How to Grow Your Beard Faster
Bearded budding friends, wondering how to
grow your beard faster? I am neither a doctor nor a magician (just a
bearded man), but there are some simple tips to follow to
increase your chances of having a beautiful beard.
We are not all equal in terms of hair, and some may
try everything, they will never have Gandalf's beard (whether white or gray).
We will simply have to accept ourselves as we are. Be aware that there is not
one beard style, but many. Phew!
How much time required to grow the beard?
You should know that your beard hair has nothing to
do with your hair. Indeed, your beard will grow much faster. You
can have beautiful hair and no hair on your chin, or vice versa. There is no
connection between the two. And if your hair has been growing since you were
born, you will need to have reached puberty (when your hormones activate) to
start seeing your first beard hair grow.
The hormones responsible for hair increase are testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
First of all thickness of your hair, while the second will
define the thickness of your beard. The hair growth cycle could be
summarized in 3 steps:
The “Anagen” phase:
this is the period of active growth which will last between 2 and 6 years. This
is when our hairs will be the most loaded with melanin (and will, therefore,
need more hormones), and it is also during this period that its pigmentation
will take place.
The “Catagen” phase:
this is the period of regression, which will last approximately two weeks. At
this point, the hairs no longer grow (but do not fall out yet).
The “Telogen” phase:
it corresponds to the rest period (lasts between 5 and 6 weeks) at the end of
which the hair will fall so that a new hair is formed.
You will understand, the easiest way to improve the
growth of your beard is to increase your testosterone and
dihydrotestosterone levels. But not chemically or artificially. Exercise,
follow an appropriate diet, reduce stress, and improve
your sleep, and you will increase your chances of having a good beard
quickly. Simple, right?
Keep in mind that growing a beautiful beard
takes time (several months). You will have to be patient. And although
nature plays a predominant role, some advice can be applied to give it a
helping hand.
Take care of yourself
Because already, nobody else will do it for
you. The quality of your hair (and therefore your beard) is
directly related to your health. Compare the beard of a smoker with that of
someone who doesn't smoke, the difference is obvious (and I'm not even talking
about the quality of their skin). If you smoke, you are leaving with a
disability. A word of advice: stop.
Food
Try dieting with protein-rich foods.
Without taking the place of a doctor or a nutritionist, decorate your meals
with fish, eggs, meats, milk, cheeses, yogurts, etc. Research on the internet,
you will find dozens of sites who will offer you ideas for meals rich in
protein. Think about natural foods before you want to buy food supplements.
Supplement, if necessary, your diet with suitable
minerals and vitamins. Biotin, for example, is an excellent
vitamin (H) that helps your body convert food into usable energy. It is found
in some foods, but you can also buy it as a food supplement.
For minerals and vitamins, favor vegetables and
fruits. You will increase your consumption of vitamins B6, beta-carotene,
vitamins C, vitamins E, ...
The best is always to go see your doctor and/or your
nutritionist, explaining to him that you want to improve the growth of
your beard. He will advise you on the foods (or dietary supplements) to
use.
Also, remember to hydrate yourself well by
drinking water regularly. It's not just your body that needs it, so it is your
beard. Water, minerals, vitamins, and protein-rich foods are essential for
improving your beard's growth.
The stress
Easy to say but (much) less easy to do: try
to reduce your stress. For hair (and for hair), there is nothing worse. Try
sports or meditation. The sport will improve the circulation of your blood, and
therefore the growth of your hair. Also, it will allow you to sleep well again.
Keep a face (and a beard) always clean
Cleanse your face and beard (always
with a mild and suitable shampoo), exfoliate your dead cells, and
thus stimulate your hair growth. Clean skin will allow the “little
hairs” to grow better.
Dead cells often slow the growth of new hair. You
will, therefore, need to cleanse your skin and beard by rubbing it
lightly (as short as it is) 2 to 3 times a week. Then apply
your beard oil, while massaging your face. At the same time, you will
improve its blood circulation, promoting the growth of your beard.
Hydrate your beard and skin with beard oil
Using beard oil (preferably
of natural composition ) is essential if you decide to let your beard grow. It
will allow you to stop the itching inherent in hair growth, by
hydrating your skin and therefore your beard. No more dry beards and brittle
hairs. Depending on the ingredients in the oil you use, in addition to making
your beard less dry and your skin less irritated, it will allow it to
grow faster. This is particularly the case of oils made from castor
oil.
Some studies also suggest that eucalyptus products
may allow your beard to grow faster.
