Aids and techniques
Bart Trimm: With these tips, shaving works without any problems
The beard needs good care and a regular cut. We explain how you really trim your beard – and what you better avoid when cutting.
Not only the hair splendor should be brought into shape regularly. You should also bear beards. Those who do this at home save time and money. But there are a few things to consider. We have tips so that you can really trim and cut your beard.
These aids are necessary for shaving
If you want to trim the beard at home, it is best to have one Or have beard trimmers at hand. This should have different attachments or settings in order to be able to trim different cutting lengths, preferably have a movable head and ideally also be able to cut precisely in order to be used, for example, in the area of the upper lip.
Also well suited to trim beards: a wet razor or a . If the electric razor is not precise enough, you can use it very precisely Shave contours And it also removes short hairs. This way you cut your beard really nice and it doesn’t look stubborn. If you have a long or full beard, you should also have a beard scissor as well as a beard or a beard brush at home. The comb loosens nodes, with scissors you can precisely remove the bar hair that is protruding. Good gap made of stainless steel is also suitable for the rough trim of the beard.
Razor oil, foam or gel are recommended to shave the contours. You should also Having: for washing and maintaining after shaving, especially with longer facial hair. Before trimming, the beard should definitely be washed and dried. After cutting, it needs care so as not to look dull. In addition, an after shave for the skin is particularly important for a short beard.
Trimming full or long beard properly
You should trim and keep a long beard regularly. We explain step by step how it works best:
- Wash beard: Before it is cut, the beard should be washed with bare shampoo. Then let it dry, comb and go.
- Set cutting length: Before you can trim the beard, you should adjust the trimmer to the desired cutting length. It is best to adjust it to the greatest length and cut it again if necessary.
- Bart trimming: It is best to start on your cheeks when trimming. These are trimmed in the direction of growth. Short games such as the chops are best cut against the direction of growth. However, if the skin reacts sensitively, you can also try out whether it works better with the beard cutter in the direction of growth.
- Cut the schnauzer: It is best not to take too much length here and also test the biggest setting and, if necessary, re -cut. You can also do well here with a beard shear: comb the whiskers down and cut all hair just before the upper lip.
- Pull contours: When trimming the beard contours, cheek and neck areas are particularly important. Or if you have sideburns. It is best to use a gel or shaving oil and should proceed with the wet razor if the electric razor cannot show a contour attachment.
- Bart comb and maintain: In the end, comb or brush again and best edit the beard with a beard oil or other care.
How often should you trim a full beard?
It takes time for a full beard to grown. One centimeter length needs about a month. But even if you want to grow a long beard, he should regularly trimmed become in order to remain reasonable. As soon as hair stands out, you should get started with scissors, comb, beard trimmer and the like.
Trim three-day or short beard properly
With a shorter beard, less hair usually has to be cut away, but you have to trim this type of beard more regularly. It is best to proceed as follows:
- Set trimmer: Depending on the desired length, select the cut setting again. Here, too, rather take the longer cutting length and gradually work up – until the result is satisfactory.
- Bart trimming: It is best to cut a short or three-day beard against the direction of growth-the more thoroughly the result is at the end. It is best to start on the chin with this beard type, continue to trim the beard on the neck, then edit the jaw and end the chops. In the end, it is the turn of the upper lip. By the way, the face looks a bit stretched when you leave the beard on the chin longer than on your cheeks.
- Pull contours: The trimming of the beard contours is not absolutely necessary for the three-day beard depending on the desired look. However, if you want sharp contours, it is best to pull them with a wet razor or a razor planer.
- Maintain skin: When trimming the beard, the skin is irritated-especially with short bar hair. Moisturizing and calming products such as So are recommended to avoid painful razor burn.
How often should you trim a three-day beard?
The name already suggests: about every two to three days If a short or three-day beard is trimmed to maintain the desired look. As a rule, it is between 0.5 and five millimeters long – depending on the taste.
You should avoid this when cutting beard
If you decide in one wet condition Trimming the beard, the electric razor usually has more difficult. But there are also disadvantages with the beard shears: the end result could be falsified, since the whiskers become heavier due to the moisture – and of course fall very differently than in the dry state. So better dry the beard beforehand. But: better not rub dry with a towel or blow dry too hot, but best let it air dry. And: When cutting the contours, make sure that the razor is sharp enough to get beautiful, smooth lines.
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Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
