By akademiotoelektronik, 23/12/2022
Long beard: all our tips for trimming and maintaining it like a pro
Edited By Alexis FlamelBearded friends, are you tired of your 3-day or average beard? Have you tried the beard to wear a long beard? We give you all our advice for a beautiful maintained fleece.
It has not escaped your notice that modern men often wear beards. Men sometimes change their beard style, but it is quite rare. Often, the bearded man retains the style of beard he has become accustomed to. Maybe you want to change your look and adopt a long beard. This style of beard cannot be worn by everyone. Your haircut and face shape should match a long beard. If this is the case, it is important to take care of your beard on a daily basis, to avoid a dirty and unkempt look. We give you all our advice for a perfect and neat beard.
What is a long beard?
A beard is said to be long when it has hair for several days and is full on the sides. A long beard therefore requires a longer regrowth period than a 5-day beard (or average beard). In order for it to look neat, the contours of a long beard must absolutely be precisely drawn and its stubborn hairs must be eliminated.
But by the way, maybe you are wondering what a long beard can do for you? Many reasons can push you to sport this style of beard. Once again, your haircut should always match your beard perfectly.
Let's list some reasons why some men grow beards:
One of them, perhaps the one that comes up most often, is that a long beard makes you look older. This helps to elicit more respect from others. This style of beard is thus very popular with young men in their twenties. At this age, it is sometimes difficult to prove yourself and command respect from those around you, family, friends or professionals. A developed hair system makes it possible to gain self-confidence and thus to reinforce the consideration of others.
The long beard is not the most common beard style, far from it. You don't see as many men sporting very long beards as you do with 3-day beards, 5-day beards, or even goatee beards. It must be said that not everyone can afford the luxury of having a long beard because of its hairiness. And when it is possible for them to wear a long beard, many men are reluctant to do so simply for fear of the maintenance that such a beard requires. While facial hair is trending, not everyone has the same cut. And the long beard is the style that allows you to stand out par excellence.
As a “separate” style, original and quirky, the long beard tends to arouse the gaze, curiosity and even lust. It also helps to trigger a dialogue. People will often ask you how you maintain your beard, how long it took you to grow it to this length, etc. For girls, a long beard can be seen as proof of manhood. It therefore plays a social role and gives the wearer a unique style, which he can model as he pleases.
How to speed up hair growth?
If you find that your hair is taking too long to reach the desired length, know that you can speed up their regrowth. You have different means at your disposal for this:
You will find on the net a myriad of testimonials in favor of the effectiveness of castor oil on the acceleration and density of beard growth. It can also be used for hair growth if applied to the scalp. The hairs are reinforced and thicker. The beard is densified and repopulated.
A few application tips: apply a dab of castor oil to your beard and massage it in carefully. The oil will boost micro-circulation, penetrate deeply, facilitate the oxygenation of your beard and its supply of nutrients. If you are afraid of greasing your skin and causing a shiny effect, you can also dilute the oil with a treatment. Then leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing off or absorbing the excess with a towel.
Your beard deserves at least as much attention as your hair. When you brush it, make circular movements so as to accelerate its growth. This is a targeted action on the hair bulb to stimulate it. Brushing your beard is a very important step that requires the same precision and patience as shaving.
During the day, dust, dead skin and sebum tend to clump under the hairs of your beard. This causes the hairs to suffocate and hinders the growth of your beard. Your brush is then very useful to help you get rid of these impurities. However, use your beard brush in moderation so as not to irritate the skin of your face.
Fulllight Tech - Complete Men's Beard Care Set
How to trim a long beard?
It's not always easy to trim a long beard, especially if you're new to it. We guide you step by step to trim your beard to perfection. Be sure to follow all our steps, and you will see that you will not even need to go to the barber.
- Before trimming your long beard, it is essential to prepare your beard for this treatment. So start by washing it with a beard shampoo. Warm water opens your pores and softens your hair, making it easier to use the trimmer.
- Then dry your hair by gently patting your beard with a clean towel. You can also use a hair dryer and a beard comb to stretch your hair. If you do this, set your hair dryer to a moderate temperature and keep a minimum distance of 15 cm from your beard so as not to damage and weaken your hair.
- Now take your comb and /or your beard brush. Comb or brush your beard from top to bottom to detangle your hair. Then make a second pass against the grain, from bottom to top. Finally, finish with a last pass in the normal direction of hair growth. Tip: avoid plastic combs and brushes, which conduct static electricity and tend to cause the beard to swell.
- Use a precision trimmer to define the areas to be shaved . To obtain clean contours and an impeccable result, do not hesitate to use a straight razor. Apply beforehand a shaving foam on the skin of your face, in particular on the areas to be shaved in order to soften your hair. Then shave your cheekbones starting from the bottom and working your way up.
- For the lower part of your face, draw a demarcation line with your trimmer starting from your jawbones. The line must take the shape you want, do not hesitate to adapt it according to your tastes. For a more natural result, we recommend that you make a slight rounding rather than a straight line.
- We are now getting to the heart of the matter. Let's see together how you should go about thinning out your beard. First, take your beard trimmer and cut the hairs that protrude from the shape of your beard. To do this, position your trimmer so that it is parallel to your face and make movements from top to bottom. Hold your trimmer firmly and avoid sudden movements if you don't want to end up with holes in your beard. Then, comb your beard against the direction, then again from top to bottom. Take your clipper again and cut the excess hair. This operation must be repeated as many times as necessary, until no more hair protrudes.
- You can now define the length you want for your beard. If you think it is too long and want to shorten it, take your beard comb and place it horizontally to define the length of beard to be eliminated. Then trim all the hair that protrudes from the comb, making sure to equalize the length of your beard on each side of your face.
- Secondly trim your mustache. You can thin it out using a comb or your beard trimmer directly.
Babyliss - Multi-purpose trimmer
This trimmer, which can be used both corded and cordless, is supplied with 2 hair and beard cutting guides: 2-14mm and 3-15mm. It also has a precision guide: 6 positions from 0.5mm to 3mm. The kit also includes 2 shaving heads for the body and the face: 18mm for sharp contours and for depilating the nose and ears.
- To achieve a truly perfect result, take care of the finishing touches with precision scissors and cut the hairs that you did not see during mowing. Draw the contours of the lips and the corners, always with your scissors or a precision trimmer.
- Don't forget to nourish your hair with beard oil. We remind you, this will make your hair softer and shinier while leaving your beard smelling delicate. As for the shaved areas, apply an alum stone or an after-shave balm to soothe the razor burn and thus avoid redness and irritation.
Remember that trimming a full beard is not an easy task. There are automatisms to adopt. Do not worry if the result is not up to your expectations the first few times. If you spot a few blemishes or your beard isn't quite symmetrical, that's okay. Just wait for it to grow back and try to do better next time. With practice, your gestures will become more precise and you will be able to trim your long beard like a pro!
How to maintain a long beard?
Are you ready to take the plunge and let your beard grow? Excellent idea. If this style does not suit you, you can always change it later. Remember that your long beard requires special care on a daily basis.
You will need to trim your beard every day. We recommend that you bring a straight razor or a safety razor, known for their precision and ease of use. Also, be sure to use your comb and beard brush properly.
Finally, for the hygiene of your beard, it is recommended to use suitable hygiene products. Moisturize your skin as often as necessary to prevent it from drying out and therefore prevent the appearance of dandruff on your beard. Our advice: use a shampoo adapted to the skin of the face twice a week. Then apply a specific oil that will help nourish the hair in depth, give it shine and make it softer.
A long beard holds no secrets for you. You know how to get a perfect look and keep it. Remember that there are many other beard styles. Feel free to try several.
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