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Expert guidance on getting the most out of your beard
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If you have dreams of going full Grizzly Adams but it’s not going so hot, don’t worry. Most guys can grow a full beard—it just takes a lot longer than most people think. However, it is true that a sizable number of men just aren’t able to grow a giant beard, even if they have no problems filling out a mustache or goatee. But how do you know if you’re just a slow grower or you can’t grow a beard at all? We spoke to professional barber Marlon Rivas and licensed cosmetologist Mark LoBiondo to help you figure it out.
Signs You Can’t Grow a Beard
- If the men in your family struggle to grow a full beard, it’s a sign you probably don’t have great genetics for a full beard.
- If you don’t have thick chest, back, or leg hair, the odds are low that you can grow a thick beard.
- Even if you can’t grow a full beard in (or after) puberty, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow one later. Most men don’t reach full beard-growing age until 30.
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