In the modern world, a beard and mustache is not just facial hair, it is an element of appearance that gives individuality, character, a real work of art. To grow them is not so difficult, but to make attractive and well-groomed, it will take a lot of effort. How nice to cut a beard so that you and others like it? To do this, you need to go through several basic steps.
Hair growing
Well, if the beard is already there, and you just need to tweak its shape. But what if everything has to start from scratch? To do this, stock up on a large share of patience. After the shaving of the hair on the face is stopped, as it grows, unpleasant sensations may appear, 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 regrowing beard will not add attractiveness to its owner.
Hair regrowth must be continued until the required length is reached. Up to this point, it is better not to correct the shape of the beard . As a rule, in a year it can grow by 13-15 cm. For most men, a goatee is up to two centimeters long. In this case, it is necessary to trim the neck to create a well-groomed look.
What types of beards are
The most popular beard options today are:
1. "Goat" - is cut 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 hair line passes over the upper lip and smoothly passes into an asymmetric oval, which expands to the chin.
3. "Franz Joseph" - a strip of hair descends from the ear and, not reaching the chin, smoothly passes 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 antennae remains above the lip, a thin vertical strip of hair remains on the chin, expanding to the bottom, like an anchor.
6. The box is a classic, the beard is neatly and evenly trimmed, covers the entire chin, merges with the mustache.
How to choose a suitable form?
When the question arises of how to cut a beard, first you need to determine its shape. It is not a fact that the type that you liked will fit the oval of the face. It must be remembered that a beard can decorate and even hide any imperfections, but can also worsen the appearance.
Almost any beard looks harmonious with an oval face shape . 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 to holders of a round face? A trapezoidal beard from ear to ear or a “goat” beard will be appropriate here, but it is better to forget about whiskers.
The face-triangle will significantly change due to the square beard or 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 prefer a compact beard.
In newfangled salons and hairdressers, you can use a service such as computer modeling. At the same time, your photo is loaded into a special computer program, and the stylist selects the suitable beard shape for you. This is quite convenient, because you can understand in advance how to cut a beard, and see an approximate final result. But what if there is no time or opportunity to contact a professional master? In this case, you have to do everything yourself.
How to cut a beard yourself?
In order to make a beautiful beard at home, you will need:
- a mirror;
- shaving cream (in case of very sensitive skin or hard hair);
- scallop with thick teeth;
- scissors;
- a trimmer with nozzles for cutting a beard.
A beard is a kind of masterpiece that emphasizes the individuality of its owner, so it is quite important to choose the right style. Look at your colleague - what is his beard, photos of various options can be found in magazines. Think about whether this style suits you. Look in the mirror, examine your beard from all sides. Before you start cutting, make sure that you have carefully thought out all the details. Drawn a picture in your imagination - which means you can proceed to the next step.
Beard haircut
Shaving foam should be applied to the areas of the face and neck that are supposed to be cleaned of vegetation, after which excess hair should be carefully removed with a razor according to the model you want. When this task is completed, the chin is washed thoroughly from the remnants of the cream and dried with a towel.
How to cut a beard, if it requires a significant shortening? To do this, it is better to use scissors. First you need to moisten your hair with water, but so that they are only slightly moist, and comb them with a comb - this will facilitate the process of cutting.
How to trim a beard 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 off the excess. The movements should be smooth, without interruptions. You need to start the haircut from the ear, gradually moving towards the chin, and then rise back. So gradually you can achieve the desired shape.
For beginners, it is better to use a nozzle that cuts hair minimally, because without the proper experience, you can cut off the excess. When this process is over, the beard needs to be washed, dried and combed again, then carefully inspect 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 manicure scissors, carefully cutting them off.
Goatee at home
How to cut a goatee type goatee yourself? This will not be difficult since they are now selling special shaving patterns that can be adjusted and adjusted to fit your face. Such devices tightly cover the part of the beard and mustache that should be left. And those hair that turned out to be outside the template can be easily cut with a razor or trimmer - the result is a beautiful and perfectly even goatee.
Modeling a beard at home is a rather difficult task. But if the result of the work is completely unsatisfactory, then you can always completely shave off all the facial hair.