Growing a new beard requires patience and commitment.
Many men decide to grow their facial hair at some point in life. Whether you find yourself wanting to see what you will look like with a beard, or you just decided to toss your razor for good, you can enhance the appearance of your facial hair with careful planning. Even though your beard hair starts growing as soon as you stop shaving, keeping your beard looking nice and attractive requires some effort and commitment.
Instructions
1. Look through magazines and cataloges of men with beards. Like hairstyles, good beard styles take the shape of your face into consideration. Try to find a picture of an individual with facial features that resemble yours. Consider how well his hair texture matches yours. Keep in mind that the more manicured the style, the more upkeep you may need to perform.
2. Choose a time that you can begin growing your beard. Since your beard may take up to six weeks to take shape, avoid growing your beard right before an important event that requires you to look well groomed.
3. Grow your beard for at least four weeks before you begin shaping it. Put away your razor to avoid premature shaping before this time. Expect to feel itchy during the first few days and weeks. Apply a moisturizing lotion to your skin to minimize your discomfort.
4. Remove the hair on your neck after your beard becomes thick, normally after four weeks. Consult your selected photograph to determine the correct shape of the lower line of your beard. Gradually shave away the hair from your neck to the area near the undersides of your jaw line. Take your time to avoid removing more hair than you require. You can always trim off additional amounts if your beard line seems a little low. Continue shaving your neck regularly to avoid new growth in this area.
5. Trim your mature beard with a beard trimmer. Select an attachment that will keep your beard at your desired length. Use your beard trimmer every few days to keep your beard looking manicured.
