How to grow a beard?

Only a small part of modern men loose their beards chaotically, like Robinson Crusoe. Only the latter on a desert island did not have the opportunity to care for his stubble, and today's macho have all the conditions for growing a beautiful beard.

In the article, we will talk about how to grow stubble correctly, what vitamins to drink and what masks to make in order for the hairs to grow correctly. You will also learn what to do if the beard does not grow - a series of simple procedures at home will help you maintain a well-groomed image or create a new one from scratch.

Usually, the first hairs on the face of adolescents begin to appear at the age of 14, but this looks more like fluff than stubble. If you really want to, then you can start growing a beard from scratch for the first time at the age of 16.

In general, this is a simple matter, and at any age a man can afford this "luxury". To begin with, of course, you need to imagine a future image, to understand at least approximately how much a beard will suit you, to consider a mustache as a single image of a bearded man.

The growing process can be made faster - more on that later, but now we will consider all the important stages of beard growth.

1. Bristle stage. So, the last shave is over, and usually by the next day, men begin to appear prickly on their faces. However, some men may have light stubble by lunchtime (after a morning shave) - this is due to an excess of testosterone. The appearance and growth of bristles depends on the heredity of each, hormonal background, diet and lifestyle. On the second and third day, the stubble will give your image a carelessness - you can catch the incomprehensible glances of others, puzzled by your untidiness, besides, you yourself will experience unpleasant sensations: you will be itchy, you will all the time think about how to scratch your cheeks, chin , neck. Hold on and do not succumb to everyone's attention and personal emotional sensations - another week or two, and you are there. Every day during the first month, the bristles become thicker, no longer bristle so much in all directions, but they continue to prick. During this time, moisturizers or special oils for the beard will come in handy, but it is important that they are not alcohol-based. Alcohol will only make the irritation and itching worse.
2. Stage of a one-month beard. After about 4 weeks, you can already breathe calmly: the itching will go away, the skin will not be so sensitive, and the beard can be combed. Facial hair will acquire a noticeable density and a definite shape. All new follicles are activated, filling in the gaps, so at this stage it is not yet recommended to cut or level the beard. They continue to take care of her with special means, but they just do not use shampoos and hair conditioners - they wash their beards with regular soap. The skin is also cleaned every day - the rules of hygiene are observed in full.
3. Stage of a two-month beard. At 8-9 weeks of growing, you can see the maximum thickness of your beard and, if you wish, already form a short beard. At this time, it is quite possible to cut the hairs on the face under the "Anchor" or "Goatee". If you want to grow a more impressive beard, then scissors, a clipper, a trimmer and other piercing-cutting objects are still in an invisible place.At this stage, it is permissible to wash with soap or beard shampoos (but not for hair and not with “3 in 1” products), treatment with a special oil is required (you can also use burdock oil for care).
4. Stage of a three-month beard. After 12-14 weeks, you can take out sharp objects and start cutting your beard. Of course, it is better to go to the barber, but if you are confident in your skills, then get down to business yourself. Just pay attention to the fact that the hairs have become more rigid, and their ends are curled - these are signs of a real brutal beard. So maybe you should still go to a barbershop for a professional to trim your uniform? Any extra millimeter taken incorrectly can ruin a three month result. By the way, from now on, bearded men should pay attention to their main "symbol" not only in the mornings, but also in the evenings: rinse their beards every day before going to bed, removing oil residues and dust particles. Professionals advise that you pay attention and take care of your beard like a baby.
5. Beard at 4 months or more. It is during this period that you need to acquire a wooden or iron comb. You will need it when styling your beard, and during your morning grooming, it will help to evenly distribute the oil. If you have reached this point, then congratulations - you are an incredible person of willpower and tremendous self-control! The length of the beard in true bearded men is not measured in centimeters, but in months. After 16-20 weeks of growing, you definitely need to go to the salon once, or even twice a month to shave and maintain the shape of your beard. Now, just like the hair on your head, you need to wash your facial hair at least once a week, and rinse it daily. Leave the beard to dry naturally, but when there is an urgent need to take hold of the hair dryer, then dry at high speeds and movements from the bottom up - this way you will achieve a more curvaceous shape, while the beard will look neater.

If, after 15–20 days of growing a beard, the stubble remains sparse and short in length, experts recommend "making" it grow faster. Accelerators in the form of medicines and vitamins, as well as changes in lifestyle, can stimulate the growth of hair on the face. Let's take a closer look at these points.

A man who decides to grow a beard needs B vitamins. At the initial stage, B12 will be needed to saturate the roots with oxygen and nutrients. Vitamin B1 also plays an important role, which accelerates beard growth. Thiamine is involved in protein-fat metabolism.

B3 and B5 are needed to improve blood flow, in particular to promote blood flow to the roots and awaken follicles. Also, biotin plays an important role - an element that promotes the rapid growth of hairs, and when you use folic acid, you will get density.

It is better to take the vitamins themselves, which are absorbed through the blood, directly than to use shampoos, balms and other means with vitamin supplements.

For hair growth and strength, choose the fortified complexes "Alphabet", "Revalid", "Perfectil" - all these funds are safe and do not cause adverse reactions, but it is still better to consult a family doctor before deciding to buy dietary supplements.

If it comes to medications, then a visit to the doctor is a must. Yes, for hair growth, you can use various medications in the form of tablets, capsules, serum, spray. Basically, these are drugs containing minoxidil and hormonal drugs, such as "Finastirid".

Unlike vitamins, medications can have a side effect or cause allergic reactions on the skin, therefore, in this case, medical advice is required! Medicines can be taken for up to a year, but self-medication in this case is unacceptable, especially when dealing with hormonal drugs.

Decided to grow a beard - go to a healthy lifestyle. Take this point seriously, as it has already been proven that, for example, exercising does have a positive effect on hair growth.

At the same time, light workouts in the gym will not be enough for the production of the male hormone. - only strength sports will help in this case. But you don't need to overdo it either, especially for those who have not done anything like this before.

It is better to work under the supervision of a coach-instructor, work out in the fitness room every other day, and the rest of the time to swim and walk a lot in the fresh air. Drive away all thoughts that make you worry. Stress is not the best way to grow a beard.

You need to get enough sleep, sleep at least 8-9 hours a day - this will help to be vigorous, to function normally for the nervous system and the whole body as a whole. Well, proper nutrition in this case will play a positive role.

Let's designate some of them that will enrich the body with the necessary vitamins:

• cottage cheese, meat, rolled oats, peanuts, yeast, buckwheat - rich in B1;
• milk, beef liver, eggs, fish, various nuts and yeast - contain B3 and B5;
• potatoes, spinach, beets, walnuts, grain sprouts, meat - saturated with B6;
• cheeses, herring, mussels, liver, meat, eggs - contain B12.

In addition, it is good to eat beans, tomatoes, cauliflower (B7), rye bread, broccoli (B9) and drink up to 2 liters of water per day. For the period of growing a beard, exclude salt, sugar from the diet, respectively, all salty and sweet foods, as well as fried foods.

You can stimulate the growth of bristles on the face with the help of various masks and compresses. Here are some examples of such procedures.

1. With burdock oil and red pepper. This combination awakens well the dead areas on the skin (due to hot pepper) and provides the follicles with nutrients (due to burdock oil). This mask will be very effective after steaming, when all the pores are open. You can also make compresses from burdock oil: moisten gauze and apply to steamed skin. If there is no time to keep the gauze bandage for a long time, wrap it with cling film and soak the compress for 1.5-2 hours.
2. With thistle oil and cognac. It will take 1 tbsp. l. butter and 1 tsp. cognac, with this composition mix a few drops of tocopherol (5-6 drops). Keep the cognac mask on your face for up to half an hour, wrapping it with cling film. Wash everything off after the procedure.
3. Mustard, curdled milk and honey. The listed ingredients are mixed in equal proportions, a mustard mask is applied for half an hour, after which everything is washed off and the fortified lotion is rubbed in.
4. Mix eucalyptus and castor oils. This combination will allow you to achieve the exfoliating effect of dead cells, and due to the eucalyptus, the cell tissue will regenerate.
5. Tar soap is an excellent bristle growth accelerator. Its daily use over time will delight you with a good result in the form of a lush long beard.

Massage provides good stimulation. It is effective in areas where stubble grows inactive.This place must first be cleaned with lotion or soapy liquid, put a few drops of any beard oil or burdock oil on your fingers and massage in circular movements for 8-10 minutes. The procedure is repeated every day.

To grow a long and beautiful beard properly, there are several important rules to follow.

1. Refuse to shave and not pick up a machine, trimmer, or machine for at least two months after the last shave. The bristles need to be allowed to grow without interference so that they take on a natural shape and not stick out in different directions.
2. To cope with itching during the period when the skin is very itchy, and such a feeling arises within a month from the moment of making the decision to grow a thick beard. A man will have to be patient and not itch, because there is a high probability of infection. Unpleasant sensations will disappear in 4-5 weeks, but for now, you can relieve irritation with special means: moisturizing creams, oil.
3. Regularly observe hygiene during the growth of hair on the face. At home, it is recommended to wash the regrown beard 2 times a day with soap or a special shampoo to remove all impurities from the hairs and remove residual sebum.
4. Remember to constantly comb your beard. In fact, this point should be paid close attention, since this process helps to strengthen the root system of large hairs and stimulates the growth of new ones. The comb for combing is chosen from natural materials; it is preferable to purchase a metal or wooden comb for the beard.
5. Styling your beard is part of your look and grooming. With a length of 2-3 centimeters of hair on the face, you can already shape. This is true for those who want to wear a short beard, while the rest continue to grow, but if necessary, they carry out the edging. Clear contours are created on the cheekbones and below (on the neck) - this makes the beard look neater. A man can make the edging himself or contact a barbershop.
6. Correct the length in a timely manner. A decently grown beard sometimes needs to be cut with special scissors or a trimmer to shape it. Even the longest beard needs correction, the ends are trimmed anyway - this makes the beard more neat.

What to do if the beard grows long, slowly and poorly? The situation can be corrected by following a number of recommendations. Initially, you need to establish the correct daily routine. The modern pace of life does not allow a man to fully rest, and this is fraught with malfunctions in the body.

Without proper healthy sleep, all processes will not be restored, so we go to bed at 23:00 and wake up at 7 in the morning. Don't forget to exercise in the gym to boost the production of testosterone, the male hormone responsible for hair growth.

Take care of your emotional state so that the stress hormone cortisol, the destroyer of important processes, does not dominate in the body. Do not forget about a balanced diet and drink - this is also an important part of growing a beard, as the body receives the vitamins and elements it needs.

Vitamin complexes can be bought and consumed separately, sometimes they resort to drugs or other means that stimulate the growth and density of hair on the face.You can also use folk recipes.

Of the latter, natural oils (olive, burdock, almond, coconut and others) and decoctions of medicinal herbs are very popular. The first ones are heated in a water bath and rubbed into the chin with massage movements, and the hair itself is rinsed with broths. But to get such an effect, you need to carry out procedures regularly for at least a month.