I’ve never really had a problem growing a full beard as much as maintaining it without the itchiness or irritation. My facial hair is rather coarse and, at a certain length, has a slight curl to it.

Growing and maintaining a full beard can be surprisingly complicated. Facial hair is coarser, drier, and thicker than hair on the scalp, and it must be conditioned regularly to keep it manageable.

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