7 Things No One Tells You About Growing Facial Hair
Growing facial hair is a journey – one part pride, one part patience, and a whole lot of personality. At first, it seems simple: put down the razor and let it do its thing. But anyone who’s grown a beard knows there’s much more to it than that.
If you're just starting out, or thinking about taking the plunge into the beard life, here are 7 things no one tells you about growing facial hair – from the BEARDED. Team who has been where you are.
1. The Itching Stops (Promise).
That early itch? It’s real. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t last forever. Beard itch usually peaks within the first few weeks and fades as your skin adjusts and your hair softens. Itchiness is often caused by dry skin and coarse new growth, so it pays to look after your skin from day one.
Top tip: Use a quality beard oil early and often. Our BEARDED. Beard Oils are made with natural, non-toxic ingredients designed to nourish, protect and hydrate the skin underneath. It also softens facial hair, helping you stay itch-free. Beard oil also promotes growth by creating the perfect environment for healthy, full follicles - and with 5 scents to choose from you’ll smell amazing too!
2. Longer Beard = Higher Maintenance
Let’s be honest: the longer your beard gets, the more effort it takes to keep it looking sharp. A wild beard doesn’t magically turn into a masterpiece.
That’s where BEARDED. comes in. Our selection of beard balms, beard butters, washes, combs, tools, and more from a selection of the best beard product companies around, are made to tame even the wildest man-mane. Regular grooming keeps your beard healthy, styled, and turning heads.
3. You’ll Get Emotionally Attached. Sounds dramatic, but it’s true.
The more time you invest in your beard, the more it becomes a part of who you are. Before you know it, you’ll be buying beard brushes, reading beard care blogs (hey there!), and guarding your grooming routine like it's sacred. Welcome to the club (you’re going to love it here).
Our Grooming Blog is updated regularly and is packed with advice, tips, and product guides that will put your beard journey on the right track.
4. Your Beard Will Get You Noticed Like it or not, facial hair draws attention. People will compliment it, compare you to celebrity beards, or ask you what products you use. Fellow beardsmen will give you the nod. And yeah... plenty of women love it too.
Rock it with pride – you’ve earned it!
5. You’ll Start Admiring Other Beards.
You’ll start seeing beards everywhere, and your appreciation for a well-sculpted patch of facial fuzz will grow.
Once you’ve been through the grind yourself, you’ll notice and appreciate a great fade, a clean neckline, or an epic moustache twist. It’s beard respect, and it's real.
6. Eating Gets... Interesting.
As your beard grows, eating becomes a full-contact sport. Sandwiches, sauces, and foamy beers are suddenly a hazard. You’ll learn tricks fast – cutting burgers into quarters, wiping your moustache mid-sip, and maybe even using a moustache guard (yes, they’re a thing).
Final Thoughts Growing a beard is more than just a grooming choice – it’s a lifestyle. And with the right routine and quality NZ-made beard care products from BEARDED. you’ll be set to grow, maintain, and master your mane.
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