Beards are becoming more common these days, and aren’t seen as something untidy or unclean anymore. In fact, according to a recent survey, almost half of men aged between 18 and 34 years old have facial hair.
It has become much more popular and accepted to wear your beard long, and it’s even considered stylish by most people these days, with even the 5 o’clock shadow receiving endorsements from fashion icons such as Tom Ford.
However, many men struggle to develop a full beard, and patchy beards or poorly maintained stubble don’t really have the same gravitas or prestige as a well-maintained full beard, or at least a beard style that is uniform and even on the face.
Unfortunately, patchy beards and bald patches in facial hair are common issues preventing many men from growing their facial hair.
In this guide we’re going to look at how to deal with uneven facial hair, helping you to get a fuller beard and develop a look that you can be proud of, without repeating the same old myths about beard growth and men’s grooming.
How Does A Full Beard Grow?
The first thing to understand is that there are two different types of beard hairs/facial hair: whiskers (also called ‘eyebrows’) and beards. Whiskers grow in small patches all over the face, while beards only grow on the chin, cheeks, neck, and upper lip.
The reason why beards are so rare is that they need to grow for a longer period of time than whiskers do. It takes around six months for whiskers to fully mature, but beards take up to 12 months to reach maturity.
This means that when you start growing your beard, it will probably be patchy until it reaches its full potential. This is because it needs to go through several stages before it becomes thick enough to cover the entire face.
This process usually starts out with a few tiny patches of hair, which then slowly grows into a larger area.
But how can you help speed up this process?
How To Get Your Beard To Connect
In this section, we’re going to look at how to help promote even facial hair growth and get a thicker beard, using various grooming techniques.
Use A Derma Roller
One of the most effective ways to increase the rate of beard growth in specific areas of the face is to use a Derma Roller.
These rollers use a process called micro-needling to stimulate dormant follicles by creating tiny punctures that not only increase blood flow in these bald patches but also stimulate collagen production.
The great thing about this solution is that it can target specific areas and promote growth where you really need it.
Wash Your Beard Using Beard Shampoo
Washing your beard, or the areas of your face where you want to promote beard growth, is really important, as a greasy or dirty beard and face can prevent hair growth by blocking pores and increasing the chance of ingrown hairs as well as irritated skin.
You should wash your beard at least twice a week to promote healthy beard growth, ensuring that your pores are clear and that the skin is healthy and free of debris that can cause skin problems. We recommend this one.
Use Beard Conditioner
Beard conditioner has been proven to encourage new hair growth and improve the overall appearance of your beard.
It contains ingredients like aloe vera, coconut oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E, and other natural moisturizers that work together to prevent your existing beard hair from getting dry and tangled, while also helping the skin around your beard to resist irritation.
It’s important to use conditioner after using beard shampoo to counteract any dryness that shampoo can cause.
Using a beard comb is also key to ensuring that you work your beard conditioner to the root of each hair. Allow the conditioner to stay on the hair for a minute or two, then rinse it out thoroughly.
Use Beard Oil
Beard oil is another essential tool for promoting beard growth. Honest Amish beard oil is by far one of the most popular and effective.
It helps keep your beard soft and supple, preventing itching and flaking. It also works to nourish your beard and protect against bacteria and fungus.
Beard oil is also great for opening up your pores and increasing the moisture of your skin.
It’s important to dry your beard thoroughly before using beard oil as water will prevent the beard oil from penetrating into the hairs, which will reduce the benefits of this solution.
Eat A Balanced Diet And Increase Your Omega 3 And Vitamin Intake
A balanced diet is an integral part of growing a full beard.
Your body needs certain vitamins and nutrients to grow a thick beard, such as zinc, biotin, and omega 3 fatty acids, so ensuring you’re getting enough of these from your diet is critical.
You can also supplement your diet with multivitamin pills to ensure you’re getting all the micronutrients you need to promote strong facial hair.
Zinc is necessary for the development of male hormones and can also help increase testosterone levels, which help regulate hair growth.
Biotin is essential for the health of your scalp and hair follicles, and it’s also needed for the formation of keratin, which is what makes your hair harden and form stronger, longer facial hair.
Increase Your Testosterone Levels
Testosterone is one of the most important hormones in men, and it plays a role in everything from sexual desire to muscle mass, to yes, even your facial hair.
Testosterone naturally decreases as we age, but there are ways to boost your testosterone levels back to youthful levels.
One of the best ways to increase testosterone naturally is to increase your physical activity and take up weight lifting in particular, as this can massively boost your testosterone levels and also help define your jawline making your beard more prominent and proud.
Shape Your Beard
Trimming your beard regularly is another way to shape it and make sure it grows at a consistent length.
You should trim your beard every few days to maintain its size and shape. This will allow your facial hair to grow evenly and look fuller.
You can use a trimmer to achieve this effect, but if you don’t have access to one, you can simply shave off the excess hair with a razor instead.
You can also use a brush to encourage the hair to grow in specific directions to help cover up patches and bald spots.
Final Thoughts
Growing a beard can be a lot of fun, but it does require some patience and dedication. If you follow these tips, you’ll be well on your way to growing a healthy, beautiful beard.
My name is Doug, and I've been growing a beard on and off for many years now.
I've not had a perfect journey on the road to growing a beard. I've spent more time than I want to admit learning about growing a beard. I'm not one of those blessed with perfect beard-growing genes. So, I've encountered many frustrating and challenging obstacles along the way.
I hope some of my mistakes and victories along the way will help you on your journey to your perfect beard. Of course, reach out if I can help and share this content with your friends that are beginning or struggling on their journey as well.
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