ok so im 21 and since i dont really pay too much attention to myself i just barely realized taht, well, i think my puberty stoped half way thru. i cant grow a thick mustache or full beard, i got one (1) chest hair adn im kinda short. everything else seems to be right... i got pubic hair, a deep voice and i guess thats it. is there somehting i can do to grow more? like get taller and grow more facial hair?
2007-06-18 10:48:51 · 10 answers · asked by ToneStylez 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
im 5'6 without shoes. i am mexican... so i guess my blood is native american. i have like hair on my chin but the reason i started to wonder is cuz i saw one of my cousins that i hadnt seen in like 2 years and hes taller and has a beard and he's like 15 or so. Im not really worried just kinda envious. i want that al pacino look from carlitos way... but i guess i'll have to look like a kid til im 30. ugh... thanx for the responses tho!!! xD
2007-06-18 11:11:48 · update #1
Hey, don't worry about it!! It's one of those "everyone is different" things I'm afraid; but things honestly will sort them selves out. With the possible exception of growing any taller - you may slowly stretch up another inch but I would be surprised. Not what you want to hear, probably! How tall (or short!) ARE you?
21 is actually very young to be able to grow a full beard - my husband is 26 and his is only just about full now, there are still a couple of empty patches on each cheek! We married at 20 and he had a goatee beard then, but it was also much softer than it is now. He also had very little chest hair then - maybe 3 at the time - it has gradually got more.
I don't think there's really much you can do - shaving more is supposed to stimulate hair growth, as is massage.
But most of all don't worry about it. I found my husband very attractive (still do!). He's also not hugely tall (5'10" on a good day, I think).
2007-06-18 11:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by piano_kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a 32 year old man, I feel your pain. It depends on your genetics. It would depend on what your father looked like...I know, creepy...and what ethinic background you are from. My family comes from Britian. I am short (5'5'') very pale with little chest hair...but I can grow a nice red beard in a matter of days, the rest is where it should be.
Just relax, there is nothing wrong. It will take time, but learn to like yourself just the way you are. There is no one else like you and that's the cool part. Oh, and shaving, no matter what anyone tells you, does not make it grow back more....trust me on this one.....
Hope I was able to help.
2007-06-18 10:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by Oberon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be perfectly natural to be that way. Hairiness (or not), and height are inherited factors, just like your eye colour and body type. Have a look at other blood family members. Do they have the same/similar body type to you? If that's the case there is nothing much that you can do, its just your natural type.
At 21 you have reached your adult height, and nothing can be done, apart from long and painful surgeries.
But let me tell you, not every woman wants a hairy bear in the bedroom, and many men strive for the smooth body look - ever seen a hairy body builder?
So relax, you are fine as you are - just step out with confidence, and you will always "walk tall".
2007-06-18 11:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As previously mentioned, hair growth is different for different people. Some are hairy, some are not.
For example, I am in your situation... I really want to grow a beard, but for some reason the hair on my cheek area does not grow, so any beard I do manage to grow looks odd. A decent 5 o clock shadow is all I am able to get.
Im still hoping one day I will be able to grow one! Rest assured you are very very normal.
2007-06-18 10:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is Mexican, and he's 20. He has facial hair, but his mustache doesn't get very thick. Just give it time to fill out. It'll take a while, but it'll get there. :] As for the height, it could run in your family.
2007-06-18 12:13:29 · answer #5 · answered by a_minute_too_late 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body and facial hair will continue to thicken over your lifetime. Chances are that you have reached your full adult height, tho--most men are finished by age 19 - 20.
2007-06-18 10:53:33 · answer #6 · answered by bex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat healthty diet, do some exercise daily. As u hav not mentioned, development of genitals, getting erection etc. are more important. If these r normal, forget about oher things, u will be alright. Good luck!
2007-06-18 11:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by lisathegr8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "Late Bloomer" it's perfectly normal. My uncle is the same way, and he's 21 also. Just be patient, it's better looking young anyway.
2007-06-18 11:37:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of it depends on your genes and ethnic background. for example, native americans tend to not have much facial hair, so if you have a lot of native american blood, then you might not have much of a beard.
2007-06-18 10:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Tyler M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep your perfectly normal not everybody is the same. some men can't grow beards some can its what makes us differant
2007-06-18 10:52:42 · answer #10 · answered by missyb 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋