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For some men, growing a beard comes really easy, but I think for most of us the opposite is true. Of all the beards we’ll grow throughout our lives, the first one is probably the toughest. In my experience, when growing your first beard you’re not sure what to expect and not really sure what you’re doing. Those around you have never seen you with a beard, your loved ones may object to the change in your appearance which may cause you to hear a flurry of negative comments in the early stages. You may look in the mirror and...

We are all limited by our genetics, but here are some tricks we can use in order to make our beards looks fuller and thicker. 🎽 Shirt Choice - It's important to take the color and style of your shirt into account when going for a beard that looks thicker. Choose like colors or colors that you've learned best display your beard. Think of it as a back drop for the beard!🥊 Beard Press - No this is not an exercise! Simply press your beard against your shirt. It will fan the beard out and produce a fuller, thicker looking beard.💡 Angle &...

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t guilty of wishing I could have an epic, luxurious beard overnight, and I have a suspicion I’m not alone. We tend to forget that like most great achievements in life, a majestic beard takes a lot of time and effort. Somewhere along the line most of us developed this need for immediate results and if we don’t reach our goals right away, we get discouraged and in most cases just give up. I’m not sure if it’s our recent ability to receive immediate feedback via social media and text messaging, or...

I think all bearded men have faced scrutiny for growing and having a beard, but Joseph Palmer is a true inspiration. Beards were so unusual during the 1800’s that Joseph Palmer, a veteran, was attacked just for having a beard! In 1830, he moved from his farm to the town of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It didn’t take Palmer long to discover that he was the only bearded man in the entire town. The local residents of Fitchburg constantly harassed him for what they considered “his eccentricity.” The local kids hurled stones at Palmer, calling him “Old Jew Palmer.” When women saw...