How to Grow a Beard Like Santa’s Beard

Growing a beard like Santa’s is more than just letting it ride ‘til December. It takes patience, care, and a little grooming magic to reach jolly old Saint Nick levels of fullness and softness. But don’t worry - we’re breaking it all down into simple steps you can follow (no chimney required).

1. Start With a Clean Slate

If you're starting from scratch, shave or trim your facial hair neatly and exfoliate the skin underneath. Clean skin = a healthy environment for beard growth. Use a gentle cleanser or even better, start using our Beard Wash to prep your face and beard area daily. It removes grime without stripping your skin’s natural oils - essential when you're trying to grow a Santa-level beard.

Product Pick:
True O.G. Beard Wash – Unscented, plant-based, and made for daily use. Gentle enough to use every morning.

2. Fuel the Growth (Not the Hype)

Santa didn’t grow his iconic beard overnight, and you won’t either. Beard growth takes time and the right conditions. That’s where our Growth Support Beard Oil comes in. It’s infused with Coffee CO₂ extract (for follicle support), nourishing oils like castor and meadowfoam, and essential oils shown to help promote circulation and healthier-looking growth. No hype - just solid, evidence-backed ingredients.

Product Pick:
Growth Support Beard Oil – Perfect for nighttime use when your skin is in repair mode.

Tip: Use 3–5 drops nightly. Massage into your skin and beard to encourage growth from the root up.

3. Condition Like a Claus

Santa’s beard isn’t just big - it’s soft. That comes from deep, consistent hydration. Using a beard butter locks in moisture, softens wiry hairs, and keeps your beard feeling as good as it looks. Ours is loaded with shea, mango, and kokum butter for next-level conditioning.

Product Pick:
Beard Butter (any scent you love) – Epic hydration with a velvety finish. We recommend pairing it with Rip Tide for a peppermint-vanilla vibe that feels like winter in a jar.

4. Trim (Don’t Hack) Your Way to Shape

Even Santa needs a shape-up. Once you’ve hit about 4–6 weeks of growth, start shaping the neckline and cheek line to keep things looking intentional. A boar bristle brush helps train the beard downward, while occasional trims remove split ends and keep your beard looking lush - not bushy.

5. Eat, Sleep, Hydrate, Repeat

Santa’s belly might jiggle like a bowl full of jelly, but under that red suit, he’s crushing the basics: staying hydrated, eating whole foods, and getting enough sleep. Your beard is a reflection of your overall health - so if you’re not drinking water, sleeping well, or eating right, your beard might look more Grinch than Kris Kringle.

FAQs

Q: How long does it take to grow a Santa-length beard?
A: For most guys, it can take 6 months to a year to grow a full, thick beard like Santa’s. Genetics play a big role, but consistent grooming and care can make a huge difference.

Q: Do beard oils really help with growth?
A: While no product can create new follicles, the right beard oil (like our Growth Support Oil) can help create the best environment for growth by hydrating, reducing itch, and nourishing the skin beneath.

Q: Can I use multiple products together?
A: Absolutely. For best results, use our Growth Support Beard Oil at night and follow up with Beard Butter or Beard Balm in the morning to lock in hydration and control flyaways.

Final Thoughts

A beard like Santa’s doesn’t just appear - it’s built with intention, patience, and the right grooming routine. Whether you’re aiming for North Pole legend status or just a fuller, softer winter beard, Bearded Coast has you covered with small-batch, ocean-minded grooming products made to support your beard journey - every step of the way.

So channel your inner Claus, and treat your beard right.