insideKENT Magazine Issue 47 - February 2016 | Page 84

FASHION+BEAUTY

MEN’S FACIAL HAIR TRENDS FOR 2016
BEARDS ARE HERE TO STAY, BUT RETRO ALTERNATIVES ARE ALSO
MAKING A COMEBACK.
PHOTOS BY BRAID BARBERS

It seems that claims ‘Peak Beard’
had been reached back in 2014
may have been a little hasty, with
stylish facial fuzz continuing to
dominate in the men’s style stakes
throughout 2015 – but with the new
year now in full swing, it may be
time to reconsider your current look.
Whether you rock the full beard with
pride or have – incredibly – yet to
experiment with the unshaven look
at all, premium men’s grooming
brand The Bluebeards Revenge has
teamed up with Mike Taylor, MD of
the British Barbers’ Association to
bring you the lowdown on the
biggest beard and facial hair trends
for 2016.
Trim regularly with a beard
trimmer set to around 3mm-4mm
to maintain length, and be sure to
care well for your skin in order to
avoid redness and irritation.
Moustache
Movember may be long gone, but
the mighty moustache is here to
stay. Anyone who has actively
shunned the beard in recent years
will be pleased to learn that there
is a new alternative, while those
already sporting a proud facial mop
can add an upper lip accent for a
fresh new look to coincide with the
new year.
To get one, patience is key –
allow it to grow for a good few
months, and avoid trimming above
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