Growing your beard is no easy task, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. This short but useful guide will help you avoid some common pitfalls, and grow a beard that you would be proud of.
So without further ado, let’s just get started.
Just Let it Grow!
Although it might sound plain common sense, an important piece of advice to anyone who’s growing their beard for the first time is, well, to just let it grow out.
This is important because this first step is what can make many beard-growing novices give up on growing a beard. It usually isn’t easy, especially if you’re trying to grow a patchier beard.
In fact, you may have to deal with challenges you may not have expected while starting out. A common, and probably the first hurdle you will come across while growing a beard is itchiness in …show more content…
Getting the Right Tools
Depending on your beard style, you want to get either the traditional choice of scissors, or the more convenient and modern beard trimmer. However, getting both doesn’t hurt as well, if your budget allows of course.
Scissors are ideal for longer, slightly messier beards. But they also come in handy for getting rid of stray hair.
The positive side of beard trimmers is that if you pick one that is of suitable and proper quality, it will take care of your beard no matter what length or how full it is. For that reason, you should always look at a detailed guide like this one to get a better idea of the product line that is available. They also work great for beard styles that require a clean neckline.
Consider Your Options
Let’s face it. Not everyone can grow the perfect beard, or get to choose from pretty much all the styles out there. More often than not, the options will be limited, but usually they will be enough to make the effort of growing a beard a worthwhile