How to grow a beard

Over the past decade, beards have made a comeback and more and more men are wearing them. You may have tried to grow one yourself, but were frustrated that the beard didn't appear quickly. The first step is the hardest - this saying holds true here as well. For many, the decision to grow a beard takes courage. Quite a few men give up on this resolution after a few days and go back to shaving their face every day.

Unfortunately, there is no secret trick that will make hair grow faster or thicker. If it's not in the genes, it just won't happen. Just as your hair color is determined by your DNA, the same is true of your facial hair growth tendencies. Your hair won't magically change color overnight, and your beard won't suddenly grow; if you're 35 and haven't seen much chin hair yet, that's just the way it is.

However, there are a few things you can do to speed up hair growth a bit, as well as maintain the health of your beard to help give it a nice, luxurious look. Most men probably live with habits that hinder growth, so follow these tips to make sure you end up with the beard you'd like to have.

MAKE SURE

The key elements in growing a beard are patience and not giving up. You need to keep your goal in mind and not immediately shave off your beard , when the going gets tough. The first few weeks can be difficult because of the itching and discomfort caused by hair growing out of the skin.

LET IT GROW

Most beard beginners make the mistake of giving up too soon. It takes time to get a full beard. Not all hair grows at the same rate or to the same length. If you only let your beard grow out for a few weeks and give up, you won't see the full potential your beard can have. If you are serious about growing your beard, you need to give it more than 30 days of growth before you decide to shave or trim it.

Although the variable growth rate can make your beard look uneven and patchy, avoid shaping or trimming it for the first 4-6 weeks. Waiting allows the beard to fill out and better understand the hair type and growth pattern. If you grab scissors and beard trimmers every time you see an uneven area, you will never achieve your goals.

Keep your hands away from your face and let your beard grow. The more you touch or shake your facial skin and hair, the more you damage the hair follicles. Not to mention that your hands are covered with oils and bacteria that aggravate the quality of your beard. Just let it grow.

DON'T WAIT TO START USING BEARD PRODUCTS

A beard requires care. The sooner you start using beard products and establish a beard care routine, the better.

Beard oil works wonders to moisturize and nourish facial skin and hair to keep them healthy and soft. It can also help eliminate beginner beard problems such as itching and flaking .

For most men, face washing is associated with routine shaving. Even if you don't shave anymore, your face needs to be cleaned to speed up hair growth and keep your skin moisturized and healthy. A beard and facial cleansing gel is also essential to start using immediately to eliminate dirt that can build up and clog pores.

As your beard grows, you'll want to introduce a beard brush to style the hair, improve circulation and exfoliate the skin. Once the beard becomes short, you'll want to start using a comb to comb and distribute natural oils and products.

HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

When you first grow a beard, you need to pay attention to how and where it grows. Knowing your potential as a bearded man and your genetic limitations is essential to the success of your beard.

Expect a mess at first. A month-old beard will be a bit patchy. Don't judge your beard after those first few weeks. Growing a beard is all about experimentation. It takes trial and error to figure out what works best for you and your beard.

TRIM YOUR BEARD TO SHAPE

Before growing a beard, it's important to figure out what type of beard will best fit the shape of your face. Find a style that is unique to you and reflects your personality, while embracing your best features and complementing your face shape and natural beard shape. 

After 4-6 weeks you already know what your beard can do and are ready to start trimming it, you can also find a trusted barber to take care of you.

• Oval face- if you have an oval face, the beard options are endless. Short beards, long beards and full beards will all look good.
• Round face-if you have a round face, you want to choose a beard and hairstyle that will elongate your face. A longer beard will get the job done.
• Elongated/rectangular face-You need to avoid hairstyles and beard styles that make your head look longer and skinnier. To this end, people with rectangular faces should opt for shorter beards.
• Square face-You must avoid beard styles that make your face look wider. You can't go wrong by keeping your beard and haircut short.
• Triangular face- starts with a wide jawline, tapers slightly at the cheekbones, and then tapers further at the forehead. It is recommended that men with triangular faces avoid facial hair altogether, as a beard will only make an already wide jawline look wider, and the forehead will be even more narrow and pointed. If you want stubble, just go with a few days' worth of beard.

DON'T COMPARE YOUR BEARD WITH OTHERS

Beards come in different styles and varieties. Each has a different amount of stubble, growth patterns and texture. Don't be afraid to grow a little beard, even if it's not thick and full. All bearded people go through patchy, awkward and neglected stages, so don't worry if your beard doesn't look exactly the way you want it to.

SLEEP WELL, EAT PROPERLY AND EXERCISE

Hair growth is encouraged by several things that relate to overall health and well-being.

If you don't rest and sleep properly, your hair doesn't grow as well as it could. Another side effect of lack of rest is reduced blood flow, which means fewer nutrients reach their destination (hair follicles). Ensure you get 7-8 hours of sleep each night, and your beard will thank you.

In addition to providing plenty of sleep, regular exercise and eating a balanced diet containing proteins, vegetables, whole grains, fats, etc. will also improve the growth rate and health of your hair.