Yes, I bet you didn’t think there is a day reserved just to celebrate the beard. Well, this unfamed day is celebrated on the first Saturday of September worldwide.
While it is customary for many countries to celebrate the day with their own rules and customs, one universal rule for the day is no shaving is permitted on that day or it is considered highly disrespectful.
It is worth mentioning that for many, growing their beard started with the lockdown. With barbershops and salons prohibited from trading in many countries, some gents embraced their greys and Covid-19 quarantine stubble.
For those who did not have the temerity to shave their own beards, facial hair suddenly seemed like a good idea. Even some celebrities showed a different side of themselves in those first few months of lockdown.
But growing out a beard is not as simple as just never shaving again. It calls for great personal grooming habits, patience, and understanding what kind of beard suits your face shape. Here’s a guide to help you get the perfect beard look for yourself. Find the style to suit your face shape and keep it trim with these tips.
Square face
A square face shape is characterized by a strong jawline that’s sometimes wider than the forehead. For this type of face, try stubble that circles the mouth to soften the hard lines of the face. You can also try a mustache with a fuller vertical chin strip to complement the square jaw.
Oval face
Oval face shapes can be spotted by a chin that’s slightly narrower than the forehead and no hard lines. Most beard styles suit this face shape. Try a circle-shaped beard with slightly longer hair on the chin to complement the face. Otherwise, you can just go for a full mustache over the upper lip.
Round face
This face shape usually features a round, smooth chin with no definite lines. Keep the hair full on the chin with a mustache and thin sides that connect to the fuller beard. This creates an illusion of a slimmer face. For those who can’t grow a full beard, go for a vertical strip on the chin and along the jawline to elongate the face.
Rectangular face
Rectangular face shapes are characterized by elongated faces with strong jawlines that are as wide as the forehead. Go for a full beard that’s shorter at the bottom and longer on the sides. Keep the mustache short. You can also try a thin strip on the chin to highlight the face’s strong lines.
5 beard care tips
The way your beard hair grows depend on genetics, so if your father or grandfather never had facial hair, it’s highly likely you won’t.
If you have patchy growth, try including more protein in your diet. If that makes no difference, then just shave it off – clean-shaven is better than a patchy beard.
Beard products help maintain healthy hair but won’t make hair grow where it doesn’t occur naturally. But if you have stubble, beard oils can encourage hair growth.
Exfoliate your skin before you shave to minimize irritation and ingrown hairs.
Don’t use regular soaps when you shave because they can irritate your skin. Rather use shaving creams and shaving soaps that lubricate, increase glide and protect against razor bumps.
Regardless of the size of your beard, on World Beard Day, it is your obligation to show off your luxurious hair to the world.
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