How To Grow A Beard – The 3 Tips You Must Know

You’d be forgiven for thinking that to grow a beard, you just need to put away your razor and scissors and WAIT. Well, actually it’s not that simple. The reality is, to get your beard to grow really well – and as fast as possible, there’s a few things you need to do first.

To help out the first time beard grower, we’ve created a simple guide to get you on the fast track to growing an awesome beard. These 3 key tips are all you need to know to take your beard-growing to the next level.

So, if you’re thinking about growing a beard for the first time, or perhaps you’ve already started and things aren’t growing as well as you’d like – keep reading.

3 Tips On How To Grow a Beard

Growing A Beard Tip #1 –

Give It Time To Grow

Congratulations in advance, because this is the one step we’re pretty sure you’ll be able to nail, which takes not much skill at all. This is the fundamental first step – STOP SHAVING.

Put down the razor, throw it away if you like. The good news is you just got an extra 10 minutes sleep in the morning.

The bad news is, this is where beard growing novices can start to trip up if they’re not careful. Nobody likes to wait – least of all when you’re in the in-between phase between wanting to shave, and wanting to leave the house with that full beard of you’ve always dreamed of.

The truth is, growing a beard takes discipline. It also takes time and patience. Patience is one of the virtues of a true beardsman. So commit to letting nature take its course and focus on enjoying the lie-in in the morning.

And if you’re wondering just how long you’ll have to be patient for when growing a beard? Generally, it takes about a month before your beard starts to take shape. According to science, facial hair grows a little over one centimetre per month on average.

We’ll let you do the calculations to see just how long it’ll take to grow your beard the length you want it.

One thing to note when starting to grow a beard is that not all hairs grow equally. Don’t be alarmed if you happen to notice some areas are thicker than others early on.

While you may be tempted to pick up the scissors and even the beard out – don’t. Just let things roll naturally and play the long game.

People growing beards for the first time also notice that it can feel itchy in the first week or so. That itchy feeling has unfortunately caused the early death of many beards-in-the-making.

This is the moment when you need to focus on the goal, not the journey. Learn to handle any itching or discomfort, and use products such as beard oil to reduce any irritation.

Remember that these “growing pains” aren’t going to last forever, and soon enough your beard becomes softer, easier to handle, and less itchy.

Growing A Beard Tip #2 –

Groom The Beard

Gone are the days where having a beard meant that a man was lazy, rough, or unkempt. Now, having a beard is an opportunity to add some style to your look and in many cases, make you look more wordly and mature.

Plus, for those in the know, having a well groomed beard is like a nod to other beardsmen in terms of telling them what you’re about.

Grooming a beard isn’t just about trimming and cutting. No. Beard grooming encompasses a certain amount of trimming if required, but it’s more about using various speciality beard products which will make the growing process faster and more comfortable.

And in case you need further convincing about whether you really need to groom your beard, consider that beards are just as prominent (maybe more so) than the hair on top of your head. You wouldn’t even think of walking around without some kind of haircut or styling of your hair, so the same should apply for the hair on your face.

SO, WHAT BEARD GROOMING PRODUCTS SHOULD YOU USE?

First Up – Beard Oil: Beard oil keeps your beard feeling moisturised and smelling great. It also reduces the chance of developing flakiness or itching. For these reasons, beard oil is an essential part of any beard kit. You can purchase our beard oil here.

Second – Beard Balm: Beard balm is useful to shape your beard and add extra moisturisation. It helps to make the hair softer, especially during the early growing phase. We strongly recommend using beard balm if you still want your partner to kiss you. You can buy our beard balm oil here.

Lastly – Beard Comb: There’s a right way and wrong way to comb your beard, and you can read more on this HERE. Combing your beard gets rids of any tangles, it helps keep it clean, and it helps the beard to grow better. Comb once a day before leaving the house.

Trimming The Beard –

As we said above, if you want your beard to grow as fast as possible then you’ll have to leave the trimmers alone. BUT – when it does come time for a little maintenance, there’s one major rule you should follow – do not trim too close to the area between your chin and neck.

Why? Trimming in this area can destroy the beard’s overall structure and weaken the base. Plus, if you leave the hair in that area too short the beard can look odd aesthetically, like it’s missing something.

As a general rule of thumb, anything from mid-chin downwards can be trimmed if you want, but anything above this should be left untouched.

Growing A Beard Tip #3 –

Put the best bits of your beard forward

To cut a long story short, there’s really no wrong way to grow a beard, but there are plenty of things you can do (such as over-trimming) which won’t help.

Once you’re committed to letting your beard grow, soon enough you’ll be able to assess the lay of the land, and see where its strengths and weaknesses are.

Basically, there isn’t a one size fits all approach to beard styles. What suits one man mightn’t suit you, so it pays to experiment with different styles to get the best looking beard possible.

PRO TIP: Decide which portions of your facial hair are the best, and enhance them.

For example, if your beard thins out the longer it grows, then short and sharp is the answer. But if your beard grows well, then perhaps long and proud is the style you should master.

Finally, there’s your facial shape and structure to consider. Maybe a goatee adds definition to your jawline, while a moustache disguises a thin upper lip. Have a look at your face and see which areas you’d like to enhance or diminish. This will also help you decide which style of beard to go for.

At the end of the day growing a beard isn’t hard. It just takes time, patience, and a little know-how. With a few products at your disposal and some discipline, you’ll be growing a beard – guaranteed.