this to learn how to help my husband by making a beard oil specifically for him. I love his beard but since its blonde it looks less dense than he wants it too. Anything i can do to help him feel more confident, i will.

me, clean-shaven because I've accepted my fate: 👁️👄👁️

I'd love to be able to grow a beard like you, unfortunately I don't have the genetics for that. I can only grow a thin goatee.

I know this is fairly old by now, but I'd be hesitant to use Rosemary oil for any kind of facial hair stimulation. Rosemary was trialed for hair regrowth in regards to AGA (Androgenic Alopecia, hair loss from testosterone/androgen affinity to hair follicles in the scalp), and therefore was successful in regrowth by reducing the activity of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme which converts testosterone to a much more potent androgen called DHT (from my understanding of the Rosemary study). The problem with using this on the face instead of the scalp is that facial hair follicles are not inhibited by androgens in the same way scalp follicles are from those prone to male pattern baldness by AGA, they're actually dependent on them, making the use of any 5-ar inhibiting product counter productive since it's suppressing a very powerful androgen. Edit: He corrects this in a recent video, still worth leaving here for any one off watches

Awesome Beard bro!