how to grow a beard

Beards have been in fashion for a while and we’re not talking about the three-day stubble. No, this blog article is all about the real deal – the long, full beard. How do you grow such a beard, and how do you take care of it? In this first blog post, we will discuss ways to slightly speed up your beard growth. In part two, I will focus on beard care.

How to Grow a Fuller Beard Faster?

Growing a beard isn’t particularly difficult. First, you simply need to let it grow, and second, you need to take care of it. There will come a point where your beard might not look great just yet – it will be too long for a well-groomed stubble but too short for a full, thick beard. You’ll just have to push through this phase or find a way to hide from the world for a while!

At some stage, your beard will be long enough to tidy up a little, ensuring it grows in a more even and balanced way.

How Long Does It Take to Grow a Full Beard?

Unfortunately, there’s no definite answer, as it varies from person to person. Every man has a genetically determined maximum beard growth rate. However, you can influence the growth process to some extent. How? In short: a healthy lifestyle, good nutrition, exercise, and plenty of rest. Keep reading if you want to know the details!

1. Good Nutrition

The somewhat controversial Paleo diet is said to have a positive effect on hair growth stimulation. But what exactly is Paleo? Here’s a brief explanation.

The Paleo diet is more of a lifestyle than just a diet. It involves eating as our ancestors did over ten thousand years ago. In practice, this means consuming more meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds while reducing carbohydrate intake from grains, potatoes, rice, and similar foods. Dairy is also avoided.

High-quality food sources such as proteins and healthy fats are believed to promote faster hair growth. Sugar, on the other hand, hinders the process. So, watch your diet if you're aiming for a fuller beard!

2. Regular Exercise

Lifting weights in the gym stimulates testosterone production, a hormone linked to beard growth in men. Combine exercises that target large muscle groups, such as squats and deadlifts, with occasional cardio workouts.

3. Sufficient Rest

Getting enough sleep is crucial for many reasons—not only to allow your muscles to recover after training but also to support hair growth. Aim for at least 6 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night in a dark room. Some people need more or less, but in general, the more, the better.

4. Patience

Yes, it may seem obvious, but this is perhaps the most important tip of all. You can’t grow a full beard in a day—at least, most men can’t. So, take your time and pay attention to your lifestyle in the meantime.

Conclusion

Now you know what you can do to potentially speed up or improve your beard growth. But that’s just the first step, as a long beard also requires proper care. If you want to learn everything about beard maintenance, I recommend reading part two of this series.