The Stages of Growing A Beard
So recently I went to get my bearded trimmer and edged up by my barber. So I thought why not write a post about how to grow a beard.
Once a male has made the life changing decision to grow a beard, being mindful of the growth and upkeep is incredibly important. The way in which you are judged by people, is in large part do to your physical appearance. As stated in the previous blog post, males with beards are often negatively stigmatized. Consequentially, it is both a male and female’s duty to assure that beards positively portray self-expression, and not destitution or lack of hygiene (a common stereotype).
I will provide a few steps that will detail the growing process, and general upkeep once the beard or mustache has taken shape. This post is designed for men who contemplate beards and those who already foster them – as well as curious female beard admirers, or girlfriends of bearded men.
The Initial Stages
Beards.org suggests that nothing drastic needs to be involved, once you've made the decision to grow a beard, stop shaving. Do not shave for at least four weeks.
Following that period of time, the beard needs to be shaped, much like shrubbery. We don’t want an unwieldy ‘stache or beard. Mustaches are easily managed – but males should be careful not to shave too closely. A rule of thumb as far as shaving with facial hair is the less you shave, the better. Buzzing your whiskers is a done deed. For those with beards, it needs to be shaped. A neck line needs to be defined, and often can be visualized as an imaginary line that is drawn from ear to ear. Again, pay heed to the rule of thumb: the less you shave, the better.
On the flip side, the cheek line should be left alone completely. The hair growth here is limited and oftentimes, is troublesome.
Once a male has made the life changing decision to grow a beard, being mindful of the growth and upkeep is incredibly important. The way in which you are judged by people, is in large part do to your physical appearance. As stated in the previous blog post, males with beards are often negatively stigmatized. Consequentially, it is both a male and female’s duty to assure that beards positively portray self-expression, and not destitution or lack of hygiene (a common stereotype).
I will provide a few steps that will detail the growing process, and general upkeep once the beard or mustache has taken shape. This post is designed for men who contemplate beards and those who already foster them – as well as curious female beard admirers, or girlfriends of bearded men.
The Initial Stages
Beards.org suggests that nothing drastic needs to be involved, once you've made the decision to grow a beard, stop shaving. Do not shave for at least four weeks.
Following that period of time, the beard needs to be shaped, much like shrubbery. We don’t want an unwieldy ‘stache or beard. Mustaches are easily managed – but males should be careful not to shave too closely. A rule of thumb as far as shaving with facial hair is the less you shave, the better. Buzzing your whiskers is a done deed. For those with beards, it needs to be shaped. A neck line needs to be defined, and often can be visualized as an imaginary line that is drawn from ear to ear. Again, pay heed to the rule of thumb: the less you shave, the better.
On the flip side, the cheek line should be left alone completely. The hair growth here is limited and oftentimes, is troublesome.
Beards for the long haul
Males seasoned in the the upkeep of facial hair suggest that extensive trimming is either done with a beard trimmer, or by a professional.
The proper use of a beard trimmer is best learned from a professional. It is recommended that the first trim be done by a barber. Following that, the process only needs to be done on a periodic basis, dependent upon the hair growth.
Unlike common belief, one needs to shampoo and condition their facial hair on a regular basis. Its hair just like on your head. Any shampoo will suffice, however, products are available specifically for facial hair. When trimming a beard, always clean it first.I tend to use whatever my wife is using. (Side note tell the women in your life go check my wife out at msnaturallyrandom.blogspot.com )
Males seasoned in the the upkeep of facial hair suggest that extensive trimming is either done with a beard trimmer, or by a professional.
The proper use of a beard trimmer is best learned from a professional. It is recommended that the first trim be done by a barber. Following that, the process only needs to be done on a periodic basis, dependent upon the hair growth.
Unlike common belief, one needs to shampoo and condition their facial hair on a regular basis. Its hair just like on your head. Any shampoo will suffice, however, products are available specifically for facial hair. When trimming a beard, always clean it first.I tend to use whatever my wife is using. (Side note tell the women in your life go check my wife out at msnaturallyrandom.blogspot.com )
Growing a beard can be an “emotional roller coaster”?
Growing a beard is much like going through puberty – a male will have his fair share of awkward moments. Your beard and face, within the first few weeks will also be itchy and uncomfortable. Cleanliness will make the process more comfortable.
However, once you've reached a certain growth point with your beard, upkeep is effortless. The photo below, represented the stages of beard growth. The moral of the story? Once you you've surpassed the unbearable growth stages, you will begin to love your facial hair. Just stick with it!
Remember: Rome wasn't built in a day, your whiskers won’t grow overnight.
Growing a beard is much like going through puberty – a male will have his fair share of awkward moments. Your beard and face, within the first few weeks will also be itchy and uncomfortable. Cleanliness will make the process more comfortable.
However, once you've reached a certain growth point with your beard, upkeep is effortless. The photo below, represented the stages of beard growth. The moral of the story? Once you you've surpassed the unbearable growth stages, you will begin to love your facial hair. Just stick with it!
Remember: Rome wasn't built in a day, your whiskers won’t grow overnight.
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