Why Beard Oil for First Time Growers Matters Most in Week Three

The reason is that First-Time Growers almost always give up in Week Three.

Jaw itching every day for two days, some spots of the growth showing up under the bathroom lights, and your buddy asking you if you're still going with the beard. This is typically the time men grab for the razor. Not in the first week when things are still looking deliberate, and not in the eighth week when it's just about to be filled in — in the middle, when it is at its absolute worst.

What nobody tells to the first-time bearders: Week three is not the end of the beard. It's when nearly every man experiences his growth itching, when the patches are most noticeable, and when the whole appearance is most beard-like, on the path to becoming one. This is where beard oil for first time growers can become an important part of a simple grooming routine, helping manage dryness and keeping the growing beard feeling more comfortable. Guys read at the midpoint, not the low point.

Don't worry, that's not a sign of anything wrong. It's more about when you quit, rather than the beard, because it's when you quit at the worst-looking, worst-feeling moment and think that that's what you're finished with.

This Addicting Bug Is Right on Your Heels When You're on the Verge of Giving Up

If it's itch time again and it feels hot and itchy, that's the best time to have itchy time — it's not by chance!

This is important because it leaves the skin with true irritation due to new hair follicles pushing through the skin, and this irritation is the worst during the first 2-3 weeks, before the hair is long enough to no longer curl around the skin. Those men who have never had a beard before read that itch as their skin “can't handle” a beard, whereas it is a stage that almost everybody experiences.

Apply beard oil twice daily, in weeks one to three solely, 3–4 drops massaged directly into the skin, not the hair, and make sure to brush the beard gently to prevent scratching with your nails and consequently, itching.

This helps because the oil helps to soothe the itchy skin below the brush and the brush gets rid of the itch physically, and in most instances there is a marked improvement in the itch within 10–14 days after the follicles are completed.

It Is Not Patchy at Three Weeks Isn't the Final Verdict, It Just Looks Like One

If you are judging whether your beard is going to fill in on how it looks now, you're looking at the least finished form it'll ever obtain.

This is important because beard hair grows unevenly across the face, with some areas being more advanced than others after three weeks, but that's only because the beard in some areas grows faster than others and needs to catch up. The ones that get this incorrect tend to think that if it's patchy at week 3, it will be patchy forever, and the majority of patches are still moving.

Don't make too much of a decision about fill-in until at least week 6-8; take one photo a week in the same lighting conditions rather than checking it in the mirror every morning.

The reason this works is because a photo comparison is done weekly, so it provides a true reflection of the trend over the course of the week, rather than daily which is much more susceptible to lighting, mood, and how close you are up to the camera.

The Temptation to Delay the Use of Beard Oil Until There Is an Opportunity for It to Take Effect Turns Out to Be a Bad Idea

You've been waiting for your beard to get a little longer before you start with beard oil, and that's no doubt exacerbating the itchiness and irritation.

This is something that has to be corrected since the itch and dryness in early growth is not caused by the hair itself, but by the skin under it and there it requires as much moisture and calming as it does at week six. The delay of “enough hair” to begin the routine means that the skin is left exposed during the very time it is needed most.

Apply oil as soon as you see the stubble, even if it is just 1/8 of an inch, and do so 2–3 drops directly on the skin each day - don't wait for the stubbles to grow longer.

This is because the treatment starts from the beginning to prevent the actual cause of the itch and irritation from the get-go, and prevents weeks of unnecessary discomfort before the hairstyle even starts.

When You Compare Your Timeline to Another Person's Genetics, You Put Yourself at a Disadvantage to Being Able to Quit Early

You've been using a friend's beard or an image on the internet as a yardstick for growth when there is no yardstick for your growth.

This is important as the growth rate and density of a beard is largely genetically determined and the difference between men is quite large, meaning that one men's six week beard could look just like another men's twelve week beard, given a comparable effort and beard product. One of the most frequent mistakes guys make in determining how their week three compares to another guy's is comparison.One of the most frequent ways guys overestimate that something is wrong is they compare their week three with that of somebody who has a very different chart.

Your weekly photo log as your only point of comparison, and a full fill-in can be somewhere between 8 and 12 weeks – and anywhere from about 2-6 months is completely normal, depending on your own genes.

This is because comparing week three with week one, not week twelve, will provide you with a true snapshot of your true trajectory, rather than a disheartening one.

Your Beard Benefit from Three Weeks of Growth in Just One Single Comment

Nothing is wrong with your instinct to question the entire situation after you've heard one unfavorable comment from a workmate or friend; that's just your reaction.

The reason is the scraggly, middle stage is the most socially noticeable part of the whole process and a comment at that moment will hit much harder than a comment once the beard is in place and the awkward stage is over. It isn't always the comment that's important: It's when it comes when you're at your lowest ebb and you're least able to dismiss it.

Make a definite decision (such as before day 30) before you begin and have a definite answer for comments (such as growing it out, give it a few weeks) ready — don't guess what to say as you go.

That doesn't mean you can't tidy up the edges of your neckline every week, it's just not the same as giving up on the process; the idea is to clean up your neckline without reshaping or judging the patches.

It works because a fixed time eliminates the daily decision altogether – one bad day does not negate 3 weeks of work.

Coordinating the Various Components

It's never really about the beard — it's about the itch, the patchiness, the late routine, the comparison, that one bad comment — a rough week of it all. So push through (don't compare timelines) and it's no problem, or begin oiling early and don't commit to the window of when things will begin and end and it's no problem.

The real-world approach:

● oil for the first three weeks, but don't make any hard judgments about patchiness until week 6-8;

● begin the oil regimen right from the first stubble rather than waiting around;

● take your own weekly photos rather than someone else's timeline;

● have a specific no-decisions period before even starting.

Take time to think it through before making any decisions. Most guys feel the itch go away within 10-14 days, see a definite improvement in the appearance of the beard by 6 weeks, and by 10-12 weeks have a beard that resembles a plan rather than a process.

This will not alter the fundamental DNA sequence, which can be the same for different men; some men fill in faster than others, and none of the routines will alter that. But it will see you through the first few weeks when most first-timers give up without seeing the results. The next time that weird urge to comment crops up, and it feels like it's the same afternoon, you'll probably remember which week it is, and still do it.

FAQs

Is itchy period of beard growth eased by beard oil?

Yes, you can massage the oil right onto your skin — not just your hair — to soothe the irritation caused by new hair follicles emerging. It is more effective when used twice a day for the first 2 or 3 weeks than used once a day, or not used during this period. While it will not completely remove the itchy feeling, it will help to make it less intense, as some irritation from new growth is expected.

How long does the beard itch phase usually last?

Most men find the itching gets better after 10 to 14 days since they can see growth. This is usually strongest during the initial week and a half, and diminishes as the hair grows beyond the area of the curls against the skin. If the itching lasts longer than that, it may be a sign that it is caused by dry skin or by the irritation of the products.

For new growers, should the beard oil be used on short stubble?

Yes indeed, the first stubble that is seen is better than waiting for more. However, the 'itch and dryness' in early growth is from the skin, not the length of the hair, and skin at an eighth of an inch is treated the same as skin at an inch. At this early stage, 2-3 drops per day to the skin should be sufficient.

Does the beard look spotty at 3 weeks?

Yes, three weeks of uneven growth is very common and not an accurate gauge of how the beard will grow out in the end. Early hairiness unevenness is typically a pattern of timing, where different parts of the face grow hair at different rates. By week 6 – 8 you'll notice most guys getting a more even coverage.

So, how much time should be waited before making a decision whether your beard will grow or not?

Don't make any real assessments until 6-8 weeks before. Judging fill-in at 3 weeks is judging the most undeveloped beard you will see for the whole process! Checking the lighting every day isn't as effective as a weekly photo.

Does beard oil make beards grow faster?

I can tell you that beard oil does not make you grow faster or thicker as it is the genetics and hormones that will dictate that. The benefit it does do is to help promote healthier skin and hair while growing, which is the best time to develop if it's the itchy, irritated first few weeks of growth. If you think that it will speed up the fill-in, you will be disappointed, but not for the product.

When is the best time for a first time gardener to use beard oil?

Itchy phase is more manageable twice a day for the first 2-3 weeks, then once a day after that. It's more about consistency than the exact amount because early on is not about length in place, it's about soothing irritated skin.