IT'S 5 0'CLOCK SOMEWHEREFew men can grow a 5 o’clock shadow in the truest definition of the term—the kind where you shave first thing in the morning and by 5 PM have an outline of a stubble beard. For most men, having a 5 o’clock shadow eight or nine hours after shaving isn’t realistic. Most of us just don’t grow facial hair at that rate. So when we talk about the 5 o’clock shadow as a beard style, we’re really talking about a short stubble beard—the kind that takes a few days to form after shaving. And when it’s done right, that tiny bit of stubble can be incredibly attractive and send a powerful message regarding your masculine capabilities (however you choose to define those). But like time itself, the 5 o’clock shadow is elusive; hard to hold on to. It’s a cycle—you get a small window of stubble perfection before it’s grown too long, and you start looking ragged. Then you shave and begin the process again. So with that in mind, these five steps will help you perfect the 5 o’clock shadow.
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