For men, facial hair can be a funny thing. Some can grow full rugged mountain man beards while others are limited to the peach fuzz that sprouts on chins and cheeks.
Like all fashion trends, facial hair styles are ever changing. Based on appearances during New York's Fashion Week, the 2010 men's in look has been determined: be clean cut or go bare.
No matter what style you choose to wear or how you decide to shave, thanks to AskMen.com, there are a few tips to keep in mind while creating and maintaining your signature facial hair statement.
Do
1.Keep it clean: whether you decide to shave it all off or let it grow, make sure to trim and keep those few scraggly hairs reined in. The look of a close shave appeals to women and all men look good without facial hair.
2.Natural vs dyed: leave the hair coloring to the hormonal and temperamental women. Men look better and more mature as they age so don't stress about those greys popping through.
3. Go retro: side burns and goatees were popular decades past but are making a comeback. Modernize the look by tightening up the goatee and keeping sideburns short.
Don't
1.Make it a joke: unless you are Yosemite Sam, facial hair like handlebar mustaches should be left to characters with the personality to pull them off.
2.Force the issue: you can either grow it or you can't. Its a natural thing. If all you get is peach fuzz or a dark patch here and there, shave it all off. It looks more refined and less like puberty that way.
3. Mismatch tops and bottoms: Long hair should have stopped with the end of the hippie era but many men still adorn long locks. If you insist on keeping your hair lengthy, wear a short beard or no facial hair at all and keep it washed. Try not to resemble Grizzly Adams.
So before you forgo picking up that razor and skip your morning shave, just remember that less is more when it comes to facial hair and just a little done right will go a long way.
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