Are you a late bloomer without any facial hair or a teen who is simply desperate to impress his girl with his ‘manly beard’? Well, whatever the reason may be, here are some tips that will definitely help you out.
Growing a manly beard is a fantasy of many young boys who are desperate to step in the adult world. These teenage guys try out various tips and tricks to stimulate facial hair growth. Some of these tricks are highly absurd and of course yield no results. Hair growth, unfortunately, is decided by the genetic composition of the individual. Naturally, there is little you can do to change it. Some guys may sprout facial hair while they are in middle school, while others may not show signs of facial hair even in their twenties! However, if you really want to grow your facial hair, then a systematic approach might help you out. You can try any of the following ways on stimulating facial hair growth and see which one works best for you!
Check This First
As facial hair is secondary sexual characteristic in men, regulation of sexual hormones such as testosterone is of prime importance. If you show no signs of facial hair even when you are well past your teenage, you can consult an endocrinologist to check your hormone levels. It is possible to restore hormonal balance through medications and alternative therapies.
Is Nature the Way to Go?
Natural way of stimulating hair growth includes following a healthy lifestyle and eating the right foods. Certain vitamins and minerals stimulate hair growth. These include vitamins A, B1, B3, B6, B12, C, etc. Proteins also stimulate facial hair growth. Moreover, taking adequate sleep is also important since your body uses the time you sleep to repair damaged cells of the body. This promotes hair growth in some way. Stress leads to weakening of hair or even delayed hair growth. Hence, try to lead a stress-free life as much as possible.
Can Exercises Help?
Exercises are required to keep you fit, mentally and physically. Exercising improves blood circulation to various organs. As a result, when you exercise, the blood circulation to your face is promoted, which in turn stimulates facial hair growth. (If that does not happen, you’ll at least achieve a lean and fit body, much to the envy of your bearded friends, with beer bellies!)
Does Shaving Stimulate Facial Hair Growth?
Now, that’s a million dollar question, that unfortunately has no single answer. While there may be many men who would vouch the effectiveness of shaving to stimulate facial growth, there are these unlucky folks who shave day and night, but to no avail. Scientifically, shaving has no effect on the stimulation of hair growth, however, if you already have sparse facial hair, you might try shaving, as it creates an illusion of thick hair. Shaving is definitely not a recommended option for young boys unless they want to regret it later, when they have barbed wire like hair all over the face!
Is Face Cleaning the Answer?
Keeping your face clean and free of dirt, opens up your pores and keeps the hair follicle clear. Exfoliating your face once a while, to remove dead cells is also a good idea to stimulate hair growth. Also, always keep your skin moisturized so as to prevent the incidences of ingrown hair. Dry, flaky skin results in stunted hair growth.
You may try any of the above mentioned ways of hair growth stimulation, without any harm. However, always keep in mind that your facial hair is not the only parameter that decides your ‘manhood.’ Hence, stop fretting over the length of your beard and concentrate on the better aspects of your body!
