There comes a time in every man’s life when he asks himself, “Should I grow a beard?” When you used to fight for your survival in the corporate jungle, you envied every bearded man you encounter on the street. You’re probably one of the few people in the office who signed the secret petition to destroy discrimination against beards. If this was the Industrial Age, no one will judge you when you come to work with glorious, voluminous facial hair. Well, now that you’re a remote worker, you don’t have to deal with all that corporate drama. Finally, you can seriously consider whether you should grow a beard. However, now that no one is stopping you, you’re probably doubting if you have what it...
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Top 5 Hairstyles for Men with Beards Beards are great, let’s face it, they have been on trend for a while and still seem to be going strong. But the question is, what hairstyles should you rock if you have a beard? Well, fear no more, because we have some suggestions with our Top 5 Hairstyles for Men with Beards and products the barber recommends. To create the slick back look, you need to comb your hair back, starting at the forehead and ending at the nape. The motion of the back-combing of the hair is straight and even, so if you first begin combing back the hair on the center of your forehead (where the hair starts on your forehead), you shall then finish the back-combing motion at...
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We here at The Manual encourage men to experiment with growing out their facial hair, but simply putting down the razor won’t get you your most handsome and healthy beard. Whether you’re going full lumberjack or sporting some rugged stubble, you’ll need to trim. Growing facial fur is easy when you have the right tools. Taking a trimmer to your scruff can help a patchy beard look fuller and a bushy beard look neater. It also prevents the hairs from splitting, which is important if you’re growing to new lengths. We’ve put together this list of the best beard trimmers for all of your whisker styling needs. Best Beard Trimmer This nine-in-one kit is perfect for the guy who needs options. There...
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An electric beard trimmer is a necessity for maintaining facial hair. The best ones are intuitive and offer a range of settings for general hair trimming and precision touch-ups. In recent years, advances in rechargeable batteries have allowed for cordless trimmers to run up to an hour or more. Many beard trimmers on the market also utilize blades that require very little upkeep — as a general rule: look for self-sharpening steel blades that don’t require oil before each use. You’ll also want to consider how, and where, you’ll be using it. Have you maintained the same beard for years and just need a one-trick pony? Do you alternate between short and long styles and need a...
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With every guy’s beard journey, comes trial and error, and a man may not be aware of best practices for maintaining the extra hair he has growing on his face. That’s why Yahoo Lifestyle scouted bearded bros with salt-and-pepper strands, dudes with naturally curly textures, and fellas with standout scruff for grooming tips to help your beard flourish. Keep reading to discover the beard oils and balms men trust, why combing facial hair post-shower is a must, and why you should be careful eating juicy cheeseburgers in public. How long have you been growing your beard? A little over a year, and it’s my first beard. I went on vacation snowboarding in South America and didn’t shave for 10 days,...
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