Shaving, Beard Design, and Facial Hair Services
Shaving, Beard Design, and Facial Hair Services
This domain tests safe razor work, lather, skin tension, and beard outline symmetry.
Core rules
- Straight razor shaving uses a light angle, approximately 30 degrees, with the skin held taut; shave with the grain first.
- Lather protects and lubricates; it should be applied to a damp face and not allowed to dry.
- Do not shave over moles, acne, irritated skin, or lesions.
- Beard design: establish the neckline above the Adam's apple, about two finger widths; follow the natural cheek line; blend sideburns into the beard.
- Sanitize the razor before and after; dispose of blades in a sharps container.
Worked example
A client wants a short beard with a clean neckline. Comb the beard down, trim to length with clippers, define the neckline two finger widths above the Adam's apple, create a soft curve from ear to chin, and check both sides in the mirror. Shave the neck and cheeks with a fresh blade and lather.
Traps
Shaving against the grain on sensitive skin; placing the neckline too low; creating a hard line that looks pasted on; and using a razor with a damaged edge.