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New Beard Beginnings

By Danny Amorim

Andis Educator

During these unprecedented times, we’ve all had to make adjustments. For me personally, one of those adjustments happens to be about beards! Since masks and beards are not very compatible, you may find yourself facing the decision to cut off some length just like me. I had sported a long, burly beard for quite a few years and finally decided to just take off the length. It was an extremely tough decision to make, but after wearing a mask for six to eight hours a day, it began to leave a ring around my beard.

I first used the Andis Cordless Envy® Li Andis Nation Fade clipper for some freehand sculpting, gradually cutting it down in increments until I reached the desired length and shape. This approach ensures you don’t cut off too much. Next, I used the #8 attachment comb to trim down a little more on the sides and cheeks, moving to a #6 and then a #4 to give it a smoother transition at the sideburns and up into my haircut. Finishing with the Andis Cordless T-Outliner®, I gave me a clean line underneath and defined the back ends of my beard. Cordless tools are definitely the way to go, whether for yourself or on a client.

For anyone looking to make that leap to a shorter beard, it’s worth noting that a good cut and shape-up is actually very healthy for it. Change can be good, and can even take years off your appearance. Let’s not let COVID-19 change the beard culture. Instead, let’s learn to adapt and embrace change along with new beard beginnings.

Danny Amorim is a master barber, platform artist and instructor known for his ever-changing facial hair looks. He is also the owner of three Klippers Barbershops based in New Jersey. Danny continues to familiarize himself with the current trends and products to stay ahead of the fast-paced barber and beauty industry and embraces every opportunity to grow professionally. Danny is currently teaching classes in salons and schools across the U.S.