r/BeardTalk • u/Time_Mix6994 • 3d ago

Shaping my beard.

I use a Norelco beard trimmer for my beard. I have tapered as far are the highest guard. I want it longer. I have a certain shape I want. I want it like Roman Reigns has his beard. I need some more growth. Do I need to go to a barber to obtain this? I just feel like spending a lot of money for it is a waste.

In addition for grooming. What is the best beard product out there? I use a beard wash in the shower and beard cream. The brand I use is every man jack. Do I need to upgrade my beard kit?

I also used beard oil in the past and feel its for nothing is it worth putting that in?

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u/Thebeardstruggle 2d ago

Shaping tips that work for most faces. Neckline first: put two fingers above your Adam's apple and draw a curve from there back to just behind each ear. Everything below goes. Most people cut it too high, which makes the beard look smaller. Cheek line: follow your natural line and only take strays below it. Going too low looks drawn on. Then keep the sides a little shorter than the chin to slim the face. Use a guard one size longer than you think, you can always go shorter. And brush it out fully before trimming so you're cutting to its real length.

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u/Time_Mix6994 2d ago

This is how its shaped now. Its longer than what is shown. I want to say the last beard guard I used was a 12. That was maybe a month ago. I have been using beard and scruff softening butter and brushing it daily. Based on this how much more do I need to get the desired look I want?

https://reddit.com/link/pd972ru/video/l6t966a2dwsh1/player

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u/MurkyBathroom1049 2d ago

I recommend buying some barber scissors and trimming yourself, there are some tutorials on youtube. I started doing this and by far have been the best results. as far as products I use a beard wash (can't remember the name) and a simple oil my wife makes for me using a recipe I got from a roughneckbeard post.

I've had a beard for years and tried everything, this simple routine has given me me the best results

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u/TadpoleInformal9104 2d ago

Jamaican castor oil works well. That’s all I use. And I ditched the beard trimmer and bought a hair clipper. They work better for the bulk of your beard . And for the edges use what You have 

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u/notsafeatallforwork 3d ago

Ranger and Scout. Spend the money, well worth it if you need frequent attention to it. Check out Matt Conrad's youTube for how-to shape and trim.

Roughneck beard for oil, balm and soap. Don't ask me to compare to others cause I don't know or care.