How to Grow Facial Hair

Did You Know?
The longest facial hair to be recorded was of a Norwegian man in 1927, and was measured to be 5.3 meters long.
For men, facial hair, in a way, signifies their manhood, which is why they seek advice regarding its growth. The first glimpses of it in men appear during puberty and continue to grow with age.

You may have noticed the difference in patterns and growth rate of facial hair in men. This is because of the fact that hair growth is a result of various genetic and environmental factors which differ from person to person.

Ways to Grow Facial Hair Faster

There are a few ways you can grow a beard faster by making significant changes in your diet. It is believed that increasing protein consumption can increase the growth rate as hair is made up of keratin, a type of protein.

Since a high-protein intake has shown results in improving hair growth on the head, there is a possibility of it improving the hair growth on face as well.

The first beard growth is seen in males during puberty due to the high levels of testosterone produced in the body. It is, therefore, assumed that if you increase the testosterone levels in your body, you will experience faster hair growth.

For this, you may have to incorporate some changes in your lifestyle such as working out regularly, keeping away from cigarettes, combating stress, drinking lots of water, and getting adequate amount of sleep at night for about 7-9 hours.

There are certain testosterone-booster injections which are available, but should be avoided as they may interfere with the body's natural hormonal balance.

The growth of a beard depends on a number of factors like genetics, overall health, and environment. Therefore, there is no proven method for the same.

Growing Thicker Facial Hair

A popular method for growing thicker hair, which many people may suggest, is to shave more often. Shaving frequently does tend to make hair a lot more coarse than what it is, thereby making it appear thicker.

If you are young (20 something), then there are chances that your facial hair may get a lot thicker in due course of time. However, some people believe this method is more like a myth and can lead to skin disorders or ingrown hair, instead of thickening it.

Minoxidil, a drug that was initially used to reduce blood pressure levels, was later proven effective in growing hair faster and thicker. However, it is recommended to seek professional help before taking up this step.

Growing Your Facial Hair at 16

This is a very common question on every teenager's mind. You have just hit puberty and you notice patches of nascent hair sprouting on your face here and there. Suddenly, it dawns upon you that you are a man and not a boy anymore. You take it upon yourself to convert these irrelevant hair patches to something more meaningful and prominent, like a beard.

The only thing you can do here is to keep shaving these hair regularly. Doing this may help the hair grow thicker from next time onwards. Using electronic shaving machines to remove facial hair is good, but it won't help in improving your hair growth rate and you will have to wait till hair surfaces naturally on your face.

You can also stimulate the hair growth by eating a well-balanced diet that is rich in proteins and vitamins. Eating healthy, exercising, and getting adequate sleep will also help in increasing the testosterone levels in your body.

Again, your genetics determine how soon or how much of a beard you will grow. Therefore, don't worry if none of these methods work. Be patient instead, and let it grow naturally.

Few More Tips

• You might want to check your genetic background if nothing is helping your hair grow. If your testosterone levels are high, you are older in age, and have tried all the possible ways to grow our hair, there may be a genetic problem.

• Some people suggest the use of firdaus oil or rogaine to improve hair growth. Using these materials is not a bad option, but it is not proven to be effective always.
• At times, grown facial hair causes itching on the skin which can get bothersome. Avoid scratching, and instead maintain proper hygiene by cleaning and washing it regularly.

If any of the tips given above don't work, then feel free to consult a doctor to get a better understanding of the problem and its possible solutions.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice. In case of any serious issues, please seek medical help.