The 3-day beard
There are many reasons to choose a 3-day stubble beard. Firstly, it is easy to achieve and maintain. Secondly, it can work for almost any look, face shape and age. If you have a baby face, it can also make you look more mature.
Celebrities like David Beckman, Bradley Cooper and even Chris Hemsworth have been spotted sporting the rugged 3-day stubble style. And for the fashion-conscious men, it's still as hot as ever today. With a few handy tools and a professional beard trimmer, you get a neat version of this masculine look.
Why grow a 3-day stubble beard?
Apart from being fashionable, it can be a godsend for men who prefer to hide imperfections or give sensitive skin a break. It also has the added glamorous effect of enhancing the appearance of your jawline. So, for those of us who have a weaker chin, it effectively balances out your face shape.
How to achieve the 3-day beard
This is the point where you ask how to shave stubble. But it's not just about letting it grow. The devil is in the details and creating the perfect 3-day beard look. That means finding the right tools and starting from a level base. And by that we mean the length of hair on your face. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieving a stubble beard from start to finish.
Step 1: Clean shave
Yes, you heard us right! The beauty of a stubble beard is that you can achieve it in a weekend. But to achieve even hair growth on your face, you need to start at the right place. Use a good, clean blade like the Fusion5 razor blades from Gillette to shave your face wet. With Shaving gel Lather and shave with gentle strokes down to the skin. The 3-day beard is most beautiful when it is created from scratch.
Step 2: Wax your facial hair
It is not called 3-day stubble beard for nothing. Most can cultivate enough growth within 3 days. Once you have allowed a decent, even growth of hair on your face, you can think about shaving it. The choice of beard length determines the final look. If you want to look neater, go shorter. But ultimately, this choice is up to you. Find out how to grow a beard and what styles are available.
Step 3: How to shave stubble
So, how do you shave stubble? Firstly, it's the all-over shave. About 2 mm to 3 mm is the most common length chosen for a more stylish look. Then start trimming the beard hair on your face and neck. Make sure you keep the hair removal consistent throughout the area as you trim.
Step 4: Cut the edges
With your Precision trimmer cut the edge around your neckline, starting on the outside and working inwards. How far you draw it in depends on you and your hair growth pattern. Clean edges with a more natural shape work best here if you work up to and just above your throat. Then take care of the hairlines along your cheekbones. After that, work around your mouth.
Step 5: Clean shave around your beard
Remember, before we start with a clean shave, the key here is to avoid sharp lines. The 3-day stubble beard looks rather natural, so this part is very optional. However, if you want to add definition to your beard, shave the areas outside the shape you defined with your precision trimmer. Use a good shaving gel and a clean, sharp razor to line the lines you've already created. Pat your face dry and apply a soothing after-shave lotion. Balsam on.
These are the 5 simple steps to creating a celebrity-worthy 3-day beard. To keep it in shape, trim it every few days and make sure the hair stays clean and moisturised.