If you are going to live the beard life, you should know how to care properly for your facial hair. Going to a knowledgeable barber is a good start, but don’t you want to perfect your own beard shape with some serious DIY skills? These four steps to shape a beard can take your facial hair to the next level.
1. Know Thy Face
Men’s faces come in all shapes and sizes, so it stands to reason that their beards do as well. The trick to a beard that makes other men jealous is to know what beard style works with your face shape.
For example, a dude with a triangular face may want to avoid a Van Dyke or ducktail style, which makes chins appear long and pointy. On the other hand, men with round faces may like a bit of length with short sides to add proportion.
2. Learn Thine Growth
It doesn’t hurt to take a long look at the mirror to understand your face shape and how your facial hair grows before setting any beard goals. If you tend to cultivate a patchy, uneven beard, you may not want to go full Viking.
Likewise, a beardstache may not work for you if your mustache does not come in thick and lush. Work with what you’ve got and make the most of it.
3. Gather Ye Tools To Shape a Beard
When you shape a beard, you need the right tools to achieve your style. Invest in a quality grooming kit that contains professional scissors, a beard comb, and an adjustable safety razor or clippers to snip and trim your facial hair into your desired look.
If you need more help, consider a beard shaping tool to help you attain perfect symmetry and get your sideburns under control. And of course, no beard or ‘stache owner should be without a comb and brush to smooth out coarseness and keep facial hair under control.
4. Define Thy Borders
No matter why style or shape beard you are after, you need to give some love to the edges. A well-maintained beard is just that: maintained. You should trim any strays from your cheeks and decide how you want your neckline to look.
If you have a thick, bushy masterpiece, you can let your neck go, but a short, tight beard needs definition. Think about the curve of your beard from ear to ear, about two fingers higher than your Adam’s apple.
Set your clippers a few settings below your beard length for a smooth, clean neck, or adjust the settings to create a fade neckline. Either way, you’ll definitely look more polished than you would just leaving it au naturel.
Shape a Beard in Style With Wild Willies
Remember, a stylish beard needs TLC to take it from scary to sexy. Wild Willies has the products you need to style and shape a beard, including oils, butters, and straighteners. Check out our blog when you shop for more beautiful beard tips to keep yours looking its best.
