Men;The Best Way To Shave Your Beard

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1. “I like to get a square shape out of most guys,” says Kiehl's Spa 1851 Master Barber Justin Virgil. “It’s an inherently masculine shape that gives guys an edge.”

2. If you have an oblong or oval face shape, trim your hairs closer on the underside of your chin, but leave a bit of length on your cheeks. Round face? Create length by leaving more hair on your chin and less on your cheeks.

3. Using a trimmer with a No. 1 guard, taper the hair on your neck starting just above your Adam’s apple.

4. Trim near the top of your cheeks, if necessary, creating a line parallel to your jaw line.

5. Lastly, comb down your mustache and trim hairs that fall below your lip line using scissors or a trimmer.

1. Shampoo and condition your beard every day, just like your hair.

2. Once a week, or as needed, use a trimmer with a long guard to get rid of stray hairs. Then trim your neckline with a small guard starting at your Adam’s apple.

3. If necessary, use a razor on your neck between your collarbone and your Adam’s apple, being mindful of which way the hair is growing.

4. Taper, or fade, your neckline for a more natural look and less maintenance in the future.

5. Use a beard oil daily to soften your hairs and add a scent, if desired.

6. Comb your beard when in the shower to exfoliate the skin beneath your facial hair and to straighten your hairs for easier trimming.