How do you make a 5 o'clock shadow look good?

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Timmy Yanchun
Timmy Yanchun
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04/07/25 10:50pm
If you want to grow out your 5 o'clock shadow, keep it moisturized. You want to keep the skin under the stubble healthy, so make sure you exfoliate and don't worry about beard oils or anything like that. I would probably focus more on a facial moisturizer.
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04/07/25 10:30pm
To make a 5 o'clock shadow look great, trim your facial hair down with electric trimmers. Shape the edges of your 5 o'clock shadow with a razor to keep the lines clean and trim the hair on your neck or cheeks. Trim your facial hair every day or two, depending on how fast your hair grows back in. After you shave, use an aftershave to close your pores and keep your face smooth.
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