How to Grow a Hipster Beard
Cut your beard to an even length., Let the beard grow., Shape the beard to your face., Maintain the beard’s length with monthly trimming., Shave your neck., Shampoo and condition your beard every few days., Use beard oil daily., Comb the beard in...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut your beard to an even length.
Start with your facial hair at an even length.
You can begin by completely shaving your face.
If you already have a beard, use trimmers to make the beard an even length on all sides., On a cleanly-shaven face, a beard will take about six weeks to grow back.
Aim for a beard half an inch (1.3 cm) long.
Feel free to continue to grow your beard beyond this point.
Your hipster beard can be as long as you want it to be.
You may trim loose hairs during this time, but any mistake will make the beard uneven.
It’s better to allow your beard to grow out naturally first. , The best beard for you is the one that compliments your face.
Look in a mirror and note your face structure.
You want the beard to make your face look oval-shaped.
Trim the parts of the beard that stick out by using scissors or a beard trimmer.If your face looks square or circular, cut the sides of the beard short.
If your face looks long (oblong or rectangular), keep the bottom of the beard short and grow out the sides. , Your beard will continue to grow.
Use your scissors or beard trimmer to keep your beard at the length you desire.
Start by one ear and work around to the other ear.
Take care of any loose or overgrown hairs.
You’ll have to do this once or twice a month., Your beard will creep down your neck, giving you the dreaded neckbeard look.
To figure out where to end your beard, hold your head up and keep it level.
Put a finger under each ear.
Drag your fingers downwards in a U-shape to your Adam’s Apple.
Shave off everything below that U-shape., Specialty beard products work, but you can also use the same product you use on your hair.
Treat your beard while you’re in the shower.
It can help relieve the itch from a growing beard.
It’ll also keep your beard soft and remove debris that can get stuck in it.You can wash your beard every day, but you’ll be removing body oils too.
This can lead to a dry beard.
Try washing it two or three times a week and rinsing it on the other days., Make a routine of applying beard oil.
Various oils, such as jojoba, argan, and coconut oil can be used.
They are also ingredients in commercial beard oils.
Place some of the oil on your beard.
Use your hands or a comb to spread it throughout your beard.
It’ll keep the hair soft and healthy., Use a beard comb or brush.
Comb out your beard to straighten it and make it easier to manage.
This is useful when attempting to trim your beard or style it.
Do this at least twice a month or whenever your beard looks out of control., Hipster beards are notable for looking full and slightly rough.
Don’t go overboard when trimming and styling yours.
Your beard shouldn’t look short and neat, but it also shouldn’t look unruly.
Keep up with consistent washing and trimming to maintain the beard at a happy medium length. , Wax helps hold your facial hair into unique shapes and styles.
Dip your fingers into the wax and rub it on the ends of hair.
You can keep the ends of your mustache pointed outward or shaped downward into a design such as a Fu Manchu.
Treat parts of your beard the same way to create points or curls.Wax products are made of different substances, such as petroleum or beeswax, and come in different hardnesses.
Softer waxes work best on shorter hair and firmer waxes hold up better in heat. , Shorter, tidier hairstyles match better with hipster beards.
Your hair shouldn’t appear shaggy.
An undercut is one option, where the sides are cut short and you can use pomade to slick back the top.
Use wax and your fingers to tousle hair for a windswept look.
You can also tie longer hair into a man bun. -
Step 2: Let the beard grow.
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Step 3: Shape the beard to your face.
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Step 4: Maintain the beard’s length with monthly trimming.
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Step 5: Shave your neck.
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Step 6: Shampoo and condition your beard every few days.
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Step 7: Use beard oil daily.
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Step 8: Comb the beard in the direction you want it to fall.
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Step 9: Let the beard look scruffy.
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Step 10: Use wax to shape your mustache and beard.
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Step 11: Keep your hair neater than your beard.
Detailed Guide
Start with your facial hair at an even length.
You can begin by completely shaving your face.
If you already have a beard, use trimmers to make the beard an even length on all sides., On a cleanly-shaven face, a beard will take about six weeks to grow back.
Aim for a beard half an inch (1.3 cm) long.
Feel free to continue to grow your beard beyond this point.
Your hipster beard can be as long as you want it to be.
You may trim loose hairs during this time, but any mistake will make the beard uneven.
It’s better to allow your beard to grow out naturally first. , The best beard for you is the one that compliments your face.
Look in a mirror and note your face structure.
You want the beard to make your face look oval-shaped.
Trim the parts of the beard that stick out by using scissors or a beard trimmer.If your face looks square or circular, cut the sides of the beard short.
If your face looks long (oblong or rectangular), keep the bottom of the beard short and grow out the sides. , Your beard will continue to grow.
Use your scissors or beard trimmer to keep your beard at the length you desire.
Start by one ear and work around to the other ear.
Take care of any loose or overgrown hairs.
You’ll have to do this once or twice a month., Your beard will creep down your neck, giving you the dreaded neckbeard look.
To figure out where to end your beard, hold your head up and keep it level.
Put a finger under each ear.
Drag your fingers downwards in a U-shape to your Adam’s Apple.
Shave off everything below that U-shape., Specialty beard products work, but you can also use the same product you use on your hair.
Treat your beard while you’re in the shower.
It can help relieve the itch from a growing beard.
It’ll also keep your beard soft and remove debris that can get stuck in it.You can wash your beard every day, but you’ll be removing body oils too.
This can lead to a dry beard.
Try washing it two or three times a week and rinsing it on the other days., Make a routine of applying beard oil.
Various oils, such as jojoba, argan, and coconut oil can be used.
They are also ingredients in commercial beard oils.
Place some of the oil on your beard.
Use your hands or a comb to spread it throughout your beard.
It’ll keep the hair soft and healthy., Use a beard comb or brush.
Comb out your beard to straighten it and make it easier to manage.
This is useful when attempting to trim your beard or style it.
Do this at least twice a month or whenever your beard looks out of control., Hipster beards are notable for looking full and slightly rough.
Don’t go overboard when trimming and styling yours.
Your beard shouldn’t look short and neat, but it also shouldn’t look unruly.
Keep up with consistent washing and trimming to maintain the beard at a happy medium length. , Wax helps hold your facial hair into unique shapes and styles.
Dip your fingers into the wax and rub it on the ends of hair.
You can keep the ends of your mustache pointed outward or shaped downward into a design such as a Fu Manchu.
Treat parts of your beard the same way to create points or curls.Wax products are made of different substances, such as petroleum or beeswax, and come in different hardnesses.
Softer waxes work best on shorter hair and firmer waxes hold up better in heat. , Shorter, tidier hairstyles match better with hipster beards.
Your hair shouldn’t appear shaggy.
An undercut is one option, where the sides are cut short and you can use pomade to slick back the top.
Use wax and your fingers to tousle hair for a windswept look.
You can also tie longer hair into a man bun.
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