Fan of beard styles but can't grow one? You already know that your best bet in such cases is a short stubble. Even if you are not naturally gifted with a thick beard, the right bit of facial hair can transform your look. 

Wondering where to start? Follow our guide on how to grow a short stubble beard and maintain it. 

1. Start With Shaving

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Before you start growing out your hair, it is important to clear the area of any residues. For example, your pores. 

When you keep your face clean, it will help you grow a healthier beard. Use a mild cleanser and shave your face, for your facial mane to build and grow well.

2. Check Your Optimal Length

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You understand your facial hair well and know which style looks good on you. But sometimes, it may not be in your favour.

The best way to figure this is to understand the best beard style that matches your face shape. Then with the help of a beard trimmer, you can adjust the guard and work your way to get a shorter stubble. 

3. Check The Cheek & Neck Lines

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Regardless of which beard style you choose, even if it is a short stubble, it is imperative to keep your cheek and necklines clean at all hours. 

Your whiskers can grow out in an unkempt manner but to make it look flattering, use a trimmer to keep the lines neat and give a definition to your beard. 

4. Encourage Growth

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The hard work to grow a beard isn’t over yet as you will also have to exfoliate the skin regularly. 

Also, pay attention to your diet and don't forget to add vitamins B and C, along with iron, zinc and Omega 3 to your lifestyle. This is good nourishment for your facial hair. 

5. It's Okay If It Is Patchy

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Let's admit that patchy beard looks good and while growing out your short stubble if there are little patches in between, it is okay. 

There are hacks that can help you cover the patches, helping you make it look less patchy.

6. Hair Care

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Now that you are a proud owner of the beard style, the work isn't over yet. Maintaining your beard can make or break the look. 

Despite it being a short stubble, work some beard oil on your hair to add some nourishment and steer clear of beard issues like dandruff. 

7. Ingrown Hair

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Ingrown hair can be very annoying but to not experience the pain of this beard problem, the simplest way to lift it out is by scrubbing and using a good exfoliator for your skin, followed by a moisturiser. 

Takeaway: Achieving a short stubble look may sound petrifying but when you follow these steps, it's half job done. Do it judiciously and you will have a perfect, facial scruff to flaunt.

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