How to shave your beard with a trimmer?

Trimmer - a modern, convenient device for trimming and correcting mustaches, beards, but also this versatile device can be successfully used for shaving. Special models equipped with additional attachments for multidirectional processing allow you to achieve a smooth and gentle hair shave. But you need to know how to use this multifunctional device correctly - this will help to achieve excellent results even with independent use. Let's take a closer look at how to properly shave a beard with a trimmer.

Thoroughly prepared facial skin and vegetation make it possible to shave without unpleasant damages, abrasions, cuts and scratches. Failure to comply with the preliminary preparation requirements can lead to other problems, such as inflammation and ingrown hairs into the skin, making shaving impossible due to soreness and severe itching.

Yes, it is important to carry out a hygienic procedure in the beginning. cleansing beard hair from dirt and small dead particles of the epidermis... But ordinary soap is not suitable for this. You will need a mild shampoo with a natural composition that includes vegetable oils and extracts. After washing, the beard must be thoroughly rinsed with clean water.

To dry the vegetation, simply Blot hair with a towel without rubbing. You need to blot your beard from top to bottom. At the end it follows carefully brush hair, smoothing curls and combing out lost hairs. The beard and mustache are combed along the hairline, from the earlobes to the chin area.

An important condition for a pleasant and high-quality shave, including with the help of a trimmer, is steaming. You can just stand in a hot shower or use a waffle towel soaked in hot water, but not in boiling water - unlike thick terry towels, it retains heat longer and is able to absorb more moisture. It is enough to hold it on the face for 3-5 minutes, do not forget about the skin of the neck - you also have to remove hair from it.

But for men with sensitive skin, it is better to avoid this procedure, since the steamed form of the epidermis becomes more vulnerable to injury. but you can use shaving gel or foam, as some models of the appliance provide a wet type of shave.

Choosing between regular visits to the barber and self-care for the beard, many decide in favor of the second option, especially since it saves time significantly. Adjusting the length of the bristles and trimming hair at home with a trimmer is within the power of every man. Now we will look at the main rules for using this device.

For shaving different types of beards can be used trimmers with attachments from 1 to 10 mm, but you can also design a beard without attachments - this makes shaving especially smooth. One of the conditions for obtaining a beautiful edging is a snug fit of the head of the device to the skin. You need to use the trimmer, after checking it for serviceability, so as not to cut off excess or damage the skin.For long lengths, a short nozzle is used to achieve removal over the entire length. During operation, the device must be held in the opposite direction to the growth of hairs.

You should work in the following sequence:

• it is important to start cutting from the sides using a long nozzle; with slow and unsharp movements, everything unnecessary is removed, gradually moving from large attachments to smaller ones, you can control the approach of the blades to the skin;
• you can achieve symmetry of the contours by carefully moving from the upper part of the face to the chin;
• with short bristles, it is removed by pulling the skin against hair growth; a long beard requires a smooth downward trimmer movement;
• the lateral lines on the cheeks are processed towards the ears, in these areas it is allowed to work without attachments, placing the device on the edges or on the plane of the blade; on difficult areas for smooth shaving, it is better to slightly pull the skin;
• to decorate the lower and upper border of the mustache, the movements of a typewriter with a long nozzle in different directions are used;
• if not all hairs are worked out on the neck, they are not plucked out, but removed with a machine, it can also be used for smooth shaving of vegetation in the cheeks and other open areas.

With clippers equipped with a wet shaving option, you can also shave your mustache and beard yourself at home. But this will require massage the skin, first remove the main length with ordinary scissors, apply gel or cream, only then start shaving, setting the desired mode.

One of the main conditions in caring for a beard is its cleanliness, so you need to wash your hair regularly, every 2 days. If you wash more often, there is a risk of dehydration of the hair shafts, which makes them unruly, dull and hard. But more rare water treatments lead to the loss of the attractive appearance of vegetation, excess sebum. After washing, you should not dry your hair or use a hairdryer that damages the hair structure.

Along with this, facial hair needs additional care, namely:

• the beard must be combed at least 2 times a day using combs, combs and brushes equipped with natural bristles; direction - always along the growth line; combing helps to activate blood circulation and hair growth due to the massage effect;
• when combing, apply special cosmetics and oils to the vegetation, which will nourish the hair from the inside, adding beauty and strength to it; it makes sense for men who smoke to use a small amount of aromatic oils that fight off an unpleasant odor;
• styling your beard is a necessary step to keep it looking nice and tidy; to eliminate chafing, various cosmetics are used - fixing foams, gels and mousses, special balms;
• with a large length, it is allowed to grip with a tape, an elastic band, special clamps;
• curly hair is best treated with hair wax, choosing a medium to strong hold;
• do not forget to treat the hairs of the mustache with wax or styling foam, over time the created shape will become familiar to them, and they will not stick out.

The trimmer is easy and convenient to use, but if you do not know the operating conditions of this technique, you may encounter problems such as poor shaving, skin rashes, ingrown hairs. Let's list the main mistakes that lead to these troubles, namely:

• the wrong choice of the nozzle - the part must be selected taking into account the existing and desired hair length;
• use of nozzles for a minimum bristle length - they are not needed;
• cutting hair in the direction of growth;
• the location of the trimmer above the base of the hair;
• loose fit of the head;
• haste and sudden movements when working with the device, leading to various injuries;
• proper preparation of the skin and vegetation before processing has not been carried out;
• the device is used to remove hair on the neck, this operation must be performed using an electric shaver or a machine;
• changing the angle of the machine during the procedure.

Lack of maintenance of equipment, cleaning the blades from stuck hairs, for some models - rinsing with water, washing the heads in soapy water, oil lubrication. If you do not do this, the device can malfunction, ruin your hairstyle and cause damage. In addition, in order to shave comfortably and easily, before the procedure, it is necessary to ensure hygienic cleanliness of the beard and face, using only high-quality shampoos and conditioners to facilitate shaving.

A tool such as a trimmer, if you know how to use it, allows you to create a wide variety of beard models for men at any age.

• Models that provide for light unshaven, when even a machine is not needed to style the hairstyle on the face. The blade is only needed for a close shave in the neck area.

• Brett-style or Hollywood beards, perfect for oval, oblong and round faces.

• Any kind of beard with or without sideburns or mustaches.

• Fashionable styles - "goatee", rounded, without a mustache, located only on the chin, its various options.

The versatility of the trimmer gives you a lot of room for imagination and precise execution of any lines and strokes of the beard in a variety of styles, but this tool requires knowledge of the intricacies of shaving and cutting.

How to arrange bristles at home - in the video below.