Beards are back in fashion. Recent surveys show that most men want to grow their beards and achieve a rugged look. Depending on the style, beards can complement short and long hair. However, maintaining a good beard requires effort. Simply growing out facial hair is not enough. From trimming and shaping to using special beard growth and maintenance products, grooming is an extensive task. Also, avoid making the following mistakes that can hamper beard growth and maintenance. Not understanding your beard growth Your beard growth depends on two things, genetics and grooming style. Some people can grow a thick beard, whereas others struggle with patchy growth and bald spots. This will affect your grooming style for sure. If you use a straight razor the first few times while letting the beard grow out, you’ll notice a slightly thicker and better growth with each session. But if you use only a trimmer to shave off the ends and cut down the beard, then be vary of patches and bald spots that can completely ruin the look. The bottom line is that you should never become impatient and scrap the idea of growing a beard altogether. Take the time to understand the growth process and research suitable grooming styles.

Growing a beard can be fun, but maintaining it requires work. While one may believe that the secret to a luscious beard is just letting it grow and trimming it occasionally, facial hair may require further care. Further, making a few mistakes while grooming can result in the beard growing in an uneven manner. To help one steer clear of such outcomes, here are some of the most common beard grooming mistakes to avoid: Maintaining a high neckline This is arguably the most common beard grooming mistake one can make. Beards are defined by the neckline, and an inch of facial hair can be the difference between a beard looking great or like a chin strap. So, one should avoid trimming their beard all the way up to the jawline. Ideally, one should trim the neckline of their beard where the head connects to the neck, just above the Adam’s apple. This gives one a great side profile. Moreover, the additional neck hair provides a fuller look to the beard. Trimming at the wrong time Waiting too long before trimming or trimming too often can lead to undesirable results. If one waits too long, they end up sporting a primal, unwashed look.