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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