It's nice not to have to shave every day, but caring for facial hair can take almost as much time and effort.
Jeff Raider, CEO of Harry's, a maker of shaving accessories and razor blades, says men should pick a facial hair style that reflects their individuality and make sure to care for it.
He also owns an up-scale barber shop in New York City, where many customers sport the slightly scruffy beard style. To pull this look off, men should take pains to dress in a polished ensemble.
If you want just a touch of the look, let your facial hair grow out for two days to a week and wear a fine, well-fitted suit as a contrast. Trim the moustache area and clean up the neck area.
A full beard sends a message of masculinity. A trimmed and well-tended beard can be very sophisticated.
Moustaches tend to work well with "friendly, rounder face shapes. If you have a baby face, a moustache makes you a little older and more masculine," Raider says. "If your jaw line is pronounced, the moustache adds to the striking nature of the face." When you're graying, gray with pride. Resist the urge to dye, which can look unnatural. Sideburns work well on men with longer faces. The longer the face, the longer the sideburns should be.
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