Less is more in some cases. So goes for the three-day beard. The what? The 3-day beard, or in other words; the perfect nonchalant stubble. Perfect because it fits any face shape, any hair length and any hair style.
Plus, it's a lot easier to maintain than a wild beard. Saves you some precious minutes of your time in the morning. The three-day beard lets you enjoy your morning cup of coffee extra. But, how do you get that sought-after stubble? Let us explain.
The three-day beard: the perfect stubble
Once you get the three-day beard, you just have to keep it up. But to get that beard, you have to go through a few steps first.
Step 1: Grow it!
Start at the beginning: if you have a bald chin, you obviously need to grow some hair first. So, put your razor in the closet and let your natural hair growth do its thing. Now you may be wondering "how many mm is a 3-day beard?" Well, the three-day beard is called that for a reason, of course. In fact, when you leave your beard alone, the hairs that have grown after 3 days will be about 3 to 4 millimeters long. And that's exactly the length you need for your three-day beard.
Step 2: Shaping your three-day beard
Ah, the shaping of the beard. Of course, you grew your beard hairs for a reason. Time to get rid of the proliferation on your cheeks and neck. Of course, there's only one way to do that: trim. A trimmer is an important tool because you need to keep up with your 3-day beard. Trimming a 3-day beard is done as follows.
Make sure you get the right attachment on your trimmer or clippers and define the contours under your cheekbones. You can opt for a slightly curved line or a clean, diagonal line. You have to figure out for yourself which line best suits your face shape and what you prefer. This is the line from your sideburns to the start of your mustache.
Step 3: Trim your three-day beard
Over time, it makes sense that your three-day beard is not a three-day beard, but a five-, six- or seven-day beard. Then it gets a little wilder and longer, and that's not what you want for your casual stubble. So trim a bit of it off. Choose an attachment for your trimmer that matches the length you want to give your beard. Now you may be wondering, "A 3-day beard, how much mm should that be?" A three-day beard is usually 3 or 4 millimeters. A good shaver will be able to keep that 3-day beard neatly trimmed.
Once you've found your ideal attachment, it's a matter of trimming all the hairs of your beard. A tip from us: start with a slightly longer attachment so you don't accidentally find out while trimming that you're doing it way too short. Trim all the hairs to your preferred length.
Step 4: Maintain 3-Day Beard
Shaving and maintaining your three-day beard takes the most time and energy, including for your skin. That's why it's important to choose good beard products, though. Therefore, go for a good beard oil to condition and moisturize both your stubble and the underlying skin. Also, a good beard balm or beard butter will soothe and care for your skin and beard.
All in all, the three-day beard is easy to maintain because you don't have to shave every day. You look peaky with your casual stubble and it gives a fresh, groomed look. Plenty of advantages! We say give it a try.
Good luck!
Your friends, The Alpha Men