In the modern world, a beard and mustache are not just facial hair, they are an element of appearance that gives individuality, character, a real work of art. It is not so difficult to grow them, but it will take a lot of effort to make them attractive and well-groomed. How to cut a beard beautifully so that you and others like it? To do this, you need to go through several basic steps.
Hair growing
It's good if you already have a beard and you just need to tweak its shape. But what if you have to start everything from scratch? To do this, you need to stock up on a lot of patience. After you stop shaving your facial hair, as it grows, you may experience discomfort, including itching. Since hair grows unevenly in different parts of the face, you will have to come to terms with the fact that an uneven growing beard will not add attractiveness to its owner.
Growing hair must be continued until the desired length is reached. Until this moment, it is better not to correct the shape of the beard. Typically, in a yearcan grow by 13-15 cm. Most men have a beard up to two centimeters long. In this case, it is necessary to shave the neck to create a well-groomed look.
What types of beards are there
The following beard options are the most popular today:
1. "Goat" - cut off so that elongated hair remains only at the very end of the chin.
2. Goatee - it is supposed to leave both a beard and a mustache. It is cut in such a way that the hairline passes over the upper lip and smoothly turns into an asymmetrical oval, which expands towards the chin.
3. "Franz Joseph" - a strip of hair descends from the ear and, not reaching the chin, smoothly turns into a mustache.
4. Skipper - a narrow strip of hair runs from ear to ear and captures only the lower part of the chin, forming a horseshoe.
5. Anchor - a small mustache remains above the lip, a thin vertical strip of hair remains on the chin, expanding towards the bottom, like an anchor.
6. The box is a classic, the beard is trimmed neatly and evenly, covering the entire chin, merging with the mustache.
How to choose the right shape?
When the question arises of how to cut a beard, then first you need to decide on its shape. Not the fact that the type that you like will fit the oval of the face. It must be remembered that a beard can decorate and even hide any imperfections, but it can also worsen the appearance.
With an oval face shape, it looks almost harmoniousany beard. An elongated face can be visually expanded with sideburns or a rounded horseshoe beard. But the "goat" beard or goatee will narrow the face even more.
How to trim a beard for a round face? A trapezoidal beard from ear to ear or a “goat” beard would be appropriate here, but it’s better to forget about sideburns.
A triangle face will be noticeably transformed by a square-shaped beard or a slightly rounded horseshoe. Hair color should also be considered. As a rule, almost any type of beard suits blondes, but it is better for brunettes to give preference to a compact beard.
In newfangled salons and hairdressers, you can use such a service as computer modeling. At the same time, your photo is loaded into a special computer program, and the stylist selects the appropriate beard shape for you. This is quite convenient, since you can understand in advance how to cut your beard and see the approximate final result. But what if there is no time or opportunity to turn to a professional master? In this case, you will have to do everything yourself.
How to trim your beard yourself?
To make a beautiful beard at home, you will need:
- mirror;
- shaving cream (in case of very sensitive skin or coarse hair);
- comb with thick teeth;
- scissors;
- beard trimmer with attachments.
The beard is a kind of masterpiece thatemphasizes the individuality of its owner, so it is quite important to choose the right style. Look at your colleague - what kind of beard he has, you can peep photos of various options in magazines. Consider if this style suits you. Look in the mirror, examine your beard from all sides. Before you start cutting, make sure you carefully consider all the details. Draw a picture in your mind - so you can proceed to the next step.
Beard trim
On the areas of the face and neck that are supposed to be cleared of vegetation, you need to apply shaving foam, after which you should carefully remove excess hair with a razor according to the model you want. When this task is completed, the chin is thoroughly washed from the remnants of the cream and dried with a towel.
How to cut a beard if it requires a significant shortening? For this, it is better to use scissors. Moisten your hair with water beforehand, but so that it is only slightly damp, and comb it with a comb - this will facilitate the cutting process.
How to trim your beard beautifully with a trimmer
Now it's time to use the trimmer. The beard must be thoroughly dried and combed so that the machine does not cut too much. Movements should be smooth, without interruptions. You need to start cutting from the ear, gradually moving towards the chin, and then climb back. So gradually you can achieve the desired shape.
Beginners should use the nozzle,which cuts the hair minimally, because without the proper experience, you can cut off the excess. When this process is over, the beard must be washed again, dried and combed, then carefully examine the result in the mirror. If individual hairs are found that do not fit into the overall picture, then you can get rid of them with the help of small nail scissors, carefully cutting them off.
Goatee at home
How to cut a goatee beard yourself? This will not be difficult, since now they sell special shaving templates that can be adjusted and adjusted to fit your face shape. Such devices tightly cover the part of the beard and mustache that should be left. And those hair that are outside the template can be safely cut with a razor or trimmer - the result is a beautiful and perfectly even goatee.
Beard modeling at home is quite a difficult task. But if the result of the work is completely unsatisfactory, then you can always completely shave off all facial hair.
