Perhaps the biggest development of the past decade for men is the full Beard. Never before have so many men in our little country walked around with a full Beard as they do today. Our distant ancestors needed a Beard for protection against wild animals or extreme temperatures. However, today we don't really run the risk of being attacked by a wild boar at any moment on the street corner. And when it's a bit cold, we simply put on a thicker coat.
Without joking, a Beard is, of course, purely fashion. Completely brought back by the so-called hipsters. Every man nowadays wants a Beard. The number of beard transplant requests has increased significantly in recent years. Yes, it's possible, a beard transplant. Not only in Turkey, but also in the Netherlands now.
The Beard is a symbol of masculinity and every man wants to show that. But what does it take to get a nice full Beard? We are happy to help you with tips for a good, healthy, and full Beard.
How to grow a Beard
Whether you can also grow such a full beautiful Beard naturally depends on your genes. It is hereditary how full your Beard Growth will be. Men with dark Hair usually have faster and more Beard Growth than men with lighter Hair. But of course, there are exceptions. You will have to try it yourself to see if you can grow a full Beard. We take you through the most important steps you will need to follow if you want a beautiful full Beard and give you some tips that you could apply to help a Beard grow faster.
Step 1: Have patience and perseverance
Before we delve into practical matters, it's important to know that you really need to make an agreement with yourself and stick to it. Growing a Beard requires patience and perseverance. It will get wild, it will itch and irritate. All inconveniences that cause many men to give up too quickly. Look past that and stick to your goal and especially grow a new backbone because you will inevitably receive reactions from your environment that you would rather not hear in the beginning. Set a term for yourself that you must adhere to before you can pick up your razor again. You will eventually be proud of yourself.
Step 2: Stop Shaving
That sounds obvious, but when you let your Beard grow, it becomes tempting to trim it occasionally because you're afraid of looking unkempt or because you get itching and irritation. Shaving will not promote the Beard Growth. Moreover, it is not a nice Face if some parts are shaved. Completely stopping Shaving is the only option. Keep that up for at least a month and then possibly trim it a bit.
Step 3: Help your budding Beard
When you have made it through the first month, most men will already see some Beard. You could possibly trim it a bit now or just let it grow further. The choice is yours. What you should do is work on your neckline. That is the boundary where your Beard goes into your neck. A barber knows how to do this correctly for you. Doing it yourself? With a beard shaper, this is much easier!
Do you see some bald spots appearing over time? This happens because some hair follicles are simply a bit less active than the rest. Don't panic, this will naturally balance out. The other hairs will cover the bald spots as they grow longer.
Step 4: Overcome itchiness and irritation
Every starting Beard will itch and irritate. This is because the body's natural oil goes to the beard hairs, causing the skin to become dry and irritated. Especially when you wash your Face. A starting Beard still has sharp and hard hairs that tickle against the skin. This worsens the irritation even more. Of course, you can fairly easily reduce this itchiness and irritation with the following tips:
Use Beard Oil
You could already start using a Beard Oil, even if your Beard is not that long yet. The Beard Oil nourishes the skin with essential oils, preventing your skin from drying out. It also softens the hairs so they won't tickle as much. Not sure which one is good for your Beard? Find your match among our top 10 best Beard Oil. You just need to discover which Beard Oil suits you best. Dive into it to make sure you get the right match at home.
Do you find a Beard Oil too greasy? Then use a Beard Balm. This is a bit easier to apply and cares a bit less intensely than a Beard Oil, but it does have more soothing ingredients for the skin. Both products are good. That's why we have also compiled a top 10 best Beard Balm.
Use a Beard Brush
Your skin is continuously renewing itself, which creates a lot of dead skin cells and flakes. When you have facial hair, this happens even faster. This causes even more itchiness and irritation. Also, due to all the dead skin cells, your skin is less able to absorb nutrients, which keeps it itchy and irritated. When you use a Beard Brush once a week, you remove all these dead skin cells. The brush works like a Scrub. A new fresh skin remains. Now your skin is better able to absorb, for example, the nutrients from the Beard Oil. This will make your skin feel wonderful, speed up Beard Growth, and also make your beard hairs look better. For every Beard, there is a match, found in our top 10 best Beard Brushes.
Step 5: Maintenance of your Beard
When you first start growing a Beard and after a while have a reasonable amount of facial hair, a new world opens up for you. It is now important to care for and maintain your Beard. You could have this done by a barber. If you do it yourself, it is important to purchase a decent Beard Trimmer. A Beard Scissors completes your Beard Care, but you really need to be able to do it. Trimming for the first time is easier, but it will still be a challenge because it requires some technique. Trim your Beard every two weeks. In the video below, you can see how to trim a Beard at home.
Washing Beard
Furthermore, it is advisable to use a good Beard Shampoo and Beard Conditioner. A Beard Shampoo contains ingredients that cleanse the Beard and skin without drying them out aggressively. A Beard Conditioner will soften the hairs, making trimming easier and the skin less irritated by hard hairs. Wash your Beard every week to remove bacteria and keep your skin and Beard healthy. Buy a Shampoo and Conditioner with as many natural ingredients as possible to prevent irritation. We have collected our favorites in our top 10 best Beard Shampoo list.
Beard Combs
Does your Beard have some length? Then after using a Beard Oil, it's best to Combs your Beard. You can buy a special Beard Comb and Combs your Beard with it. Do not do this when the Beard is still wet! That is bad for your beard hairs, and the hairs can then come loose. Your Beard will be easy to style with such a comb. The Beard Oil is also well distributed over all the hairs. A Beard Comb is therefore essential for a good Grooming. That is why we have created a top 10 with best Beard Combs.
Buy a complete Beard Care set
Many men can't see the forest for the trees anymore. There are so many different products. One is better for short beards, and the other is better for the longer Beard. There is also a huge difference in quality. That is why we have put together three Sets for both beginners and advanced users that contain everything you need to optimally care for your Beard so that you can get the best out of your Beard Care. Of course, cheaper than buying them separately. View our Beard Care Sets, they contain high-quality products that are easy to use.
Tips to accelerate Beard Growth
Forget myths like 'shaving more often means more hair growth' because they are simply not true. Beard Growth depends on the amount of testosterone in the Body and your genes. However, there are a number of factors that can improve and stimulate your Beard Growth.
Tip 1: Take care of your skin
The hairs naturally grow out of the hair follicles in your skin. If you have unhealthy skin, the hair follicles will not be very healthy either. The healthier your skin, the healthier your hair follicles, the more hair growth. Therefore, look for the perfect skincare for men, and specifically: for your own skin. It will not only make your skin happy but also your Beard!
Tip 2: Avoid stress
Easier said than done, you might think. It is known that stress causes Hair Loss. This also applies to beard hairs. Stress can sabotage your beautiful full Beard. Get enough sleep and rest to reduce stress.
Tip 3: Exercise!
Exercising ensures better circulation, which is beneficial for your hair follicles. When you do strength training, you increase your testosterone level, which in turn affects your Beard Growth.
Tip 4: Watch your diet
Hair needs nutrition to grow. Proteins ensure healthy and strong hair and help with hair growth. Think of fish, eggs, chicken breast, and dairy products. This also applies to vegetables with a high iron content, such as spinach and broccoli.
Tip 5: Avoid alcohol
Unfortunately, men, drinking a lot of alcohol reduces the testosterone level in the Body, which comes at the expense of your Beard Growth. So, if you are having trouble growing your Beard, drink in moderation.
Tip 6: Stimulate your Beard Growth with Beard Growth oil
If you are looking for a product specifically designed to stimulate Beard Growth, then Beard Growth oil can be a good option. Beard Growth oil contains specific ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, and natural oils known for their ability to promote hair growth. By regularly applying Beard Growth oil to your Beard and skin, you can stimulate the growth of beard hairs and improve the appearance of your Beard. However, it is important to remember that the result of using Beard Growth oil can vary depending on various factors, such as genetics, diet, and lifestyle.
Let that Beard grow!
With the above tips, you should be able to grow a full Beard, if your genes allow it, of course. Put that razor away and give it a try. A Beard is no longer just a hipster fashion but has truly become part of the Dutch street scene (and your life). Let us know how your journey to a full Beard has gone or is going. We are very curious!
Grow 'em & show 'em,
Your friends, The Alpha Men