Everything You Need to Know About Neckbeards

Growing a beard is a real journey; it all starts with a few wispy coarse hairs here and there and, eventually, with a bit of patience, it turns into something a lot more substantial.
Through the process of growing any long beard, you may find yourself wondering whether you’ve accidentally grown a neckbeard. Sadly, neckbeards have a less than stylish image, so you probably want to avoid growing one.
But don’t worry - we’ve put together everything you need to know about keeping on top of your neckbeard.
What is a Neckbeard?
A neckbeard is exactly what you’d imagine it to be - an extension of your existing beard that’s growing on your neck.
Believed to have first been popular around the time of the American Civil War, the neckbeard has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the
For many, a neckbeard is something to avoid, as it can quickly look unkempt. However, if you have a narrower face structure, this style may help to broaden the appearance of your chin and
How to Keep Your Neckbeard in Check
Like with all sections of your beard, you need to make an effort to keep your beard looking its best at all times.
Here are our top tips:
1. Keep Your Whole Beard Clean
Washing your beard helps to keep it clean from everyday dirt and debris, including a build-up of dead skin cells. Our
Our 2-in-1 beard shampoo and face wash contains argan oil and coconut oil, alongside other optimised conditioning ingredients, plus our signature King C. Gillette fragrance to keep your beard smelling divine.
2. Give Your Neckbeard a Trim
So, how do you trim a neckbeard? To keep your neckbeard looking tidy, use our versatile
3. Lather on Some Shaving Gel
Shaving gel needs to be an essential part of your grooming routine, even if you’re just doing a quick touch-up.
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4. Shave with a Specialist Neck Razor
The skin on your neck can be much more irregular than the skin on your cheeks, which means shaving cuts and razor bumps can be more likely to occur here, unless you’re using a specially designed razor.
Enter the
To get the best results from your King C. Gillette Neck Razor, make sure you’ve applied plenty of shaving gel, then begin shaving with the grain, using light, gentle strokes.
Our neck razor’s features include:
- Lubrication before and after the razor blade to reduce friction and help manage shaving irritation.
- Two low cutting force razor blades, which are designed to cut through hair with less tug and pull than standard blades, and are optimally spaced to reduce the likelihood of cutting hair below skin level, thus helping to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs.
- Razor cartridge features a central bridge guard, which helps to reduce pressure between the blade and the skin for a more comfortable shaving experience.
- A single edging blade at the back of the razor to help you to achieve clean, sharp edges around your beard neckline
5. Apply Beard Balm
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How to Care for a Beard
Take care of your beard with our top-notch grooming techniques.
