multiple benefits when you shave.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nJust like you cut your hair, trim your nails, brush your teeth, etc., it is just the hygienic thing to do. Your beard may have been a cherished feature, but it is easier to clean and take care of your skin when you have easy access to it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAs far as physical health goes, it is certainly a healthy choice to shave. If you are thinking about it, there is a reason for this inspiration. Remember that no studies show that shaving causes depression, and in fact, many people report that shaving a beard can help you recover from depression! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Handle Shaving Your Beard<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou probably spent months – or even years – growing, trimming, and generally cultivating your beard, and you’re rightly proud of it. But the time has come to shave it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you’re ready to shave your beard, remember to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Stick to your decision (but only as long as you want to)<\/li>
- Take care of your face<\/li>
- Embrace your clean-shaven manliness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Make a decision and stick to it <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour beard is a part of you that shows your conviction. Choosing to shave it is also a similar display. You may be shaving it for a job, you may want to cool down in the warmer months, or you simply want a change in your appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All of these and more are valid reasons for shaving your beard and deserve your respect. Make a decision and stick to it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRemember that the change only needs to be as permanent as you want it to be, and act accordingly. Should you consider a partial trim or reconfiguration, stick to it. If you go for a total skin-shave, go all in and own it. Hold yourself accountable! You can do this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Moment of truth – you are a man<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou are a man and must remember that you are in control of your sovereignty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the decision has been made, you owe it to yourself to regard the decision as a firm one. This is the moment of truth when you face yourself (pun intended) and remember that your body, like your life, is fleeting. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLife is an adventure with infinite possibilities for change and improvement. Start acting like it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Take care of yourself \u2013 \u201cLook good, feel good, play good\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nShaving your face is not simply cutting the hair and calling it a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just as you tend to your beard, you must treat your face with the same respect, taking care of it as you would the hair that grows from it. Your beard provided a level of protection from the elements, and you must take on this protection and be proactive. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWash your skin and exfoliate, as the beard had trapped all kinds of unwanted \u201cstuff,\u201d i.e., dead skin, food particles, saliva, sweat, etc., close to the skin. Your face has become more sensitive under the layers of hair and needs bolstering to stay healthy. Moisturizer with sunblock is a good choice for making sure your vulnerable skin gets the protection it needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>*To sum it all up\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nShaving your beard doesn\u2019t have to be a change that brings you down. This is a time to shine just like any other! You\u2019ve made a decision and you must trust yourself that it is the right one. By owning the decision and taking care to acknowledge that your beard is only a minor facet of you rather than a defining one, you can begin to see that shaving will ultimately enrich your life!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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