NOTHING says macho like
a man with a beard. I’m not talking
about a couple of hairs sparsely distributed on different parts of the face.
That’s a major turn off. I see a lot of men
struggling in that area. They’ll grow one or two hairs on their chins and call
that a beard. Well, technically it
could be but give us all a break and trim off those little hairs – embrace your
clean face. I don’t mean the Madzibaba
kind of beard either, there’s nothing stylish about that one, no offence. It
just grows haphazardly and too long, in my opinion. I’m talking full blown
– covering the cheeks and chin. I’m talking dense, dark facial hair
meticulously trimmed and combed. Of course you’re not
any less of a man because your beard doesn’t grow thick – there’s nothing you
could’ve done about it even if you tried – its genetics.
But let me talk about
the #BeardFaceGang for a minute. They’re quite the trending lot right now. I
think its one hot and timeless look, if, of course, it’s done well. This look says I’m
confident and I know what I’m about. It says I’m conscious about my style and
will put in some extra work to keep myself looking hot. The beard could go well
with a brush cut but I love it all the more with a bald head. You’re one hell of a
confident man if you can rock a bald head! And of course, your head has quite
the good shape. The beauty of this look is you can move from formal to smart
casual and downright casual looking effortlessly chic.
Because it’s an
elaborate look, you’ll court a lot of attention from people, especially the
ladies. I particularly like that by keeping your beard, you avoid a lot of skin
problems associated with shaving off hair of that magnitude. If you don’t offend
your skin ever so often with shaving, you can avoid a lot of problems
associated with ingrown hairs and pimples that arise as a result of shaving. When
you decide to join the #BeardFaceGang, please make sure your hygiene levels
move along with the times. Also take into consideration how you’ll keep the
beard looking sleeker than sleek.
If you’re going to trim
your beard yourself, you’ll need the right tools. You will have to decide
whether to trim using scissors or a beard trimmer. If you decide to trim
primarily with scissors, consider purchasing a pair of professional barber’s
scissors. When considering beard
trimmers, a rechargeable cordless model might be a good choice. You should also
have a good wide-toothed comb. Optionally, for the mustache, you might want to
have a fine-toothed comb. A good-sized wall
mirror is usually indispensable. You might also benefit from a magnifying
mirror and possibly a three-way mirror.
Do not trim a wet beard
or mustache. Wet hair is longer. When it dries you may find you’ve trimmed too
much. After you’ve trimmed
your beard and mustache, then you should maintain the shape of your beard. Just like your hair,
wash and shampoo your beard regularly. A mild shampoo is easier on your skin. After shampooing, you
may use a conditioner. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. Failure to rinse
sufficiently may result in flaking. Because beard hairs are so coarse,
conditioners will have less effect on the beard than on the hair on your head.
But a conditioner will still help make your beard feel softer. Gently pat and wipe
your beard dry with a towel. Blow drying is not really necessary and can be
harsh on your skin. Comb your beard and
mustache with a wide-toothed comb to remove tangles. Optionally, you can finish
up by using a brush.
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