To start a beard, you have to be patient and just let it do its thing. Plan on allowing your facial hair to grow for at least two months before you start even considering trimming or shaping.

A full beard can take 2 to 4 months to grow, as facial hair tends to grow between 0.3 and 0.5 millimeters (mm) every 24 hours. This works out to between one third and one half an inch per month.

you may notice that your beard grows about 1/2 inch per month. Your overall health affects everything, including your beard. You can’t alter your genetics, but there are lifestyle habits that ...