Why would someone grow a beard?

Because of all the protection it offers, a beard can help you appear younger. Facial hair keeps your skin clear of blemishes, growing a beard can reduce the acne and discoloration on your skin. A moustache and a beard keeps allergens out of your system, helping you feel and look younger.

What growing a beard says about you?

Maturity & Facial Hair Since the ability to grow a beard is a sign of physical maturity in men, it is naturally associated with age and grown manhood — as is evidenced by a study that found that beards were associated with maturity, power, and higher social status by both men and women.

Should I cut off my beard?

It’s also necessary to trim it often, even if you’re in for the long haul. Trimming a beard prevents flyaways, split ends, dryness, and dishevelment. It ensures that your beard complements your face each and every day, especially if it’s working well with its shape. A beard trim will never slow growth progress, either.

Does a beard look like when it starts to grow?

Your beard still may have areas of patchiness, but you’ll also have larger areas of beautiful, lush growth. You may even notice some grey whiskers, depending on your age, even if there’s no grey on your scalp.

Should you trim your beard when letting it grow?

You can start trimming it a bit later, but trimming it now, when you’re just letting it grow in fully, will slow the growing process. It is important to keep your beard clean and moisturized during this stage (and every stage for that matter). Use a Beard Wash every couple of days, but never clean your beard with a shampoo meant for scalp hair.

What are the three stages of beard growth?

While beard growth occurs in several stages, all hair growth goes through three phases: anagen, catagen, and telogen. While it’s not a “stage” of beard growth, per se, the hair growth cycle is essential to the process.

Does beard growth come etched in stone?

There are always exceptions to the rule, of course, because nothing about beard growth comes etched in stone. You’ll also notice two types of hair during this stage: the darker, coarser hair that your beard mainly consists of, and lighter hair, called vellus hair (especially if you’re younger).