Beard
Tapered Salt-And-Pepper Ducktail
- Difficulty
- ADVANCED
- Hair Type
- Wiry, wavy facial hair with grey
What it is
Medium-length beard that grows longer through the chin and tapers back toward the ear, finishing in a soft ducktail point below the jaw. The cheek line is left mostly natural with only light cleanup, so the top edge blends rather than cuts. Wiry grey runs through the chin and moustache while the sides stay darker, and the whole shape is scissor-shaped rather than clipper-flattened, which keeps the outline soft and rounded.
Who it suits
Suits men whose beards are coming in grey through the chin and who want to lean into that instead of hiding it. The ducktail point lengthens a round or wide face. Wiry, wavy growth works well here because the taper relies on natural fall. Good for anyone who wants a groomed beard without hard razor lines across the cheek.
How to ask for it
Ask for a tapered ducktail: scissor the sides down to about a 4 guard equivalent, leave the chin an inch or longer, and taper the length gradually from ear to chin. Request a soft natural cheek line, cleanup only, and a rounded neckline that follows the jaw down under the chin.
Upkeep
Comb downward and forward daily to train the point. Condition weekly so the grey hair does not go brittle. Scissor cleanup on the chin every two to three weeks; leave the taper to the barber monthly.
