Why Has My Beard Still Not Grown Full Despite Doing It Right and Waiting Months?

Introduction

You have been taking all the tips, the beard oils, the proper diet, right supplements and yet, your beard remains patchy, thin and nowhere near as full as you desire it to be. Months of waiting and doing everything right, it is disappointing to look in the mirror and see some patches.
I’ve been there. You have no doubt heard all the platitudes: "Give it time," "Be patient," It will fill in. However, after some months of waiting, you begin to question yourself, why is my beard yet to grow?
This is the reality: It is not as simple as waiting to grow a full and thick beard. But in case your beard has not filled up yet, then there is a reason that you may be lacking. In this blog we are going to immerse ourselves in 12 ugly realities that could be keeping your beard behind and how to rectify it.

The Real Problem: Why is My Beard Not Full?

Why then, is not your beard growing in, so much after months? There’s more to it than just letting it grow. These are the key reasons why your beard may not grow yet:

• Hormonal Imbalances
• Genetics
• Dietary Issues
• Stress
• Incorrect Grooming Habits

We will work out each of these in detail.

1. Hormonal Imbalances: The Secret Killer of Beard

Beard growth relies on testosterone, but it’s not just about how much you have. DHT, a stronger form of testosterone, is key for thick facial hair.

You may have the right testosterone levels, but unless your body is able to change a sufficient amount into DHT, your beard will not be able to grow in. Unluckily, this is not always something that you can control. Nonetheless, a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and healthy nutrition should help to maintain natural testosterone and DHT levels.When you are feeling like you are having a hormonal imbalance, it might be worth having a blood test, to get a better idea of your levels, and professional advice.

2. Genetics: The Beard Growth Card You Can’t Skip

Admittedly, genetics are a big factor in the growth of the beard. When your dad or grandfather had a patchy or slow growing beard, then you may have the same. The bad news is that you cannot do anything about your genetics, the good news is that genetics are not the bottom line.
Although you might not have an inherited gene to have a thick, full beard, you can still enhance the health and appearance of your beard. By proper beard care regimen, you can achieve as much as you can out of the genetic potential you have been blessed with. Time, patience and consistency will give you the results even without being immediate.

3. Unhealthy Eating: Feed Your Beard

The quality of your beard is directly proportional to the foods you are feeding it with. Without biotin, zinc or Vitamin A in your diet, your beard may not grow to the fullest. Biotin specifically, is known to reinforce the hair follicle and stimulate improved growth and thus it is one of the most essential nutrients any bearded man should have.

Further, your beard is a protein (keratin), so you must have a lot of protein-rich foods, such as eggs, lean meats, and salmon. Omega-3 fatty acids found in avocados, walnuts and salmon can also nourish your hair follicles, and zinc-enhancing foods such as spinach and pumpkin seeds will also promote growth.Time to feed your beard with the nutrients it deserves - your beard will give back to you with improved growth.

4. Stress: The Beard Evil

Stress does not only play around with your head, it plays around with your beard, as well. When you are under stress, your body releases cortisol, the stress hormone and this has been proven to slow down the growth of hair. The elevated cortisol levels steal the energy of your body to do other less critical activities such as growing hair and hence your beard may not get the nutrients it requires to grow in.
But what can you do about it? Attempt relaxation methods such as meditation, yoga or even walking. The less you are stressed in life, the longer your beard will grow. One of the habits that are beard-friendly is reducing stress, and hence the priority.

5. Improper Grooming Behaviors: Will You Do It?

Excessive grooming may end up harming your beard rather than making it look good. You are impeding the natural growth process of it in case you are always trimming or shaping it. Regular clipping eliminates growth and postpones the process of filling in those bald areas.
The point is that here: Beard grows gradually and when you trim it too early or too frequent it might be difficult to grow up to the full size. Rather, do not succumb to molding it at an early age. Allow it at least 4 -6 weeks to grow and then start trimming or shaping.
Otherwise, use the proper products. Do not use hard chemical-containing beard oils and shampoos. Use natural oils such as jojoba or argan oil that not only moisturize your beard, but also the skin under your beard.

Get real--as long as you keep overlooking those signs, those little things that are setting your beard ablaze, you are going to be left with a patchy beard. And each week you are not making these changes, you are depriving your beard of growth ability. It is high time you did something to grow your beard fuller, healthier. The answers are easy, but you must be regular and concentrated.

How to Solve Your Beard Problem Step-by-Step

Make sure we are aware of the key factors that cause you to have a patchy beard before moving to the solution. The following step-by-step instruction will help you to finally attain the thick, full beard you are only dreaming of:

1. Give Your Beard Time
   Patience is crucial. Growth without trimming should be 4-6 weeks. The better will be the results the more you leave your beard to fill in naturally.
2. Increase Testosterone Naturally
   Exercise, a healthy diet and activity can be used to improve the level of testosterone. Quit alcohol and too much stress that inhibits the production of testosterone.
3. Invest in the Proper Beard Care Products.
   Apply natural balms and oils to maintain your beard. Avoid using products that contain many chemicals or synthetic products.
4. Manage Stress
   Make relaxation methods a part of your life. Lowering cortisol levels will directly benefit your beard’s health.

Real Ingredients and Nutrients That Count to a Fuller Beard

When you have been wondering why your beard is yet to grow full despite months of trying to do so, it is important to know that the appropriate nutrients and substances can help your facial hair to grow healthily; particularly when accompanied by proper grooming and lifestyle practices. Although there is no single ingredient that can ensure a full beard, studies and other sources of knowledge indicate that nutrition is strongly correlated with the performance of hair follicles and their health with regard to the beard.

• Protein and Amino Acids (the Building Blocks) are the first ones.
  Keratin, a form of protein, is used to make your beard. Having insufficient protein in your diet means your body will not be able to grow strong strands of hair or make the most of the follicles. Eggs, chicken, fish, lean meat, lentils and beans are examples of foods that provide your body with amino acids that help in the growth of your beard.
• Biotin & B-vitamins (Help Hair Structure)
  Biotin (Vitamin B7) is commonly suggested as a supplement to make the hair stronger as it enhances the Keratin infrastructure on which the beard is anchored on. Although there is more evidence suggesting scalp hair, most professionals think that biotin deficiencies could affect the density of beards. Foods that are high in biotin are eggs, nuts and whole grains and it also helps in maintaining the proper metabolic functioning of hair follicles.
• Vitamins A, C and E (Make a Healthy Growth Environment)
  Vitamin A: Aids in controlling sebum production, which hydrates the skin and avoids dryness - a bedrock to good hair growth.
  Vitamin C: Helps in the production of collagen, which makes the hair strong.
  Vitamin E: An antioxidant, which helps the hair follicles to remain active and strong by resisting oxidative effects.
• Zinc & Iron (Critical Growth Minerals)
  Zinc is important in cell division and repairing of tissues and is important in the health of hair follicles. Iron is conducive in the transportation of oxygen to your follicles. Lack of zinc and iron may result in weaker or slower follicles, which will result in sparse or slow growth of beard.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Nourish Follicles & Improve Blood Flow)
  Good fats such as avocados, walnuts, salmon and chia seeds can reduce inflammation and aid blood flow to beard follicles - a factor that can affect growth quality and fullness.

Bonus Notes by Professionals:

• Hydration is important: The right amount of water will keep your skin and follicles healthy, which will form a more favorable base in growing a beard.
• Supplements are beneficial only in case of deficiency: Vitamins have little effect on causing your beard to grow, but deficiencies do slow it down. There is nothing as important as a balanced diet.

The Role of Nutrients in Supporting Beard Follicles on the Cellular Level

In addition to particular vitamins and minerals, there is the general nutrition that is key in the actual growth of your beard--not just its appearance. The hair follicles are dependent on active metabolic processes and regular division of cells, particularly in the anagen (growth) stage of the hair cycle which results in more thick and healthy hair. By having all the essential micronutrients such as iron, vitamin D, zinc, and B-complex vitamins, your body has the building blocks (nutrients) to ensure all your follicles are functioning optimally and delivering nutrients to all of your growing hair cells. Lack of these micronutrients is associated with slower hair growth, weakened hair and even thinning due to there being no supportive follicles to nourish its growth. Balancing the food sources or specific supplementation (when medically viable) can help correct such gaps to provide a more conducive environment to fuller growth of the beard over time

The Biggest Error You Can Make When Growing Your Beard

• Excessive shaving: Do not succumb to shaving and pruning in the initial development stages.
• Applying hard products: Only use natural oils and products that are specifically designed to nourish your beard, and not to strip it.
• Not taking care of your skin: Healthy beard is built on the basis of a healthy skin. Also don’t forget to moisturize and exfoliate.
  

Conclusion

Unless your beard is as thick as you would like it to be, there is a real explanation as to why. It can be your diet, stress levels or hormonal imbalances, correcting these problems can make you get the beard of your dreams. Through proper maintenance, time and some consistency, you can transform your spotty beard to a thick and full beard.
What are you waiting then? Begin to make these changes now, and take your time over your beard. Have faith in the process and you will realize the results.

FAQs

• Why is my beard not full-grown?
  Genetics, hormones, stress, and diet can all impact your beard’s growth. Experiment with these factors in order to get better results.
• What is the duration of time to have a full beard?
  It usually takes 4-6 months to thicken the beard, although it differs with each individual.
• How do I go about patching?
  Eat healthy, apply beard oils and leave your beard to grow naturally. Professional help is also available to deal with hormonal imbalances.
• What can I do to stimulate more testosterone to grow my beard?
  Naturally, the levels of testosterone can be increased through exercise, healthy diet and stress reduction, which leads to increased growth of the beard.
• Do I have stress that is showing on my beard?
  Yes, stress can disrupt hair growth, with the resulting high levels of cortisol. Try to incorporate