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Put down the razors, gentlemen. Sturdy beards are among the hottest trends in 2013 and they are inexpensive to grow and maintain.
“It really is as easy as not shaving for a few days,†says Josie George Blackburn, Managing Director and Barber Reagle Beagle in Lakewood.
But you have to prepare the look or risk breaking through caveman territory, says Blackburn.
“We want to give customers a tailored look that they can maintain themselves,†she says. This is why the Reagle Beagle staff consult with every man who shows up to learn more about his trade, time constraints and grooming expectations, and to discuss how his face shape and hairstyle looks. fit into the overall look.
“Every man is different, so every look is different,†says Blackburn.
The most popular look right now is a pompadour (long and combed back on top and shorter on the sides – like on Jon Hamm, below) tapered into a five-day ombre, she says.
The look requires more styling than some men are used to, which is why most men interested in trying it out quietly go to a trusted hairstylist.
“They don’t want their buddies to know they are doing this, but they can blame us, ‘Yeah, she convinced me,'” says Blackburn.
Are you looking for a cheap and easy way to change up your look? Try one of these beard styles.
Reagle Beagle is located at 17617 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood and offers a full range of men’s salon and spa services including haircuts and styles, hair color, shaves, massages, manicures, waxes and tans. It also serves beer. Call 216-228-9677.
Don Draper (Jon Hamm) goes for the rugged and handsome look with this five day shadow.
Johnny Depp
This sturdy and handsome beard / goatee style works best on men who have thick, full hair and can grow a dense beard. (Don’t you? Blackburn recommends using your fingers to massage your face counterclockwise while watching TV to help circulate blood to stimulate growth. Take special care to keep your face clean. and pores / follicles cleared.) Let the beard grow. over a few days, then use a straight razor to clean everything except the upper lip and chin. Depp shaves the area that would connect the two, but that’s up to you.
Shadow of five days
Skip the razor for about a week to grow your beard, then clean under the chin and jawline with a tapered neckline. If you’re struggling to grow into a full beard, this long stubble look is for you, says Blackburn. To finish off the modern version of Don Draper, ask your hairstylist for a cut that is longer on top and tapered on the sides. Wear yours in a slightly puffed pompadour, with a combed back slightly raised.
Cuba Gooding Jr. and his chinstrap beard.
Chinstrap
Best suited to younger people (although Cuba Gooding Jr. does at 45), this style gets its name from the thin line of facial hair all along the jawline. The shape of your face should determine how thinly you shave the line – thicker straps will complement a narrow face; thinner straps look better on a round face. If you are not sure, ask your hairstylist. “No matter how hard you wear your beard, if it’s not the right shape for your face, the whole look is off,†says Blackburn. Some men choose to include a goatee, like Gooding Jr., while others just do the jawline. The thin facial hair style works best with a short, tight haircut.
Steps for a good shave
1. Hold a warm, damp towel over your face until it cools.
2. Lather your face with shaving soap applied with a brush (yes, that means getting yourself one of these cool mug and brush sets).
3. Reapply a warm, damp towel and hold it until it cools.
4. Apply a men’s shaving oil, such as American Crew or Origins, to soften and loosen the hair.
5. Reapply a warm, damp towel and hold until it cools.
6. Lather again and shave.
Source: Reagle Beagle Hair Salon in Lakewood
Most common shaving mistakes
1. Use the wrong blade. Some men need a steel blade, while others need clippers. If you have bumps or a “barber’s beard,” try a different type of blade until you find one that works for you. Josie George Blackburn, General Manager of Reagle Beagle Hair Salon in Lakewood, prefers a straight edge steel blade for the ultimate shave.
2. Let the skin hang down. Keep skin taut for a close, precise shave.
3. Shaving all over the place. Do you have nasty dents and nicks? This is probably why. Only move the blade against the direction of hair growth.
4. Skip the preparation. Yes, we know you are in a hurry, but trust us. If you take the time to prepare your skin, you will be amazed at the results.
Source: Reagle Beagle Hair Salon in Lakewood
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