So many men all over the world are looking for advice on how to grow a beard, and we totally get why. Beards can change the appearance so easily, bringing in some mystery and style to your whole look. Don`t think that it is so easy, though. Why? Well, there are some obstacles that you may have to overcome. Would you like to experiment but have no idea how to do it correctly? Well, we are here to help you with providing you with the advice you need.

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Beard Terminology

Let`s go through some common things that you for sure should know before starting the process of growing. What is a beard? It is facial hair that grows on your upper lip, cheeks, chin, and neck. Keep in mind that there are two types of facial hair. Vellus (youthful, thinner and lighter) and terminal (darker and thicker). Basically, through years, your vellus hair will turn into the terminal one. Many people have a stereotype in their head that beards can`t be short, but we are ready to break it.

Remember, any slight show of facial hair on your face is already a beard. The length of it depends on your own preferences. For example, some men prefer to wear a yeard which is a beard that hasn`t been cut for a year or a tweard that hasn`t been cut for twice of that time. A terminal or a full beard how it is usually called is the last stage of the growing process. The hair stops to grow noticeably and starts to shed.

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Physical Aspects Of Beard Growing

Why don`t we go through some basics that will help you understand the beard growth stages better? Let`s start from the beginning, and that is the time when your facial hair will begin to appear on your face. That is usually from the teenage years to the 20s. For some men, it can be later. Unfortunately, we can`t know when you will have it, how long to grow a beard you will need or how thick, dark or light it may be. It is all in your DNA as well as your height and hair color. The process of growing and shaping a beard for some people may be easy while for some it may not. You must understand that time is your best friend in this situation so will need to be patient and wait.