Beard grooming
The beard trimming is part of the personal care of the man . It includes shaving or cutting the whiskers and, if necessary, hairdressing , usually combing , the beard. This can be done by the bearded person himself in front of a mirror or by a barber . Care is mainly used for the appearance and care of the hair.
Beard care has grown in importance in recent years with the advent of beard fashion. A large number of products are offered specifically for the growing number of men who want to have a beard and look well-groomed. These include B. Beard shampoo, beard oil and beard pomade. Twisting the beard and the use of beard wax are also back in trend.
The number of so-called barber shops that take care of customers with beards has also increased significantly.
For some mustache costumes , especially in southern Germany, the beard wax also plays an important role. It is used for shaping as well as for twirling (twisting in larger mustaches at the ends). Used razor , razor , system razors or Shavette . Beards are shaved on the outside to form contours. A good shave can be recognized by the fact that no stubble is visible and the contours are cleanly cut. With a three-day beard, the tips are cut away for beard care.
Beard grooming should not be confused with shaving your hair, as you don’t care for a beard.
Mechanical and electrical beard trimmers are available commercially for shortening and trimming an existing beard. With mechanical devices, the shear movement is generated by pressing two levers together, with electrical devices by a motor.