From bare-faced to bear-faced

GEAR UP TO GROW

We're six days into No Shave November, so let's get you geared up to grow.

Over the next five weeks, we'll give you the knowledge and tools to take you from bare-faced to bear-faced, walking you through every step of your first 30 days of growth. Those first 30 days can be the most challenging part of growing a beard, and many guys get deterred and give up. But we’re going to help get you through it.

And even if you’re a seasoned beard veteran, brushing up on your grooming skills is never a bad idea.

Ready to gear up to grow?

WHAT YOU NEED

Technically, all you need to grow a beard is to put down the razor. That said, there are a few things that will go a long way in helping you make it through the first 30 days in style.

An Electric Beard Trimmer
Unless you plan on growing a neckbeard, you’re going to want a good pair of electric trimmers to keep your neck clean. We might be biased, but you can't beat The Beardbrand Utility Trimmer and it's 180+ hour battery life.

Beard Oil
The first month of beard growth is the itchiest. Beard Oil softens beard hair and your skin, helping you keep your fingers out of your scruff. Because it’s such an excellent skin moisturizer, we recommend using it as soon as you start growing your beard. Remember, healthy skin means a healthy beard. Beardbrand Beard Oil is formulated with low-comedogenic ingredients, meaning it won’t clog your pores and is safe for all skin types.

A Beard Brush
A stiff-bristled 100% boar’s hair Beard Brush helps exfoliate the skin beneath your beard and transfer sebum from your skin to your beard hairs, helping keep beard hair healthy and shiny. You won’t need a Beard Brush until closer to the end of your first month.

Patience
More than anything else, you’re going to need a lot of patience during your first month. Your beard is going to look patchy, and you’re going to feel awkward about it. Hang in there.

If you’re ready to get a jump on growing your beard, there’s no better time to start than now. If you do start growing today, don’t trim it or anything—just let it grow.

Next week, we’ll take an in-depth look at how to handle your first week.