Facial Hair Styles: The Short Boxed Beard

Beard Grooming – The Short Boxed Beard

The short boxed beard is one of the most popular contemporary beard styles out there, with loads of your favourite celebrities, athletes, and musicians rocking the look. Similar to a full beard, but with thin, neatly trimmed sides the short boxed beard offers a sleek and stylish look for those looking for shorter facial hair styles.

While some styles require regular or difficult beard grooming, the short boxed beard can look great with minimal upkeep and a quality facial hair styler. With the King C. Gillette Trimmer Pro with 2 Combs & Brush, achieving the perfect short boxed beard look has never been easier. Keep reading to learn our best trimming tips and how to use Gillette stylers to achieve your ideal beard.

The Short Boxed Beard Look

Finding a facial hairstyle that suits you can be tricky and takes a lot of trial and error. There are countless beard and facial hair styles, some of which are more appropriate for certain face shapes and professional settings than others.

One of the main advantages of the short boxed beard is how versatile it is. Its thin, neatly trimmed sides suit all face shapes well and give off a sleek and professional look, great for the workplace and at home. Despite this, trimming a short boxed beard isn’t complicated and requires fairly little beard maintenance.

Here’s a simple set of trimming tips and beard maintenance advice to get you on your way to the popular short boxed beard style:

Step 1: Select a Fixed-Length Comb for Trimming

The right comb length on your trimmer can help you style your look. The King C. Gillette Pro Beard Trimmer and Beard Care Kit comes with three comb attachments (2mm, 4mm, 6mm) for you to choose from. With the selection of different-length combs, you can adjust the length of your box beard to suit different occasions or choose to fade the length of your beard from short sides into a longer chin.

Step 2: Trim Your Facial Hair

Before you start shaving, it's important to even out your beard hair length with your trimmer. Trimming hairs before shaving can help reduce tug and pull, and prevent clogged blades. This will help give you a more comfortable grooming experience.

Step 3: Define Your Beard Shape

Next, remove your trimmer’s comb attachment and trim your beard to define the Short Boxed Beard shape. Focus on the neck and cheeks as these are the areas where you can tailor the style of your boxed beard the most. Practice precise trimming to try and achieve the cleanest finish possible.

Step 4: Check for Symmetry As You Go

Keeping your boxed beard symmetrical takes practice and careful attention. When using a good trimmer it can be tempting to rush ahead and trim too much, but this can often lead to imperfections. Take your time and make sure you are trimming in front of a mirror so you can continually check your progress.

Step 5: Prep Your Face

After trimming, it is time to start your shave. Wet your face with warm water to help hydrate your skin and beard hair in preparation for shaving. Then, lather up with shave gel on the parts of your face that you want to shave completely bare, including your neck and cheeks. It is important to use a shave gel to help prevent irritation.

Step 6: Shave with Light, Gentle Strokes

A good shave will properly define the edges of your short boxed beard, and make your style stand out. Using a King C. Gillette Double Edged Safety Razor you can define the distinctive short boxed shape and achieve clean, professional-looking edges.

When shaving, ensure you follow the direction of hair growth for a smoother finish and a lower chance of redness and irritation.

While this does add some time to your shave, the professional finish and defined edges will take your short boxed beard to the next level.

Step 7: Rinse Your Blades Often

During shaving remember to regularly rinse your razor blades as this helps to prevent the buildup of hairs and shaving cream on the blade edges and cartridge. Keeping your blade clean will help keep your razor performing at its best and give you the close and precise shave you need for a perfect short boxed beard style.

Step 8: Rinse, Towel, and Moisturise

Rinse off your face with cool water. Towel off, and then apply a hydrating aftershave lotion or balm, like the King C. Gillette Beard Softener to help soothe your skin. Rehydrating your skin and hair after a shave is important to keep your face fresh and preserve your professional finish. Moisturising will help reduce the effects of any razor burn and any redness that may have appeared.

You have just mastered the Short Boxed beard style!

With the best beard trimmers available at Gillette, your personal grooming possibilities are endless. Using the King C. Gillette Pro Beard Trimmer and Beard Care Kit is the best way for you to shave a sleek, professional-looking beard at home. With a range of blade lengths that allow you to tailor your length to your exact wishes, you can create the perfect short boxed beard for your face.