Shia LaBeouf is a fascinating figure. You can’t put your finger on the guy.
He starred in one of the best blockbuster movies ever made like Transformers and the Indiana Jones sequel but also appeared in some controversial movies, like Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac.
Interestingly enough, his facial hair style went through a similar evolution.
It seems that the same trajectory that his career had was taken by his beard style as he went from a clean-shaven lad to a macho, rugged, full beard guy.
How does this happen and how to style a beard like that?
We are not sure if Shia just decided one day not to shave and let his beard grow all wild.
But there is a definite way of doing that.
If you want to create a beard like that, there is a natural way of doing it without having to film a bunch of artsy, incomprehensible movies along the way.
Here is the proper way of growing a beard like Shia LaBeouf.
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Style and Facial Hair Style
LaBeouf’s style and facial hair style have become increasingly crazier as time has gone on. He has become more and more unkempt, and less sleek.
Depending on which phase of Shia’s style you identify with the most, you may also prefer a certain facial hair style.
Photo from: uproxx.com.
There are a number of famous bearded men, but Shia LaBeouf is one of the few infamously bearded men. The Shia LaBeouf beard is often scraggly and ungroomed.
Not all of his fans love it, but Mr. LaBeouf doesn’t seem to care.
He wears what he wants, even if it’s a paper bag over his head. (He did this on a Berlin red carpet.) He shaves when he wants, and doesn’t shave when he doesn’t want to.
Social structures don’t shape his life choices, and often times he goes against the norm as part of his bold, against-the-grain demeanor.
How to Grow Facial Hair Inspired by Shia LaBeouf
Shia LaBeouf has sported all beard styles, from a five o’clock shadow to a gnarly neck beard to total lumberjack big beard. He’s rocked sideburns, stubble, and full facial carpet.
Depending on which look you’re hoping to achieve, there are different ways to grow that coveted facial hair. To grow a beard faster, leave the razor and trimmers in the drawer for at least 4 weeks.
If your aim is to go full-on Shia LaBeouf beard and grow a thicker beard than your average woodsman, just keep those trimmers locked away for even longer.
If you want to stay in-between, let’s say, somewhere in between the stubble shadow and neck beard, then just trim as you go in the spots you don’t want to be taken over by facial hair.
One little-known trick to growing out a faster a thicker beard is exercise! Exercise in men will increase testosterone, which supports healthy follicles and promotes hair growth.
Other tips that may help include reducing stress to maintaining cortisol levels, getting plenty of sleep, improving diet and taking supplements if needed.
Grooming and Styling Tips
As the beard begins to grow, you must decide if your aim is to score as many man points as possible or to develop a polished beard look. If you’re hoping to grow it out as big and manly as possible, then do as little grooming as possible.
If you want something that looks more sculpted, grooming and trimming will help to keep you looking fresh.
Tools Needed to Maintain
When you want to stay groomed but don’t have the proper tools in your medicine cabinet, it can feel like a dead end. Stocking up on the essentials before embarking on your beard-growth journey is a good idea to ensure you’re ready to go.
Some things you may want to look into include a beard shaper, beard dye, beard combs, and beard shampoo. A new beard shaper will serve as a stencil of sorts to help get clean lines on your face when shaving or trimming.
Beard dye may come in handy if you have light hair or graying hair and wish to have a fuller, youthful look to your facial hair.
How to dye your beard is up to you; you can purchase a box of dye in the grocery store or drug store to dye it yourself, or you can go to a barbershop or hairdresser to get it dyed professionally.
The best beard combs are ones with wide enough teeth to easily run through your facial hair. You’ll want to use your comb with a beard oil to keep the hairs well conditioned, shiny, and healthy.
Lastly, just as dandruff or oil can build up on your scalp, the same can happen underneath your beard. Use a beard shampoo to keep the skin underneath clean and your beard will thank you with luscious locks.
Michele Meesh Antunes is the lady of the Beardoholic writers team and a genius when it comes to hair and beard styles that suit any face shape. She’s been a barber for years now and, no matter your personal style, she knows exactly what beard, hairstyle and length suit you. She brings the women’s perspective on beards, beard care, haircuts and hairstyles and male grooming.