Q&A for How to Grow a Thicker Beard

Don't be shy -- as you age, you are going to have white hair anyway and the acceptance of white and gray hair is back in vogue. It's your unique marker and it looks distinguished, so embrace it. If you really must, you can have it dyed at any hair salon but that's more maintenance and less unique you. Go for the white in your beard, it's a good thing.

You can let it grow, and it should eventually fill out.

No, of course not. Men grow beards at all ages.

The type of beard you can grow depends largely on genetics and the natural levels of testosterone that your body produces. As a result, you will need to work with the facial hair you've been given, doing whatever you can to maximize its health and encourage growth. Perhaps appreciate that you are fully covered when wearing that beard?

Let it grow for eight months. Do nothing. It will get thicker as long as you grow.

Use Minoxidil 5% or castor oil: those will help the hairs grow to their final stage.

As a cosmetologist I would say to trim the longer side and make them even, and they should start growing evenly.

Try to keep it moist and wash it every day. This will help keep your beard soft and clean. You could also apply alma oil. It's possible your beard doesn't look good because it's not clean enough.

The only thing that works for hair growth is time. Take biotin supplements.

I don't think the tool itself is as important as shaving with regularity. You should shave with whichever tool you prefer.

It might happen as soon as your puberty ends (anywhere between 17-20) or later on as you age. Also there is a possibility that you don't have the genetics for a full beard and it will remain patchy.

If you are younger, don't worry. It can take several months or even years to be able to grow a full beard.

Hair won't grow where there's scar tissue. The hair around the damaged area will have to fill it in.

No, you shouldn't have any side effects.

Try washing your face once or twice a day using a face cleanser with a weak acid (like lactic acid) to help with the pimples. When growing the beard out, use an anti-dandruff shampoo once or twice a week to keep the beard and surrounding skin clean.

If the beard hairs are sparse and wispy, its recommended to continue shaving until they begin to fill in and mature. Patchy, wispy facial hair does not look good.

Just keep it regularly clean and let it grow as much as you can.

When you have a patchy beard, the best bet is to not grow a full beard, but rather trim it extremely close and go for the stubble look. It can appear that you have the genetics to grow a beard without actually growing one, and it's the route many men prefer if they're self-conscious about their beard thickness.

Use a beard oil with eucalyptus oil to promote hair growth in a certain area.

No, but hot water can damage your cuticles.

No. It stinks and will sting if you have a cut or scratch.

No, not at all. Instead, take vitamin tablets if necessary and get plenty of exercise and sufficient sleep. Doing so will lead to more balanced hormones.