Von Sander - The Beardmen The underside of your beard, also known as the neckline, largely determines the look of your beard. Stubble, grey hair or excessively long hair detract from the overall look and can make for a much less stylish appearance. Bummer! With a sleek neckline you can make your beard stand out and make the difference between an unkempt and a groomed look. How to go about it? Here’s how!
Define your neckline
Before you get started, it’s important to know which part you need to shave. Your neckline is found by tracing two fingers from your Adam’s apple to your earlobes. Anything below that neckline, shave away. With stubble, keeping this area smooth is a little less important, but is your beard 3 millimetres or longer?It’s time to trim or shave the underside!
Step-by-step plan for shaving your neckline
Have you decided on your neckline? Then proceed like this:
- Preparation – take a hot shower to soften your beard hair and make shaving easier.
- First, trim your beard to the desired length. Do this with a beard trimmer. For smooth results, opt for a shaver.
- Start with the neckline and in the middle, at your Adam’s apple. From there, trim downwards. Choose one half of your neck and proceed in the same way. Next, take care of the other half. For an extra tight result and minimal risk of razor burn and irritation, pull the skin on your neck a little tighter.
- Define the corners of your beard. For the most natural look, choose to leave these a little rounder. If you make it more angular, it will accentuate your jawline. This gives you an extra masculine look. You then trim or shave straight down from your earlobes.
- Time for the finishing touch: carefully examine your beard in the mirror. Is the result satisfactory? Then just apply lotion to moisturise the area and prevent redness and irritation. Do you still see areas for improvement? Then touch those up until you achieve the desired result.
So you see: with the help of a clear step-by-step plan, shaving the underside of your beard is a piece of cake. Once you have done this a few times, you will no longer turn your hand away from this chore.
The best beard grooming products and accessories in Britain are available in online shops and your nearby supermarket.