Is a full beard fashionable? From hipsters to Hollywood stars: the fact is that more and more men are opting for this beard variant. Actors like Chris Pine and Jamie Dornan proudly show off their beards on the red carpet. Football players Lionel Messi and David Beckham have also joined the new trend. And what would “Game of Thrones” star Kristofer Hivju look like without his signature red beard? It seems that the well-groomed full beard is here to stay as a trend for a while. And combined with stylish men's hairstyles, it is also very welcome.
Only a well-groomed full beard is a beautiful beard
Women like a full beard because it exudes strength, maturity and true masculinity. The beard signals positive masculine virtues such as self-confidence and drive. But it only looks attractive when it is properly cared for. This can only be achieved with the right care products and the right tools.
Advantages and disadvantages
The disadvantage can be seen as the greater maintenance effort and the necessary dedication and investment of time (and money).to give your beard perfect styling. The beard should be washed regularly with a mild shampoo. It is usually the dead skin cells that cause the itching in the first few weeks. To dry your beard, you should gently pat it with a clean towel. Don't rub!
You should also get used to your new beard. When you smoke, the smoke stays in your beard. Occasionally, when you drink or eat something, you may end up with food residue in your beard. But once you feel comfortable with your beard, you would never part with it.
Grow a beard
The path to a full beard is relatively straightforward, but can be difficult. Every man who wants a beautiful thick beard should have patience from everything. It takes about a month to grow a sizable beard long enough. Beard hair should be trimmed regularly (always when dry), especially during the growth phase.
Even if it itches, has split ends, and occasionally looks disgusting in some areas, stay away from the razor. Many men give up on the dream of having a full beard during this period and think that they can never have a full, beautiful beard. However, it can often happen that it is only in the second month that the bare spots completely grow over and the barbed wire turns into silky waves.
The optimal beard length – short or long full beard
From a beard length of around 5 cm, the beard can be called a beard. The ideal beard length depends on the look you want. In conservative business sectors, long beards violate styling rules and do not correspond to management's expectations. As long as the full beard is well-groomed and the wearer has conquered a position in the modern professional world, beards are tolerated.
Well-groomed full beard: shave the contours
If you think you don't have to shave anymore, you're wrong. Shaving the contours of the neck and cheeks is essential for a well-groomed full beard. This frames the beard and creates a feeling of cleanliness and well-being.
So, for the contour on the neck, define an imaginary U- or V-shaped line. The lowest point is the larynx. Tilt your head back slightly and place a finger on your neck directly above your Adam's apple. The line stops where your neck meets the bottom of your jaw. Everything below this limit towards the Adam's apple must be shaved off. Depending on your taste, you can vary the bottom line. The more beard you leave on the neck area, the more powerful it will appear.
Don't trim the neck line too round - a slightly upward curve works best. Either leave the corners square or round them slightly. The side contour is the line along your sideburns. On the cheeks, the beard is clearly defined in a straight or slightly curved curve from the sideburns to the mustache.
For office etiquette, the neck must be shaved every 3-4 days. If you are a freelance artist – once a week is enough. However, if you have decided to have a long, full beard (longer than 5 cm), you don't have to worry about your neck, but rather shape the beard. With the beard you can make the round face appear oval, hide a double chin or emphasize an oval face shape even more.
Use beard cream, pomade or oil
If you want to make your beard softer and smoother, you need to give your hard beard a nourishing beard treatment.Use beard oil dailyand beard brush to care for your beard. As an alternative to beard oil, you can also use olive oil or coconut oil. It's best to do this after the shower or after washing your beard.
Matching hairstyle for a full beard
– Long hair and long beard: This look looks best when the hair is tied in a topknot. This combination is ideal for creative people and artists.
Hairstyles like transition undercuts, a contemporary quiff or pompadour bring a little more symmetry into play and continue the theme of cultivated masculinity. The hair on the top is long, on the back and sides it is shaved short. The greater the contrast, the more the hairstyle and beard are highlighted.
– Bro Flow with a full beard – We’re already overthe new trend hairstyle Bro Flowreported. It can be wonderfully combined with onecombine with a well-groomed full beard. The actor Bradley Cooper also proves this. However, to create the perfect look, you need to style your hair back and keep it away from your face.
Just decide whether you want to focus on your beard or your hairstyle. If you're super proud of your long beard, you might as well shave your head bald!
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