How to trim your beard correctly?

The beard is a man's pride, and this is understandable, because it really decorates. Moreover, with the help of this natural accessory, many men skillfully mask defects in their appearance. With small stature, they seem taller, with excessive fullness - slimmer, with not too expressive facial features - more impressive. Of course, all this is possible when one important condition is met - the style of the beard is chosen correctly. However, this is not enough - it needs to be cared for and cherished, which means that it should be cut and shaved correctly.

We will immediately warn everyone who has decided on self-improvement of their vegetation that ordinary scissors, an old razor and a disposable machine cannot be used in this matter. Experienced barbers, in general, advise throwing away these accessories, which can ruin not only the haircut, but also the hair structure, even if it is the most beautiful, and buy professional tools.

We choose only high-quality tools.

• You can cut with scissorsbut they must be titanium, vanadium or chrome plated steel. Such a tool is durable, durable, has hypoallergenic properties that eliminate irritation. Scissors with sharp ends are suitable for edging, and it is also important that the device is not too heavy and fits comfortably in the hand. If you are looking for a long or thick beard, this is ideal.
• A razor is needed to shave the exposed parts of the face. When choosing a power tool, make sure that there is a special mesh in it that protects the skin from cuts, it is better to select a rotary motor or with a slight vibration. But for perfectly smooth skin, it is definitely better to use a razor and it should be of high quality.
• Trimmer - a convenient device that allows you to make edging, a haircut, shave off the hair on the cheeks, make all the lines of the selected shape clearly defined. A variety of attachments can cut different lengths of hair, but in general it is best used for small beards.
• trimmers mainly designed to reduce length, but they are not able to cut hair as short as a trimmer. It is wiser to use them for long hair care. Salon masters believe that it is better for beginners to use a trimmer - it is easier to work with it, moreover, it is cheaper, more compact, if necessary, you can take it with you on trips.

So, men have a fairly wide selection of instruments, the main criterion of which is their own beard - its length, color, density, hair structure. But also for working at home you need additional accessories, without which it is impossible to qualitatively maintain the shape and appearance of the vegetation - a wall and a small mirror, templates for creating edging, combs and combs from natural materials, shaving cosmetics and after this procedure.

Any manipulation of the beard - adjusting, trimming and trimming - should begin with preparation. Despite the fact that different tools are used to work out the hair, this is necessary to prevent the consequences of metal-to-skin contact. Carrying out hygiene procedures and steaming helps to avoid redness, allergic skin rashes, ingrown hairs - an extremely undesirable phenomenon that makes further facial and beard care painful.

The preparatory work comes down to several important stages.

For washing, you should not take ordinary cosmetics, as they contain sulfate additives that form a foam and are harmful to the skin. When cleansing it from impurities and sebum, these substances dehydrate the epidermis, so it is more advisable to use natural shampoos with useful plant extracts. They will make your hair softer and more pliable, making it easier to shave and trim. Just apply a little shampoo to your beard, lather it up evenly over the entire length, and rinse off with lukewarm water.

You can dry your hair with a towel, blotting your beard, thus removing excess fluid. The use of a hair dryer is undesirable, unless it is a professional hairdressing drying and styling tool with adjustable temperature functions.

Thorough brushing allows you to remove protruding hairs and comb out dead hair shafts. To do this, use combs and combs with large teeth made of wood or brushes with natural bristles. To straighten curly strands, a special iron is used, which is carried out several times in the direction of hair growth. When working with any electrical appliances for drying and smoothing, gels and foams are preliminarily used to protect the hair from the effects of high temperatures.

Fortunately, at the moment, any man can not only choose his own beard hairstyle, but also shave and trim it correctly at home. By the way, the fact that only an experienced barber can model a beard is a wrong judgment. If desired, everyone can decide for himself which beard shape suits him ideally - there are special computer programs that simulate an individual image from a photograph, and everyone is familiar with this technique today.

You can cut your beard beautifully for yourself, knowing the following general design rules:

• the beard can be trimmed both along the hairline and in the opposite direction, as well as make horizontal and vertical movements with the tool, provided that you have a chaotic direction of growth in different parts of the face;
• correction should always start from the cheek area, and barbers also recommend removing excess hairs on the neck, since the hair in these areas is more susceptible to processing, then the mustache and side parts are trimmed; the areas of the temples are very carefully worked out, since they can visually make the face wider and narrower - here success depends on the correctly selected contours of the beard;
• if you do not want to get an unpredictable haircut result, do not cut your beard while it is wet;
• regardless of the selected tool, you can carefully shave the bristles to smoothness only with a razor;
• when processing hard-to-reach places near the corners of the mouth and nose, keep the mouth closed - removing hairs in this area will make the general appearance of the vegetation more neat;
• a long beard must first be shortened with scissors with the tips bent upward, without taking too much length - everything will depend on the final result, you may have to straighten the hairs later;
• it is better to trim a short, sparse beard with a trimmer, using this device it is easy to create a stylish look, leaving a slight unshaven, which combines well with rare vegetation; scissors for this shape are not suitable;
• you can trim the vegetation evenly and evenly using stencils or attachments of a machine, trimmer; in any case, the form must be symmetrical, otherwise the male attribute will lose its attractiveness;
• the final stage of any adjustment - edging, trimming, removing individual hairs, trimming the stubble on the neck; a prerequisite is the passage of the beard line exactly along the lower jaw.

Next, let's take a step-by-step look at how to use different tools to trim and trim your beard.

Long hair requires a good hairdressing tool and a comb. The main task is to remove excess hair that makes the shape blurry. The procedure is as follows:

• determination of the required length;
• dividing the hair into two side parts and a central zone;
• then, using a comb, you should comb the desired strand in the center of the beard and cut it parallel to the comb, without removing it;
• having coped with the middle, you can start cutting the side zones;
• after that, individual hairs in the cheeks are removed with scissors, a mustache is cut from the central part to the edges;
• in the last turn, the line of the temples is leveled;
• it is important to cut your hair without grabbing large curls, so that in case of an error, you can reduce the same length.

The use of the machine provides for the correct choice of the nozzle, in accordance with the required length. If you are not sure which one is best to use, take the one that is longer - later you can correct the cut hair. The main rules for treating a beard are smooth movements of the device, optimal fit to the skin of the face, and the absence of strong pressure on the device. It is worth doing the following:

• you need to start a haircut from the earlobes, moving to the chin area, holding the machine in the direction of hair growth;
• the second step is a movement from the center of the upper lip to the corners, and then to the chin to process the mustache;
• then you can remove the attachment, cut the stubble on the neck, moving from the bottom up to the lower jaw.

With some skills in working with this tool, you can create smooth transitions from short stubble to longer hair - this is important when the shape of the beard in some areas of the face does not require clear boundaries of vegetation. Soft transitions are achievable if the device comes with a thinning attachment.

The trimmer is a useful, easy-to-use device that allows you to use several important functions at once. It is quite simple to use it for self-styling a beard at home. The tool will help to cope with hair of different thickness and degree of rigidity, the main thing is to choose a not too light and heavy apparatus with a rubberized body, which is comfortable to hold in your hand. An additional plus is that you do not need special products and water to work out the hair. The haircut and adjustment procedure includes the following steps:

• by smoothly moving the device along the growth line, hair on the cheeks and neck is removed;
• the mustache is trimmed from the middle to the side borders;
• before cutting, the length is removed from the beard using scissors, after which it is trimmed with a trimmer;
• edging is done without the attachment for the shortest cut or zero shave, just familiarize yourself with the capabilities of your tool.

Facial hair requires, perhaps, even more thorough care than hair on the head.This is the only way to expect that the beard will become part of a spectacular male image. In order for vegetation to become a real decoration of a man, an integral part of the image, you should heed the following advice from professionals and bearded men with experience who know everything about proper care:

• growing a beard should begin with completely shaving off all the hair on this part of the face, periodically only the longest hair that is knocked out of the total mass can be cut;
• do not be afraid, but you will have to correct your hair at least once a week - during this time the hair grows, the beard becomes shapeless;
• any preparatory procedures are needed not only to prevent irritation - they allow you to improve the structure of the hair, and when using high-quality cosmetics, they nourish them, make them softer, more elastic and shiny;
• the best means for the normal growth and health of vegetation are natural oils that support and improve its condition;
• correction can be carried out with different tools, but at home it is most convenient to use professional scissors, a good machine and a high-quality trimmer; choose sharp scissors of moderate length - too long when cutting can injure the eyes and skin of the face;
• if the skin of the face is too dry, prone to inflammation, it is necessary to use moisturizing creams and gels with each wash, and shave less often, choosing a beard shape that does not require a smooth shave;
• with excessively lush hair on the chin, you can moderate its volume using special attachments or thinning scissors, but first learn how to use them;
• if scissors are used, the use of a comb will help to cope with the adjustment faster;
• do not forget to use templates for the correct contour of the vegetation, because this is the main and important design feature that makes the beard what it is; these devices are in great demand in a professional barbershop, they are needed not only when it is difficult to create symmetry and clarity of boundaries, but also to avoid mistakes and save time;
• if there is no specialized tool, you can trim the beard with an ordinary hair clipper with a set of attachments, especially since they will not be needed when shaving;
• when taking care of your vegetation, do not forget to take care of the trimming and adjusting supplies; a clean, serviceable tool, as well as knowledge of the rules for its use, is a guarantee that a man's jewelry will always look well-groomed and presentable.

Trimming your beard and keeping it tidy is an art. Not only do you need to initially choose the correct form of vegetation, you need to be able to constantly trim, trim, and make clear contours. Not every man decides to do this on his own, which makes many of the stronger sex regularly contact the barbershop.

Really, a professional male craftsman is able to make candy out of a beard, as they say, any whim for your money. But in fact, learning all these hairdressing tricks is not so difficult. And for this you need to know how to properly trim a beard, take care of its health and beauty.

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