You might know the Henriquatre better as the royal goatee, the around-the-mouth beard or the playful “Will Smith beard”. The king of all beard styles is seen as playful and sexy, but also chic and smart. But, what exactly does such a goatee look like and even better, how do you get such a Henriquatre? Of course, we will delve deeper into that today.
What is a Henriquatre?
The Henriquatre is named after the beard of the French King Henry IV. This king became known not only for his religious wars or the construction of castles but also for his (then still) unique beard. Let's just say this is the reason why people remember him positively.
A Henriquatre is a royal goatee. Compared to other beards, you can recognize the goatee by the fact that this royal beard runs completely around the mouth. Your cheeks are smoothly shaved, so the beard stands out even more. The moustache in this beard style is characterized by a thin line that directly connects to the moustache. Want a Henriquatre? Then ensure clear contours, a smoothly shaved face around the beard, and a symmetrical shape on both sides.
This beard style is especially suitable for men with a square face, a wide face, or a face with many contours. If you have a round or full face, this royal beard might suit you less well. But feel free to try it out to be sure! The nice thing about a beard is that it can grow back.
How to get a royal goatee?
The royal beard has a fan club of many masculine men. Think of a Will Smith, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio, to name a few. Making a goatee is a task but certainly not impossible. A Henriquatre does take some time and requires some knowledge. But, then you have something, of course. You must go through at least the following steps.
Letting the goatee grow
It always starts with leaving your growing beard alone. You must not shaving or trim your beard for the first few weeks, but do trim your upper lip to avoid looking like a complete caveman. You can stimulate your hair growth by using a good beard serum.
Trimming the goatee
When your hairs are long enough, it's time to shape your goatee. Start by trimming your goatee with a trimmer suitable for beards. Attach a guard to your trimmer of 3 to 5 cm, which is the right length for a goatee.
Shaping the goatee
Once all the hairs are the same length, it's time to shape your goatee. How to shaving a goatee is by smoothly shaving your cheeks. Pay close attention to the symmetry of your shaped goatee and shave away all the hairs around it. Once these hairs are gone, you have roughly seen a goatee. Now it's time to shape it to perfection.
Bring your beard into a slightly rounded shape from around your mouth to under your chin. A tip from us, just grab a reference photo. That way, you know exactly how it should look. Also, don't forget to trim the hairs of your moustache so that it blends perfectly into your beard. There should be no distinction between your moustache and beard, it should become one beautiful whole.
Take care of your goatee
Congratulations on your circle beard! If you like this look, it's naturally important to maintain it. King Henry IV had subjects for this, but unfortunately, you will (probably) have to do it yourself. You need to trim your beard regularly, but it's just as important to take good care of your circle beard.
A good grooming starts with washing. Wash your circle beard about 2 to 3 times a week in the shower with a good beard shampoo or beard soap and a beard conditioner. This will keep the condition of your beard in check. When we talk about royal products, the beard oil will be number 1 for us. A beard oil brings numerous benefits and will optimally care for your beard. Also, a good beard brush or beard comb cannot be missed in the care process of your beard. This will also ensure that your care products are absorbed much better! Your circle beard will shine like never before.
We hope that you will at least try the royal Henriquatre beard once in your life. It will probably surprise you in a positive way! If you still have questions about this royal circle beard, feel free to contact us. You know where to find us.