How to fix a sparse beard – Reasons & Solution

Having a bushy and lush beard is the dream of all men when we grow a beard. But, at the moment of truth, each beard is a world, just like each hair growth, which in each case grows in its own way.

Does your beard grow unevenly, creating gaps that you don’t know how to cover? Are you one of those who has to deal with a sparse beard?

From my own experience, I can assure you that there is nothing worse when you want to wear a good long and lush beard, that it does not grow as you had imagined.

But if your biggest obstacle to becoming a good bearded man is that your beard grows sparse, don’t be discouraged!

In this article we delve into the best solutions for you to stop suffering the consequences of a sparse and uneven beard, with some tricks and alternatives that will make your sparse beard look perfect too.

The hole in the beard: Why?

If your hair growth isn’t as powerful as Oscar Izaac‘s , and more like Keanus Reeves’ : incomplete and unruly, you’ve come to the right place!

To treat your problem, you have to be able to understand where it comes from, if you want to adopt a bearded look that looks great. When your beard grew, did you notice that it was sparse and not as full as you had hoped?

Know that several factors can be the causes of the hole in the beard.

In very simple terms: the hole corresponds above all to an absence of hair. So you can thank your genetics !

Here are the two most common reasons for a thinning beard:

• You may not have enough hair follicles in some places.
• Another more reassuring possibility: it may be that the hair growth is simply late. Patience is the remedy in this case.

Why do you usually have a sparse beard?

According to the scientific community, there are various causes that lead to having a sparse or hollow beard. Among the most common are the following:

This is one of the main reasons why many men grow a patchy beard. Like the bald spot on the head, the gaps in the beard come as a result of genetic and hereditary factors.

I mean, if your dad and his dad both had a sparse beard, chances are you do too. Although it is almost impossible to try to fight against genetics, you can do something to hide the patches as I will show you later.

Testosterone is a hormone that defines some of the most characteristic features of men, such as the tone of the voice, the hair on the face and body.

According to data published by the British public health system (NHS), a lack of testosterone affects 5 out of every 1,000 men.

In addition, the level of this hormone decreases by 2% each year from 30-40 years of age. This hormonal drop is another probable cause of the decrease in the density of facial hair.

This is a disorder that affects men and women equally. It is believed to be an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly removes healthy hair follicles.

As a consequence, bald spots appear in the form of small circles in the areas covered with hair, which includes the beard.

This is another of the possible causes of a sparse beard.

Although it may not seem like it, a sedentary lifestyle, excessive stress and poor eating habits can significantly influence the health of the skin and the volume of the beard.

Step by step to fix a sparse beard

If your beard resists growing equally in all areas, we have the best step-by-step guide for you, created exclusively to fix the most irregular beards.

The first advice is the simplest and, at the same time, the most difficult to carry out: be patient. The only way to fix a sparse beard is to resist the overwhelming urge to constantly trim it.

Give yourself a minimum of 1 month (and if you can last 2 months, all the better) to let the hair grow and start noticing that the most hairy areas cover the less populated ones.

Let the facial area grow without trimming, except for the hairs that look too long and messy, and focus on grooming the hair on the neck and jaw.

Brushing is the best ally to fix a sparse beard. Not only will it help you control the most unruly hairs, but it will also stimulate blood circulation to the hair follicles, which stimulates the growth of facial hair.

So arm yourself with a good beard brush and brush the hairs in the same direction, from bottom to top, at least once a day. Ideally, do it at night, before going to bed.

Every morning, after washing your face, apply a small amount of wax to your beard to discipline it.

This resource will help you to ensure that all the hairs are arranged in the same direction and will help you to see it more arranged while you let it grow.

Be careful not to go overboard with the amount or the result instead of being attractive or shiny, it will be too greasy.

How to hide a sparse beard

This trick or idea is for the most persevering and patient. It is about letting the facial hair grow long enough to cover the areas with holes or transparencies.

After applying your beard wax, take a wide-toothed wooden comb to help you discipline the beard and hide the areas with less hair.

Ideally, you should comb the longest areas of your beard in the direction of the least populated.

For example, if you have the least hair on your cheeks, comb your beard in an anchor shape, from your chin to your cheeks, following the direction of your jawline.

This trick is a resource widely used by hairdressers and barbers, especially on special occasions when they need to trim their beards on time, such as before an event or a photo shoot.

All you need is a shade of makeup or an eyebrow pencil in the same color as your facial hair and a brush, such as a toothbrush.

Next, fill in the hairless areas with the shadow or pencil and blend well with the brush.

Recommended styles to fix sparse beards

If your facial hair does not grow very thick, you may not be able to wear an extra lush beard, but you can look well groomed and attractive.

Finally forget that holes and sparsely populated areas are a problem for you.

Next, we are going to look at some favorite beard styles for short beards or when the beard does not grow equally in all areas of the hair.

If as much as you insist on your beard growing, it still does not grow much in certain areas (such as the cheeks), leaving a short stubble of 3 days is a great option to hide the areas where it does not grow much.

The trick to keeping it always neat and not looking sloppy is to trim it with an electric razor every two or days, in a circular motion, never from top to bottom, so that the least populated areas match the rest of the beard as much as possible.

Your beard does not grow on the cheeks, but the mustache or the goatee are not a problem for you? Then give prominence to these areas!

Many men with sparse beards choose to give more prominence to the mustache or goatee, ways to show off facial hair without having to groom and maintain sparse areas.

In addition, if you decide on this option, you will have another advantage, which is that the maintenance of smaller areas does not require as much time and dedication as when the beard is very thick.

Another solution for sparse beards is to opt for a faded cut, so that, visually, you give more prominence to the areas with the greatest volume of beard and conceal sparse areas.

The result?

An optical effect of thick beard, in which sparsely populated areas will be 100% hidden. At first glance, no one will notice that your beard grows uneven! The disadvantage of this option is that, to make a good gradient that covers the areas with less hair, you must master the technique to do it at home.

You will also need an electric shaver with several guide combs. Another option is to choose a good barber who creates the style and maintains the cut regularly.

If you really don’t have a lot of hair on your cheeks, at the level of the mustache or your beard is really full of holes, you can opt for the fly. An area of ​​hair just below the lower lip.

Very low maintenance, and quite young and dynamic look.

The inside of your cheeks are quite poor in hair, but you have enough for the outside? Let the necklace grow. Complete with a slightly downward mustache.

This type of beard requires more maintenance than it seems. Hairless areas should be perfectly shaved. As for your collar and your mustache, they must be perfectly drawn and trimmed.

No hair on the cheeks (or the turns are too big to fill), but enough around the mouth? No hesitation: let your goatee grow. Adopt a full goatee if your hair is dense enough at the level of the mouth, or with perfectly defined contours, as in the illustration.

Again, this is a high maintenance beard shape. You must always be perfectly shaved around the goatee.

It can be worn rather short or on the contrary, very long.

Tips to care for a sparse beard

Having a sparse beard doesn’t have to be a problem; As you can see, there are many styles to get the best out of your uneven beard.

In addition, with these tips you will further improve the appearance and health of your facial hair, as well as your self-confidence.

Under your beard there is skin to take care of: if you use a good moisturizing routine with specific oils and creams, the skin on your face will be healthier and more hydrated.

This won’t fix your beard patches overnight, but it will make your hair growth healthier and stronger.

According to medical data, low levels of male hormones such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone are often behind uneven beard growth.

So, to regulate your hormone level, it is very important that you maintain a healthy and balanced diet, avoiding processed foods, fats and refined sugar.

Although there are no miracle foods that will help your beard grow denser, there are certain vitamins and minerals that stimulate the creation of hormones and blood flow, providing the necessary nutrients for hair to grow healthy and strong.

In this sense, foods such as oysters, olive oil, pomegranate, broccoli or coffee will help you increase testosterone and dihydrotestosterone levels.

On the other hand, foods rich in biotin, the natural protein that keeps hair in perfect condition, will make your beard healthier. Eggs, milk, avocado, cauliflower and banana are just some of the foods rich in biotin.

In addition to a good diet, maintaining a correct sleep routine and not leading a sedentary life will help you improve the health and appearance of your beard.

Several studies carried out on mice show that peppermint essential oil has a stimulating action on hair growth that is even greater than minoxidil, the substance most used in cases of alopecia.

If you want to reap the benefits of this oil, dilute a small amount of peppermint essential oil in a carrier oil, such as olive or jojoba oil. Next, apply the mixture to your beard, massaging with your fingertips so that the product penetrates inside the hair follicle.

Keep in mind that one of the main reasons for a sparse beard is genetics. If your father has little hair, it is very likely that you are also a little hairy man. So there’s no use obsessing over it. Be patient and do everything in your power, but to the extent that you can control.

The best thing is to accept your beard as it is, in addition to learning how to fix it to get the most out of it.

Conclusion- There is no perfect beard

Dear friend, first of all, do not let this topic torment you. No one has a perfect beard, but you may at this moment see that everyone has a better beard than you.

This is because you have not found your style. The best thing is that you talk to a professional barber, and you can comment on what you have read here to see which alternative you prefer the most.

Keep going and don’t give up, growing a beard takes time, and it can be a bit irritating at first, but when you find the right look, the one that is perfect for your face, and matches your style, all that remains is maintenance.

In addition, you can always go to your trusted barber to guide you and help you choose the look that best suits you.

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