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 +This page is incomplete. A couple of things to be added:
 +  * Vellus hair (+transitional due to minoxidil)
 +  * Terminal hair
 +  * Thickness of terminal varies
 +  * Shedding (naturally and w/minox)
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 ====== Hair Follicle ====== ====== Hair Follicle ======
 The hair follicle is what produces the individual strands of hair, and can be found all over the beard area. The follicle is responsible for the shape of the hair it produces, as well as the texture. {{ :hair-follicle.png|}} The hair follicle is what produces the individual strands of hair, and can be found all over the beard area. The follicle is responsible for the shape of the hair it produces, as well as the texture. {{ :hair-follicle.png|}}
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 Where follicles are will be based on genetics. There are around 90,000-150,000 hair follicles on the scalp, and 5 million total on the male body. If there is no follicle present, there will be no hair produced. This is why some men may have very dense, thick-looking beards compared to other men. The more follicles there are, along with how many of the follicles are active through [[androgenic hair|androgens]], the thicker the beard will appear to be. Of course, the hair shaft thickness itself plays a role in that as well. Where follicles are will be based on genetics. There are around 90,000-150,000 hair follicles on the scalp, and 5 million total on the male body. If there is no follicle present, there will be no hair produced. This is why some men may have very dense, thick-looking beards compared to other men. The more follicles there are, along with how many of the follicles are active through [[androgenic hair|androgens]], the thicker the beard will appear to be. Of course, the hair shaft thickness itself plays a role in that as well.
 ===== Beard Shape ===== ===== Beard Shape =====
-For men wondering if they can change the shape of their unruly beard, in any natural way, the answer is no. The best options you'll have are working with the beard, using a beard balm or wax, and/or using a hair dryer.+For men wondering if they can change the shape of their unruly beard, in any natural way, the answer is no. The best options you'll have are working with the beard, using a [[beard balm|beard balm]] or wax, and/or using a hair dryer.
  
 Ultimately, beyond using a few natural techniques, there's nothing you'll be able to do if you have a tight curl and want a straighter beard. As well as vice versa. Ultimately, beyond using a few natural techniques, there's nothing you'll be able to do if you have a tight curl and want a straighter beard. As well as vice versa.
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 +While you //might// be able to help the fullness of your beard by using something like [[minoxidil|minoxidil]], you cannot change how your hair comes out. In general, the curl of a beard may resemble the hair on your head, although there are many exceptions to this (such as straight-haired men having curly beards). The color of your beard will be determined by genetics, and may not be the same color as your head hair. Even mustaches or soul patches may be different colors from the base beard.
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