Beard Grooming 101: How to Grow a Beard and Look Great Doing It

Nobody teaches you how to grow a beard. It just grows however it’s genetically designed to grow. And for many of us, nobody jumps in to give a beard grooming lesson, either. Sure, dad is there to teach you how to shave, but you’re likely out of the house and on your own by the time you need some beard trimming tips. Plus, since beards are generally a generational fixture of the past 10-20 years, dad might have never grown a beard for himself. So you’re on your own. But you’re also not alone. At GQ, we’ve all given it a go, and over half of us wear a beard pretty much full time. That means we get to sample the best beard products, test the best beard trimmers, and try a few new beard styles...