{"id":48302,"date":"2017-03-23T16:16:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T20:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/?p=48302"},"modified":"2023-08-17T14:29:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T18:29:14","slug":"beard-shaping-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/beard-shaping-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Beard Shaping Tips: Go From Unkempt To On-Point"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
After your beard has grown in for about a month or so, it\u2019s best to shape it accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As simple as the above statement may seem, there is a lot that you need to do as a beardsman to make your prized beard look on point as opposed to an unruly mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, we wanted to put together these seven tips that will help for a better-shaped beard that just about any expert beardsman would agree on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many, it can be pretty tempting to trim your beard yourself, especially for the first-time beard growers out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But to be quite honest, it\u2019s easy to mess up your lines when looking in the mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbers are professionals and do this sort of shaping up daily for a living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, letting a barber clean up your beard will make it easier for you to just do the clean-up work between visits with your favorite beard trimmer, cartridge razor, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to shaping your beard, you want to find a shape and style that compliments your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, if you have a circular face, you will want to get a more tapered beard style (i.e., V style) rather than one that\u2019s a bit boxy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why\u2019s that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most importantly, it has to do with the symmetry of your face and how others see you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t want to have an overweight face of facial hair that just doesn\u2019t look right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some great styles from Birchbox<\/a> that should provide a little further guidance to defining the best beard shape for your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now beyond the actual shape of your beard, you also want to consider the length of it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Too long of a beard can appear to many as being a bit unwieldy and just generally \u2018wild.\u2019 Whereas a shorter beard (i.e., above the Adam’s apple) can exude more of an orderly and in-tact look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So take careful consideration what your beard goals are and how they might affect your daily lifestyle (i.e., lots of client meetings in an office environment, then a shorter beard may be better for you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are completely bald or have a thick head of hair, you want to be sure that you pick a beard shape that compliments your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like with your face shape, symmetry and weight are essential here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the bald men out there, you want to go with a bit shorter of a beard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sure, nothing is stopping you from growing a yeard, but for many, an incredibly long beard on a bald guy will be way off when it comes to the weight of features on your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the contrary, if you have a full head of hair, you have a bit more styling options for beard length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From a short stubble to a full yeard, you have full creativity \u2013 so have fun with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan on taking the task of cleaning up your beard yourself, there are a few tools that will be critical for your arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are growing a longer beard, then the best tool will be a pair of quality shears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shears (or scissors) provide unparalleled control when it comes to defining and maintaining the shape of your beard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike other tools (which we will cover in just a minute), shears are perfect for getting a clean cut on the follicle and are ideal for curing any pesky split ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you lean towards more of a stubble look on your face, then a quality beard trimmer will go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beard trimmers are great for many reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First and foremost, you can set the guard to your desired length and maintain a short beard\/stubble style indefinitely \u2013 no visit to the barbershop is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondly, the guard on beard trimmers will help to ensure that the blade never touches the surface of your skin. Therefore, if you get severe irritation on your neck when making a pass with a razor, you can kiss this annoyance goodbye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One downfall for a beard trimmer is that it doesn\u2019t do a great job in styling and shaping for men with long beards. The reason is that simply the trimmer is too heavy, and it will be tough to get those exact lines that you prefer compared to shears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Pick The Right Beard Style For Your Hair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. The Right Tools For Trimming Or Cleaning Up Your Beard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shears<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Beard Trimmer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cartridge Razor \/ Double Edge Safety Razor \/ Electric Shaver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n