It is and remains a trend; growing your beard. But... beards come in many different types and styles - from long, full beards to 3-day beards and from stubble beards to ducktail beards. Which beard would you like to go for? What is your favorite? Which type suits you best?

Letting your beard hair grow is not that difficult, but to really make it a beautiful specimen to make... that requires the right care, attention, and time. And remember; everything you give attention to grows - this certainly applies to your beard as well! In this article, we give you 6 tips to help your to grow a beard into a magnificent specimen.

The average beard hair grows at about the same rate as scalp hair. Growing a beard takes time. Additionally, the amount of beard growth varies from person to person; some men have a lot of beard growth while others only develop facial and mustache hair in a few places. Beard growth depends on, among other things, age, hereditary factors and testosterone. Special beard care products can positively support beard growth, see also tip #5. But growing a beautiful beard always starts with patience!

You may have heard that if you shave your beard regularly, it will grow better and faster. That is a fable! Do you want to grow a nice (long) beard? Then put the razor or shaver aside for a while and let your beard grow first. Again, be patient!

It may sound strange, but relaxation en rust really help in growing a beautiful beard. How is that possible? Stress and lack of sleep are detrimental to testosterone levels. And testosterone is the natural hormone that supports beard growth. Additionally, stress also leads to hair loss. That is certainly the last thing you want when trying to grow a beautiful beard. Another thing that positively influences your testosterone level: sportsIn addition, regular exercise contributes to better blood circulation, which also stimulates beard growth. So make sure you get enough sleep, exercise, and take care of yourself.

Also a balanced diet contributes to good and healthy beard growth. Foods rich in protein and healthy fats especially help the beard hair grow quickly and healthily. So don't forget to consume these foods. Think of: fish, nuts, eggs, chicken breast, dairy, and avocado. And drink plenty of water! Note: alcoholic beverages have a negative impact on testosterone levels. Therefore, consume these as little as possible.

Many women regularly use skincare products, such as day and night creams, oils, moisturizers, and face washes. Even as a man - especially if you want to create a beautiful beard - you can benefit from these types of products. Cleanse your face - and especially the area of your beard - regularly (for example, once a week) with a face scrub. This removes dead skin cells and stimulates healthy skin cells and your blood circulation. The use of a day cream also promotes healthy beard growth. It ensures that the moisture retention of your skin remains optimal. So definitely look for facial care products - and be sure to check the shelves with care products as well. special for the beard - and let that beard grow!

Do you have a beard by now? Then it's important to keep your beard well-groomed. Only then will you ensure that your beard truly becomes (and remains!) a magnificent specimen! For the care and maintenance of your beard, you can visit many barbers and hair salons, but with a little practice and information, you can often do it just fine yourself! There are countless videos available online about the perfect care for different types of beards. Additionally, make sure to use quality materials; a good trimmer and high-quality verzorgingsproducten, such as baardshampoo, baardolie of baardbalsem and possibly a baardconditioner. Do you have a mustache? Then you can also style it nicely with our snorrenwax.

Also read: How to keep your beard in top condition?