A Comprehensive Guide to Growing a Pencil Mustache

What do Johnny Depp, Burt Reynolds, Henry Cavill, John Waters, and Eddie Murphy have in common?

They all make movies.

Yes, that's correct. But, is that all? Not really!

Each of them also elegantly rocks a pencil mustache.

A pencil mustache is one of the most attractive and iconic mustaches to rock. It has a long history as it has been sported by popular figures as far back as Clark Gable and David Niven. Its elegance remained high over time, and it has also been worn by modern hip and trendy stars.

Read on to find out what a pencil mustache is, what styles exist and how can you grow one!

An Informational Guide to Growing a Circle Beard

A circle beard is one of the latest trends in facial hairstyles. You know that guy who has a mustache but doesn't have a goatee? That's a natural circle beard! It's really easy to grow, and it fits almost any clothing style.

A circle beard style is a go-to for many men. It accentuates your facial features and it’s a great alternative to the usual, regular look.

This blog post will tell you all about growing an epic circle beard, covering everything from what facial hair works best for your look, when to trim or shape your ring, and how long it takes before becoming fully bearded.

Premium Beard Care Products vs DIY

If you browse around Pinterest you’ll find countless DIY posts for beard oil, beard balm, beard butter, beard wash – you name it, it’s there. “Magic”, “Amazing”, “Healthy” they claim to make your beard, costing you only the change in your pocket. Maybe you’re considering spending $1 per month for your beard oil, surely it’s good [enough] you tell yourself.

We get it, premium beard products can be expensive. You’re a man after all. You hesitate at checkout, hovering over the ‘Buy’ button. You think, should I really throw down my hard earned $25 for 1 oz of premium beard oil? Is this beard balm truly better than simply buying some shea butter from my local vitamin shop? Let me explain why it’s a resounding YES on both counts. Read more →

The 10 Phases of Growing a Beard. What to Expect When You're Expecting.

Let’s suppose you’ve never grown a full beard before. You’re a young lad ripe with optimism for your first attempt, or an older gentlemen, a late bloomer of the bearded realm. Maybe you’ve never gone for more than a mustache or goatee, or you’ve been oppressed by your wife, boss, or local culture. Let’s also suppose that while you’re interested in embarking upon the journey of growing a lusciously full face farm, you’re more than a little curious [nervous?] about what’s in store. You wonder, will it be thick, and full? Will it have streaks of gray, be patchy, fire engine red? Will my significant other, coworkers, laugh and poke fun? Will it be wondrous, a thing of beauty, or possibly end up something you want to lock in a box under the stairs never to speak of?

Growing your first beard can seem daunting at times full of uncertainty, but once you commit and push through all the amazing stages it brings, you’ll come out a better man. Or at least a hairier one.

With that in mind, let me present to you, the various stages of growing a beard. And... a few random bits and bites along the way.

Which Beard Product to Buy – Beard Oil, Beard Balm or Beard Butter

Unless you’re aiming for that unruly wildman, hair mad-dashing in every cardinal direction like a broken compass kinda beard then you’re likely either already using or heavily considering grabbing some products. Depending on what you’re after, there are actually quite a few types of beard grooming products to choose from ranging from beard oils and beard balms, to mustache and beard waxes, pomades, butters, lubes, conditioning gels, the list goes on. Here at The August Beard we’ve focused on just three – beard oil, beard balm, and beard butter. Read more →

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