Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: How to Grow a Beard
• Part 2 of 3: Styling a beard
• Part 3 of 3: How to care for your beard
• What do you need

Ulysses Grant, Ernest Hemingway, Dr. Cornell West ... the list is endless. All these men had one thing in common - a beard. If you are reading this article, you probably also have a beard. After reading this article, you will learn how to properly grow and care for your beard. Do not be afraid to go against the prevailing stereotypes and grow a beard.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: How to Grow a Beard

1. 1 Shave regularlyuntil the facial hair grows back evenly. The worst way to grow a beard is to simply stop shaving, or not at all. If you do not follow this advice, your face will show off a runny, unkempt and uneven beard, which will look very unsightly. If your facial hair isn't growing evenly, keep shaving regularly and be patient.
   • If you're not sure if your facial hair is growing evenly, shave your entire face and watch your stubble. Notice how evenly the hair grows at the tip of the chin or above the lip. Does hair grow all over your face at the same rate? If so, you are ready to grow a beard.
   • If your beard grows unevenly, read How to Grow Facial Hair Fast.
   • To a large extent, the rate of growth and thickness of hair depends on genetics. Therefore, some people, in principle, are not given to have a beautiful beard.
2. 2 To speed up facial hair growth, you first need to increase your testosterone levels. If you're currently going through puberty, or it's already over and your facial hair hasn't started to grow, there are a few simple things you can do to boost your testosterone levels. Of course, you should not expect quick results, but they will certainly be.
   • Physical exercise. Exercising several times a week can help increase your testosterone levels. Warm up for three minutes, then alternate exercises: 30 seconds - intense exercise, 90 seconds - moderate exercise. Do seven reps.
   • Increase your vitamin D levels in your body. You can either take supplements of this vitamin or spend more time in the sun.
   • According to some recently published research, the herb ashwagandha stimulates testosterone production in men. Moreover, this herb is one of the best known adaptogens. You can take the herb in supplement form.
3. 3 Take good care of your face. If you want to grow a beard, you need to take proper care of your facial skin. Treat skin conditions such as rosacea, acne, or dry skin before you start growing a beard. Consult a dermatologist if you have similar concerns.
   • Visit a dermatologist while you shave daily. The dermatologist will prescribe the appropriate medication for you. Take your medicine and take a month off before you start growing a beard.
   • Keep your face well hydrated. This will help to strengthen the hair follicles and stimulate hair growth. Use natural skin care products to keep your skin healthy.
4. 4 Start by shaving. Just like an artist starts painting a painting from a blank canvas, start growing a beard from a clean face. Shave off all facial hair. This will promote even hair growth.
   • Consider if you should shave at a hairdresser. Clean-shaven skin will help you start the growing process from scratch.
   • After shaving your face, do nothing for about four weeks, just wash your face and take care of your skin.
5. 5 Expect itchy skin at the beginning of hair growth. Unfortunately, many people give up their beards because they cannot withstand the unpleasant itch. You will experience itching for about four weeks before you get used to it.
   • Use a moisturizer or natural beard oil. These remedies can help relieve itching and dry skin. You can reduce itching and make growing your beard more enjoyable. This will be discussed in the third section of this article.
6. 6 Be patient. Each person's hair grows at a different rate, so it will take someone less time to grow a beard, while for some it can be a whole challenge. Therefore, please be patient and wait - the result will not be long in coming.
   • For some men, beards grow back in two to three weeks, while others have to wait several months to see the result.
7. 7 Grow a beard any time of the year. Contrary to popular belief that it is better to grow a beard in winter, many begin this process in the summer and are happy with the results. In fact, the beard protects against UV rays and can cool the skin in hot weather by absorbing sweat. However, itching is more difficult in hot weather.
   • Plus, having a beard can benefit your health. For example, dust particles will be deposited on the beard, which can help prevent asthma attacks and upper respiratory infections. Moreover, the beard is able to protect the face from cold weather and wind.

Part 2 of 3: Styling a beard

1. 1 Use a trimmer to trim your beard every 5-10 days. After the beard has grown to the desired length, start trimming it to shape it. Most men get their beards trimmed about once every two weeks or so, depending on the rate of hair growth and the shape of the beard.
   • If you want a beard like the wizard Gandalf, trim the beard with scissors or a trimmer, giving it the desired shape.
   • If you want a short beard and have coarse hair, trim your beard more often, every two or three days.
   • Shave your neck to the jawline. If you don't, you will look like a caveman.
2. 2 Use a trimmer. While you can use scissors to make your beard shorter, an electric trimmer or hair clipper is your best bet. The main difference between the trimmer and the machine is its size.
   • Use a trimmer for a short beard or for the first few months. Also, if you have a thick beard, get the right trimmer.
   • When using the trimmer for the first time, many make the same mistake by shaving too much. Before using the trimmer, carefully study how it works.
3. 3 Choose a shape that suits your face type. There are many shapes of beards, but your choice will depend primarily on your face type and personal preference. If you feel like a particular beard shape is right for you, try experimenting. If you have full cheeks, then the beard should be shorter around the edges. If you have a narrow face, you can grow your beard a little longer to visually make your face look wider.
   • Decide on the line on your cheek. Decide how high your beard will start at cheek level. Many people leave the natural line of the beginning of the beard, but if this line reaches your cheekbones, then you should shave off the top.
4. 4 If possible, get a trimmer that comes with a switch to change the length of your hair. In addition, most modern devices are equipped with replaceable nozzles. They provide an even haircut, as well as allow you to choose the length of your hair - no one wants to cut too much. This allows you to cut your hair straight along the cheek, neck and chin lines.
5. 5 Experiment. If you want to become the owner of an unusual beard shape, you can choose one that suits your preferences. Try one of the following styles:
   • Goatee. Many people confuse it with a goatee. However, the shape is more rounded here, with the beard covering the entire round chin.
   • Pencil beard - A very thin beard along the jawline, usually combined with a thin mustache above the upper lip line. This beard shape looks better with a short haircut.
   • Pharaoh's beard. To obtain this beard shape, you need to shave off all facial hair except for the chin. This beard can be decorated with braiding or beads.
   • If you want a sorcerer's beard, it will take some time to grow it. However, remember to shave off your neck and upper lip hair if you don't plan on growing a mustache.

Part 3 of 3: How to care for your beard

1. 1 Wash your beard using a moisturizing shampoo before shaving. It is very important to trim your beard when it is clean and when your hair is soft and tangle-free. Wash your beard in the shower with warm water and soap.
   • You can use shampoo for hair or beard, depending on how your skin reacts to a particular product. Typically, many men use shampoo or soap for both hair and beard.
   • If you have a long beard, use a special shampoo such as the Bluebeard brand. It does not stay on the hair, unlike some shampoos and facial products.
2. 2 Brush your beard regularly. Some trimmers are sold with a special beard comb, but you can also use a fine-toothed beard comb. By combing your beard, you will see when it needs to be trimmed.
   • Brush your beard daily to remove bits of food, fluff, and other things that might get tangled in your beard. This is especially true if you have a long beard. Brush your beard regularly to avoid tangling.
3. 3 Moisturize your beard every day. If you have sensitive skin, use moisturizers. If you want to grow a healthy and beautiful beard, take care of the health of the skin on which it will grow.
   • Lubriderm Lotion is an excellent skin moisturizer. You can use any other suitable means.
4. 4 Use beard oil to relieve itching and dryness. While these oils are not popular with men, there are many oils that can improve the condition and appearance of your beard. In addition, using the oil will significantly reduce itching, especially in men with sensitive skin.
   • Apply some oil to the comb and run it through your hair. This method allows you to distribute the oil evenly throughout the beard.
   • Coconut oil is great for beard grooming.

What do you need

• Facial moisturizer
• Beard oil
• Trimmer
• Scissors
• Hairdresser
• Shampoo
• Crest