How to create the perfect 3-day beard
Sometimes, less is more. Nothing demonstrates that quite as well as the 3-day beard. While it used to be an expression of everyday stress and a missed shave, the 3-day stubble is now a trendy symbol for reckless abandon and a devil-may-care attitude. With the right styling and care, a 3-day stubble beard goes from lazy to effortlessly chic, with the power to highlight cheekbones in a square face or fleeing chin and turn a babyface into a rugged one. Sounds great, right? Exactly, but how does this minimalistic facial hair weapon work?
Here are four simple styling tricks to get the perfect 3-day stubble look:
1. The foundation
It’s easy laying the foundation for the 3-day beard: just let it grow. This can be exciting because a naturally growing beard can immediately change your bare face to something a little more edgy and rugged. Give your razor a break until your beard has grown to at least 3mm. You should have the ideal foundations for your beard in 3 days, or there abouts.
2. Give your 3-day beard some edge
You need to give a little bit of shape to your stubble otherwise it can become unruly. A good 3-day beard trimmer could work best, and the OneBlade is a particularly useful tool. The OneBlade has multiple length stubble combs and it doesn’t shave too close, which helps to reduce irritation, leaving your skin feeling comfortable. First, take the comb attachment from your 3 day shaver to shave along the neckline and define the contours below your cheekbones. For the contours of your cheekbones, there are two options: either you opt for a slight curved, oval line or go for a straight and diagonal line. You can draw these from the beginning of your sideburns to the edge of your moustache.
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3. Trim the 3 day beard
When your facial hair field has grown into a lovely meadow, it’s time to gently mow, to keep it from growing into a wild forest. Grab your chosen 3 day stubble shaver and get ready to trim. With the OneBlade you can choose the length of the stubble comb to decide how long or short you want your 3 day beard, and the double-sided blade gives a precise defined edge, taking a little bit of chaos away from the relaxed 3 day stubble.
Set your 3 day growth beard trimmer to a length between 1mm – 5mm and trim the rest of your beard to an even height. To find the length that suits you best, start with a longer comb and word your way down to a shorter one, stopping when you have found a length you’re happy with. And by subscribing to the OneBlade blade subscription, you’ll never find your facial hair getting unruly and wild, because you will never run out of blades.
4. 3-day beard after-care:
Getting that 3 day stubble look doesn’t end there. Both your skin and beard need moisture, especially if you’re shaving very regularly. Use a moisturiser after shaving to hydrate the skin and a beard oil to keep your 3 day stubble soft. Need a bit more advice on how to care for your newly sprouted facial hair? We’ve got you covered with our 5 essential beard care tips.
That’s it! With these four steps, you’ll master the care-free and cool look without the overgrown wildness. And if you get the urge to let it grow out into a full beard, the 3-day stubble beard provides a great foundation for further building. So if you’re after some further follicle inspiration, take a look at 5 of the most popular beard styles for men.
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