Looking to find out how to comb your beard under chin?
Combing under chin beard is very crucial for your overall beard appearance. In fact, it can make your beard look fuller, longer, more even, and less patchy.
There are different opinions about the correct way of combing a beard and men even today do some random stuff that they think is good for themselves.
However, where is the truth? How to comb your beard under the chin?
In short, the best way you should comb your beard under the chin is downwards. This can be really beneficial because it makes your beard look longer and your face less round. Also, it untangles your facial hair, teaches the hairs to grow in the right direction, and makes them smoother.
It’s not doubted that a well-structured beard is really attractive and important to men. In fact, studies have proven that women find bearded men more attractive and this may be one of your goals.
Some of us, want to have a beard for ourselves while others mostly want to become more attractive to women.
Fortunately, combing your under chin beard is really easy and doesn’t require much time or money…
In this article, we will discuss exactly how you should comb your beard under the chin depending on your face type, how to make it straight and not curly and we will answer the most common questions that men have about beard brushing direction and more…
Let’s get into it!
Beard Basics
Before we dive into our answer for today’s topic, I want to make sure that all of you at least the basics about beard anatomy and generally some beard styles for your face types.
A beard is composed of six smaller parts:
- Sideburn
- Cheek Beard
- Mustache
- Side
- Front
- Neckbeard
Now, let’s see a few things about each one of them.
Sideburn is the part of your beard that connects your hair with your facial hair. Some men want this area to be faded while others just let it grow.
Cheek beard is the facial hair on your cheeks while side hairs are a little bit lower. Also, your mustache belongs to your beard and it is a very significant component.
Finally, the front part of beards is the area below our lips and the neckbeard is the hair under the chin which, if left untrimmed, covers part of the neck.
Leaving your lowest part of your beard untrimmed will cause a lot of problems and will make your beard look strange if you let it grow. If some men don’t shave the lower part of their beards, then it gets connected to their chest hair.
Trimming your beard and creating the neckline is really important for your beard’s look but many men skip this part which is quite disappointing…
Another mistake many of us have done is not combing the neckbeard( under chin beard). By not combing your beard, some hairs grow in random directions and your beard looks messy and neglected.
But, which is the correct way of combing a beard?
Let’s get into it.
Why Should You Comb Your Beard Under Chin? Is It Necessary?
Combing your beard under the chin is important for several reasons.
Firstly, it helps prevent tangles, knots, and matting, which can be uncomfortable and difficult to remove. Secondly, it keeps your beard looking neat and tidy, which is important for both personal grooming and professional appearances.
Additionally, combing under the chin can help distribute natural oils from your skin throughout your beard, which can keep it healthy and shiny.
Overall, combing under the chin is an essential part of beard maintenance that can help you look and feel your best.
Now that we know why combing our beards under chin is very important let’s discuss how you can actually do that with ease in the next section.
How To Comb Your Beard Under The Chin
In short, there are 3 ways you can brush your beard under chin. Most men don’t have a clue how to do it properly so they do it randomly.
- Your first option is to comb your facial hair upwards and forward to give the impression of a longer beard.
- The second option is to comb your beard straight down.
- And the final option is to comb your beard up and then down.
Most men do a little bit of everything. Well, if you have got a short beard, you won’t probably have knots, and you won’t need to untangle your beard. You will only comb it towards the direction you want, and that’s it.
However, there is more to it when you have a long thick beard…
Undoubtedly, every beard is different and may require a different approach. Also, some beard styles match different face types and there is not an all-for-one rule.
My general tip and recommendation is that you should comb your beard and especially the part under the chin first up and out and then down and backward.
Different Techniques To Comb Your Beard Under Chin
When it comes to combing your beard, there are a few different techniques you can use to get the best results according to our experience.
Here are the 4 techniques you can use:
- Upward strokes: This technique involves combing your beard upward, towards your face. This can help to add volume to your beard and make it look fuller.
- Downward strokes: This technique involves combing your beard downward, away from your face. This can help to smooth your beard and make it look neater.
- Outward strokes: This technique involves combing your beard outward, away from your face and towards the sides. This can help to shape your beard and give it a more defined look.
- Circular strokes: This technique involves combing your beard in circular motions, which can help to massage the skin underneath and promote healthy beard growth.
It’s important to experiment with different techniques and find what works best for your beard type and style. Additionally, it’s recommended to use a beard comb with wide teeth to avoid damaging the beard hairs while combing.
How To Comb Your Beard Under Chin Depending On Your Face Type
We will try to categorise the face types into 3 categories:
- The oval face
- The rectangular face
- The rounder face
If you have an oval face, beard styling and combing is easy for you. You are lucky to have the best face type and you will look amazing with most beard styles.
However, don’t neglect your combing and brushing routine completely. Follow the general rule, first, comb your beard up to untangle it and straighten it and then comb it down and backward. If you have difficulties in combing, don’t try to force the comb up and down.
Wash your beard, dry it, put a little bit of beard oil or butter and start again otherwise you will pull out facial hairs which I bet you don’t wanna do.
If you have a rectangular face you need a side part fuller than other men and a shorter bottom. This will make your face look more oval. Comb your beard upward to make it look fuller on the sideburns because your under chin beard will look shorter.
If your facial hairs are going out way too much, comb them down a little bit. You get the concept.
Finally, if you have a rounder face, which is the worst scenario, you need to help it by creating sharp angles with your beard. Longer thinner faded sideburns, long under chin beard, and a sharp neckline will create the impression of a less round face which is undoubtedly what you should look for.
You might also want to taper it and keep it longer on the chin. This is a fantastic way to strengthen a weak jaw. Define your boundaries.
These are real tips, guys; please pay attention.
As a parenthesis, if you wanna have a less round face, you should stay hydrated, consume less salt, and also lose some body fat.
All in all, you should comb your beard down. As much as you can. The longer you make it, the better. Plain and simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Does Beard Curl Under The Chin?
The most important factor that creates under chin beard curls is the imbalanced quantity of keratin. There are products that break up some bonds that keratin makes straightening your hair but before you take any product or medicine ask your doctor, first.
Why Beard Under Chin Is Not Growing?
There is a variety of reasons why your beard is not growing in this specific area. Genetics plays a huge role in beard growth, testosterone levels play also a huge role, a unbalanced diet or a lack of beard and face caring routine can also contribute to a lack of beard growth under chin.
How Do I Get Rid Of The Wave Under My Chin?
This is strangely a really common problem men face. You can get rid of the wave under your chin by using a beard oil such as jojoba and comb it, brush your hairs in the opposite direction when you dry them, train your hairs straighter by applying beard butter or wax and combing them.
Final Words
Times have changed. We should start taking more care of our beards. This is a part of our overall appearance. Don’t you all like being handsome and everyone talking about you?
I understand most of us are really busy with our jobs, our families, etc. But, taking 10 minutes a day for yourself can really make the difference.
Combing your beard should be a daily morning routine. It should come to you automatically. The best way to comb your beard is first up and out and and then down.
This helps you make your beard well-structured and healthy. Combing under chin beard is similar. For most men, combing downwards is the way to go.
However, some men, especially those who have a rectangular face should comb and brush their beards up but of course, don’t over it.
Always comb your beard after you have washed your face, dried it, and applied some sort of beard product into it. Beard oil or butter will help you comb your facial hair easier, eliminating the danger of pulling hairs out.
Remember, if you want to become this Alpha Male that any woman wants you have to do some work. Even, men with great genetics, take care of their beards daily. Why?
Simply because that’s their asset!
And…that’s it for today’s topic. I really hope you liked it. I tried my best to create a helpful post that provides some useful information.
If you have any questions, comments, or you just wanna share your thoughts on the topic feel free to write them in the comment section below and I will be more than happy to help.
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Until Next Time,
Stay safe and…let it grow!
Tasos
Tasos Moulios is the founder of Beardlong. He loves trying different beard and hair styles and blogs about them. The tips he shares come from his own experience and love for what he does.