Hey, it's JJ from Braw Beard
and today we are talking about 4 tips to grow a thicker beard.
We see a growing trend recently of people wanting to grow a thicker beard. Beard growth
and density does mostly come down to genetics BUT there are plenty of people out there who have the
great genetics but they are restricting themselves. You may be one of those people,
so I wanted to pass on my 4 top tips to grow a thicker beard, just incase they
may help give that extra wee boost to your beard.
First though, realise beard hair grows at roughly 1.25cm per month. It takes time and
patience to reach your goals, beards often get fuller as you get older too. What I mean
by this is, my beard was weak at 20 years old vs now at 36 years old. If you’re still
young, give it time.
Remember, there is no magic pill for hair growth.
so, 4 tips to grow a thicker beard
1st, Are you drinking plenty of water? Are you drinking enough water throughout the day? Although the amount of water needed
to function properly varies for everyone, the NHS recommend drinking 1.2 litres per
day. For those in warmer climates or exercising, more is required. Drinking plenty of water
will flush out toxins which helps your body run smoothly, every cell, organ and tissue
requires water to operate properly. Your hair follicles need hydration for optimal performance,
dehydration will stall hair growth.
2. Consume good nutrition Food intake is key to encouraging beard growth
too. This is your fuel. Consuming a balanced diet of good nutrients can promote hair growth,
however a bad diet can lead to hair loss. Hair follicles are mostly made of protein,
therefore consuming protein will help get the most from them.
Foods that are high in protein are eggs, nuts, beans, greek yoghurt.
Fruit and vegetables mostly contain high levels of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids which
all play a role in hair growth. If this is an area you are lacking in, speak to a qualified
nutritionist for more information.
3. Exercise Being active makes you feel good, it gets
the blood circulating through your veins, supplying nutrients to where they are needed.
Think about it, water flushes out toxins and plays a huge role in carrying nutrients to
their required destination. Will it deliver good nutrients? Well, that’s up to you and
your diet choices. If you put the wrong fuel in your car, it will not function properly,
it is the same with your body. It requires the correct nutrition.
Exercise increases blood flow, it can also increase testosterone which promotes hair
growth. Just remember to stay hydrated when exercising.
4. A consistent beard care routine Keeping up a good beard care routine with
high quality products will help too. Washing your beard keeps it clean from dirt
and grime which can block pores and prevent hair growth.
Using a good beard oil will keep the skin under your beard moisturised to prevent dry
skin and irritation. It will also leave your beard feeling smooth and soft.
Combing will detangle any snags. This will reduce the chances of tugging hair which can
damage or remove hairs. Beard butter can also be used as a moisturiser
for the skin and hair. It is a styling product but has great skin benefits too.
Brushing daily will help reduce snags too but also exfoliate the skin below to keep
pore clear. this will give them the best chance of growth.
If you’d like to read more about my daily beard care routine, I'll leave a link to the video and article below.
Genetics do play a huge role in beard growth and thickness so these tips may not deliver
for everyone. But I wanted to share them incase a wee nugget of information could help you
achieve a better beard.
I hope that helps
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