Ultimate Facial Hair Transformations: 8 Styles, 1 Face | GQ

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Preparing for Shaving
   1. Equipment Needed
   2. Choosing a Beard Style
3. Shaving off the Beard
   1. Shaving the Cheek Lines
   2. Shaping the Bottom Line
   3. Outlining the Beard
4. Exploring Different Beard Styles
   1. The Duck's Tail
   2. The Low Rider
   3. The Van Dyke
   4. Mustache Styles
5. After Shaving Care
   1. Face Wash and Moisturizer
   2. Growing a Beard Again
6. Conclusion

Shaving off My Beard: A Journey of Transformation

Today is the day. After ten long years of sporting a majestic beard, I have decided to shave it off. It's a little daunting, to be honest. I can't even remember what my face looks like without the beard. But it's time for a change, both physically and emotionally. Join me as I walk You through the steps of removing a beard and explore different beard styles along the way.

Before we begin, let's Gather the necessary equipment. You'll need a clipper and a trimmer. The clipper will help you remove most of the hair, while the trimmer will allow you to Create clean outlines or shave the beard down close to the skin. Now that we have everything we need, let's start with a style that suits a narrow face Shape.

Step 1: Shaping the Duck's Tail

To start, set your clipper to the shortest possible length, usually zero. Treat your beard like a hedge and fluff it up by pulling it out. Take the clipper upside down and draw a straight line down into the corner. This will create a sharp corner for the beard. Next, set the clipper to make a straight, angled line right into your Adam's apple. Make sure to pass over the beard several times to clean and straighten any tangled hairs.

Now, let's narrow down the cheek area. Imagine creating a flat panel or a wall-like effect. Puff the hair out a bit, making sure there are no tangles on the sides. Take the clipper, invert it, and create a straight line down. Repeat the same process on the other side, starting from the outside and working your way towards the center of the beard.

Step 2: Outlining the Beard

Now that the main shape of the beard is done, it's time to Outline it for a more defined look. We'll start with the baseline, which is a V shape from the corner of the jaw towards the Adam's apple. Use the trimmer with the smooth side and clean up to the line you've created. Next, tackle the top line where the beard intersects with the face. Depending on your face shape, you can aim for a straight and square line or a soft rounded look.

To complete the shaping process, we need to address the area below the ear and the corner of the jaw. Brush the hair back slightly and use the trimmer on its side to punch a line from in front of your ear down to the corner. Brush the hairs back once more to ensure you've caught them all. Congratulations! You've successfully Shaped the beard into a sleek duck's tail.

Pros:

• Creates a stylish and angular look
• Ideal for individuals with a narrow face shape

Cons:

• Requires regular maintenance to keep the shape in check

Now that we have explored the duck's tail beard style, let's move on to other exciting beard options.