There comes a time in every man's life – usually 30 minutes after he's ignored the alarm clock – when he decides he likes himself the way he is. When this happens, the scruffy beard is the ideal accomplice. Making the most of your beard’s natural rugged cool, it’s an edgy, ultr-masculine look that speaks to your independence and a certain untamed attitude. Just don’t blame us if your partner finds it too tempting to leave untouched: the scruffy beard is hard to resist.
Now for the other main draw: the scruffy beard doesn't need to be redefined every day, and it doesn't care if it isn't the same length all over. Sometimes it likes to be tidied up a bit around the mouth, but only so you can eat more easily. Just remember to trim it every so often – preferably before it manifests into a full beard. Intrigued? Here’s what you need to know to achieve and maintain the scruffy beard look.
One pass even trim
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See all benefitsSo that’s how to get a scruffy beard – now a quick note on how to maintain scruff properly. The good news is that the scruffy beard look is the definition of low maintenance. Every once in a while, just follow steps 2-5 above to keep it in line. To keep your scruffy beard soft (and avoid injuring partners), apply beard oil – or simply grow it out a bit longer if scratchiness becomes an issue. Anything up to 12 mm counts as a scruffy beard. Beyond that point, you’re looking at a full beard.
Growing the scruffy beard look is simple enough that it could (and does) happen by accident. The result is still a hefty dose of casual cool. If you’ve lucked into some handsome scruff, just remember to trim it every now and again to keep the magic going.