Before you grow a beard, you need to be sure that you are committed to growing and maintaining one. If you want a great beard, you need a canvas — that is, the skin of your face — and then develop a habit of not shaving for months or even years. Commit yourself fully to the goal of growing a great beard. Once you’ve realized this, there are some important dos and don’ts that will help your beard grow well. Knowing these best practices for growing a robust beard is important if you want your fuzz to look its best. These simple tips will help you grow the best beard you can be proud of.
1. Get a Nice, Clean Shave
Take a long and thorough shower, and completely shave your face with a blade or an electric razor. Shaving your face for the last time will be the most difficult. Not shaving the next few days will need some adjustment, especially if shaving is already part of your routine. It’s best to start with a clean slate with your last shave before embarking on your beard-growing journey.
2. Don’t Shave, Wax, or Tweeze Your Beard
You need to resist the urge to shave or even trim your beard, especially during the first few months of growing it. Shaving, waxing, or tweezing will injure your facial hair follicles, making them more susceptible to damage. You need your facial hair follicles to remain healthy and growing if you want your beard to grow to its maximum potential. The only way to grow a great beard is to allow your facial hair follicles to grow undisturbed.
3. Maintain a Healthy Diet
This may sound out of place, but maintaining a healthy diet is key to growing a majestic beard. Your facial hair should always be as healthy as your body, so don’t cut corners on your diet. Eat healthy, nutritious food that’s high in fiber. You also need plenty of protein. Most people eat a lot of protein in their diets, but they don’t really need all of it. You can cut down on your protein intake while growing a beard.
4. Keep Your Skin Well Moisturized
Moisturizing your face and beard is essential to growing a great-looking beard. It will also keep your skin healthy as you grow your beard. You may want to start using a facial moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and supple. Remember to use a moisturizer on your face and neck when you get out of the shower and throughout the day to keep your skin properly hydrated.
5. Use Beard Oil and Beard Balm
Washing your beard daily with a mild shampoo is recommended for fast and healthy beard growth. After washing and drying it, applying beard oils and balms will make your beard softer, smoother, and healthier. A better-conditioned beard will grow faster and look better. You can use beard oil for day use and a balm for night use. Both are made out of natural ingredients, and they will keep your facial hair and skin in optimum condition. Use your products every day to keep your skin and facial hair in the best state possible.
6. Keep Your Beard Trimmed
Once you’ve managed to grow a significant amount of facial hair, it’s finally time to take out the scissors again and start trimming your beard. Thinning out your beard will help it grow well and make it look good. A trimmer or a pair of scissors can do the trick. Be careful not to cut too close to the skin, as facial hair can be prickly and uncomfortable when cut too close to the skin’s surface. If you feel uncomfortable with a beard trimmer, it is entirely possible to get a barber to trim the strays of your beard.
Conclusion
That’s it! The positive changes you’ll notice in yourself as your beard grows will give you even more confidence to grow even more facial hair. Following these steps will result in a majestic and handsome-looking beard that will be the envy of many people.
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