Encouragement
for courage
to grow
a majestic beard
Every beard is unique, whether stubble or a few strands, if you're able to try at least once you've already taken the first courageous step. Next, I encourage you to continue on your beard growth journey.
Growing a beard can be a great feat once you've surpassed your far fetched fears & imaginations of how a majestic beard could even be possible. Here I guide you through the process without being too paralyzed, intimidated & overwhelmed on where to begin. Mind you, there are all sorts of beard textures, styles, colors, shapes and sizes let alone growing anything at all. Some others attempting to grow a beard find themselves severely lacking coverage leaving undesirable patches, others find beard growth scraggly and untamable.
Beard Oils & Conditioners
It's critical to get a head start especially when you've decided to transition your five o clock shadow into it's early journey to bearded-dom. By getting the right products and applying the right ingredients early on, you've taken the first step to caring for your beard.
This ensures a healthy relationship with your beard, softening & allowing for your beard to be much more maintainable as it grows. Of course, the benefits aren't noticeable in these early stubble stages, you will find with time, your patience will turn your newly found beard into a chick magnet.
Pro Tip
"The board recommends waiting 13 weeks to see how much hair you can grow, and members are there to encourage you while you wait."
Beard Brushes & Combs
Once you've got a few good solid strands to comb, it's time to tend the garden. While continuing to nurture with supple beard oils & conditioners, you want to start brushing your beard throughout the day on a daily basis.
To complement the brush, I like to keep a nice handy comb around small, & light enough to pull out when I'm bored or find myself in deep thought. In some cases, it might even help you solve a complicated problem you've been mulling over.
The More You Know
"Results included the finding that the more facial hair, the more attractive the men were found to be."
Beard Shampoo & Cleansers
After a long day of conditioning, oiling, brushing & combing, your beard has probably picked up some invisible dirt. Cleaning your beard is much like washing your hair, you want to keep your beard fresh & clean especially after a hot sweaty day.
Beard wash is the perfect solution coupled with a conditioner, make sure you rub your beard thoroughly as these shampoo & cleansers usually contain ingredients to help cultivate your beard.
Pro Tip
In addition to daily exercise, "whole grains and other healthy carbohydrates. foods high in zinc, such as nuts and chickpeas. healthy fats, such as those in avocados. fruits and vegetables, such as those high in B vitamins and vitamins A, C, D, and E; these vitamins may all help with hair growth."
Beard Clippers & Trimmers
Beard clippers & trimmers are essential to shaping your beard, evening out areas that grow out of place, stubborn strands that may need a little mowing. An all-in-one multi groomer should suffice, allowing for more space around your sink.
A word of caution though, when using clippers and/or trimmers be cognizant of your size clips. Even more important is overcoming the tempation to end your journey by shaving off your beard. Stay strong. Stay courageous my bearded bretheren and resist the tempation.
Extra Extra!
If you're rockin' the beardstache or a standalone moustache, a goatee even - the same products apply except to tame the stache, spice things up with this chemical free mustache wax.
About The Author
My name is Mark and I want to share my beard journey and a few favorite products I use on a daily basis to help maintain, grow and tame my beard. If you've already found some products you like, I hope this further inspires, encourages you to grow your beard courageously. Don't give up, growing a beard takes dedication & patience.
