Transgender men looking to grow facial hair as part of their masculinization journey may find the process frustrating, yet there are some tips available to speed up this process and transform their whiskers from dud to DaVinci quickly!
Beard Oil
Implementing beard oil into your daily routine can aid both facial hair growth and skin care. While hydrating the skin beneath facial hair, beard oil helps soften roughness, control flyaway or stray facial hairs, and soften rough edges. Furthermore, its essential oil ingredients stimulate follicles for healthier facial hair growth.
Be mindful when selecting a beard oil, as some ingredients can dehydrate skin and hair. Grooming expert Christine Nelli–who has worked with Tom Hanks, Justin Timberlake, and The Weeknd among others–recommends Reuzel as it contains jojoba oil, argan oil, shea butter, and other natural ingredients that won’t dry out skin and hair. Apply a few drops of this lightweight formula onto damp face hair and comb through in a downward motion. Testers found it helped reduce itching while making combing through their whiskers easier–plus they loved its woody scent! Plus it’s cruelty-free and vegan friendly.
