Once upon a time if you wanted to grow a beard, you just stopped shaving and let Mother Nature do its thing. Not so anymore. Beards are back in fashion but you don’t want to end up looking like Grizzly Adams, so here are some quick tips to help you achieve a neat, distinguished looking beard.
Wash your beard. You get better results when you start with a clean, dry beard. You can wash your beard with shampoo in the sink or shower and pat it dry with a towel.
Comb your beard. Combing gets rid of tangles and makes your beard easier to trim.
Get a large mirror. A multi angle mirror can make it easier to see the hard to reach areas on your beard. Also get scissors, clippers, comb, towel and any products ready
Apply Shaving Oil. With its scientifically formulated 3-in-1 Tri-tech anti rash system, Face Guard replaces old style shaving creams, expensive moisturisers & after-shave balms in just one easy application. And yes you can apply the oil to your beard.
Select a guard. Most clippers come with several snap-on plastic guards. The guards ensure an even trim at the length you want so you don’t accidentally cut your beard too short. Turn the trimmer on and gently, but firmly trim each side of your face, working along the grain using long smooth strokes. It may help you to maintain balance between each side of your face by always starting at the ears and working down. The guard should keep the trimmer from irritating your skin or cutting too much hair.
Trim your mustache and chin. Start under your nose and move toward the corner of the mouth, then move down to your chin. Pay special attention to hard-to-reach areas directly under your nose. You may find it easier to trim your mustache separately with scissors.
Finish the trim with a clean edge. Remove the guard from the trimmer and trim along your neck line to remove any hair left on your neck. Use your jaw as a straight edge.