Spring cleaning for your beard (and more besides). Beards, moustaches and smooth faces, enjoy the ride!

Start by reaching for the right device! 

Before embarking on your journey, you have to choose between visiting a barber and taking care of things at home. Going for the at-home route? Then you’ll need to make one of life’s most fundamental decisions. And that is: what’s the right trimmer for you? 

That leads us to a few questions: Are you after a luxurious lumberjack beard? Do you want to go the hipster route and get a moustache that even Tom Selleck would be proud of? 

 Or do you prefer a smooth face, maybe even paired with a smooth head, as some men in their thirties struggle with significant hair loss as a result of high testosterone levels? What’s the solution? Instead of trying to cover up your bald spot with a side parting attempt, go all out and rock a buzz cut instead.

My beard, my pride

For all the men who want a perfectly-groomed beard, the choice is clear. Get yourself a beard trimmer with just the right attachment for precise styling, which can handle a beard as big as yours. You can choose from trimmers that have a huge variety of attachments, including ones for the body if you plan on manscaping from the neck down. 

But a trimmer alone won’t give you the best-looking beard the world has ever seen. Beard maintenance should also include the regular use of beard shampoos and soaps, beard oils and beard waxes and balms, as well as beard brushes and combs. The more time you spend taking care of your pride and joy, the more joy it’ll bring you.

Moustache? Start with a beard

Every road to a moustache begins with a beard. Don’t think that’s the case? Think again. Because if you first grow a beard at least two centimetres long, you can easily achieve the moustache of your dreams. Of course, for a handlebar moustache like Hercule Poirot’s, two centimetres is not enough, so take your time.

When you’ve decided that the time is right to start your moustache journey, start by trimming your beard to a length of about one centimetre. Get rid of the beard on your cheeks, chin and neck first without worrying about the moustache itself until later. First, clean up the sides using slow strokes, changing sides frequently to keep the moustache symmetrical. Once that’s done, shave the rest of your face with an electric shaver or razor for a smooth finish.

Go hairless!

If you don’t have the patience for growing a beard or moustache, don’t worry; you can always go for a smooth look. And if you’re up for it, you can even shave your head while you’re at it. It's convenient, quick, and you’ll even save money by not having to worry about buying a hairdryer. Then, of course, you have to take more thorough care of your face and scalp. With the right products, it’ll feel like a visit to the barber. Don’t forget about creams with high SPF, especially in the summer.

Now you know exactly how to achieve the look you want. Go ahead and get started!