Teen Beard: Problems, Growth Stages And Tips, Best Styles

It is that age when you are experiencing love for the first time, and high school is a battle-field.

As if all the problems that you were having wasn’t enough, now you have a classmate who has seemingly magical powers that help him to rock a beard.

This at a time, when you have just managed to grow only a few strands of hair on your entire face.

Life seems so unfair.

So, why can some of your classmates show off their bearded jawline while others struggle to get a few wisps of hair?

Don’t worry; we are here to decode the mystery for you.

In this article, we’ll tell you everything that is there to know about growing a teen beard, the problems that you are likely to encounter and the ways in which you can overcome them.

Can you grow a beard as a teenager, though?

Growing a teen beard is a combination of knowing what to do, overcoming the problems encountered, and having loads of patience. There are ways to grow a teen beard faster but your age and genetics also play an important role.

Let’s get started.

How to know if you can grow a beard as a teen?

It is natural for all beards, right from a stubble to a luscious flowing full beard to go through a phase of patchy growth.

However, if you are still on the fence wondering whether you’ll ever have hair growth or not, here are some factors that affect beard growth the most.

Genetics & Hormones
can i grow a beard as a teen

The growth of facial hair is controlled by two hormones – testosterone (T) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Both these hormones are known as androgens, and facial hair is called androgenic hair.

DHT is more powerful than testosterone in stimulating hair growth, but while testosterone levels shoot up during the adolescent years, DHT can take time to kick in.

However, this is where genetics comes into play. There are kids who have been gifted with high levels of DHT production, and this is the case with guys in your school who can pull off the bearded look and get the grown man look before they turn 18.

However, there is one more thing at work here.

Testosterone and DHT need to be bonded together with something known as androgen receptors in order to start producing facial hair.

The density and sensitivity of these androgen receptors are controlled by your genetics.

It is usual for DHT and androgen receptor effects to not work until a male is over the age of 20.

In some cases, they don’t work till the age of even 25 to 30.

Healthy Habits

If this comes as a shocker for you, we won’t be surprised. Healthy habits such as eating healthy, exercising and a great sleep cycle are some of the most neglected aspects of growing a beard.

  • Eating healthy food nourishes your body with the help of certain vitamins and minerals.
  • Exercising helps to boost your testosterone levels.
  • Getting a good night’s sleep will restore your hair follicles and will make them stronger than ever.
Age

We have already touched upon this factor above but to further elaborate on that, depending on your genes, your first hair growth could take place anywhere between the age of 13 to mid-20s.

However, by the time you are in your 30s, it will be pretty clear about the kind of facial hair you’ll have for the rest of your life.

In fact, it is a generally agreed-upon fact that a man’s best beard growth happens during his 30s.

However, this doesn’t mean that a man can’t grow a full beard in his 40s or 50s.

Teenage Beard Problems

Teenagers are on the threshold of adulthood, and therefore it is common for them to start behaving and acting like a grown-up man. The mind tells them to do so.

However, the body doesn’t quite agree.

Here are some problems that you are most likely to encounter while trying to grow a teenage beard.

Slow growth of teen beard

teen beard

The very obvious reason for this problem is age. The body has simply not aged enough to produce enough facial hair.

Although, as we mentioned above, teenagers with more DHT production are more likely to have faster beard growth.

The Likely Solution

Consumption of food that contains the following vitamins and protein-rich food will help you to grow your beard

Protein-rich foods, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-1, Vitamin C, Biotin and Folic Acid

You can also apply certain oils and creams such as embolic oil, oil or cream with eucalyptus extracts.

Itching of teen beard

beard itching

Itchiness is a problem that comes hand-in-hand with a teenage beard.

While it is common and you will even get used to it, at times it can get out of hand due to dry skin and dry hair.

The Likely Solution

Hydration and moisture are very important to prevent itchiness of a beard. Different natural oils which are chemical-free and harmful paraben free can be used to get rid of the itching.

Some of these oils are Moroccan or Argan Oil, Teas Seed or Camellia Oil, Jojoba Oil and Avocado oil.

Dandruff in Teenage Beard

beard dandruff

Just like dandruff on the scalp, dandruff on the beard causes irritation on the skin and can lead to itching and at worse leave you pink-faced in front of others.

The Likely Solution

Here is what you apply to get rid of the beard dandruff – Apricot oil, Eucalyptus oil and grape seed oil.

Dry or flaky skin

Dry skin is a major irritation for teenage beards. Some of the most common reasons for dry skin is excessive use of soap and cold weather.

The likely solution

Some of the most common solutions to flaky skin are the application of peppermint oil, shea butter and castor oil.

Less Beard Volume of Teenage Beard

A scraggly beard is a common problem that is mainly because of genes, but it could also be a hint about the lack of certain essential vitamins in the body.

The Likely Solution

We will go into details on how to grow your beard as a teen faster in the next section but additionally what one can do is to apply the following natural beard oils: sweet almond oil, yellow beeswax, emu oil and coconut oil.

Split beard in teenagers

The phenomena of split beard occur due to dryness. It is common for teenagers to go outdoors, and most of the time, come in contact with heat and dust.

The Likely Solution

Just like for many other problems, here also natural ingredients will come to your rescue as applying beard oils and natural oils such as Vitamin E oil and Rosemary Oil will take care of the problem.

How to Grow a Beard as a Teen Faster?

Beard growth as a teen can feel confusing at times, but then this need not be the case as these are some things that you can do to speed up the growth of your beard.

Cultivate good eating habits – Beard growth is also influenced by what goes inside your body.

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamins and minerals should be an essential part of your diet. Some vitamins that are essential for your body’s growth and well-being are vitamin B1, D, C, A and E.

Massage your face regularly

Massaging is an ancient and well-documented way of passing on the benefits of increased blood circulation in your body. In case of your face, massaging it gently helps in the growth of hair.

Proper rest

A teenager should get enough rest and sleep so that the body can grow the way it is supposed to grow. Eight hours of sleep are required in minimum to replenish the body’s energy and help in the growth of hair.

Clean your face / Exfoliate

You should keep the pores of your skin open as much as well. Our pores can get blocked due to dirt and oil. Use a mild cleansing gel to clean your face and keep the pores open.

You should use warm water while washing your face as it helps to get rid of the oil, dirt and opens up the pores.

Derma Rollers
beard roller

This is not a usually recommended option but just to let you know this exists. Derma rollers, also known as beard rollers consist of micro-sized needles that need to be rolled over your face. Check our complete guide for beard rollers here.

The area where your roll the pins becomes punctured with tiny holes and the body sees that as an injury. This prompts the body to rush fresh blood with hormones and nutrients to the area in a bid to repair the injury.

The end result is that androgenic hormones, along with collagen and keratin, drive the growth of new facial hair in the specific areas of your face.

Note: This is not our go-to recommended method because there are no scientific studies that provide definitive evidence about the effectiveness of the beard roller method. Having said that, many men have reported growth of hair on the face by using this method.

Also, you can try Minoxidil but only after you contact your doctor. Studies have shown that Minoxidil does increase beard growth.

Apart from the above, there is one more thing you need to have to grow your teen beard.

It is something called patience.

Be patient and give time to your hair to grow. It is not an overnight process nor a fortnightly or monthly process.

Read Also: Does Shaving Make Your Beard Thicker?

At the end of the day, growing a beard is mostly in the hands of genetics and hormones. So, if nature intended you to have a beard, you’ll have one, otherwise not.

Best five beard Styles You Can Rock as a Teenager

Short Beard

The short beard style doesn’t demand a lot of you and keeps your lifestyle as a teenager in mind.

The benefit of this beard is that you have a more pronounced neckline and jawline with dense hair on the cheeks.

The only requirement from your side to maintain this style is that you need to trim the above areas often to maintain the length of the hair.

Goatee with a mustache

As a teenager, you’ll more often than not have trouble growing a beard. This beard is perfect for teens who have patchy hair growth or are just unable to grow a complete beard.

The goatee with the mustache just requires hair on the chin area and a mustache while the hair is shaved off from everywhere else.

Stubble Beard

This is a style that you can pull off easily, and the best part is that it doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. Let your stubble grow for a few days and trim it every three to four days, depending on how fast your hair grows.

A very well known man that wears this beard style is Jason Statham.

You’ll like to maintain some hair growth along your jawline and the mustache but ensure that you keep it looking clean with periodic trimming.

Patchy Beard

As the name suggests, this is another beard style for teenagers who have patchy growth in different areas of the face.

This is quite a messy look as there is uneven hair that in patches that covers the cheeks, chin, mustache and neck area. However, this is also where its beauty lies.

It is like an unashamed declaration of youth and teenage years.

But also, grown men in some cases cannot grow a full beard. For example, Keanu Reeves has a patchy beard while Johnny Depp wears a full goatee because he can’t grow a full beard.

Don’t toy with the hair and this look, just keep it clean and let it grow.

Goatee Without a Mustache

Another style that doesn’t need you to have a lot of facial hair is the goatee without mustache. Just cultivate enough hair on your chin and shave off the rest of the hair from your face.

Keep the hair on your chin well-trimmed and of even length and congratulations on sporting a cool and stylish look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

We have given you all the ammo you need to create an explosive entry in your new bearded avatar at school.

Remember, at the heart of a good beard, there lies a blend of patience and smart work.

Be patient, use only natural ingredients, and you should be the proud owner of a beard that will charm the opposite sex and win you admirers among your peers.

Some of your friends may be able to grow a beard sooner than you and that’s ok. You do have all your life in front of you.

Growing a beard at 14 or 15 or 16 won’t make much difference in your life. Let time do his thing.

If you don’t have a beard or you want to do whatever it takes to have it now, apply everything we discussed. We got into everything.

I tried to keep this article as short as I could but I wanted it to be the most complete guide for teenage beard.

I hope you found it helpful and learned some things today.

If you have any questions or you want to share your thoughts with us, feel free to comment down below.

Until next time,

Stay safe,

Tasos

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