Here’s our step-by-step guide to taking care of your beard The resurgence in the popularity of the beard began around 2012, according to the Google Trends, and the trend shows little sign of losing momentum six years on. At its best, a beard can enhance facial shape and features and make a man look more attractive - that being said, no good-looking beard is an accident. It takes time to grow, style and maintain. Want to know how to achieve thick, healthy bristles? Follow these seven beard grooming tricks that promise to keep your facial hair looking its best. Pick a style Not every hairstyle will suit you and the same goes for facial hair too. While choosing a style of beard should be about...
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Trimming a Beard Neckline A lot of men go wrong when it comes to designing and trimming the outline of their beard. When it comes to outlining a beard, the key is to avoid the mistake of trimming the neckline too high up on the neck and entering the jawline and face region. This is a classic beard gaff that ends up making it look like your beard shrunk in the dryer and is now entirely too small for your face. It’s like wearing a tiny hat or squeezing into skinny jeans. Why a Neckline You don’t need a neckline. You may want to grow your beard naturally because in some cases this looks better and it’s a lot easier to maintain. For most of us however, neck hair can be...
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Growing a beard is the top of the pyramid for male rites of passage, just above surviving a wasp sting and not crying during the end of Bambi. It’s a process that tests a many tenets of manhood. The journey of growing a beard demands a fair whack of patience and resilience. You also need the courage to ignore those second glances in the office, during that awkward period where your so-called beard looks like you’re hungover for the sixth day in a row and losing the plot a little bit. But there’s never been a better time in modern history to give it a crack. Fifty-five percent of men worldwide have some facial hair. It’s no longer the domain of barbarians and bikies. Barber shops also offer...
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What Do I Ask The Barber When I Get My Beard Trimmed? Earlier this month I sat down with Angela, a beard expert here in Washington, DC. Angela has been trimming beards longer than most of us have been growing them; I always learn something new when I talk with her. A lot of men ask me what they should expect when they first visit their barber for a beard trim. For the uninitiated, this can be a bit intimidating. After all, our beards are our pride and joy! You do not want to risk someone messing that up. I can deal with a bad hair cut, but a bad beard trim? Absolutely not! But first, a few tips for those new to beards. 1. You beard grows on average one-half inch per month. Let your beard...
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Men have endured a long and complicated relationship with their beards since they learned to walk on two feet. In their early days, beards served a practical purpose by keeping warm and offering protection from disease. In the following guide, we will explore in detail how to grow and trim a beard. There’s also a little bit of history on the beard and we’ll present the different beard styles that you can discover in full. You can scroll down to keep reading or jump straight to a section if you’re in a hurry: A Brief History of The Beard As time went by, the beard became a symbol of status and power. However, the Romans were fervent advocates of a clean shaven face. It was...
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