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FIVE RULES FOR THE GROWING A BEARD.


As a man, it's more than likely you will have thought about growing a beard at some point in your life.
Most of us have certainly tried to do it too. For many who have attempted, it may just not have worked out the first time. You were young, you were silly and it truly did look awful didn't it? Getting back on the horse further down the line however is something that we truly advocate. Any man with the ability to grow even the finest facial hair should give it another go - staring up in admiration at those already stood at the top of the furry-faced mountain with their flags firmly pitched.
Beards enhance confidence, allow men to stand out and can even define careers. They unite men socially - have done for years and essentially represent a right of passage in the marathon that is life. It is something that some manage to achieve seemingly easier than others. This is, however by no means due to a natural difference in hair type or skin tone as commonly believed. As you will soon discover, it is all down to a crucial difference in approach and attitude.
Treat this guide by our Master Barber Alex Glover  as the essential lifestyle propaganda that it is. This gentlemen, in assured writing, is how you grow a beard...


1-Start from afresh.

If you’re looking to start growing a new beard, be sure to start from nothing. Set aside some time and have a proper shave so that your skin is fresh and well treated. This will minimise any early signs of irritation or underlying skin problems.
Remember that thorough preparation is crucial in regards to how your skin will respond to your blade. Before shaving you should wash your face using Cleansing Facial Wash to cleanse pores of excess oils, dirt and dead skin. After gently drying your face, applying Pre-Shave Oil will help soften the beard and nourish the skin ahead of applying your Shave Cream lather and beginning to work with your blade.

Master Barber Alex Glover with Murdock London's GQ award-winning Beard Moisturiser

2-Persistence.

Your beard may be itchy for the first two weeks or even up to the first month and a half of growth.
Primarily caused by a daily accumulation of dirt, dead skin cells and dehydration, the levels of discomfort endured can be a struggle - even a few day's worth of stubble can be enough to spur irritation. It's also important to remember that no matter how clean you keep newly grown facial hair, natural itchiness as part of your bearded initiation will occur, generally caused by new hair's capability of collecting rogue dirt.
Products such as Beard Moisturiser and Oil can be used to combat this, but the main thing to remember is that the itchiness will eventually leave. You realistically want to grow your beard for about three months before you can appreciate its true potential and the true fullness.
Be sure to also read the Murdock Barbers' expert 3-step grooming guide, guaranteed to help treat immense levels of irritation.



3-Find a shape that suits you.

Different shapes suit different beards. There are charts all over the internet that you can look up for comparisons. Ideally though, you should pop in to your local Murdock branch and get some professional advice. Once you’ve decided where you want to go with the beard, stick to it. There’s always the temptation caused by beard envy to hack away and try something that really just looks better on your mate or that particular male model...


4-Play to your strengths.

If your beard is patchy in areas you can work with this. Incorporate this into shapes with your barber or even exaggerate patchy spots by using a razor and shaving into the beard (i.e. achieving low cheek lines or a high neck line). Avoid trying overly-extravagant shapes as they will be difficult to re-create at home yourself.

 Look how happy having a beard makes these two beaming chaps!

5-Take Pride In Your Beard.

To maintain your beard, be sure to use a specialist Shampoo & Conditioner to cleanse, soften and untangle long and coarse hairs. A well-groomed beard is second to none when further combed or brushed through - leaving no knots and a healthy shine. For a complete maintenance guide, see the Murdock Barbers' expert step-by-step recommendations.
For regular care, pop in to see your barber every couple of weeks for a tidy-up and trim to help reach those tricky areas. Beard Trims can range from £20 -£45 so if you’re in the mood, book an appointment to treat yourself and your beard. From this point on just enjoy your fine facial hair and the compliments that should come with it.

How to Grow a Beard Faster with 13 Approaches

How to Grow a Beard Faster with 13 Approaches

While the growth of your beard will depend heavily on your genetics, you can take some steps to help grow your beard relatively faster. Here are some steps to take:
1

Massage Hair Follicles

You can start by learning how to massage those hair follicles. You need to rub your face in circular motions a few times a day to stimulate hair follicles and promote your beard growth. Be sure to move your fingers in a circular motion while maintaining gentle pressure. You can even take a cleanser to massage your skin. Remember to rinse your face well after a massage.
2

Manage Nutrition

Pay special attention to your diet and eat food with rich contents of B-vitamins, biotin, and protein. You need to include more vegetables and fruits in your diet to improve facial hair growth. Avoid eating fatty or fried food because they can negatively affect your metabolism and lead to oily skin. Additionally, you can even take supplements to provide your body with nutrients required for facial hair growth.
3

Take Special Care of Hair Roots

Trying to figure out how to grow a beard faster? You need to pay special attention to the roots of your facial hair. Buy some special facial hair oil and use it to massage the roots to promote facial hair growth.
4

Use Essential Oil

You can make a mixture of coconut oil and rosemary essential oil to help grow your beard faster and maintain it well. Simply mix 1 part of rosemary oil to 10 parts of coconut oil. Apply it on a cloth and place it over your face then leave it there for at least 20 minutes. After that, use cool water to rinse it well, and you don't have to use any soap for cleaning after using this mixture. Repeat once more in the day. Avoid it if it causes any skin irritation. To prevent dryness, you can apply some castor oil on your beard through night and wash it in the next morning, which can also keep your beard in shape.
5

Eucalyptus Works Miracles

Eucalyptus can work miracles on keeping your beard moisturized, because it can stimulate the skin to promote hair growth. Usually, you can add eucalyptus oil (15-30 drops ) to a carrier oil like olive oil or sesame oil (half cup). Then apply it on your beard area in a circular motion for several minutes. Be sure to remove dry or flaky skin first  for better results.
6

Quit Smoking and Drinking

You should stop drinking and smoking to improve blood circulation and grow facial hair. If you are a regular smoker, your body will find it difficult to absorb nutrients. Nicotine also constricts your blood vessels and causes several other health related issues.
7

Pay Attention to Hygiene

It is important to keep your beard clean. While unkempt hair may look tempting, this will hurt your beard over time. Use a gentle shampoo and avoid scrubbing hard. Do not forget to use a conditioner if you finally manage to grow a long beard.
8

Take Some Medicines

Along with using some natural ways to learn how to grow a beard faster, you can also take some medicines to promote facial hair growth. Rogaine is an OTC medicine that can be applied on your face directly. Leave it on your face for at least 4 hours. Be sure to buy the foam type and use it to massage your hair follicles. Do not use it if you have hypersensitive skin. Combine Rogaine with biotin or vitamin B7 found in the egg yolk for better results.
Note: Many people think you can put minoxidil (an antihypertensive vasodilator medication) on your face to grow a beard faster, but it is not safe to use and may lower your blood pressure if ingested.
9

Maintain Your Beard

Once you start growing your beard, proper maintenance of your beard helps to make it grow faster. For the areas that have not yet grown any hair, you can think about applying a horsehair brush on those areas. This can not only shape your facial hair but also stimulate the hair growth by giving massage to follicles. In additions, get the right tools to shape your beard, like a comb or scissors. Go online to shop for some nice tools for you beard.
10

Take Proper Rest

You need to take 7-9 hours of sleep every night to keep your body functioning at its best. Research shows your testosterone levels come down by 15% if you sleep for 5 hours or less. Still wandering how to grow a beard faster? Just start by having a sound sleep this night.
11

Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise will help lose weight that increases testosterone, a hormone that promotes hair growth in men. Strength-oriented interval training of high intensity and weightlifting will work wonders in increasing testosterone levels and maintaining it. Exercise also improves blood circulation and makes it easier for your body to supply nutrients to all parts of your body, including your hair follicles.
12

Relieve Stress

Stress increases levels of cortisol which in turn reduces testosterone. Moreover, your blood vessels will become narrow due to stress, which means that fewer nutrients will reach the hair root and hamper hair growth.
13

Deal With the Growth Discomfort

As for the rashes or itching in growing a beard, you can also make use of a mild, OTC steroid cream like hydrocortisone 1% to prevent itching caused by your newly grown beard. Using dandruff shampoo twice a week will help prevent rashes while growing your beard.

10 Things You Should Know If You’re Considering a Beard Transplant

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10 Things You Should Know If You’re Considering a Beard Transplant

Patchy-bearded men of the world rejoice! Beard transplants are here. Citing the“hipster beard craze”, recent reports say the procedure has increased six-fold in the past five years. Whether you're considering a beard transplant or are scratching your chin for more information on the trend, here’s what you need to know:

1. The procedure can cost upwards of $7,000.

For beard-challenged trustafarians, this is peanuts when compared to the satisfaction that comes from a full and lustrous beard. For anyone on a budget, this price tag is outrageous, especially when compared to practical procedures like LASIK eye surgery, which now runs less than $1,000.

2. You can get the beard you always wanted…

Just like a haircut, you’re better off bringing a photograph, because you can dictate how you want your new beard to look. Tell the doctor to give you “the Howie Mandel" and you'll walk out with a camera-ready soul patch. Talk about “designer stubble.”

3. …But you’ll have to sacrifice some hair up top.

In this case, your new beard is made from hair that comes from the back of your scalp. This hair most closely resembles the hair grown around the chin. Or rather, the hair you wish grew around the chin.

4. The transplanted hairs fall out after two weeks.

But don’t worry—they promptly grow back three months later. Just put your faith in science.

5. You’ll probably have to take a sick day.

The procedure takes between two and five hours, but rarely requires a second round.

6. Beard transplants aren’t just for the goatee zone.

You can also get eyebrow and sideburn transplants! We hereby coin the term "hair tattoo," describing a patch of hair strategically installed anywhere on the body. Used in a sentence: "I'm thinking of getting a hair tattoo of the Brooklyn skyline across my shoulders."

7. It actually works.

This guy had a single procedure with 2,300 grafts. Eight months later, he's sporting a relatively full beard.

8. The Brits are especially excited about beard transplants.

In 2012, 4,500 men in the UK got facial hair transplants, 13% more than in 2011. No word on what percentage of these patients lives in hipster-heavy East London.

9. The results can boost your confidence.

One patient says the transplant helped cover scars on his chin, and made it easier for him to approach women.

10. Sadly, you cannot be a beard donor.

Well, maybe you could, but it sure would be tough to find a perfect hair match, right? Imagine the money Johnny Damon could make every few months.
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