The secret to a perfect beard #beardcare #tips, by Adeel Rehman on YouTube. 1 min 3 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 3 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Wash your beard and face with warm water, then pat dry. Warm water softens the hair so the razor glides without pulling.
Comb the beard down so the hair sits in its natural direction. This shows you where the true edges of your cheek and neckline are.
Apply a thin layer of clear shaving gel along the cheek line, neckline and around the upper lip. Clear gel lets you see the skin while you cut.
Place the straight razor flat against the skin and tilt the blade to about 30 degrees. Use short, light strokes to shave the cheek line from the sideburn toward the mouth.
Rinse the blade after every few strokes and keep the skin pulled tight with your free hand. Work slowly around the lip and jaw corners.
Shave the neckline just above the Adam's apple in a shallow curve. Follow the natural line of your jaw rather than a straight horizontal cut.
Switch on the trimmer and fit the guard for your chosen length. Trim the bulk of the beard with the grain, moving from the cheeks down to the chin.
Remove the guard and clean up the area under the neck and any stray hairs outside your lines. Check both sides in the mirror for balance.
Wipe off leftover gel with a damp towel and apply a light beard oil or moisturiser. Comb the beard once more to check the shape.
Tips and common mistakes
Always shave after a warm shower, never on dry skin, to avoid razor burn and ingrown hairs.
Keep the straight razor at a shallow angle and use light pressure, since the blade is far sharper than a cartridge razor.
Set your neckline about two finger widths above the Adam's apple so it looks natural when you tilt your head.
Trim the bulk before fine-tuning the edges so you do not shave lines you later cut away.
Questions
Can I line up my beard with a trimmer only?
Yes. Use a trimmer with a bare blade or a detail head and go slowly along the cheek and neck lines. A straight razor gives a closer, sharper edge but needs more care.
How often should I redo my beard lines?
Most people touch up the cheek and neck lines every three to seven days. Trim the bulk every two to three weeks depending on how fast your beard grows.
What if I cut the line too high?
Stop and let the hair grow back for a week or two. Next time, start lower and build the line up gradually rather than cutting it all at once.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
