People who are new to facial hear will learn that great beards are groomed and not just grown. The good news is that it has never really been easier to keep that facial hair looking trimmed and neat than it is now. Consider a few tips to keep a beard trimmed and groomed.
Have Some Patience
If a beard is new, it needs a month to six weeks to really become long enough to trim at all. The problem is that hair on some parts of the face will grow in more rapidly than hair on other parts. Giving the beard a month or more to establish itself will ensure that it can be trimmed evenly.
Match Beards To Complement Face Shapes
Just like people pick out glasses or hairstyles to complement their own unique faces, the same thing should be done with a beard. There are charts that can be found online that offer suggestions for different face shapes.
For example, men with a very round face might find that growing their beard longer on the chin than it is one the sides will make their face look more oval. Men with an oval face can usually select just about any beard shape. Men with a large chin might be able to change their appearance considerably by leaving a full growth on the sides and shorter growth on the chin.
Consider The Right Products
It’s just as important to wash a beard several times each week as it is to wash hair. In fact, it might be more important because food particles may drop into the bear. There are specialized beard washes that are different than regular shampoo as well.
Also, beard oil is a beard grower’s best friend. There are many different oils to choose from. They help condition the beard to keep it smooth and soft.