2. Meanwhile, take some preventative steps to retain a groomed (not grizzled) look. Beards take time, so it’s worth knowing how to maintain a full beard in its nascent stages. Cut back any neck hair, and stray cheek hairs, with regular shaves, using your rotary shaver in a gentle, circular motion.
Tip: Don’t shave too close, or the difference between your neck hair and the foliage slowly growing over your face will make your nascent beard look strangely out-of-sync.
3. After several weeks of growth, your beard is probably looking pretty unkempt. When the beard is clean and dry, use your beard trimmer to even out the length and get rid of any stragglers, setting the comb or zoom wheel to the 3rd or 4th level.
4. Now that your beard has filled out nicely, it’s time to talk about how to shape a full beard. Using a longer setting on your beard comb or zoom wheel, trim the hair on your neck, moving from the middle to the side. Following your natural growth pattern, tidy up your cheekline. The zoom wheel will give you total, reliable control over the length settings.
5. Once your neckline and cheekline have been defined, comb your full beard out and begin shaping it, keeping an eye on the symmetry. If you want to create a nice, soft point out of your beard, remember to increase the length settings as you move from your cheeks to your chin.
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Trim, edge and shave any length of hair
The Philips OneBlade is a revolutionary new hybrid styler that can trim, shave and create clean lines and edges, on any length of hair. Forget about using multiple steps and tools. OneBlade does it all. See all benefits
Trim, edge and shave any length of hair
The Philips OneBlade is a revolutionary new hybrid styler that can trim, shave and create clean lines and edges, on any length of hair. Forget about using multiple steps and tools. OneBlade does it all. See all benefits
Now that you’ve defined the shape of your full beard, maintenance is key. Comb or brush it regularly, and trim escapee hairs as needed. Beard oil can be used to keep it soft, while pomade can be used to shape.
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Not sure you’re pulling off that full beard? Find a better fit with our guide to the best beard styles around. And if you want to keep that sweet new full beard in good shape, our guide to good beard care and maintenance is here to help.