How to Grow Thicker Facial Hair Naturally and Fix Patchy Beards

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Tips to fix a patchy beard: The final milestone on the way to manhood is growing a neat, clean and complete beard. The hardest truth is that not all beards are created equal. Some men have the ability to easily grow full and healthy facial hair whereas some men struggle to grow one. Recent research shows that facial-hair growth is seen to improve over time for the younger generation.  No magic potion is available in the market for miraculously filling in the gaps and growing a full-fledged beard overnight but there are certain pointers that will aid to work with what one man has got. This article will enlighten a guy to cover up patchy hair growth.

The following pointers play a pivotal role in fixing a patchy beard:

Let the facial hair grow naturally

The first step to fill in a patchy beard is to let the hair grow naturally without the urge to trim it for a month before touching a razor. This will not only aid a guy to see the direction of his hair growth but also help to identify the patchy spots. Post 30 days, trim the cheek and jawline to keep things tidy and continue letting the hair grow – the longer the facial hair length, the chances of the patches getting lost underneath the rest of the beard bush enhances.

Good care and maintenance of the facial hair.

For a fuller beard look, it’s recommended not only to promote new hair growth but to also keep the follicles healthy during the hair growth phase. Brittle and wiry beard hair is only seen to exacerbate a patchy beard.

The following pointers aid to keep the beard in a good shape:

#1: Beard oil application

Beard oil help to taming the itchiness that is often associated with a new beard in the bud. An alcohol-free beard oil will protect the skin and will also aid in keeping the beard moisturized.

#2 Beard balm application

Beard balm is seen to aid in training the facial hairs to grow in the direction that many men desire.

# Brush the beard

A bristle brush aids to brush beard hair downwards, this will eventually cover patches and also gives the beard a tidy and uniform appearance.

#3: Facial hair shampoo

Another essential part of the beard-grooming routine is the use of a beard shampoo. Shampoo aids to clean away dirt, debris, and dead skin cells, and also keeps it soft and manageable. Keep in mind to make use of only a beard shampoo over a hair and scalp shampoo as the beard shampoos don’t mess with the natural oils of the face that are essential to enhance the facial hair growth.

“Note: Experts recommend to refrain from shampooing the beard on a daily basis because daily washing is seen to increase the risk of drying out the facial hair.”

Exercise regularly

Ample workouts not only help to keep unwanted pounds off but also boost the facial hair growth. The following steps correlate working out and beard growth:

  • Working out is seen to enhance the testosterone levels and testosterone is known to play a pivotal role in triggering the facial hair growth. Testosterone is seen to convert into a sex hormone known as “dihydrotestosterone (DHT)” that acts as a key contributor that facilitates the hair growth, fertility, muscle gain, and more. Men with higher levels of DHT and testosterone tend to have more facial hair than men who have lower levels. The only disadvantage for the men with high levels of DHT is that they are more sensitive to a hormone that is seen to cause male pattern baldness (MPB). Natural testosterone supplements intake is proven to aid in enhancing patchy facial hair growth.
  • Exercising is also seen to increase the blood flow to the muscles, scalp, and skin that also includes the skin on the face. This increased blood flow aids in bringing more oxygen and nutrients which also aids in enhancing the facial hair growth.
  • Exercise causes a man to sweat and this sweat is seen to transport toxins and waste products through the skin’s pores. Sweating aids to unclog hair follicles and this is seen to provide room for new hair growth.
  • Working out boosts the metabolism and this is also seen to aid hair growth along with the overall health.
  • Working out is seen to help the body recover more readily and this also aids in replenishing facial hair and skin.

“Note: Most types of workouts enhance facial hair growth but fitness experts advise practicing cardio workouts like running, brisk walking, cycling, dancing, and interval training for improved beard growth.”

Consumption of a balanced diet.

Intake of a balanced healthy diet not only aids in improving the overall health but is also linked to good facial growth.

A beard-healthy diet includes:

#1: Plenty of  protein

The protein consists of keratin, predominantly composed of amino acids. Rich protein sources that need to be added to the diet are fish, lean meats, poultry, eggs, etc.

#2: Vitamin C and E

Both these vitamins are seen to produce sebum, the body’s natural oil that moisturizes and lubricates facial hair that aid in a thicker beard. Excellent sources of vitamin C and E are spinach, citrus fruits, and sunflower seeds.

#3: Vitamin A and Beta A Carotene

Vitamin A and Beta A Carotene are seen to promote better hair growth by repairing skin tissue. Carrots, kale, spinach, and egg yolks are good sources of Vitamin A and Beta A Carotene.

#4: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Fatty fish such as salmon, walnuts, and flaxseed oil are excellent sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, that not only enhance the overall hair growth but also prevent them from becoming dry and brittle.

#5: Vitamins B6, B12, and Biotin

VitaminB6, B12, and Biotin are proven to prevent hair loss caused by stress while also promoting new skin and hair growth.

#6: Increased water intake.

A well-hydrated body produces ample moisture that not only aid beard growth but also help in development of a fuller and thicker beard. On the other side consuming large quantities of alcohol will lead to dehydration. So, a moderate intake of alcohol is effective not only in repairing a patchy beard but also aids to enhance facial hair growth.

#7: Refrain from starving

Diets are too low in calories and are seen to mess with a man’s testosterone production and this in turns alleviates beard growth.

Ample amount of rest.

Numerous studies link sleep deprives to a variety of negative effects on the body. This includes alleviation of testosterone levels that in turn enhance a patchy beard. A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that sleep deprivation that is not getting more than five hours of sleep per night resulted in 10-15% reduction in testosterone levels.

Hence a patchy beard could not only be the outcome of burning the midnight oil too much and too often but are also seen to increase stress levels – which doesn’t do any favors on the facial growth either.

Refrain from stress.

Under stress, the body is seen to increase the production of cortisol, a natural hormone associated with the “fight or flight” syndrome. In turn, cortisol is seen to alleviate the level of testosterone in the body. Stress is linked to constrict the blood vessels, making it harder for nutrients to reach the hair follicles.

Ways to reduce stress include meditation, exercise, and yoga to just hanging out in nature. Find a stress-reducer that suits an individual.

Beard implants

Implants are a potential solution for men struggling to grow a full and healthy beard post-adolescence. The most common method of beard implants involves taking hair from an individual’s head and other parts and surgically implanting them on patchy portions of the facial hair. This procedure only requires a local anesthesia but is seen to be a tedious and time-consuming process. Interestingly, even though the transplanted hair falls out in a few weeks, but are seen to grow back due to their root development.

The advantage of beard implants is that this process helps a man to acquire a look he aspires but the price he needs to pay isn’t cheap by any means ( $3,000 to $7,000).

Hormone therapy

For many men, patchy beard growth may be due to hormone deficiency. Hormone therapy available in the market include hormonal injections, pills, or hormonal creams. Hormone treatments are prescribed by a doctor for guys whose hair roots are determined to be hormone-resistant, to improve the effects that hormones have on hair roots and follicles.

In comparison to beard implants, hormone therapy hasn’t proven as effective and has shown to pose certain health risks.

Facial hair growth facilitators or supplements.

Many facial hair growth supplements available in the market are also proven to enhance facial hair growth in patchy bearded men.

Supplements that have provided positive outcomes in many men include:

#1: Minoxidil/Rogaine

Minoxidil was primarily and till date used to treat high blood pressure. One of its side effects is that it is seen to cause hair growth in early users of it. This product was approved by FDA in 1988 as a hair-growth product and was marketed under the brand name “Rogaine”.

Mode of action-

Minoxidil is seen to act as a potassium channel opener that stimulates blood circulation in the hair follicle. Improved blood flow to the hair follicles promotes hair growth by allowing more hormones and nutrients to reach the hair roots. Secondly,

Minoxidil is purported to stimulate the enzyme prostaglandin synthase-1 via the immune system. Many studies link this enzyme to improved facial hair growth. Finally, Minoxidil also prolongs the anagen phase of hair growth that promotes new hair growth.

Common side effects noticed during the usage of this product include lowered blood pressure and dry skin.

#2: Vitabeard

Vitabeard is a mixture of vitamins that boost the growth of hair and improves its overall quality. Biotin a predominant component of Vitabeard a B-complex vitamin is not only good for the hair and skin but also is important to enhance hair growth. The other vital components are Vitamin C and zinc that are seen to aid in hair repair.

A patchy doesn’t look bad at times, it can add an element of ruggedness if the whole facial hair growth looks sharp.

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