How to Shape Goatee with a Straight Razor, by House of Shaves Barbershop on YouTube. 9 min 54 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 54 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Set up your tools: a trimmer with guards, a detail trimmer, shave gel, a straight razor and a hand mirror. Work in good light so you can see the edges.
Trim the whole beard down with the trimmer to the length you want for the goatee. Keep the chin and mustache hair and clear the cheeks and jaw.
Line the sides of the goatee with the detail trimmer. Follow the natural edge of your mustache and chin hair so both sides match.
Line the bottom of the goatee under the chin. Take small passes and check in the mirror as you go.
Trim the top of the mustache along the lip line. Keep the line straight and stop at the corners of the mouth.
Wet the skin and apply a thin layer of shave gel to the areas you will shave. Let it sit for a moment to soften the hair.
Load the straight razor with a fresh blade and hold it at a low angle. Shave the left side with short, light strokes, pulling the skin tight.
Shave under the jawline and then the right side the same way. Rinse the blade often and keep the strokes short.
Shape the mustache with the razor, then clean up the inside of the goatee and any stray hairs. Wipe off the gel and check both sides in the mirror.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a fresh blade and short strokes to avoid razor burn and nicks.
Pull the skin tight before each stroke so the razor glides instead of catching.
A regular trimmer or electric shaver can give a similar look if you do not want to use a straight razor.
Keep styptic powder nearby to stop small cuts quickly.
Questions
Do I need a straight razor to shape a goatee?
No. A regular trimmer or electric shaver can line the goatee well. A straight razor just gives sharper lines that last longer.
How do I keep both sides of the goatee even?
Line one side first, then use it as a guide for the other. Check in a hand mirror and take small passes instead of cutting too much at once.
How often should I reshape my goatee?
Touch up the lines every one to two weeks as hair grows back. A quick trim keeps the shape clean between full shaves.
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