Late Post: Mens Beards & the Oscars
I meant to post this after the Oscars, but forgot! So here it is, sorry its a bit late.
Just when I thought the beard craze was on its way out, it came back with a seriously "dapper" vengeance thanks to the Oscars. Hollywood's leading men were sporting facial hair. If you want to work on a beard of your own, here are tips on keeping it looking classy.
Know whether or not a beard suits your face.
Be honest with yourself—not every guy looks good with a beard. Typically, facial hair looks better when the hair is darker than your skin coloring. That way you avoid that awkward is-his-face-just-dirty thing. There is an exception: If you've gone gray like Clooney, you can probably pull off a dignified beard. Just keep it short so you don't look like Jolly-O Saint Nick. A good amount of evenly dispersed follicles is also a requirement so that it's not patchy. You can tell from just a few days of growth whether or not you've got what it takes. If you don't, trust me and keep the clean-shaven look, or try sporting a goatee.
Decide on your style. Stick with either some light scruff or a trimmed beard to avoid the lumberjack look. Yes, facial hair is manly, but you don't need to look like you've been living in the backwoods.
Get the right tools. An electric trimmer with multiple length settings is essential to easy beard maintenance. Use with an electric pre-shave treatment for a more comfortable trimming that won't painfully pull at hairs or leave skin irritated. A pair of scissors used with a beard brush can also help you more precisely style and trim strays, keeping things neat but natural-looking.
During the transition, face scrub will be your new best friend, to get rid of dead skin and raise hair follicles to prevent ingrown hairs. It will drastically cut irritation and itchiness. Follow cleansing with a soothing beard oil, it helps keep the hairs soft.
Just when I thought the beard craze was on its way out, it came back with a seriously "dapper" vengeance thanks to the Oscars. Hollywood's leading men were sporting facial hair. If you want to work on a beard of your own, here are tips on keeping it looking classy.
Know whether or not a beard suits your face.
Be honest with yourself—not every guy looks good with a beard. Typically, facial hair looks better when the hair is darker than your skin coloring. That way you avoid that awkward is-his-face-just-dirty thing. There is an exception: If you've gone gray like Clooney, you can probably pull off a dignified beard. Just keep it short so you don't look like Jolly-O Saint Nick. A good amount of evenly dispersed follicles is also a requirement so that it's not patchy. You can tell from just a few days of growth whether or not you've got what it takes. If you don't, trust me and keep the clean-shaven look, or try sporting a goatee.
Decide on your style. Stick with either some light scruff or a trimmed beard to avoid the lumberjack look. Yes, facial hair is manly, but you don't need to look like you've been living in the backwoods.
Get the right tools. An electric trimmer with multiple length settings is essential to easy beard maintenance. Use with an electric pre-shave treatment for a more comfortable trimming that won't painfully pull at hairs or leave skin irritated. A pair of scissors used with a beard brush can also help you more precisely style and trim strays, keeping things neat but natural-looking.
During the transition, face scrub will be your new best friend, to get rid of dead skin and raise hair follicles to prevent ingrown hairs. It will drastically cut irritation and itchiness. Follow cleansing with a soothing beard oil, it helps keep the hairs soft.
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