Beard
Boxed Full Beard With Squared Cheek Line
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- Coarse, tightly coiled facial hair
What it is
A full, dense beard carried at a uniform medium length and boxed off with razor work on every edge. The cheek line runs straight and high from the sideburn down toward the mouth corner, giving the beard a squared shoulder instead of a natural fade-out. Under the jaw the hair keeps its weight rather than being thinned, and the moustache is trimmed tight to the lip line so it reads separate from the chin mass.
Who it suits
Works best when beard growth is even across the cheeks and jaw, since the hard cheek line exposes any patchiness. Coarse, tightly curled facial hair holds this squared shape better than fine hair. A good option for a narrow or long jaw, because the boxed corners add width. Anyone who wants a beard that looks deliberate rather than grown-in should consider it.
How to ask for it
Tell the barber you want a boxed full beard, all one length, roughly a half inch, trimmed with a 2 or 3 guard on the cheeks and left heavier under the chin. Ask for a straight razor cheek line set high, angled from the sideburn to the corner of the mouth, and a neckline shaved one finger above the Adam's apple.
Upkeep
Brush down daily and use a light beard oil to keep the curl soft. Re-shave the cheek line and neckline every four or five days at home; book a shape-up with the barber every two weeks.
