Grow A Beard

Beards = Equalizer. Beards seem to be a great equalizer as far as age is concerned – they help you look older when you are young, and they make you look youthful when you are older.

Projects Maturity & Experience. Younger men, especially those looking to climb the ranks amongst seasoned professionals, can benefit from growing a beard as it projects maturity and experience.

Makes You Look Healthy & Trustworthy. Similar to having a full head of hair, growing a beard can signal vitality, especially when you are older. A beard also projects warmth and trustworthiness. Many men in professions dealing with sensitive information and situations like doctors and therapists choose to grow beards to convey these traits to their clients.

Makes you look like a leader. Ever sine I have had a beard, I experienced quite a few notable changes in my life. People look to me for leadership more often. I’m still the same man as I was before, but people just seem to see me as more responsible and as a stronger leader.

Great Conversation Starter. My beard also been a great conversation starter for me. Strangers come up to me to offer compliments and ask questions on a daily basis.

You are Part of a Community. Similar to the way Jeep drivers feel compelled to wave as they pass each other on the street, bearded men nearly always give each other the nod of recognition. It’s extremely encouraging and entertaining to be part of the bearded brotherhood!

On a basic level, growing a beard is really very simple – you just stop shaving. But growing a beard in a way that’s comfortable and doesn’t interfere with your well-developed aesthetic can be tricky.

Here’s everything I’ve learned from a few subpar attempts and my more recent success in growing a full beard.

While I’ll mention a few tools, products, and trimming techniques in this Application, stay tuned for a comprehensive Application you should take a look at and what to stay clear of.