At 73 I have a very quiet and controlled life and when I saw one of your videos I decided it was time to see if a man my age could grow a beard like yours. Eight months of Covid quarantine and damn if I don't have something going on.The cheeks are the toughest part for me and the color is all over the place but in a year I should be able to trim it to what I want. It takes a lot to get the thickness going and Ive followed what so many said and have not trimmed it. The sad part about all this is I can't go out and show it off until Mask time is over. Im excited that the last phase of my life will attract a little attention and fun. Thanks for getting me out of my old man rut.
As we mature then ones personal style is open to change, and how fantastic that is, otherwise we’d be stagnant on every level of who we are. Great video, really enjoyed it.
I just turned 40. My beard is fairly long but it’s still pretty professional. I personally like the attention my beard gets. Just so you know your beard and channel has been an inspiration and very helpful. ✌🏼
I am brown initially I was apprehensive, specially when my job involves going through airport security multiple times a month, but I think I have gone past the stigma now I have a beard and love it , I turned 40 as well and getting grey hair already can’t wait to sport a white bead .
I think it should not really matter if someone like me or someone else thinks it's good that you've decided on a shorter beard. I myself find the message you give us here so much more important and to see how much better you seem to feel ... Personally, 4 years ago your BigBeard and your style inspired me to grow a beard and change my appearance. Since then, I also change the length every now and then, even sometimes completely shaved, just to watch how it is without and to see him grow again ... Changes are part of it and they are not always negative - as in your case once again the best example. Thank you
You don't wanna be "that guy with the long beard". But honestly mate, with your genetics....any beardstyle will get people to notice that good beard! I like this style of yours the most as well. Rocking it myself.
Very nice look for you. Your reasoning is very understandable. Your beard has always looked good for the time it was in, but now I see & understand why you are thinking this way. I appreciate your intelligence & maturity. Your honesty is like a breath of fresh air. Thank you
This is a really profound angle what it means to be intentional with your style. I also don't like to be referred to as, "the guy with the beard". I run a style channel that very much revolves around beards, but I rarely say the word "beard" in public and often find I adopt a dismissive attitude when people define me by my facial hair. I love wearing a longer beard, but it definetly has its downsides.
I must admit your style has influenced my own beard & hair style. I've enjoyed your tips and non beard related videos... But for me I'll not go short again. I.. felt.. I looked like Pápa smurf 🙄. I'm 45 now and understand that going 40 can feel like . " reality Shock " even though I felt much younger at the time. I hear you on looking right for your age 👍.. Careful not to look older 😔.. 40 is the New 30 😁👍
I like the look. It’s cool. It’s mature. It’s important to find your style. Before I turned 50 I toyed with the idea of going grey, because I started getting prematurely at 30. So when I turned 51 I said, “That’s it! Done with hair dyes, and the cost of it!” It took about a year or so before I got completely grey. Now, I get nice compliments on it. I actually feel like an adult now. I also had my hair cut short which makes for easier maintenance. I like not being concerned with what others think of my style. I agree with you. As you age, you find your place and who you want to be and that’s extremely important. When you don’t grow and learn and your style doesn’t change somewhat with it, then it becomes a problem. I really like the way you make your videos.
I grew out my beard for ten months with three ”shaping” trims spaced out. I did it because I never had and wanted to see what I could grow. Sure, I can grow a full beard, but I realized that there was more to me than my beard. I’ve since trimmed it down to 12mm. I’m going to grow it for 60-90 days for a fuller, but more manageable look. Evolution, I suppose, but I’m also interested in changing my look a bit. Thanks for making this video. We are more than our beards and not all great beards are massive. It's really a question of confidence! Thanks, Jeff!
I personally think you pulled off the big bushy beard very well but at the same time you pull off the shorter beard well too. I think you look great regardless and you should do whatever makes you comfortable or happy, but me you look great with the big beard.
This was fantastic. I love how you have such a growth mindset. I recently decided to grow a short beard, about a quarter to half inch all around. Everyone kept talking to me about it and loved it, but after they saw me with the new beard the first time, they didn't mention it again, which I think is nice. I didn't want it to become my identity but rather complement my other features: hair, etc. Great quality as always. I'm loving the new format for your vids. Can't wait to see what else you have in store.
Yes. Hit the nail right on the head, not having it an identity is, for me, the way to go! Thank you for noticing the new video styles, still in the works, I appreciate that feedback 🙇
The Buon Life keep it up even if there’s no regular upload schedule. Your cinematography skills have immensely improved over the years I’ve been watching your videos. High quality videos is what I’m here for, not a new video every three days. Cheers!
Your beautiful eyes stand out now. I can see now how incredibly handsome you are. I did not realize there was so much thought and emotion that goes into having a beard. Thanks for sharing. ~Smile!
The change suits you and change is good. It is too easy to get stuck in a style that no longer suits or satisfies our personal taste. Of course, we mature and our bodies change. Some men need to rethink their wardrobe because they gain weight while others lose some. Some men experience hair loss and need to go short or shave it all. In the end, it’s about feeling comfortable with your appearance, your body and yourself. Like you said it’s about being “you” and not just another “beard”. Thanks for the great video, Jeff. I’m looking forward to see how your style develops over the course of the next year. Max
I think you're beard not only looks better short as in this video, but it gives you a much more mature and sophisticated look. Not all men can pull that off. Simply my personal opinion, but some men should not have beards nor any facial hair. You can & you wear it well 🧔 Your style & whole look definitely works for you. Nicely done.
Your athletic beard was 1 of 2 images I offered my barber to give me 1st good shaping of this Spring. Thank you for the inspiration. I’ve gone shorter for summer too, tangible- not “come and go” “I’m macho” “taste my sweat” stubble.
I like the look. I understand your view. I still like my long big beard and not offended. Funny, its like you don't want to be type cast like an actor...
What if one just grew their beard and kept it trimmed, or not, however they liked whenever they felt the need, short or long, dispensing with pontificating? Maybe that's where you've landed. edit: I only mention because it's interesting that I found your channel via various beard videos looking for trimming techniques, not so much from a style perspective. I've had a beard of varying lengths the majority of my adult life (I'm nearly 46) and you've basically described how I've always approached it: easy and manageable. But full disclosure, I came to that via a small amount of laziness - it's easier to give cheek and neck a touch up now and again, and the rest trim or knock-back than try to manage a specific style or (please save me) shave every day. And that in and of itself becomes a style as you get to know your face and stop thinking about it too much. Cheers.
Man you said exactly what I've been saying. EVERYONE has a beard now and it's such a focus and I have also obsessed over my beard. I'm 42 and have found I like my beard full but short/tight. It's mature, professional, respectable and LESS maintenance. I had a beard when beards weren't cool. I also do not like attention and prefer to go unnoticed for several reasons.
I've been down for the shorter beard, longer stache look for the last couple years. I like the balance of it a lot. Short stache beards look Amish to me.
I’m digging the new approach to content Jeff, good stuff here. I’m sure it’s been kind of strange being so consumed by something as trivial as facial hair for so long. I don’t have nearly as many eyes on me and I still feel like I wear a beard for others, and that I’m so absorbed with what they think. I recently brought it back to just a mustache (with some long stubble) and I get some looks from people. But I’m kind of sick of worrying so much about what others think of my style - I like how I look with a mustache, so I’m going to wear one. Same with the beard, I wear it because that’s what I like, not because it’s in vogue or because others approve. Anyway, keep up the good work, and enjoy the new look 👍🏻 cheers.
You certainly make a good argument. choose a style for you not for others, but at the same time don't change because of the attention you get from others... difficult dilemma. Something I have been wondering myself, do people notice me for me or just because I got a beard... keep up the good work and do the things you want to do, not because we (the audience) would like to see them. Also good luck with the the new roads you're carving out in your journey.
Great work buddy! I’m going through the same changes at the minute. I had a big red beard for a long time and it dominated my face for a long time (paired with long hair). Now I have a peaky blinders style hairstyle with a shorter beard. My baby daughter keeps grabbing my beard so it might have to go a lot shorter, dreading it but I think it’s the right move
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I actually went shorter yesterday just because it felt right. That’s always dictated my changes in style. Ten years ago, I had long hair. One day I felt ready for a change so I cut it. Takes courage to change so I salute you, Jeff.
I've never had a beard or mustache, and never plan too; they just wouldn't look good with my face. (But I've let my hair grow wild at the moment, that's just my thing for now.) Your new beard and hairstyle look classy. I always learn something from watching your videos.
I like your new beard. I actually just trimmed mine to a similar length yesterday for the same reasons you're listing. I actually prefer it, use less oil and balm, and looks more professional. I'd like to point out that I think a lot of people notice you're style as well besides the beard. I know for me you've been an inspiration on my own style.
Jeff - Good stuff. I enjoyed hearing your very honest description of how you look at your self ( as opposed to yourself). Very brave without being too … I'll say "metro" if you get my meaning. Keep being you. You're blessed with a great crop of facial hair which many men would like to have, enjoy it for what it is and let the other 99.999% of you keep "growing". God bless, Sean
1:20 "I don't want to change who I am because (of) other people." 3:14 "The people that I admire... And the people I want to look like and be more like." Aha, mhmm, yeah.
when he is looking after someone he doesn't change himself for other people. He got inspiration from someone and it's his own decision to be like that person or learn something from him. He does it for himself not to satisfy other people. So there is nothing wrong about this.
Good video. The material you’ve been putting out lately is a good change. I turned 38 a week back and for the past year or so, I’ve taken into consideration all of the points you mentioned. It’s about aging gracefully rather than kicking and screaming. Adopting age appropriate styles and looking to others in the demographic you’re in as you age.
@@jeffreybuoncristiano - oh no! Kick ... Scream ... and fight the urge to wear old man plaid golf pants! You're ONLY 39 - sheesh that is young! You CAN still wear a leather jacket - if you want to! I appreciate you sharing your inner thoughts with the world, but in another 20 years you will be looking back at 39 and say "What was I thinking? 39 is YOUNG!" - So enjoy your YOUTH! it's really great that you are eating healthy, staying fit, and not smoking while you are young, because you will remain healthy, strong, vital, and handsome for many decades to come!
I do wear a leather jacket. Just not all glammed up and "punk",that's what I meant. Dressing my age.also what's wrong with golf pants?! I love em! If I wasn't minimalist I'd wear em.
What’s up bud. Great points. If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will. When we try to do it all and have it all, we find ourselves making trade offs on margins that we would never take on as our intentional strategy. When we don’t purposely choose where to focus our energy and time on, other people will choose for us. When we least expect it, we have lost site to what is meaningful and important. We can make our choices intentionally or allow othe people’s agenda control our lives. Keep up the great work🤙🏼💪🏼
Woah! I just turned 30 and i went from long beard/hairstyle to short and due to fact that my hairlines are receding, i had the same view as u do. Also, the feeling of been there and done that, kind of grows into u and matures u overtime to make few changes in order to adapt to our own interests/lifestyles. Sacrifice acts like a catalyst to move forward with the changes in our life. Cheers!
Eusunt Diavol - hmmmm.... so are you attempting to state that you think a "short beard matures u"??? I seriously don't see how you equate a "long beard" with being immature?? Any length beard on a man looks sexy, masculine, and is mature. Long beards ROCK! And short beards looks good too! But don't start talking like short beards are "better" or that short beards are more mature, because BOTH short and long beards look sexy, masculine, and mature! - Clean shaven is the ONLY option that looks immature, why do you think they call it "baby face"? What ever you do, please don't start society down a reverse trend back to the days of Abercrombie 1990's clean shaven teeny bopers and boy bands ICK!
Yes, shorter beards are more mature. Like short hair. Longer hair of any sort on men is a dated style. Exuberance is usually for the outlandish and young as far as style goes. go through our CURRENT style ofthe times, and you won't find many men of high class, maturity, and power with long beards or long hair. Maturity is like minimalism, you keep what you love, but remove the excess. Shaven is also a fantastic look and refined. Yes, i think more men should shave off their crummy beards, style wise, but i am more of a supporter of helping men think they can do whatever they want with how they look and gain confidence. That is more important, but doesn't change my collection of information of beard styling and the correlation with mature men.
I used to have an massive beard, but I've been wearing it short for about a year or so now. Maybe I'll grow it long again some time in future, but right now I'm kind of enjoying just being a normal looking guy.
Happy birthday Jeff. I think you said somewhere that your birthday was in July! Thanks for all tips. I think this beard and moustache look suits you. You are the quintessential bearded guy. I had a 6 month beard in 2012. I found it amusing that many of my friends and acquaintances passed me on the streets and didn't recognize me. I also didn't get any looks from the women. I guess my grey beard was not attractive, maybe I looked like a homeless guy. But beards and the faded look are still IN in India.
I'm with you, I have had a new opportunity ( I'm single now ) to grow out my beard and I caught that in the beginning it was I want a beard like this guy or that guy and there's all the hype about beards so I almost shaved because I'm not about hype. But I didn't and I grew out my beard and I've found it just simply fits who I am. I am fine if it doesn't get noticed because it is not for attention which makes me even more comfortable with it. Great video and nice to see you are breaking off from being the beard guy and being who you really are for yourself... Here's to you buddy 👍🤘
Everyone's journey is unique and you're doing it for the right reasons (your growth, not someone else's idea of what your growth should be). I've gone shorter in the hair, longer in the beard and fuller stache, and new glasses to boot, and I'm sure I'll change that up again at some point. Oh and Happy Belated Birthday, you're a young'n haha... (I'm 46). - Jim
Looks great man. I agree with what you’re saying for the most part. However, my situation is very different. As a 24 yo bald guy, my beard is all I have to play with (besides clothes obviously) to style. Having those crazy styles are short lived but necessary to keep it fun
Looks good man. I’m growing out mine now from a blade # 2 to a blade # 4 . Tbh your prev length was efn sweet, you can always grow back from here though, now length looks good as you have such consistent growth
Yo Bro, I do love your videos, I think you should have this new tagline for your channel: Overcomplicating Life ... and I mean it srsly! I think that you have an artistical approach to casual things and I do love it!
Yeah I hear you, man. I've realized over the past years in youtube, that many people get really obsessed with trying to grow a beard to the point that its no fun anymore and just constant looking in the mirror and being stressed and anxious about it. That's soo not the right approach to go with. Growing a beard should mean relaxing, basically, letting yourself go, just chilling and stop shaving on a regular basis. That' s what it should feel like! I've noticed guys worry too fkn much and look in the mirror every single day to see how's coming , so they end up giving themselfs fake and square looks that just look stupid and not at all manly. Even jack miloko from beardbrand, it looks like for the past 5 years his only concern in life is taking care of his beard and talking about it, so I cant help but seeing him as a kind of dorky guy and too preocupied and not flowing. Guys, let your beards grow naturally and when grooming go more even, not too much below your chin, otherwise you look like terrorists, lol. What's key I think, its that you go do something! Spend your timw in the gym, or doing outdoors activities, and let time pass. Its gonna make the difference.
true. but in Jack's defense, he is on a channel that specializes in beards. so any other topic isn't really a discussion. he's not that one sided of a person.
Looks good Jeff , just easier to maintain too. I seen some old videos you made with your buddies..pretty funny. One of them was like a secret agent video with agent cheese and you had a beard in it. That was a good look for you too brother🤙🏻
Solid cut mate. Personally I'm always terrible for constantly tinkering with it after i cut my beard short, before i know it i'm almost down to stubble a few days later
Hi Jeff,i just wonder how you trimmed your mustache, it looks like there are some layers in the middle part? its looks great. I try to trime my big handlebar like yours hope to hear from you cheers Michael😎
@@jeffreybuoncristiano Hi Jeff thank you for your answer, i know you don,t trim it but for this video like you said:i trimmed it quiet a bit so a was wondering how you did the trim for this video.
Awesome video Jeff!. I'm in my mid-30s following your tips while growing my beard for the first time and honestly, listening to this reflexion I also found the words that I was looking for to what I really want to achieve. Its been only a few months but I already know that I don't want to look wildly exaggerated, I only want to emphasize my personality with a proper look & style. So, Thank you man!
Honestly I feel like when you have a well trimmed beard or a well styled beard, you look sophisticated and mature compared to when you have a badly maintained beard.
I'd like a scientific study of how much UV blockage gets compromised (if any) when cutting from approx. one inch to 3/4 inch. Same goes for pollen blocking. For me, the beard is utilitarian first.
Good chain of thought. but I think that the moment you focus on a part of your body: beard, hair, hands, etc. is when people notice you because of that feature. for some reason the rest of the people are attracted by the characteristics that we unconsciously show. already said this. I love in new style I think that also the shorter style with mustache looks good. although I do not comment anymore, I still like your videos and I think it's great that you look for new ways to mature and comment ... I'm a year older than you and I think I'm on the same path ... go ahead with your videos because I'll keep watching them .. thank you and good day
@@jeffreybuoncristiano there is no reason in the particular. There are topics that I just enjoy and there are others that I enjoy and I want you to have my comment. the evolution of your content I think it's great. and I want you to continue on this path, since as I commented, I think it is a path that I am also following. keep it up. just as a note: the first video I saw of beard brand was one of yours but then I saw your channel and I thought. He has important things to say and teach. that's why now I follow your channel and the content is great ... "forget the beard grows as a person" that's what interests me ...
First of all, how could you not be happy with your face? you are so good looking. The hair looks nice but it usually does. Again, you have a beautiful head of hair. Personally, i like it with just a little mor product to make it "glisten" a bit.
i like how open you are about your decisions and concerns. i personally admire men that have the patience and genes for a full, long beard. but i also am irritated and confused when the beard elongates the head further and further. where does the chin stop? how long is your face? do you even have a jawline? do your cheekbones directly grow into your collarbones? :D so basically i like beards best when they are shorter, like the way you have it now.
How do you trim your beard? Clippers? with guards? scissors? free hand it? Interested to know, its looking really good and Id like to achieve the same style.
I loved this, Jeff. I've always kept in mind that though a beard is cool and people seem to notice it, that it isn't what defines me or makes me a man. I've gone down to a stubble, I've gone super long, I've kept a 'corporate beard' and every time it was about what I wanted to do with it then, not about losing my identity or anything silly like that.
Great video! Would love to know what you used to trim it down because of the different lengths throughout. Is it easier with scissors in this case or did you use clippers? Love your content, keep it up!
Loving your channel. Just found it. Subscribed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, life tips and experiences on the journey. You're handsome either way. I'm digging your longer beard. It suits you wonderfully!
I’m approaching a life transition....your personal style is beyond the aesthetics....It has a soul...I really enjoy seeing how your style navigates your life choices...I know you get tired of the beard conversation but I grew a beard because of your videos....I could see a peace in your life that I admired and was hoping a beard would be a bridge to that existence...crazy huh?...The evolution of your videos have really helped with my own personal life evolution in a very positive way...Thanks, Jeff!
Great content, Jeff! The new style suites you. It seems that you effortlessly pull off any style that you choose. I understand changing it up and evolving as a person. You do it well.
Great video. I have a long beard and hair. I am in my 60s. I met you at Menfluential conference last year. I have been to Austin and been using Beardbrand products for 3 years. I am thinking about a drastic change because i do not want to be identified as the guy with long hair and long beard. But i am just afraid to make the leap.
Yes, I feel you all the way. The identiy issue and constant labeling as such is really a problem. It takes a LOT, and i mean A LOT of self exploration to take a leap like that. I personally don't like doing giant changes, i like giant goals, and chip away at them. Perhaps instead of cutting and "leaping" You can help yourself by writing out what exactly are the specifics you don't like about this labeling and what you can do about them. Can you tackle the issues outside of a giant cutting? Is it something else aside from hair such as the ideas of you from other or something like that? For me, I journal daily and that helped me. Also, it was nice to meet everyone there, but i was so ill, i ended up going home early i fell so sick. I was actually bedridden for about 7 days after that!
Greg, long beards look GREAT! Try not to care what anyone thinks. I personally like short head hair, with long beard on a man, but that's just my opinion. But I also think Jeff's beard looks good short too. There are 7.7 Billion people in the world, so just be yourself, do what make you feel happy!
I think you sound scared to shave it all off which to me sounds quite immature. Men who never ever shave to me says you're not confident enough to uncover your face and you hide behind the beard to some degree. Either because you don't think you have good bone structure a weak chin or mental confidence. Sometimes a hard reset is a good thing, if you don't like it that's the great thing about hair... It grows back, but at least you prove to yourself you only have a beard for the right reasons. Just my thoughts no offence intended. I've been through all the same beard sizes and landed on short for my taste.
Precisely the same logic applies to a man who never lets his facial hair grow. Some guys are "scared" to shave it off and some are "scared" to let it grow. Maturity/immaturity has nothing to do with it (except for being able to grow a beard in the first place). Everyone dresses/grooms for confidence. For some men that means a beard of some kind or another and other men it means clean-shavin (a shame in my opinion). And I can hardly think of a "wrong" reason to have a beard; just about any reason's fine or no reason at all - it's just what happens when you throw the razor away. It doesn't have to be some huge life decision - easy come easy go, grow it if you want. . or not. . . but never take the beard thing too seriously. One may have more mature reasons for growing a beard of any length or style but no beard style is inherently more "mature" than the other - it all comes down to personal preference.
I agree with most of this. But I would have to say that maturity DOES have a style. Especially with looks. For instance we all know that Steve buchemi meme with his hat sideways looking like a kid and it's wrong. It's funny, but it is a rather good example that age does illicit certain characteristics of style and can frown upon other for that age not for the age it belongs to.
@@jeffreybuoncristiano "Maturity does have a style" . Agreed. I didn't mean to imply otherwise. I would have to disagree,though, if one insisted that shorter beards are inherently a more mature style than longer ones - which your video title seems to imply. I would say that as far as beard length alone - short, long or any length in between - all can be worn by equally mature men depending on individual circumstances. I live in a small Alaskan fishing town (Cordova). This has always been beard country and big-bearded men are common. Up here, beards aren't a fashion, they're Alaskan - they just are. . . most of us are too busy working hard and playing hard to really even care one way or the other what our faces are doing or that a certain beard style looks more mature than another. Anyway, thx for the reply and great beard video! NIce beard, too, btw. I'll have to concur with a couple other posters that you rock the slightly longer style in a way that just doesn't work for many guys. But hey, the video's about not wanting to be noticed for the beard, so. . . never mind! :) Later, my bearded brother.
@@jeffreybuoncristiano Twice, but I've seen you covering other topics that are way more relevant, I saw your last video and I have to thank you because I showed it to my students as a way to help them deal with similar situations. So again, this video is very nice, but maybe you can make an impact in other different ways too. The ego ?.. well, ten minutes talking about your beard seems a lot to me. (obviously, it's my opinion)
The video IS about my beard. Which is VERY VERY VERY rare for me to talk about, as you should have noticed by now. In fact, i do my best to avoid it, but I thought this was helpful and defining pivot point style wise. It was important, not ego driven IMO. Style is just as important as it is the outcome of personal growth and changing.
I did drink it in, then it got annoying. So I stopped talking about it. I can’t stop others though, but whatever 🤷♂️ I do have something special coming down the line.
