Beard Myths Exposed: 6 Common Misconceptions Debunked

There is a lot of misinformation floating around about growing a beard. As more men embark on the journey of growing a beard - more rumors are spread. Myths are born. This article should tackle 6 of the most common myths about beards.

Myth #1: Shaving makes hair grow back quicker

Facts: The harsh reality is that all shaving your beard does is get rid of that Luscious beard. There is no scientific evidence that proves shaving makes hair grow back faster or any thicker. 

Myth #2: Beards grow at a uniform pace

Different areas of your face will grow at different rates. The chin line tends to grow faster compared to cheeks which normally are slower to fill in. If you have been led to believe that everything grows at the same rate then it is because many men will trim the longer areas to keep everything uniform.

At Luscious Beard Oils we recommend growing it to a good length before starting to trimming it down.

Myth #3: Beards are too hot in summer.

This is a common misconception as beards do look like they keep you pretty warm. The truth behind this myth is that beards can help you cool down by acting as shade for the bottom half of your face, shielding it from the sun. It can also act as an evaporative cooler when you sweat, wicking the moisture (and heat) away. 

Myth #4: Beards should look complete in 2-3 weeks.

The world we live in would be a glorious place if that was the case, but a beard will take longer than 2-3 weeks to reach its potential. It's quite the contrary, your beard should take 2-3 months to grow out. Some cases taking a lot longer than that.

Myth #5: You Don’t Need Specific Products For Beard

Many would tell you that beard care products don’t really help or are a scam but it’s the biggest and an old myth that needs to be busted. 

Sure those pills and creams that claim a better beard growth are a hoax but grooming products like beard oil, for example, can do wonders and is a must to keep it hydrated, tamed and Luscious.

Myth #6: Beards are itchy

If your beard happens to be itchy and scratchy, this is a sign that the skin under the facial hair is dry and needs moisture. This is where we come in - to soothe the irritation you need to apply some beard oil which will in return nourish the beard and skin beneath quite often is forgotten about, alleviating the itch. Clean it often with shampoo, follow up with conditioner, and work in a few drops of beard oil. 

It sounds simple, but these few steps will leave you feeling hydrated, comfortable, and irritation-free. To get the finest beard oil, shampoo and conditioner money can buy you from the beautiful country of New Zealand check out our online store.

These are just a few of the 'facts' we hear & read about all to regularly, which in our opinion are just flat out wrong. Feel free to leave a comment below with any crazy 'facts' about beards you've heard in the wild.