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How to grow Beard faster in 5 steps
. HEALTH, NUTRITION, TESTOSTERONE AND DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE (DHT)
The male hormone testosterone has a tremendous effect on facial hair growth. It’s what creates facial hair follicles to begin with. The more testosterone you have, the more likely you can grow a full beard.Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a byproduct of testosterone. Both hormones play a role in forming and growing facial hair. (As well as secondary sex characteristics, such as penis growth, body hair, nose hair…).“Findings suggest that T and DHT may have independent roles in the control of male facial hair growth, i.e. T for hair follicle priming and DHT for promotion of linear growth.” [10]By increasing your testosterone and DHT levels, you can cultivate a thicker beard.We will take in account everything you can do to enable your beard the most optimal and fertile conditions.Let’s start by forming a solid natural foundation.Here is how you can grow a thicker beard naturally:A) EXERCISE
You’ll find this tip in every guide about anything. But what can we do — it’s true.Work that beard.Exercise affects facial hair in three ways:- Shedding excessive weight increases testosterone. [1]
- Short intensive exercise is proven to increase testosterone and prevent it from declining. Particularly weightlifting and strength-oriented HIIT (high-intensity interval training). Although, any exercise has a positive effect on your health and testosterone. [1]
- Exercise increases blood circulation. (Blood carries proteins and vitamins to your hair follicles). [2]
Exercise also makes you more handsome.B) STRESS
Some evidence has shown cortisol reduces testosterone. If you are under chronic stress, your male hormone levels may be suffering.From a biological point of view, this may be due to testosterone associated behavior (aggression, mating and competing) may lower your chances of survival in an emergency.Stress also constricts blood vessels, causing the hair root to receive fewer nutrients. Hell, it can even cause hair loss. [1] [3]Control stress. I know this is easier said than done. What helped me was meditation — being present.I book I would suggest is ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle. It will change the way you view (and handle) stress and emotions.C) REST
Healthy bodies need sleep to function. You need to regenerate to keep your testosterone buzzing. A night’s sleep of 7-9 hours should do for most. [4]Sleep is essential for your well-being and, in this case, growing facial hair.A study in 2011 by the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed if you sleep for 5 hours or less your testosterone levels suffer as much as 15 percent. [5]D) DIET
Stick to a healthy, nutritious and vitamin-rich diet. Eat vegetables — they have a profusion of vitamins and minerals. Usually, the worse they taste, the more nutritious they are. Also, hair is a protein filament — eat plenty of protein-rich foods. [6]Foods like cruciferous vegetables, kale, brazil nuts and eggs also increase testosterone. [12]Go on a diet. Studies have shown overweight men can boost their testosterone by losing weight. [7]E) SUPPLEMENTS
They aren’t crucial if you are on a well-balanced diet. However:“Iron, vitamin E, vitamins B (particularly biotin), vitamin D, selenium, copper, magnesium and zinc” — all play a crucial role in hair growth. Vitamin and mineral deficiency can even cause hair loss. [6]You can also find oral supplements for facial hair growth. A popular example is Vitabeard. Beard champions like Jack Passion claim they take it with excellent results. [2]It can help to a certain degree.If you find it overpriced, a simple multivitamin can work as well.
2. GENETICS AND PROCEDURES
Genes predetermine facial hair thickness at least by 85%.You can live the healthiest life and eat the most nutritious food, but you are “stuck” to a certain degree with what’s written in your genes.But since you can change genetics, consider the following:A) TIME
Yes, time. Wait. Unlike height, facial hair never ceases to develop.Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand explains it in this video. You can see a graph demonstrating beard growth potential over the years.B) FACIAL HAIR TRANSPLANT
Since 2007, beard transplants are up by at least six-fold. [8]Judging by how popular beards have become in the last years this is unsurprising.The hair comes from either the back or side of your scalp. It depends on what more resembles your facial hair. But note the donor hair they extract is limited. Keep this in mind if you are planning to do a hair transplant to cover up male pattern baldness. [9]The transplant may cost well up to $7,000, and takes between two and five hours. It rarely requires second procedures. After two weeks, the transplanted hair falls off and regrows three months later.If you can afford it, the option is available.A transplant may be your only solution if you have no facial hair at all. Talk to your hair restoration specialist.But if your beard is patchy and incomplete, there are hair growth stimulating products you can try first. You can find more in the next chapter.C) HORMONE THERAPY
I wouldn’t recommend it for the sake of a thicker beard. It poses serious health risks and the effects are not guaranteed. [11]But female-to-male hormone replacement therapy patients begin to develop facial hair. It shows how important is testosterone.
3. PRODUCTS FOR STIMULATING FACIAL HAIR GROWTH
Products that stimulate facial hair exist — but know what you are getting into.A) MINOXIDIL (AMAZON LINK)
If you are balding, you know what I’m talking about. Minoxidil, commonly referred to Rogaine, is incredibly effective for growing hair. Anywhere.
Minoxidil began as an oral medication for high blood pressure. After patients had begun reporting hair sprouting all over their body, topical minoxidil was born.Minoxidil is FDA-approved only for hair loss. Use it at your own risk.One way to use it on your face is to apply it once per day, leave it on for 4 hours, and then wash it off.Itch is a common side effect of this treatment, so I would suggest you to moisturize.If you decide to try minoxidil, be aware of the risks. Do more research. But it can provide you with excellent results.You can find an outstanding F.A.Q. and user feedback on the Beard Board Forums.B) BEARD GROWING OILS AND SPRAYS (AMAZON LINK)
You can find plenty of products on Amazon designed to grow facial hair faster and thicker.But their effectiveness and potency is debatable.Some are even filled with fake reviews to boost their ratings and sales.I don’t want to put all these products in one basket and say they are all snake oil. Some may work — but don’t expect miracle results.If you are willing to try them out, go with the ones that promise a refund in case you are not satisfied (e.g. Beard Growther).
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