HOW TO FIX YOUR PATCHY BEARD

As the favorite brand of beard products in Mauritius, we receive queries about patchy beards every day.  

We understand that many want a thick burly beard and are disappointed when theirs is not shaping up.  The thickness of the beard is determined by genetics and there isn’t much you can do about that.

Nonetheless, there are some tested tactics to aid your beard grow to its full potential which we will now cover.  

HOW TO FIX A PATCHY BEARD

1. If you are under 25, there is still some growing to do. 
2. Allow your beard 90-120 days to grow.
3. Manage the itchiness of a growing beard with a beard wash 4 times a week
4. Nourish your beard with beard oils and beard serums
5. Use a Beard Brush & Beard Crème to direct longer beard hair over thinner spots
6. Get a beard trim that accentuates the strong parts of your beard
7. Live Healthier- proper diet, exercise, and sleep.
8. If all else fails, grow what you can and incorporate it into your style.
9. Beware of patchy beard scams.

GIVE YOUR BEARD TIME TO GROW

All your patchy beard maybe requiring is time and we have two time elements to consider - your age and how long have you been growing your beard. 

How old are you?
If you are under the age of 25,  your peak beard growth has not happened yet. Puberty hits around age 13, but abundant beard growth occurs between 25 and 35.

How long have you been growing your beard?
30 days is too short to conclude the journey of your beard growth. You need to allow for 90 to 120 days to see what comes out. 

This is a tough one.  After 30 days, the beard still looks sparse and patchy and most give up.  Furthermore, the growing stage can be itchy and flaky.  

If they gave their beard more time, their strong beard hair might just end up covering the bald spots and patches. 

To address the itchy issue, The Man Company Almond & Thyme Beard Wash can act as a beard hair softener, keeping the beard clean and free from beard dandruff.  Recommended to use 3-4 times a week. 

Your beard hair might be lacking the nourishment to grow long enough to cover up your patches.  Our Beard oils and serum are packed with the right nutrients. 

• The Man Company Almond and Thyme Beard Oil , 100% pure essential oil infused with vitamin E reduces flakiness and split ends and strengthens the hair core. 
• The Man Company Argan and Geranium Beard Oil, 100% pure essential oil suited for a dry and dull beard, giving it the shine it needs and reducing the frizz
• The Man Company Lavender and Cedar Beard Oil, 100% pure essential oil suited for rough beard hair and itchiness.  
• The Man Company Caffeine Beard Serum with active ingredient Biotin.  Biotin is well known for its positive effects on hair including growing strong and thicker strands. 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR PATCHY BEARD LOOK THICKER

It's been a couple of months, you are seeing some growth in your beard, you can use these techniques to make your beard look fuller.  

Use a Beard Brush & Beard Crème to direct longer beard hair over thinner spots. Brushing your beard hair is great for your skin, the brush gently massages your skin behind and improve blood circulation.  Brush it in a uniform direction to cover the patch and style it with The Man Company Hydrating Argan and Mint Beard Crème to keep it in place. 

Talk to a Beard Pro Barber for a styling that fits the natural lines of your beard. A pro barber can help define your cheek and neckline, Trimming your beard hairs to a more uniform length and getting rid of flyaways will accentuate the areas where your beard is fuller.  

HOW ELSE TO BOOST YOUR BEARD GROWTH 

Our beard growth is determined by genetics, but there are some things you can do to enable your beard to grow at full potential - Getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet and managing stress. 

There are tools such as derma rollers that are becoming increasingly popular. The studies on microneedling (MN) via a mechanical device such as a derma roller are still new and few but the results are more on the positive side.  Based on our clients' feedback, it does seem to be working for most of them. The Man Company Derma Roller is designed with a titanium finish for superior handling and has 540 (0.5 mm) chromium needles. 

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PATCHY BEARD NEVER GETS FIXED

You may be doing everything right, giving your beard enough time, giving your beard enough care, but the patchiness stays.  Once again, it's genetics and you have tried it all. 

Well the best thing you can do with your patchy beard is to learn to embrace it. Grow whatever you can and focus on the areas which are fuller - sport a goatee or an awesome moustache. Learn to incorporate your facial hair into your style and have fun!

BE WARY OF PATCHY BEARD SCAMS 

There are quite a few dishonest businesses and individuals who are ready to benefit on your beard insecurity.  Always do your research before buying anything that claims it will quickly give you a thick, luscious beard.

• Not all beard oils are equal.  A lot of beard oils contain mineral oils such as petrolatum and paraffin oil.  These oils clog the hair follicles and cause breakouts.  Stay Alert and Read the Back Labels.
• Beard Styling products that contain petrolatum can be harmful.  Once again you are at risk of break outs on your skin. 
• Steer Clear of Beard wash with SLS and Paraben.  They have chemicals that harm your skin and hair. 
• Not backed by science. Products that claim to give you a dense, full beard unlike anything you’ve been capable of growing don’t have any science or testing to back up their claims.