You’ve probably noticed the correlation: It sure seems like a lot of bald guys have beards. They aren’t all the same, of course. Some keep that two-day stubble. Others shave something deliberate, like a goatee, chin strap, or mutton chops. Some throw away their razors and let it all grow. It might make you wonder: Does growing a beard cause hair loss? Or is it just another hair loss myth? Free Download: 12 Tips to Pair a Beard with a Bald Head Beard and Hair Loss Science One study discovered that bearded men had a different rate of sweat evaporation than non-bearded men. Basically, the sweat on the foreheads of men with beards evaporates faster. The conclusion was that beards raise the...
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A lot of us have patchy beards and curious bald spots, but those are just genetics at play. What about the guys who have more concentrated bald spots, right in the middle of a full beard or mane? That might be alopecia. The science behind it is complicated, especially since one kind of alopecia differs so drastically from the next, and from one person to the next. While you need to visit your doctor to discuss any of your symptoms, there are still some basics you can learn prior to that appointment. To get a better grasp on the main types of alopecia that affect beards and hair, we sought the expertise of board-certified dermatologist Lindsey Bordone at Columbia University Medical Center...
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Beard styles for long beards. How to create a perfect cheekline for your beard Nobody loves a weird beard.. If you’ve gone from wearing stubble to growing a short beard or even gone as far as a full beard, feel free to congratulate yourself on your masculinity. But don’t forget to take care of what’s happening on your cheeks. Beard line. Are you a natural or a more defined kind of guy? How far up your cheeks you let your beard grow is up to you (or your beard). Basically you’ve got two options: a natural beard cheekline or a defined beard cheekline. Natural beard cheekline Beard styles for round face This is a friendly and natural look, but it’s not suitable for every man. It’s softer than...
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