Thinning Beard? Try This 3-Step Beard Thickening Routine

Written By Shaylynn Marks

Sometimes you just wake up and look in the mirror to see that your beard has just decided to stop cooperating. Cheeks are uneven, or you notice thin spots popping up in between trims. Not to mention, good old beard frizz can make everything look lighter than it really is. Beard thinning issues can occur due to several factors, no matter if you have a new beard or have been growing one for years. If you’ve been searching for legit beard thickening shampoo options, we’ve got a simple, 3-step routine with our BeardPlus line to beef up your beard in no time.

Does Your Beard Have to Be New to Use Thickening Products?

For new beard growers, beard thickening products like shampoo help create a better foundation. That way you’re not fighting off dryness or flaking. If you already have a beard, thickening products work best for the “my beard used to look better than this,” era. Our BeardPlus line can restructure those uneven cheeks and patchy beards—and especially dry, frizzy facial hair that's prone to breakage.

How Does Beard Thickening Shampoo Work?

`When used consistently, along with other beard thickening products,  beard thickening shampoo can clean and support a fuller beard by taking care of the beard hair follicles and the skin underneath. Our BeardPlus line makes this easy with 3 thickening products. The beard shampoo helps cleanse the hairs without stripping, and the beard conditioner softens and boosts manageability. The BeardPlus serum locks all of those benefits in, and adds moisture support so you add more volume to your beard, and improve its overall appearance. We’ve even conducted a 30-day consumer perception study with 26 participants, and 71% agreed BeardPlus visibly reduced facial hair patchiness. 85% of participants also saw a boost in beard hair thickness.

What Ingredients Should I Look For in Beard Thickening Products?

These are the top ingredients that should be showing up in your beard thickening shampoo, and other thickening products. We’ll also break down what these ingredients do and their importance for creating a fuller beard:

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): strengthens the skin under your beard. It supports keratin so your beard has a better foundation to look healthier over time.
• Caffeine: stimulates so your beard can look more energized and active. This especially comes in clutch when your beard growth feels slow, or if there’s certain spots that tend to lag behind.
• Biotin: thickens and boosts hair volume, so your beard can look a little denser and fuller. That way, it keeps the beard from looking flat or thin in certain lighting.
• Zinc: cuts down breakage and frizz by strengthening and supporting the beard hairs. This helps eliminate those ends from snapping or becoming brittle.
• Peppermint Oil: soothes the skin and supports overall follicle activity. This ingredient is key for beard serums because the cooling effect from the oil does wonders for sensitive skin.
• Collagen: nourishes and protects the skin and hair. Especially needed for dry or stressed areas.

All of these ingredients can be found in our BeardPlus collection, making our line of beard thickening products one of the best in the industry.

Easy 3-Step Routine to Stop a Thinning Beard with BeardPlus

Step 1: Beard Shampoo

In your daily shower, work a dime-sized amount of BeardPlus beard shampoo into your beard. Make sure to massage the thickening shampoo down to the skin underneath. Do this for 20-30 seconds.

Pro-tip: Don’t be afraid to really work it in here using your fingertips. Taking care of the skin underneath will help fight flakiness or dryness—both potential factors for slow beard growth.

Step 2: Beard Conditioner

Rinse out the shampoo thoroughly, then grab some beard conditioner. With your fingers (or a beard comb), spread the product evenly from root to tip. Let it sit for a minute while you take care of your other typical shower stuff, then rinse. 

Step 3: Beard Serum

Jump out of the shower and dry your beard. Apply a few drops of the BeardPlus serum and, like you did with the shampoo, work it well into the beard hairs and skin underneath. And again, if you feel a cool tingle, don’t worry! That’s just the peppermint oil in the serum working its magic.

Pro-tip: Do not rub the towel against your beard. That can damage the beard hairs. Be gentle, and make sure to lightly pat your beard dry.

Beef Up Your Thinning Beard

If you’re searching for a beard thickening routine that’s easy and actually works, just stick to the Zeus-approved BeardPlus 3-step routine. Use the BeardPlus shampoo and conditioner to keep your mug clean and manageable, then finish it off with the serum to keep that moisture locked in and protect the foundation underneath. New beard, old beard, or one that’s going through a thin or uneven phase, BeardPlus is an easy upgrade to keep your mane god-like and glorious.