Some men can grow facial hair faster and earlier than other men. While this is mainly genetic, so long as you are an adult man do not have a testosterone deficiency you should be able to grow your facial hair. Although genetics will always play a role, there a several lifestyle changes and dietary additions you can make that will speed your facial hair growth. If you feel your facial hair is growing abnormally slow after implementing these changes, please consult your physician.
Step 1
Ask your doctor to recommend a multivitamin. A multivitamin will address any dietary deficiencies you make have. Even if you eat a balanced diet, simply daily variations in your food selection can create minor deficiencies.
Step 2
Ask your doctor to recommend a biotin supplement. Although the majority of "hair growth" vitamin formulas won't be of much help unless you have vitamin or mineral deficiencies, Dr. Jeffery Benabio recommends 2.5mg of biotin per day. The University of Maryland Medical Center also reports that biotin supports healthy hair growth.
Step 3
Don't shaving or cut off your facial hair if you want to grow it out. Despite what many people may think, Hudson's and Dr. Benabio report that shaving your hair does not make it grow any faster. In reality, your facial hair follicles all grow at different speeds and focusing on your dietary habits and lifestyle will best enhance their growth speed.
Step 4
Eat protein and focus on solid food sources. Hair is made from protein. Facial hair is no different. If you have a protein deficiency your hair growth will be slowed or even fall out in extreme cases according to Vanderbilt University. The Mayo Clinic states that 10 to 35 percent of your calories should come from protein. You will want to aim for 35 percent to optimize your facial hair growth.
Step 5
Shampoo your beard with a dandruff shampoo. Dr. Benabio suggests washing your beard with a dandruff shampoo two or three times a week. Massage your skin when you do this. This will help stimulate facial hair follicles, increase circulation and help you avoid facial hair from itching your skin.
Tips and Warnings
- Remember to focus on solid food sources for your protein needs. Egg whites, chicken, non-fat milk and fish are all high-protein foods with minimal amounts of saturated fat. Ask you doctor before trying any dietary supplements. If you absolutely can not get enough protein, consider asking your doctor about a protein supplement.
- Avoid experimenting with topical minoxidil for facial hair growth. Minoxidil is approved by the FDA to fight alopecia on the scalp.
Things You'll Need
- Biotin
- Multivitamin
References
- Vanderbilt University: Vegetariansim; the Pros and Con of A Meatless Diet
- Hudson's Guide: Facial Hair, Growth and Grooming
- Mayo Clinic: Healthy Diet: End the Guesswork with These Nutrition Guidelines
- Beards.org: All About Beards: Growing a Beard
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Vitamin H (Biotin)
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