Chin Strap Beard Style

Beard styles don’t come much more classic than the Chin Strap. Once popular in the late 18th and 19th centuries it’s having a modern-day resurgence, with the likes of F1 star Lewis Hamilton and grime sensation Stormzy all sporting the style of late.

The Chin Strap is a unique beard style with no moustache and a clearly defined edge around the jawline which adds a lot of character to a man’s face. It tends to work well for those with a more oval shaped face or those with a strong jawline as this style helps to emphasise your features. It’s also essential that you’re able to grow hair that covers the entire jawline and chin – on both sides on your face. This is what holds the Chin Strap look together.

The style does require some skill alongside a steady hand but by following the steps listed below carefully we promise it will be worth the effort. So, without further ado, here are the essentials to achieving the Chin Strap - a timeless classic that doesn’t take too much time.

Here are some steps on how to achieve the perfect chin strap style:

To achieve a chin strap beard, grow your facial hair about a 1-2 cm length and ensure your sideburns connect. Avoid exceeding a width of 2 cm to maintain a clean, defined edge. A "Thick Chin Strap" beard style is recommended for greater prominence.

Attach the 1 -10 mm beard comb to your Braun beard trimmer and select your preferred beard length on the precision wheel. Chin beards look great anywhere between stubble length and 10 mm. When you’ve chosen the length you want, trim your beard all over for an even length.

To keep your beard symmetrical, alternate sides while trimming. Define your beard shape by removing the comb and shortening hair outside the chin area. Shape your chin beard with careful, slow strokes, starting with a thicker line and checking symmetry in a clear mirror.

Now that you’ve got your shape clearly defined; it’s time to clean shave your face with the included Gillette razor for that extra smooth finish. When putting on the foam or cream, make sure you avoid covering your newly (and neatly) trimmed beard – you don’t want to risk taking that masterpiece off! Shave against the direction of your hair growth using single, continuous strokes until the skin outside your beard is smooth and completely hair-free.

Unlike other beard styles, this style needs a little more attention and care when it comes to overall maintenance. Make sure you keep your new chin beard neat with regular trimming to prevent it from getting out of control. The chin strap beard style is a very clean, precise beard style, so regular upkeep is a must. We’d recommend shaving the beard every 2-3 days - depending on how quickly your facial hair grows, just to keep on top of the overall shape of the style. Feel free to try out different lengths, widths, and shapes for your beard as it grows.

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