When and how to trim your beard?

Bearded men, if you're planning to grow a beard over the long term, it's important to remember that a beard worthy of the name is first and foremost a beard trimmed with good technique. Because you're not a professional in a barber shop, Barbier Bonhomme offers you its best tips and advice on how and when to trim your beard. Easy, isn't it?

Between style and necessity: real barbers keep their beards trimmed all year round

All over France, you'll find that the number of barberships continues to multiply. At the same time, the number of barbershops continues to multiply, with younger and younger barbers eager for the best advice on how to achieve a flawless beard. But the question on everyone's mind is the same: how do you trim your beard to perfection, and when is the best time to do it?

Summer or winter beard?

Surprising as it may seem, taking the weather into account when trimming your beard isn't an essential criterion - on the contrary.

If you're the chilly type, winter is the perfect time to save yourself from the many colds that are spreading through the streets of France. Whether you've got a 3-day trimmed beard or a full beard, you'll find that your cheeks, bronchial tubes and the back of your neck are all warmed up. In other words, you're more likely to come out safe and sound than non-barbers!

If you're worried that your trimmed beard will keep you too hot in summer, it's the best way to protect yourself from sunburn. The thicker your beard, the more it prevents the sun's rays from coming into contact with your skin. In other words, your beard is your best sunscreen!

Your growth objectives: knowing when to mow at the right time

Let's get back to our first aim: determining how to trim your beard according to your growth objectives. If you're aiming for a three-day beard or a three-month beard, you won't have the same beauty routine.

Beard trimming: an art in your barber shop

The best person to take care of your beard is, of course, your favorite barber shop. They know your tastes and hair preferences, and with a few strokes of the clippers, they can shape your beard to suit your look. As there are many steps to follow (washing, scissoring and/or clipping, shampooing, washing, oiling, etc.), your favorite barber shop Bonhomme is the ideal place to take care of your beard and give it a perfect trim.    

A few simple tips that are always a pleasure to apply

But if you don't have the time to visit your local Barbier barber shop Bonhomme (where you can be sure of a truly relaxing experience while they teach you how to trim your beard), here are the best tips from our barbers for your daily shave.

First of all, determine the shape of your face to find out how to trim your beard. This way, you'll get a look that suits you and, above all, your physiognomy.

Don't hesitate to take stock of your beard, to find out how dense your facial hair is, which areas are most covered, and don't forget how much beard you can handle in everyday life. All that's left to do is trim your beard according to the criteria provided by your barber shop, and you'll have the trimmed beard of your dreams.