Thank you so much for this extremely helpful video. My boyfriend has been growing out his beard and has been asking me to braid it for him. As a lady, I have years experience with braiding my or other people's hair, but this was my first time ever braiding a beard. It was not as easy as I thought it was going to be. I got discouraged and quit after one too many yanks on his chin. After watching this, I feel like I have a better understanding of what I need to do and I'm eager to try again. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
I know I'm late to the party here, but thank you! Yours is the first video I've seen that has actually helped me figure out how to braid my beard. You're a legend
Yea, I am trying to grow my beard wider for a thicker braid, since I already have my braid around 22cm in length, seems kind of too thin, so I am trying to grow a bit below chin, to the neck side, but a bit, and to the sides, still waiting and looking at some points when I feel it's time to check how wide and long is my side beard grown whether or not it will soon join the braid or not.
I find using painter's tape to wrap around the highest point of the three braid sections helps to keep them at bay without the risk of their base spreading out too wide and forcing your end braid to look like it starts lower than the jaw line, before cutting each tape piece off after it's braided. But where my braid starts is just my personal preference. I like them starting as high up as I can possibly get.
I've been looking for easy steps to braid my beard... It's only 5 inch long so, granted it is only a couple months since i started to let it grow out a bit and , it wasn't exactly easy but i learned from this.👍👍👍 thank you
Haha you said Tom and I was like HEY MAN WTH! i'm doing homework right now but i will be watching the full thing and trying myself in an hour or two. i happened to buy some of those small bands pre-emptively the other day. glad to know i made the right choice!
Tim Burke lol sorry about the mess up in names. Good luck!! Like I said in the video, don't be discouraged if you can't get in in the first few trys. It takes practice and beard balm helps a lot for a few different reasons.
it's all good man. i have a couple balms and oils and a stache wax so i already have everything i need. i'm out of work right now but once i get some cash flow i'll be looking into buying a balm or something from you. do you have a link or whatever idk what etsy is. i've heard of it but have no idea where to find that or you on it.
You can find all of my wares at etsy.com/shop/knightsmith links are also in the description below as well as in the cards. Once I had everything braided and finished, all I had in my beard was my balm and the bead. The hole in the bead should be snug enough to hold everything together all on its own. No rubber bands necessary!
2:30 "any girl age 5+ can do it for you" a bit on the younger side for my tastes :)) but I respect the patriarchal vibe! 💪🏻 Thanks for upload, my beard is not that well defined so people pick on me to make me shave like roman citizens who vote. I despise that!
Hey man, thank you fort the video. I went ahead and got myself some beads and balm and love it!! Shame the beard is a tad too short to make a braid ... is there a way to make it grow faster?? Keep up the good work!! :)
The only way to get your beard to grow faster is to stay out of dry heat, keep the skin moisturized, eat well and workout. If you're already doing all of that, you just have to wait. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
I am 1 year into my first beard. Now that I’m retired from the FD I’m finally allowed to grow an beard and since I don’t grow hair on my head anymore I’m loving the journey ... and visiting a barber again- he even has a little combover thing going on lol. My sides are just getting long enough to pull off the braid and came out of the bathroom very proud of myself. Felt very vikingesk but the wife said DEFINITELY NOT!!! Lol. I told her to brace herself because this IS going to happen some windy day 💪🏼 🧔
@@chrisbjarkman if you can, hit me up on my Facebook group. I'd like to send you a beard balm as a thanks for being a firefighter and a congratulations for making it to retirement!
My goatee is about an inch and a half in length. And it's to short to braid (at least with my skills). What length do you reckon it needs to be before it is braidable?
It's rather subjective as to how much of a braid you want. You could get a few smaller braids in when you get around 4-6 inches. Keep in mind that mine was about 9 inches when I shot this video and braiding will shorten your beard.
debi mac as long as you snug it up as I suggest, you shouldn't run into any problems. I've worn them out in wind storms, on roller coasters and swimming and I've never had one even loosen up.
debi mac two things actually. It's both the friction between the hair and wood as well as the pressure the hair exerts against the wood as it tries to return to it's natural shape and orientation. That's why it's important to use the string to compress the hair as much as possible while you put the bead in.
@Sam The Sham No but one time I tried to wax my pubes but it was so painful I had to cut the cloth off took a week for the hair to grow so I can cut the wax off
A beard is historically any facial hair. Saying "now" means you're way older than Moses seeing as even before his time, beards were any facial hair and you can find evidence in this interpretation in the Bible, the Odyssey, the Iliad and numerous other works from around the world and from various time periods describing when a boy is entering manhood. Now, on this channel, I do my best to improve this world and to teach everyone how to better themselves. Seeing as how you have to try and denigrate my facial hair and my degree of facial hair and don't mention the actual content of this video, you have told me two things. 1 - That you're a simple troll and for some reason need to try and tear me down based upon my looks where you aren't brave enough to post any public videos nor have your face as an avatar. 2 - Since you only mention the degree of my facial hair, you can't find any obvious flaws with my teaching method, my level of skill or my understanding of the material. In short, thank you! You've indirectly told me that my content is correct and valuable. I'm sure that you're a wee bit hot under the collar at this point, so let me direct you to the rest of my manliness videos so that you may grow as a man. It's not about being male, macho or having a beard. It's about bettering yourself and the world around you, basically being a gentleman. The definition of a beard from en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/beard noun 1A growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.
you have an opportunity to interact with those who YOU CHOOSE to let entertain you. this is what you do with opportunity? what is the benefit? ps. please send me a link to your youtube channel. I cant wait to be "honest" with you.....
They are bad for any hair if you leave them in too long. If you noticed, I but the my beard balm in first. Doing this lubricates the hair and keeps the rubber from ripping the hair.
If you think you're better qualified, make your own videos. I would love to see how you address these things! 😁 Thank you for your comment. I look forward to seeing more from you in the future!!
It really doesn't. It could if you yank really hard on it and always keep it braided but if you're only exerting enough pressure to make it cooperate and do it on occasion, you'll be fine
Sean, as I'm sure your keen eye was able to see, there were 3 groups of hair that were separately twisted together to form 3 separate cords which were braided together.
Im sorry to say but that are no ropes. You get a rope (braid) by using two strands of hair, quisting them seperatedly both in the same direction and then twisting them together in the opposite direction as before. Only then does it makes sense to put in an elastic, as there is actually something the elastic can hold together and in place. By mereling twisting one strand the elastic is totally unnecessary. My hair is longer than 1m and yes as you said beard styling has to be done differently, but the technique in itself does not change. Search for Rope Braid and see for yourself.
Most people don’t guys with very long hair/ beard- makes you look like an unhygienic hobo-let alone accessorising ‘em. Just know that a lot of people will think that’s it’s to eccentric, think that you’re a tribal person/ metal head, and wouldnt want to talk to you. But hey, if you want to sift out regular folks and only hangout with similarly eccentric people, go ahead.
You’re right, I’m not used to it but most people aren’t as well. They are not very mainstream so people will think it’s weird and will stereotype you. If it was maybe I’d be fine with it
6 years later, thank you for this!
Most welcome! I'm glad it's been helpful!!
Thank you so much for this extremely helpful video. My boyfriend has been growing out his beard and has been asking me to braid it for him. As a lady, I have years experience with braiding my or other people's hair, but this was my first time ever braiding a beard. It was not as easy as I thought it was going to be. I got discouraged and quit after one too many yanks on his chin. After watching this, I feel like I have a better understanding of what I need to do and I'm eager to try again. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
I'm so glad I was able to help!!! Please let me know how it turns out for you!
We love your videos bud ! Keep on going strong !!!!
This was the better, more thorough and informative tutorial that I have found... Thanks!
You're welcome!! I'm glad it helped you out!!
Love the video. Finally got my beard grown back enough to start braiding again. Thanks for the refresher.
I know I'm late to the party here, but thank you! Yours is the first video I've seen that has actually helped me figure out how to braid my beard. You're a legend
Thanks!! I'm glad I was able to help you!!
I'd tried everything for the dermatitis on my hands it was there for years. Grew a beard last year started using beard balm, gone in a month.
That's awesome!!!
I love this look bruh, I have about 6 months on my chin right now, but I will watch again when I can partake. Congrats on your new venture as well🙏🇺🇸
Thank you!! And good luck on the beard!
Glad I found your channel. trying to change my beard to a more Viking look/style and learning the best ways to do this. Liked and subbed. :)
Awesome!! I'm glad to hear it! And welcome to Knightsmith!!
Yea, I am trying to grow my beard wider for a thicker braid, since I already have my braid around 22cm in length, seems kind of too thin, so I am trying to grow a bit below chin, to the neck side, but a bit, and to the sides, still waiting and looking at some points when I feel it's time to check how wide and long is my side beard grown whether or not it will soon join the braid or not.
I find using painter's tape to wrap around the highest point of the three braid sections helps to keep them at bay without the risk of their base spreading out too wide and forcing your end braid to look like it starts lower than the jaw line, before cutting each tape piece off after it's braided. But where my braid starts is just my personal preference. I like them starting as high up as I can possibly get.
Awesome tip!! I'll have to give it a try!
Pretty good advice!
Finally found a video that could help me! Thanks!!!
AWESOME! I'm glad I was able to be of help!!
This is my first foray into long facial hair. I usually don’t hit like or subscribe, but that background music did it for me! :-)
Thank you. The result looks amazing. And your trim is exactly my goal, have to wait a few weeks / months tho 😊
You sir are a legend, these tips are helping heaps 😁 (everytime I tried before I watched your vid my beard was horribly wonky) so thank you very much
Lol not sure about being a legend but I'm so glad I was able to help!!!
I've been looking for easy steps to braid my beard... It's only 5 inch long so, granted it is only a couple months since i started to let it grow out a bit and , it wasn't exactly easy but i learned from this.👍👍👍 thank you
That's awesome! I'm glad I was able to help!
You say only 5 inches as if 5 inches isn't long enough to braid, The beard length in this video isn't even 5inches
Great tutorial, yours was the third one I found, but the first one that actually worked for me.
Awesome! I'm glad I was able to help!
Haha you said Tom and I was like HEY MAN WTH! i'm doing homework right now but i will be watching the full thing and trying myself in an hour or two. i happened to buy some of those small bands pre-emptively the other day. glad to know i made the right choice!
Tim Burke lol sorry about the mess up in names. Good luck!! Like I said in the video, don't be discouraged if you can't get in in the first few trys. It takes practice and beard balm helps a lot for a few different reasons.
it's all good man. i have a couple balms and oils and a stache wax so i already have everything i need. i'm out of work right now but once i get some cash flow i'll be looking into buying a balm or something from you. do you have a link or whatever idk what etsy is. i've heard of it but have no idea where to find that or you on it.
also did you leave one band at the bottom to hold it all together or no?
You can find all of my wares at etsy.com/shop/knightsmith links are also in the description below as well as in the cards.
Once I had everything braided and finished, all I had in my beard was my balm and the bead. The hole in the bead should be snug enough to hold everything together all on its own. No rubber bands necessary!
Thanks, awesome video, very useful!
Awesome!! I'm glad you found it useful!!
Floss. Interesting. I always use mono fishing line. Good idea to use floss tho
I've used monoline before... I find the wax in the floss works a bit better for the slip but at the end of the day, whatever works best for you
@@Knightsmith I'll have to try floss. It makes sense the wax would help slide
2:30 "any girl age 5+ can do it for you" a bit on the younger side for my tastes :)) but I respect the patriarchal vibe! 💪🏻
Thanks for upload, my beard is not that well defined so people pick on me to make me shave like roman citizens who vote. I despise that!
Looks very cool, now I know what to do in about 9 months.....😉
Thank you! And I'm glad I was able to give you something to look forward to! Lol
Great video bro!! 🔥🔥🙌🏻
THANKS!! I really need to start putting out more beard content
Thank you mister 🌹steven seagal
Thank you sir🤙🏾
You're welcome!!
Great tips. Going to uses these tips today. Thanks
Boone Kowalis awesome!! I'm glad to be of some help!!
That's NOT a French braid, but thanks for the video. No idea what you were doing with the dental floss. Need to slow that down tons & explain it.
Thanks bro
Hey man, thank you fort the video. I went ahead and got myself some beads and balm and love it!! Shame the beard is a tad too short to make a braid ... is there a way to make it grow faster?? Keep up the good work!! :)
The only way to get your beard to grow faster is to stay out of dry heat, keep the skin moisturized, eat well and workout. If you're already doing all of that, you just have to wait. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
How long does a goatee usually takes to grow until you could braid it?
Your mileage may vary depending on how fine or course your hair is, but around 4- 5" seems to be the minimum to get a good braid
@@Knightsmith Oh ok. So I’m guessing about half a year. Starting my journey.
@@user-oz3bu3qz5t awesome! Can't wait hear how it turns out for you!
Great tips brother thanks
You're welcome man! Glad to help!
You are very serious about your beard and I approve! My wife hates mine but it’s going to give me an eight inch braid and she will shit herself👍
Thanks for your approval! Lol hopefully, once she sees your majestic braid, she'll change her mind!!
How long should your beard be before you braid it?
Appreciate the vid and will play around with this 👍🏼
Awesome! Let me know how it works for you!!
I am 1 year into my first beard. Now that I’m retired from the FD I’m finally allowed to grow an beard and since I don’t grow hair on my head anymore I’m loving the journey ... and visiting a barber again- he even has a little combover thing going on lol. My sides are just getting long enough to pull off the braid and came out of the bathroom very proud of myself. Felt very vikingesk but the wife said DEFINITELY NOT!!! Lol. I told her to brace herself because this IS going to happen some windy day 💪🏼 🧔
@@chrisbjarkman if you can, hit me up on my Facebook group. I'd like to send you a beard balm as a thanks for being a firefighter and a congratulations for making it to retirement!
Knightsmith that’s very kind of you
Good stuff! Sub’d!
Badass, man!
Thanks!!
My goatee is about an inch and a half in length. And it's to short to braid (at least with my skills). What length do you reckon it needs to be before it is braidable?
It's rather subjective as to how much of a braid you want. You could get a few smaller braids in when you get around 4-6 inches. Keep in mind that mine was about 9 inches when I shot this video and braiding will shorten your beard.
In the summer i shave then at the start on september i grow it out then by christmas i have 4 long braids on my face 😂
That's pretty impressive
Beard braid are so cool man??
Thanks, you are handsome too
9:55 is my favorite part haha
Me and the boys getting ready for Ragnarök.
Awesome!!
@@Knightsmith Skol!
would it hold up on a motorcycle ride or would the bead fly off and become a projectile?
debi mac as long as you snug it up as I suggest, you shouldn't run into any problems. I've worn them out in wind storms, on roller coasters and swimming and I've never had one even loosen up.
The viking in you is strong sir Beautiful beard
jmarvin95 thanks man!!
I just have my wife do it for ne it's like being tongue tied just can't seem to do it lol
Never hurts to have an extra set of hands!! Lol Glad you have someone to help!
what prevents the bead from slipping off
debi mac two things actually. It's both the friction between the hair and wood as well as the pressure the hair exerts against the wood as it tries to return to it's natural shape and orientation. That's why it's important to use the string to compress the hair as much as possible while you put the bead in.
That’s not a beard. That’s a goatee Jesus Christ.
Fack!!! This is difficult! My fingers seems to be useless!
Just takes some practice. I've been braiding things for close to 20 years.
@Sam The Sham
No but one time I tried to wax my pubes but it was so painful I had to cut the cloth off took a week for the hair to grow so I can cut the wax off
So now any hair on your face is considered a beard?
A beard is historically any facial hair. Saying "now" means you're way older than Moses seeing as even before his time, beards were any facial hair and you can find evidence in this interpretation in the Bible, the Odyssey, the Iliad and numerous other works from around the world and from various time periods describing when a boy is entering manhood.
Now, on this channel, I do my best to improve this world and to teach everyone how to better themselves. Seeing as how you have to try and denigrate my facial hair and my degree of facial hair and don't mention the actual content of this video, you have told me two things.
1 - That you're a simple troll and for some reason need to try and tear me down based upon my looks where you aren't brave enough to post any public videos nor have your face as an avatar.
2 - Since you only mention the degree of my facial hair, you can't find any obvious flaws with my teaching method, my level of skill or my understanding of the material. In short, thank you! You've indirectly told me that my content is correct and valuable.
I'm sure that you're a wee bit hot under the collar at this point, so let me direct you to the rest of my manliness videos so that you may grow as a man. It's not about being male, macho or having a beard. It's about bettering yourself and the world around you, basically being a gentleman.
The definition of a beard from en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/beard
noun
1A growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.
you have an opportunity to interact with those who YOU CHOOSE to let entertain you. this is what you do with opportunity? what is the benefit? ps. please send me a link to your youtube channel. I cant wait to be "honest" with you.....
UGHHH, rubber bands are the devil. they will rip hair out like nobodies business (at least mine) otherwise nice video.
They are bad for any hair if you leave them in too long. If you noticed, I but the my beard balm in first. Doing this lubricates the hair and keeps the rubber from ripping the hair.
Not a french braid.
So let's start with his beard his sporadic and not full becuse he uses rubber bands and floss both are torture on the hear
If you think you're better qualified, make your own videos. I would love to see how you address these things! 😁 Thank you for your comment. I look forward to seeing more from you in the future!!
this must ruin your beard... to much pulling
It really doesn't. It could if you yank really hard on it and always keep it braided but if you're only exerting enough pressure to make it cooperate and do it on occasion, you'll be fine
Lol learn the difference between twisting and braiding
Sean, as I'm sure your keen eye was able to see, there were 3 groups of hair that were separately twisted together to form 3 separate cords which were braided together.
Im sorry to say but that are no ropes. You get a rope (braid) by using two strands of hair, quisting them seperatedly both in the same direction and then twisting them together in the opposite direction as before. Only then does it makes sense to put in an elastic, as there is actually something the elastic can hold together and in place. By mereling twisting one strand the elastic is totally unnecessary.
My hair is longer than 1m and yes as you said beard styling has to be done differently, but the technique in itself does not change.
Search for Rope Braid and see for yourself.
using beard balm was the worst advice ever
And why do you say that?
U dont have beard
As an average woman: WHY IS THIS MANLY?? WHY DO PEOPLE THINK THIS “COOL”??
Why not? It's like styling your hair.
Most people don’t guys with very long hair/ beard- makes you look like an unhygienic hobo-let alone accessorising ‘em. Just know that a lot of people will think that’s it’s to eccentric, think that you’re a tribal person/ metal head, and wouldnt want to talk to you. But hey, if you want to sift out regular folks and only hangout with similarly eccentric people, go ahead.
@@MenchieExtrakt I don't see how that's the case. Maybe you're just not used to those.
You’re right, I’m not used to it but most people aren’t as well. They are not very mainstream so people will think it’s weird and will stereotype you. If it was maybe I’d be fine with it
@@MenchieExtrakt I agree. Personally I think they look really cool. Have you seen Thor on the Endgame movie?
don't call that a beard. I gave you a thumbs down but youtube doesn't want to hurt your feelings with a downer.
How long should it be ?
I generally wait till it's 3-4" long, depends on the hair texture to an extent. The longer the beard, the better it looks
@Knightsmith Thank you much help.