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• Part 1 of 3: Growing and shaping the beard
• Part 2 of 3: Adjusting your beard to your face shape
• Part 3 of 3: Keeping the beard clean
• Tips
• Necessities

So you've chosen to renounce the razor and join a bearded fraternity? Just letting your facial hair grow isn't enough. Styling a beard requires routine maintenance. You will need to shape the beard to match the texture of your face. Trimming the hair keeps them in check, but washing, oiling and brushing is also critical to showing your beard at its best. With a little effort, many people will look at your glorious beard with admiration.

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Part 1 of 3: Growing and shaping the beard

1. Grow your beard to the desired size. Before you can style a beard, you need to give it time to grow. Leave him alone. Seriously, don't cut or shave for at least a few weeks. It will look messy, but remember that your beard will not look the same when it is full length. At the beginning of a clean-shaven beard, it takes at least two weeks to get a short beard. You can then start trimming unless you want your beard to grow longer.
   • Each beard grows at a different rate and length. For some men, it can take up to a year to develop a full, natural beard.
2. Trim the edges until your beard is neat. Let the beard grow for about a month before trying to trim it. Grab a beard trimmer to fine-tune the edges, but be careful! Remember, you are removing very little hair here. Too much produces a result you'd rather hide from friends. Even the neckline at your Adam's apple. Trim the hair above the natural line of your cheeks until your beard line forms a curve from ear to ear.
3. Thin the hair along your neck. Trimmers with adjustable guards are needed to create a "fade". At your Adam's apple, start with a low-placed protector such as a two or three. Trim all the way to where your neck and jaw meet. Now adjust the guard to one or two and shave within 2-3 cm from your Adam's apple.
   • The lower the protector setting, the shorter your hair will be cut. When the protector is in position one, less hair will be left behind than in position two, but using them both creates a gradual transition.
   • Everything under your Adam's apple should be shaved away. Use a razor gently or remove the guard from your trimmer.
4. Trim the beard to keep its shape. Once you determine the look of the beard, all you need to do is maintain it. Over time, it will grow and lose its shape. If you notice this, trim the edges again and refresh the fade. Trimmer guards make length maintenance easy. Find a protector that gives you the desired hair length and smooth it down through your beard. Scissors are another option for trimming beard hair that is too long.
   • Make a routine of washing, oiling, and brushing your beard if you haven't already. Your beard will thank you by becoming soft and pliable.
5. Go to the hairdresser for advice and maintenance. A professional's opinion never hurts when it comes to your beard. In addition to advice on which style suits you best, the hairdresser can also keep your beard in top shape. Make an appointment every three to four weeks to have your beard trimmed. If you are ever in doubt about what to do at home, your hairdresser will also be happy to advise you.

Part 2 of 3: Adjusting your beard to your face shape

1. Match the beard to your facial structure. Before modeling, imagine what the beard will look like when you are done. The best looking beard will complement your facial texture. Hairdressers recommend rounding the face in a balanced, elongated oval shape. You can search online for beard styles and the face shapes to match.
   • For example, if your head is more square than round, keep the sides longer than the hair under your chin. It will round your face.
   • For rounder faces, trim the sides and let the hair grow under your chin. The hairs under your chin add length to your face.
2. Model your beard like a goatee to look sophisticated. Sure, the goatee sounds basic, but it is easy to grow and looks good on many men. It requires you to trim the hair tightly. Your face will remain bald except for the mustache and hair around your mouth and chin.
   • This style is perfect for oval faces as they already have the ideal proportions. You can also let your beard grow a bit, but don't overdo it.
3. Model your beard in a Van Dyke if you have a round face. The best options for round faces are to keep your cheeks free and add length to your chin. With the Van Dyke you can grow a full mustache and leave the hair under your mouth at the same time. Trim the hair to keep it short and try to shape your beard to a point to make it extra beautiful!
   • If you have an oval beard style, you can leave the hair along your jawline. However, the hair on your chin should be the center of attention, as it will stretch your face.
4. Wear a full beard to balance out a triangular face. In a triangular face, the jaw is the prominent point. Maybe you thought it stood out too much. Take advantage of it by using your beard to fill in the sides. Grow your beard on your cheeks and up to your jawline. Trim the hair under your chin to a round shape, as you don't want this point to get more pointed.
   • You can cut the beard short or long. You can also smooth out your cheeks and keep your jawline short for a chin strap effect.
5. Wear a circle beard on a square face. Circle beards are very common and are perfect for balancing a square face. The goal is to round out your sharp corners, so there is no better way to achieve this with a beard without corners. Grow your mustache and the hair around your chin. Keep those sections short and rounded as you remove hair beyond them.

Part 3 of 3: Keeping the beard clean

1. Rinse the beard daily. Rinsing is the easiest way to take care of your beard. Get in the shower and run the water through it. You can use your fingers or a waterproof brush to get the water into the beard. At the very least, rinsing will get rid of dandruff, loose hair, and crumbs from the sandwich you ate yesterday.
2. Wash your beard with shampoo once a week. Rub the shampoo through your beard as you would your hair. Shampoo will help relieve itching as your beard grows. While it helps to soften longer beards, frequent washing will eventually dry out your hair. Shampoo at least once a week and more often if necessary, but no more than three.
   • You can use a bar of soap instead of shampoo to treat short beards.
3. Use a gentle shampoo for longer beards. Medium long and long beards require a different shampoo from those for scalp hair. Look for products that claim to be soft. You can also find specialty shampoo for beards at the store or online. Continue to use these one to three times a week.
   • If you have a short beard (the kind that doesn't cling to your face) you can still use the same shampoo you use for scalp hair.
4. Use conditioner to freshen up in between washes. Conditioner is not a requirement. It's great for cleaning your beard without drying it out, so it's often used in between washes. Look for products with natural ingredients such as argan or coconut oil. Rub the oil into your beard and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it out in the shower.
5. Comb beard oil into your hair when you get out of the shower. Washing your beard will strip you of its natural oils. Beard oil replaces these oils, preventing dandruff and leaving hair soft for styling. Treat your beard with oil daily or whenever it feels dry. Squeeze a small drop into your hand and work it into your beard with your fingers. Massage the oil from the root to the tip of your hair. Then you comb your beard with a comb or just your fingers, to work the oil well into your beard.
   • Avoid oils with alcohol. This one will dry out your skin.
   • Beard oil can be used on sensitive skin. Some oils, especially coconut oil, can cause acne, so switch to mineral oil, argan or jojoba oil.
   • If you plan on styling a small area, use beard balm.
   • Remember to rinse your beard oil from time to time so it doesn't get stuck in your hair.
6. Use beard balm to style a damp beard. Beard balm works like beard oil, but it does not reach your skin. Instead, it gives you more styling options, including twisting hair into ends. Squeeze a small drop into your hand and use your fingers to spread the beard over the area you want to style. The balm should be applied when your beard hairs are still damp, such as after a shower.
7. Blow-dry the beard into shape. Use a hair dryer to shape your beard while it's damp. Do not comb out the beard yet. Instead, work your way up from your neck and dry your beard. It will bulge so that it looks nice and full. Blow down the beard hair so that it falls into the basic shape you want.
8. Comb or brush out the beard to complete the styling. Work slowly as you go through your beard with the comb. Finish your style by brushing out your beard. Combs are great for modeling small areas and details. Brushes can smooth out larger areas in a shorter time. It is up to you to determine whether one or both options work best for you.
   • Good combs are often made of wood. They snag less often than the generic plastic combs.
   • Good brushes have also been developed for beards. Natural fibers, such as boar bristles, are used for softness and easy distribution of oil and balm.

Tips

• Style your beard according to your own wishes. Regardless of the texture of your face, there are plenty of ways to style your beard to create your own unique look.

Necessities

• Beard trimmer with adjustable protectors
• Brush with natural bristles and wooden comb
• Mild hair shampoo
• Conditioner
• Beard oil or balm