Beard Style Guide
FROM THE BLUEBEARDS REVENGE www . bluebeards-revenge . co . uk
FASHION + BEAUTY
IT ’ S CLAIMED THAT BEARDS PEAKED IN 2014 , YET AS WE COME IN TO THE COLDER , WETTER MONTHS OF 2016 , STYLISH FACIAL FUZZ STILL SITS FIRMLY ON THE JAW LINES OF MILLIONS OF MEN . WHETHER YOU ’ RE ONE OF THE MANY GUYS THAT ARE YET TO EXPERIMENT WITH THE HAIR THAT SPROUTS FROM THEIR CHINS OR A SEASONED VETERAN WHEN IT COMES TO BEARD GROWING AND STYLING , WE HAVE SOME HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOU .
Growing a beard starts with a healthy grooming routine . Moisturise daily and make sure you use a mild face wash to exfoliate the skin and remove any nastiness hiding underneath your facial hair – healthy hair will only grow from a healthy face .
Once your beard is growing , it ’ s time to start thinking about style . Style can vary drastically ; from a well groomed and professional businessman with stubble , to a weather-hardened mountain man with a scraggy mess . No matter how you wish your beard to look , the most important styling tip is to make sure your masterpiece suits your face .
Men with round and square faces should look to keep hair fuller on the chin and shorter on the sides . Men with longer , rectangular faces should look to keep the sides longer and the bottom shorter , while men with an oval face tend to be able to pull off any style ( lucky buggers !).
NOW , HOW ABOUT A FASHIONABLE STYLE TO GO WITH EACH FACE TYPE ?
Round & Square Faces : Full beard This one ’ s easy – just let your beard grow for around six weeks before using your razor and scissors to shape / trim the beard in to a presentable look . Style the hair a little longer on the chin to take some of the roundness away from your face . Use a beard oil and brush to top up the hair ’ s natural oils and distribute them evenly for a healthy shine .
Rectangular Faces : Imperial moustache Don ’ t shave for months ! Wait until your whiskers are nice and long and can be shaped . Then , shave away your sideburns and goatee . Rub a very small amount of moustache wax between your thumb and index finger and twizzle the ends of the mo ’ – perfect !
Oval Faces : Garibaldi The Garibaldi is perfect for those that want a long beard that still appears kempt . Grow your beard until it is 15-20cm in length , but keep the lower section trimmed to maintain a rounded shape . The beauty of this style is that it looks natural . So , other than the odd brush and splash of beard oil , no products need to be applied .
The Bluebeards Revenge Classic & Cuban Blend Beard Oil £ 9.99 each , www . bluebeardsrevenge . co . uk
GIFTS FOR YOUR BEARDED MAN …
Braun BT5050 Beard Trimmer
The two Click & Lock trimming combs make precise grooming easy , with 25 length settings to give results that are even , exact , reliable and repeatable . Fully washable with full charge giving you 50 minutes of cordless performance . £ 49.99 , http :// uk . braun . com
Wooden 24 Sampler Gift Box Set
The Bearded Man Company is proud to present the Ultimate Gift Box Set . This set includes their Bestselling Beard Oil Sampler Set together presented in a handsome high quality wooden gift box . A perfect gift for the well groomed bearded man . £ 39.99 , www . thebeardedmancompany . com
Beard Things Wash Bag
This natural canvas bag is perfect for him to store all his necessary ‘ beard things ’ in . Available in cream or black with a vintage-style metal zip , this bag is a must-have for guys rocking stylish facial hair . £ 16 , www . rockonrubyclothing . com
That Beard is Simply Magnificent Card
Whether you ’ re celebrating his birthday , saying thank you , or just for fun , give him ( and his beard ) a boost of confidence with this funky card . £ 2.95 , www . ivorymintstationery . co . uk
Personalised Beard Comb
The perfect accessory for the stylish gent , this personalised beard comb keyring is custom designed to prevent ‘ ca-tachetrophe ’… Crafted from walnut in the UK , each comb is completed with a split ring attachment , suitable for a large number of keys . £ 12 , www . cloudsandcurrents . com
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