>Here comes part 3. If you missed parts 1 and 2, just scroll down. This isn’t a difficult process.
Facial Hair 103: The Chinstrap
Oh the chinstrap. That strip of facial hair running from the sideburn, around the chin and back up the opposite sideburn. The chinstrap is a tricky subject to broach. My knee-jerk reaction is to say that chinstraps are horrible and the only guys sporting chinstraps also have fake tans, popped collars and smell like the cosmetics department at the Bay. When I think chinstrap, I think d-bag. The two go hand in hand. Here is a prime example of such a chinstrap:
Really? It looks like someone doodled on your face. What about this one?
I should not look at a dude’s face and think, “so is that actual beard? Or did he just draw on himself with eyeliner?” That’s confusing. And way too accurate, if you ask me. Stop drawing on yourself and fix your collar. The world will thank you.
There is a way to sport a chinstrap without looking like a douche. Here are some things to consider: it must be wide enough; it must be tidy; it must be even; it must not infringe on the neck. It mustn’t be worn on a fake tanned face. Or in conjunction with a popped collar. If you wear a chinstrap properly, it can make a good impression.
A chinstrap can also say, “Hey, I’m neat. I’m tidy. I’m a good guy and I look good in a chinstrap. I’m confident that I could dress up as a leprechaun in ladies clothing and still make this chinstrap look hot*.”
It’s challenging, but it’s definitely possible.
*Wink.
6 Comments
>I don't think it's fair to put McSteamy in the category. A chin strap is a no go unless you are a character on Grey's
>A no-go in every case? Part of me agrees with you, another part is ok with the chinstrap if done properly.
>Chin strap = He spends way more time in the bathroom than you do and you'll constantly be waiting on him to finish trimming that thing just so before you go out anyplace.
>I can't believe you managed to find a chinstrap that actually looks good! That's a first.
>listen here G Fresh…ah. Yeah that's probably true.and Jo – like I said, it's possible, just really difficult. Check out my latest profile pics. Wink.
>Not being someone who watches Grey's, I'm going to assume McDreamy is the last guy.This is interesting to me, as when I do not shave, my facial hair actually grows pretty much like that. Coarse mustache arching along the upper lip, square beneath the lower lip leading into chin hair that follows the jaw. It never really wants to grow on the cheeks more than scattered hairs, for reasons known only to the beard.Now you have me wondering if I shaved the thin parts, rather than shaving it all off like I usually do, whether I could achieve this. Hmm.