Growing a beard sounds simple... until you actually do it. What starts as a few days of stubble can quickly turn into an itchy, patchy, tangled mess—and no one tells you how frustrating that middle stage can be. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror halfway through and thought, “Is this really for me?” —you’re not alone. Here’s the truth: textured beards, especially those with curls, kinks, or coarse patterns, come with unique growing pains. But with the right care—and some pat