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60 AHP Indie Stylist Volume 5 Issue 1 Facial hair has long been a way to add character and charisma to one's appearance. Maintaining optimal facial hair health is essential for a polished and confi dent look, whether your clients are at the club or at their desk, because no one wants a dry, itchy, or, let's face it, smelly beard. To help your clients keep their facial hair in pristine condition, let's cover the stages of hair health—from growth cycles to grooming routines—and the recommended products and treatments. FACIAL HAIR 101 Before delving into the realm of beard and mustache care, it's crucial to understand the basics of facial hair growth. As you may remember, the process of facial hair growth begins in the hair follicles. Each follicle consists of a bulb at the base, which contains cells responsible for hair production, and a shaft that extends beyond the skin's surface. e primary hormones infl uencing facial hair growth are androgens, particularly testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Androgens stimulate the hair follicles in the beard area, triggering the growth of terminal hair. e growth cycle consists of three phases: anagen, catagen, and telogen. by Jonathan Vanderbilt } PREMIERE CULTIVATING THE eard utac & Facial hair has long been a way to add character and charisma to one's Facial hair has long been a way to add character and charisma to one's appearance. Maintaining optimal facial hair health is essential for a appearance. Maintaining optimal facial hair health is essential for a polished and confi dent look, whether your clients are at the club or at polished and confi dent look, whether your clients are at the club or at their desk, because no one wants a dry, itchy, or, let's face it, smelly their desk, because no one wants a dry, itchy, or, let's face it, smelly