It's no secret that beards have increased in popularity over the last few years. A clean-shaven face used to represent a suave and sophisticated gentleman, and while that can still be the case, in today’s world, a well-maintained beard can look just as slick.
When you set out to grow a beard, it's a big decision. You'll likely have a goal in mind of how you want your beard to look - maybe a goatee, a sharp 5 o'clock shadow, or a full-on Viking beard.
In the early stages of beard growth, you may find your beard will look thin and wispy, but don’t worry. Around three months in, it will typically start to thicken and form into the beard that you’re aiming for. However, some people discover that their beard may naturally be thinner and more difficult to grow, but this doesn’t mean you can’t rock a stylish beard that will get heads turning.
Before we dive into the different styles you can trim and shape your beard into, let’s address some common questions around having a thin beard.
Why is My Beard Thin?
When it comes to your hair, whether it be the hair on your scalp or the hair on your face, it mostly comes down to genetics. Genetics control every aspect of your hair - its length, colour, thickness and density. But this doesn't mean you are completely out of control, there are things you can do to speed up the growth of your beard.
How Can I Make My Beard Grow Better?
Here's a few things you can do to aid in the healthy production of your beard:
1. Eat a Healthy Diet
A well-balanced diet that consists of a number of nutrients, vitamins and minerals is essential for healthy hair growth. A varied diet with plenty of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals can help encourage facial hair growth.
2. Groom Your Beard Well
Sometimes the reason your beard is not thickening is because you‘re not using the right products or simply no products at all. Just like you would take care of your skin, you need to nurture your beard. Be sure to use a face wash like King C Gillette Beard and Face Wash before you shave, and use a conditioning balm such as King C. Gillette Beard Balm for some extra self-care.
3. Minimise Stress
Stress is an unfortunate part of life, and sometimes we simply can’t escape it. But we can learn to minimise it the best we can. When the body goes through periods of stress, this stimulates the production of cortisol, a hormone that has a negative impact on testosterone, which is key in the production of hair growth
So, minimise the stress by learning to relax. Read a book, try meditation, drink some herbal tea or do more of what chills you out.
4. Exercise More
We all know that exercise is a key factor in living a healthy life. Physical exertion, like running or lifting weights, promotes blood flow around the body. Your blood carries various nutrients to your skin and hair follicles, which may help with beard growth.
Now that you have some tips and tricks on how to make your beard grow better, it’s time to find the beard style that suits you best.
Best Styles for a Thin Beard
5 o’clock Shadow
5 o’clock shadow is commonly known as stubble. This is perfect for those testing the waters to see if a beard is really for them. In order to create this subtle beard, it’s best to use a trimmer like our Gillette's Styler, Trimmer, Shaver & Beard Edger. This beard trimmer will allow you to keep your beard the same length all over and create that crisp, clean look.
Goatee
Perfect for those whose hair typically grows quicker on their chin, the goatee has so much variety. You can keep it trim and tidy; you can grow out the chin section and sport a long goatee, or you can grow out the moustache and go for more of a handlebar look. There are endless ways for you to try out this beard style! And, even better, this style can be executed by anybody.
Detached Goatee
The detached goatee disguises itself as a messy look that’s under control. The beauty of it is that none of the parts of the goatee have to connect for it to look great. This is perfect for those who have a thin beard on their cheeks and more development on their chin and moustache.
Blended Jawline
If you sport a short back and sides haircut, this super-slick beard style is for you. Grab our Gillette's Rechargeable Beard and Moustache Trimmer, trim the goatee section to one length, shave the cheeks with a clean razor and line up the jawline with the trimmer. Blend the top of the beard where the beard meets the hair, and match the tip of the beard to the grade of your hair.
This is perfect for those who struggle to grow hair on their cheeks or those looking to show off a strong jawline.
Now that you have some know-how into beard health and style, we’re sure you will be feeling super-suave in no time. For more tips and tricks on everything beards, style and grooming, visit our blog.
