[BlindTlk] Managing a beard as a blind person

[Jude DaShiell]

For people with eczema growing beards is better since the shaving however
done is tough on the skin of the face.  Be tough on the skin of the face
then eczema will sooner or later also attack that skin.  On Sun, 14 Jun
2020, Justin Williams via BlindTlk wrote:

> Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2020 23:39:23
> From: Justin Williams via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List' <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Justin Williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Managing a beard as a blind person
>
> I just stay clean shaven.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Justin
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews via BlindTlk
> Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2020 7:54 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: David Andrews <dandrews920 at comcast.net>; Jim Portillo <portillo.jim at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Managing a beard as a blind person
>
> I have  used a trimmer in the past and it worked pretty well.  I also have trimmed using scissors, I just pull (stretch) hairs out from my face, and find sections that are longer, then I trim them off.  This takes a little nerve until you are used to doing it, but it can work.
>
> Dave
>
> p.s.  The trimmer is probably your best bet.
>
>
> At 06:37 PM 6/14/2020, Jim Portillo via BlindTlk wrote:
> >Good afternoon everyone, I hope I can find some
> >good answers to this question which might sound
> >awkward. I???ve had a beard for a few years, but
> >it???s generally been pretty short and well
> >trimmed because I get it done when I get my hair
> >cut.  Now that the pandemic hit, things are
> >changing for a while in how hair cutting places
> >around here do business.  No beards or facial
> >hair for a while. So, I???m wondering if I can
> >successfully trim and manage a beard as a
> >totally blind guy.  I have an electric shaver,
> >and I also kept things up with a regular one,
> >but now it???s grown out and is beyond just a
> >regular shave.  From what I???ve been told, it
> >looks good and definitely full, but it could use
> >some touching up. What are some good techniques
> >you use, and what equipment do you get?  I was
> >thinking of getting one of those trimmers with
> >the various length spacers and whatever else is
> >included with the kit. I???d appreciate any help
> >or ideas, because I don???t want to have to wait
> >until a barber can do it. Who knows when that
> >will happen around here? Jim Sent from my iPhone XR!
>
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