How to Grow a Beard
April 25th, 2008
OK boys. Face it, women sometimes like a manly beard. But do you have what it takes? It requires patience, persistence, (and just enough testosterone) to pull it off.
- The first step in growing a beard is deciding to grow one. This is no trifling matter. Growing a beard takes at least 4 weeks including enduring an uncomfortable itchy period and having to answer ridiculous questions like: “Are you trying to grow a beard?” from your friends and colleagues.
- Don’t shave. Despite the popularly held belief, shaving will not make your beard grow faster or thicker.
- Pick a time when you can get a running start like at the beginning of a vacation or even a long weekend.
- Resist the urge to trim or shape the beard. Let it grow as much as possible before shaving, even if you are going for the “goatee” look. The hairs on your face will be in various stages of growth; not all are actively growing at the same time, so you have to be patient to see where it will fill in and where it won’t.
- What if your beard is spotty? Unlike your scalp, the hair on your face will not cover every inch. Some men will have hair from their eyeballs to their neck. If you’re this guy, then feel free to shave areas to shape it. Most men will have some areas that are spotty or thin, like on their cheeks and chin. This is determined by genetic and hormonal factors. There is little you can do about it, so work with what you’ve got.
- What about applying Rogaine (minoxidil) to your face? Minoxidil is a drug that was used to lower blood pressure until it was found it also grows hair. In topical form, it causes hair growth on the scalp of men and women with hereditary hair loss. Why it works is not really known. In theory, Rogaine could help you grow a beard, but this is never been shown in studies, nor is it FDA approved for facial hair. Applying Rogaine (minoxidil) to your face would likely be irritating and can also cause acne. If ingested or if applied in excessive amounts, it could cause serious side effects like a drop in your blood pressure.
- Biotin is a dietary supplement known to help with hair and nail growth. Consider taking 2.5 mg of biotin each day.
- You might find that growing a beard gives you an itchy, red, scaly rash on your face. Try using a little dandruff shampoo like Head and Shoulders on your beard two or three times each week. You can also apply a mild over the counter steroid cream like hydrocortisone 1% once a day.
- When your beard starts growing, the hairs are often stiff at first; they will soften over time. Consider using a mild steroid like hydrocortisone 1% everyday to help with the itching.
- After 4 to 6 weeks you should have a good idea what your beard will look like. If after 6 weeks you find people saying: “Oh, are you trying to grow a beard?” consider the clean-shaven look.
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hai sir i am 18 years olr, i have beard only below my face(in neck part),
i need to grow my beard in cheeks please guide me….
Now I’m 25 years.But I haven’t any beard in my face.What are the treatments I have to do for this.What are the medicines,external applications I can get (with out any side effects)
Now I’m 19 years.But I haven’t any beard in my face.What are the treatments I have to do for this.What are the medicines,external applications I can get (with out any side effects)
now iam 24 yrs old.ihaven’t any beard inmy face .what are the treatments .ihave to do for this
Hi im 17 and i have a full beard (entire face)
how do i trim it into a symetric Gotee
I’m 20 years old and from the age of 17 i have been able to grow a FULL beard in 14 days and recently i have grown one in 12 days
@John
lots of patients and practice
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Hi..i am 23 yrs old..nd i have beard on my face..plz suggest me some treatment for this..
i am 22 yr old but still now i have not beard on my face.plz tell me how to grow beard on my cheek.
hi im 23 i have no beard look like baby face plz advidce me plz help me
im 13 and i have a full beard and a deep a** voice runs in the family i guess
I am 28 years old.but still have not beard in my face.some place little hair have.how to grow beard on my face.plz suggest me some treatment what are the external application medicine i can get(any without side effects)plz help me
Hi im 14 and have decent sideburns with some stubble growing on my chin and neck. Im trying to grow a beard to make me look more mature and to also go with my hairstyle but the right side is thicker than the left but i dont want to shave because of the advice given so what can i do?
Guys: SHAVE.
I started doing it at 18, whether I have facial hair or not. At 23, I now have a noticeable patch on the bottom of my chin. I also started shaving my side burns and now they’ve gotten longer and almost started to connect to the hair under my chin. My mustache’s a bit slow, though it has gotten a bit thicker. I don’t do it every day though, I like to wait two weeks until they’ve settled in and shave it all off at once. It just feels more effective that way. I’m pretty certain I’ll be able to sport a full beard before turning 30.
Hope this helps…
sir,i am 20 years old but i does not have beard ,moustache and enough body hair please help me
sir,i am 20 years old but i does not have beard ,moustache and enough body hair.this made my friends torture me.please help me
Wow people are fucking stupid. Get a fucking life motherfuckers. Wah…grow up, grow a damn beard, stop fucking complaining like the little boy bitches that you fucking are…Motherfucking cocksucking pieces of shit. Maybe you can use my pubes off my dick when your done sucking the fuck out of it!