So how do you grow a stubble? Pretty simple, don't shave for 3 days, and maybe even a few more depending on the speed of your facial hair growth. By this time, you should have between 2 and 3 mm in beard length, which will give you that rugged, stylish look.
Set your 3 day growth beard trimmer to a length between 1mm – 5mm and trim the rest of your beard to an even height. To find the length that suits you best, start with a longer comb and word your way down to a shorter one, stopping when you have found a length you're happy with.
It's not called a 3-day stubble beard for nothing. Most can cultivate enough growth over 3 days. Once you've allowed for decent, even hair growth across your face, you can think about shaving. Choosing your 3-day stubble length in mm will determine the final look.
On average, your facial hair grows by 0.3 – 0.5 mm/day (with some genetic, ethnic and age differences) [1].
Stubble beard style
The stubble beard, also known as “the 3 day beard” is a beard style with a length of 3mm. This is a perfect style for men with baby faces, because it adds immediately maturity and it's the best option for those who struggle to grow thick and/or full beard.
So how do you grow a stubble? Pretty simple, don't shave for 3 days, and maybe even a few more depending on the speed of your facial hair growth. By this time, you should have between 2 and 3 mm in beard length, which will give you that rugged, stylish look.
For those with patchy beard growth, the 3 Month Rule can be a game-changer. By allowing your beard to grow untouched, you give thinner areas a chance to fill in naturally. If you're concerned about the patchiness, remember that it often improves with time and proper care.
STAGE 3: THE AWKWARD STAGE (WEEK 4-8)
Different areas of your beard grow at different rates, so patchiness and uneven growth might start to show. Hang in there! As your beard comes in, you will begin to get an idea of your natural beard shape and growth patterns.
STAGE 1 OF BEARD GROWTH - STUBBLE (WEEK 1)
This is when your face still has a mostly smooth texture but, you might start to see some hair growing in above the lip, on the sideburns or along your jawline. This stage is also known as the 5 o'clock shadow.
How to Get a 5 o'clock Shadow. The easiest way to get a 5 o'clock shadow-style beard is to simply let your hair grow for a few hours – or a couple of days if your facial hair doesn't grow quite that quickly. Use our All Purpose Styler as your 5 o'clock shadow trimmer to keep it neatly shaped for a smart look.
If you want a short, subtle shadow, keep the length to less than 2 mm. If you're looking for a fashionable mid length, go for 2-3 mm, and if you want a heavier stubble, try 4-5 mm.
You may have a 5 o'clock shadow because of fast hair growth due to your genes, age, and hormones, not getting a close shave, and using the wrong kind of razor, especially a dirty one.
According to Prim & Prep and other online surveys, the stubble beard style or five o'clock shadow is considered by women to be the most attractive. This look is easily the most popular among celebrities.
This scientific study by Barnaby J. Dixson and Paul L. Vasey found that yes, men with facial hair do tend to appear older than those who are clean-shaven, sometimes by as much as 10 years or more. There are many reasons for this, some cultural and some biological.
Long stubble is generally considered acceptable in almost all professional settings, and a regular trim will maintain a corporate look. A good style for professional-looking beards is the Henriquatre, once worn by the stylishly suave Brad Pitt and Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo Dicaprio.
Rule #9: Clean Your Beard Up For Date Nights And Photos
Shape it with beard products and comb it into place. This doesn't mean you have to spend hours in front of the mirror.
By 16-17, this growth spreads over the entire upper lip. Around the same time and up until around 18, hair starts extending down from the sideburns as well as the spot under the lower lip. From 17-21, it continues to spread to all of the lower face to form a full beard.
Beard Rule #5: Use Beard Oil and Balm
The primary beard rule benefit of Beard Oils and Balms is their exceptional moisturizing capability, thanks to natural oils like jojoba, argan, and coconut.
Who can shave 25 times a day and still have a beard? A barber. Which moves faster: heat or cold? Heat, everybody can catch a cold.
The awkward beard stage usually occurs about 2 weeks after the man stops shaving and decides to grow out his beard. The awkward beard stage itself can last up to 2-3 weeks, depending on the amount of hair growth and how severe potential patches in the beard may be.