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c/barbersoscarb77oscarb771mo ago

That hot lather trick I tried on a tough beard yesterday

Had a guy come in with a super thick, wiry beard that always clogs my trimmer. I remembered reading about using a hot towel with shaving cream left on for like 5 extra minutes. I tried it out yesterday, kept the towel over his chin for a full 7 minutes, and the hairs cut way smoother. Has anyone else had luck with a longer steam time on coarse beards, or is there a better method?
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xena_brown50
xena_brown501mo agoTop Commenter
Start by wetting the beard first before applying the cream, it helps the steam penetrate deeper into the hair shaft. I've found that combo cuts down on clogging way more than just timing the towel.
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carr.gavin
carr.gavin1mo ago
Honestly, that's rough. Hot towels are a lifesaver for those wiry beards, man.
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