process<\/a> takes years to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow long does the awkward beard stage last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know it seems like the awkward beard stage lasts forever, but it doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The awkward beard stage only lasts two to four months. You can use creative grooming and styling methods during this time to lessen the patchy appearance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Use longer surrounding hairs to camouflage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use styling products to increase volume and keep hair in place<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brush and train hair to grow in the direction you want it to<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go see a barber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can use this to your advantage if patchy areas are downwind from longer, thicker hair. Be strategic when brushing and hold the hair in place with a beard balm. Beard hairs tend to be curly and directionally challenged at times. Train them to grow in the right direction by brushing your beard with a good quality boar or badger bristle brush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, an experienced barber can shape up an awkward beard to accentuate the positives without derailing your growth progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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