Keeping a bit of hair for a rugged, devilishly handsome look

Looking to keep a bit of hair for that rugged, devilishly handsome look?

Keep that blade away for a few moments and keep growing out that five o'clock shadow, and we can talk about how to ensure an attractive, natural look for your face.

1. Grow out your facial hair for about a month. Avoid a close shave for a while to see how your beard, sideburns, etcetera grow out. What kind of hair you can grow will greatly affect your choice. A word to the wise before starting though? It is very, very rare in the Western world to find someone with   a mustache that works. All too often it draws the mind back to the 70s, a time considered most unfashionable. So, unless you're looking to use that style, are going for a stylish goatee or beard, or have been blessed by the Gods of Haircare with a fine upper lip? You'll want to shave the upper lip no matter what.
2. Once you've found how your hair grows and what you feel would befit your head and face structure, it's time to begin preening!
   We'll start from the most hair to the least.

 

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   • The Beard. If you're going for the mighty, manly beard, the most important thing is keeping it neat. While it can provide a very mature look, it can also give an unsightly appearance if used poorly. While you won't shave, it's still important to trim and neaten around the edges and any areas that might be growing in an unkempt fashion. (you might consider using an El Ché razor; it will provide precision)
   • The Chinstrap. So named for its uncanny resemblance to a helmet strap, this look - if pulled off effectively - strengthens the appearance of the chin and adds an attractive contour to the face. Shave at the cheeks while leaving the sideburns intact, as well as the areas of the upper and lower lips. Again, keep everything neat and tidy. (you might consider using an El Fidel razor that provides a 6th blade - precision blade to draw the lines)
   • The Goatee. A younger, more stylish look. Some people swear by an item known as the GoateeSaver, which is something of a face-guard that you hold over the goatee area to keep the general shape from being shaved over. It looks rather silly, but if you care to chance it, by all means. Shave everything but the goatee area and then figure out what you desire. The Goatee (just a beard limited below the mouth), a Van Dyke (goatee and a mustache, not connected) or the 'Circle Beard'. From then on, shave or keep what you wish, shaping the sides however you desire. (use the Black Edition for that)
   • The Soul Patch and the Mustache. The Soul Patch is just a small bit of hair below the lower lip and above the chin, while the mustache takes its place above the upper lip. However, both are highly easy to craft, though have many variations. Shave all areas around the face, save for the upper or lower lip area, depending on preference. From then on, just neaten and trim!

 

With luck, you'll find a clean-shaven or crafted method of shaving that works perfectly for you and gives your face a brand new allure. 

Enjoy your shaving!

 

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