Goatees are sharp, low maintenance, and forgiving on patchy cheeks. The trick is clean lines and healthy hair. Here’s how to grow it out, shape it, and keep it soft without itch or flakes.
How to grow and maintain a Classic Goatee
Shave the cheeks back to your natural growth zone and let the chin and moustache run for 2 to 4 weeks. Keep the basic neckline and cheeks clean shaven. If skin feels dry, itchy or flaky, you can use a beard oil to keep both these issues at bay.
- Wash with Beard Wash 2 to 4 times per week to reduce flakes without stripping natural oils.
- Moisturise skin and hair each morning with a small amount of Beard Oil
- If growth is wiry or coarse, add a pea-sized amount of Beard Butter or Beard balm after applying the beard oil.
How to shape a goatee
- Comb hair down so it sits naturally.
- Outline the shape first with a trimmer or razor. Start wide, then tighten the edges. Keep both sides even and utilize a mirror while shaping.
- Use a trimmer with your desired guard to maintain trimming length, start with a gaurd larger than your desired length, you can always go shorter but have to grow back out any required lengths.
- Tidy the soul patch and under-lip area with bBeard and Moustache trimming scissors, razor or electric trimmer. Don't try to perfect the hair daily. Small clean-ups twice a week are enough.
- Finish with a fingertip of Beard Balm to condition and control edges with a light hold.
Goatee styles
- Classic goatee - Chin only, clean cheeks.
- Van Dyke - Pointed chin with a disconnected moustache.
- Circle beard - Goatee connected to moustache for a full outline.
- Short boxed goatee - Tighter, neat lines that suit most face shapes.
Pick the style that matches your growth pattern rather than forcing what the hair cannot do. Keep the outline 1 to 2 mm inside your strongest growth for a sharper look.
Daily care that actually works
Oil for softness and skin comfort
Beard Oil hydrates hair and skin so you avoid itch and flakes. smaller area, fewer drops.
Balm for neat edges
Beard balm adds light hold and tames flyaways without a hard finish.
Butter for deep conditioning
Beard Butter> is a soft leave-in for coarse or wiry goatees. Use at day or night.
Wash that doesn’t strip
Beard Wash is gentle on skin and hair. Use 2- 3 times weekly, rinse on off days.
Quick routine
- Morning Rinse, towel dry, 1 to 2 squirts of oil, then a small smear of balm through the hair.
- Night Butter 2 to 3 nights a week if the hair feels coarse.
- Weekly Trim the outline and moustache edges. Wash 2 to 3 times.
Recommended kits for goatees
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Starter: Oil + Balm. Simple softness and control.
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Dry or coarse: Oil + Butter. Maximum conditioning.
- Itch or flakes: Wash + Oil. Clean and hydrate.
See more Lejonjon beard and goatee kits.
All products are goatee and moustache friendly.
Goatee grooming FAQ
Does beard oil work on a goatee?
Yes. It hydrates facial hair and the skin underneath the same way. Use fewer drops on a smaller area.
Oil or balm for a goatee?
Oil for softness and skin comfort. Balm for light hold and neat edges. Use both if you want softness plus control.
How do I stop goatee dandruff?
Use a gentle beard wash 2 to 4 times per week and apply oil daily. Dryness is the usual cause.
Can I use regular shampoo on a goatee?
Regular shampoo is too harsh and will dry the skin. Use a beard-specific wash.
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