If you can grow a beard, you can master the soul patch. It’s that simple. Subtle and clean-cut, a soul patch beard adds a dash of character to your face, without the commitment of a full-on beard. Team it with a
A soul patch is a small, sharply-trimmed beard that sits just below the lips, above the chin. Soul patch styles can be pointed (also known as a ‘soul point’) or square, but they’re generally about the size of a stamp. Precision is the order of the day.
To get a solid soul patch beard, you’ll need to start off with a clean, dry beard at least 1cm long. Then:
Step 1: Using a full-size trimmer, bring your facial hair down to around 3-5mm, leaving the hair on the soul patch region under your lip longer. Step 2: Use your precision trimmer to trim the hairs on your chin, until you’re left with a tuft of hair just under your bottom lip. Step 3: Now for some precision work: use your mini foil shaver to define your soul patch. Imagine a line running down the center of your face. Pointed or square, your soul patch beard needs to be evenly distributed on both sides of this line. Start 8-10 mm below the lip, and stop above the dip in your chin. Beyond that, there are no rules.
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See all benefits Step 4: Use your OneBlade beard combs and pick the length you prefer for your soul patch. Step 5: Without any combs, use your
Growing a soul patch is easy – but maintenance is even easier. Simply keep the rest of your face clean-shaven and use your OneBlade trimmer for precision shaping your patch.
This relatively low-maintenance mini beard first gained popularity with beatniks and artists in the 1950s. It’s said that jazz trumpeters started the trend for soul patch styles as they enjoyed the cushioning this beard offered during mammoth jam sessions.
Today, the soul patch beard serves no real purpose. Anyone can grow one, and they suit all face types. At some point in your
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