A beard shapes the proportion of a face as much as hair does. Shaped correctly it tightens the jawline; shaped badly it makes the face look wider or tired.
Three lines decide a beard: the upper line from the cheekbone, the lower edge following the jaw, and the neckline. The neckline is where most mistakes happen — cut too high, the beard floats and the chin shrinks.
Preparation, shave, soothing. A hot towel opens the pores and softens the hair; skipping it makes irritation almost certain. The razor follows the direction of growth — going against it is the main cause of ingrown hairs.
Not when the preparation is done properly — hot towel first, razor with the grain, skin soothed afterwards.
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