How to Do a Soul Patch Goatee
The Soul Patch came to prominence with trumpeters and jazz musicians in the 1950s. Even if you’re not the type to blow your own horn, the Soul Patch might really enhance your look.
How to Do the Soul Patch Goatee Step-by-Step
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Using your Wahl trimmer, closely trim all hair from your upper lip, cheeks, neck and chin, leaving only the hair immediately beneath your lower lip.
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Using your trimmer, shape the whiskers beneath your lower lip. You can shape it into a triangular patch, with angles reaching a point in the center of the chin, create a solid square or a softer circular tuft.
What to use
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Wahl offers trimmers and grooming kits that let you achieve the look you want and keep it looking great.
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Identify Your Best Goatee Shape & Style
Experiment with shapes that look best with your facial features and also work with the time you want to spend maintaining said style
Use Guide Combs to Adjust Thickness
Thickness can be managed with a snap on length guide comb or an adjustable length guide comb
Trim in Any Direction for Longer Styles Around the Mouth
Longer around the mouth styles should always be trimmed in the direction of hair growth
Trim in Any Direction for Shorter Styles Around the Mouth
Shorter around the mouth styles can be trimmed with or against hair growth
Using the Detail Blade Attachment
Make sure to use the detail blade, available with many Wahl trimmers, to get into tight spaces and create tighter lines
Cleaning Up Your Facial Hair
Always clean up loose or long hair around the lips
Goatees Need Regular Maintenance
Some goatee-esque styles require attention every couple of days while others only need re-shaping a few times a month
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