Beards. Us men who are physically incapable of growing one envy those with Jared Leto like beards. Having a beard is considered as the utmost sign of being manly. Beards have always been in fashion. Actors like Jason Momoa, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds makes us never want to shave again. Even Bollywood actors such as Ranveer Singh, Aditya Roy Kapoor, John Abraham have girls drooling over their beards.
Beards are essentially just hairs that grow on the chin, upper lip, cheeks of humans. Although mostly men, even woman can sometimes notice hair growth on these parts. This condition in women is known as hirsutism.
Men with beards are considered more alpha, dominant and confident. Most importantly, the density of a man’s beard stands out and leaves most of us stars truck. Many women also find a nicely shaped beard attractive. But, a lot of us struggle to grow one. No matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to get further than the small patchy beard. Although on the bright side, there are things which we can do that boost beard growth. These natural beard growth tips will also help you in growing a beard that is healthy.
1) Don’t shave or trim
For a month or two, allow your facial hair to grow so you can assess what you have to deal with. Doing so will allow you to find any patches, your density, etc. Letting your beard grow naturally will help you in planning the beard style you want to go for. Put down the trimmer and razor for a month or two.
2) Exfoliate
Not only should exfoliating be a part of your skincare routine, it can also boost beard growth. It kills any dead skin cells and prevents ingrown hairs. This will make it easy for hair to grow in that area. Use a men’s exfoliating cream and use it at least once a week. Rub it gently in circles for around a minute and wash with lukewarm water.
3) Improve your diet
The quality of hair on all parts of our body is mostly indicative of our diet. Increase your protein intake and also ensure you increase your vitamin B12 intake. You can also choose to take biotin supplements. Biotin plays an important role in the health of your hair, skin and nails. Your diet should be good no matter what.
4) Bring changes into your lifestyle
Not only is living a healthy lifestyle good for our body, mind and soul, it can also be very beneficial for our beard. First of all, you need to get exercise and reduce stress. Your beard will grow a lot quicker when you are relaxed. To achieve this relaxation, give your body some kind of an exercise at least once a day. Secondly, get enough sleep. A good night’s sleep will repair damaged skin cells which will thus promote beard growth. Thirdly and most importantly, lower your smoke and alcohol intake. Substitute them with fruits and water, which are both good for your body and beard.
5) Oil your beard
You can use oils such as eucalyptus and alma oil for beard growth. They boost facial hair growth and moisturize your skin and hair at the same time. Eucalyptus oil can be added to your moisturizer. To effectively use alma oil, apply it and leave it for about 15-20 minutes. Then rinse your face with cold water.
6) Be patient
Not everyone is the same and we all have different genetics. You need to give your beard some time to grow. For some it can grow fast, but for some it can take up to a month to few months.
After getting the sweet result of your months long patience, you then will have to take proper care of your beard. They are just as important to maintain as any other part of your body. A crusty and untidy beard will be found repulsive by women. Therefore, to keep your beard sharp and clean, you will have to do a few things and make a few investments.
The first thing you will need is a beard and scruff cream. This product helps with beard itch, dryness and will keep it healthy, bright and ensure it smells great. Secondly, you should also purchase a beard balm. Most beard balms contain some quantity of hydrocortisone. This ingredient deals with itchiness, redness and swelling in some beard areas. Furthermore, you should also consider purchasing a beard oil. While growing out a beard, after about the 2-week stage, beards start getting scruffy. This product helps in softening the beard hairs and reduce itchiness while restoring moisture at the same time. The last product is optional and depends on how long your beard is. A beard brush is used to detangle your beard. In most cases, it is only used in long beards. They are also used for grooming, shaping and styling of beards.
Although a beard is majestic, manly and appreciated by everyone, if you cannot grow one, there is no point in feeling sorry for yourself. But, if you really want to have one, then you can consider getting beard implants or using minoxidil. Minoxidil is popularly used to reverse hair loss. But it is also used by men who want to grow a thick beard. Before you start using this medication, make sure to do your research into the side effects of it. Consult your general physician.
Remember that it is genetics that control the ability of your body to grow a thick beard. If the genetics are not in your favour, then you have to accept it whole heartedly. Fashion trends keep changing and each woman has a different taste. A lot of women also like clean shaved, baby faces. Most importantly, a lot of celebrities too rock a clean-shaven face like Pete Davidson, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Shah Rukh Khan, and they all look good. Nothing is stopping you from being your own unique person no matter the hairiness in your face.