Some people loathe it, some people love it. Whether you’re a fresh face fanatic or a stylish stubbly scoundrel, you will no doubt will be having intimate encounters with a razor. But how often should you shave?
The answer to that question lies in your own face. If you like to keep it baby faced, it will undoubtedly be more often than the stubble gang. The other factors to consider, however, are your age, hair colour, genetics and health.
Facial Hair Growth Factors
We may not need to point out that darker hair is more visible. Generally, darker hair also tends to be thicker, so that means a double whammy, as the circumference of the follicles cover a wider space. Therefore, 12 o’clock shadows can appear on the faces of our dark-haired Chaps well before noon.
Your diet plays a big part in the speed at which your hair grows. A healthy balanced diet with all the right nutrients, promotes strong healthy hair. Please don’t try living off McDonalds to save the shave though, we need our Chaps at optimum fitness at all times.
Hormones are another factor often overlooked. The testosterone filled male is usually a hairy brut! Testosterone converts to another hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone), this conversion happens in your balls (see KnowThyNuts blog here). DHT is largely responsible for your sex drive, hair growth, but also baldness.
How Often Should I Shave?
You can shave too much. The signs that this is a problem will be more than evident. Redness, irritation and dry skin are all results of shaving too often.
When you shave, the razor takes back the follicles, but also takes away layers of dead skin from your face. Now, this is a process your body naturally takes care of itself, but when you speed that process up, it strips your skin of protective layers.
You can combat this by using a pre-shave oil. The oil will soften up the follicles making it easier for the razor to glide and causing less razor-burn. A post-shave balm or moisturiser can also help, reducing inflammation and helping the chin skin recover.
Therefore, the answer is really down to your own needs. If you like to keep it smooth, as often as you can without irritating your skin. Compliment your shave with some pre and/or post products.
Beards
Just because you have a furry chin, does not mean you don’t shave. In fact, dependent on the length and style of your beard, it may require more work.
How Do I Shape My Beard?
Using a beard trimmer, you can adjust the settings to create a different length cut. Using the trimmer bare, shaving the cheeks and neck set beard boundaries, so the fuzz doesn’t encroach onto your pretty face.
Once you’ve determined the lines, it is good practice to take a little off all over. Adjust your trimmer to a setting just shorter than the longest parts of your beard and thin it all out. You might want to use shorter settings around your neck or sideburns, cutting the beard in, or matching it with your hair length.
How Do You Shape a Big Beard?
For the bigger beard, you should follow the steps for beard boundaries. Then, comb your beard to control the direction of the hair. Then using the beard trimmer, shape the beard according to the style you want.
This might be easier using a comb and a zero setting. We must warn you, it’s no easy feat, and you may need a few runs to perfect it. You could of course, just come and see a professional and book into any of our locations.
Are Beard Shaping Tools Worth it?
The answer to this question all comes from the experience you have. The tolls can work great, if your beard is fairly manageable and your hand is super steady. We’d say 70% of the time though, no. If you want a professional finish to your beard, come and see the experts.
What Do I Tell My Barber for a Beard Trim?
Chaps & Co offer beard trims as a stand-alone service. Trusting someone with your gravy catcher can be a stressful occasion, it took you time to grow it, and you’re not letting any old butcher get his mitts on it.
Our barbers know style, they know fashion and they’re all well acquainted with the Foundation of Beard Bros. If you can describe the style, we’ll deliver the finish you can require. If you’re going for an overhaul or a new look, perhaps bring a picture of a beard you like (just don’t get caught taking the picture and do another lap before walking in to our shop).
For any further advice on your beard, feel free to get in touch. If you’re new to facial fur, why not start with a moustache – it’s Movember, after all.
However your chin looks, remember the most important lesson is to #KeepItHandsome
Some people loathe it, some people love it. Whether you’re a fresh face fanatic or a stylish stubbly scoundrel, you will no doubt will be having intimate encounters with a razor. But how often should you shave?
The answer to that question lies in your own face. If you like to keep it baby faced, it will undoubtedly be more often than the stubble gang. The other factors to consider, however, are your age, hair colour, genetics and health.
Facial Hair Growth Factors
We may not need to point out that darker hair is more visible. Generally, darker hair also tends to be thicker, so that means a double whammy, as the circumference of the follicles cover a wider space. Therefore, 12 o’clock shadows can appear on the faces of our dark-haired Chaps well before noon.
Your diet plays a big part in the speed at which your hair grows. A healthy balanced diet with all the right nutrients, promotes strong healthy hair. Please don’t try living off McDonalds to save the shave though, we need our Chaps at optimum fitness at all times.
Hormones are another factor often overlooked. The testosterone filled male is usually a hairy brut! Testosterone converts to another hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone), this conversion happens in your balls (see KnowThyNuts blog here). DHT is largely responsible for your sex drive, hair growth, but also baldness.
How Often Should I Shave?
You can shave too much. The signs that this is a problem will be more than evident. Redness, irritation and dry skin are all results of shaving too often.
When you shave, the razor takes back the follicles, but also takes away layers of dead skin from your face. Now, this is a process your body naturally takes care of itself, but when you speed that process up, it strips your skin of protective layers.
You can combat this by using a pre-shave oil. The oil will soften up the follicles making it easier for the razor to glide and causing less razor-burn. A post-shave balm or moisturiser can also help, reducing inflammation and helping the chin skin recover.
Therefore, the answer is really down to your own needs. If you like to keep it smooth, as often as you can without irritating your skin. Compliment your shave with some pre and/or post products.
Beards
Just because you have a furry chin, does not mean you don’t shave. In fact, dependent on the length and style of your beard, it may require more work.
How Do I Shape My Beard?
Using a beard trimmer, you can adjust the settings to create a different length cut. Using the trimmer bare, shaving the cheeks and neck set beard boundaries, so the fuzz doesn’t encroach onto your pretty face.
Once you’ve determined the lines, it is good practice to take a little off all over. Adjust your trimmer to a setting just shorter than the longest parts of your beard and thin it all out. You might want to use shorter settings around your neck or sideburns, cutting the beard in, or matching it with your hair length.
How Do You Shape a Big Beard?
For the bigger beard, you should follow the steps for beard boundaries. Then, comb your beard to control the direction of the hair. Then using the beard trimmer, shape the beard according to the style you want.
This might be easier using a comb and a zero setting. We must warn you, it’s no easy feat, and you may need a few runs to perfect it. You could of course, just come and see a professional and book into any of our locations.
Are Beard Shaping Tools Worth it?
The answer to this question all comes from the experience you have. The tolls can work great, if your beard is fairly manageable and your hand is super steady. We’d say 70% of the time though, no. If you want a professional finish to your beard, come and see the experts.
What Do I Tell My Barber for a Beard Trim?
Chaps & Co offer beard trims as a stand-alone service. Trusting someone with your gravy catcher can be a stressful occasion, it took you time to grow it, and you’re not letting any old butcher get his mitts on it.
Our barbers know style, they know fashion and they’re all well acquainted with the Foundation of Beard Bros. If you can describe the style, we’ll deliver the finish you can require. If you’re going for an overhaul or a new look, perhaps bring a picture of a beard you like (just don’t get caught taking the picture and do another lap before walking in to our shop).
For any further advice on your beard, feel free to get in touch. If you’re new to facial fur, why not start with a moustache – it’s Movember, after all.
However your chin looks, remember the most important lesson is to #KeepItHandsome
