A Guide to Getting the Perfect 5 O'Clock Shadow

For many, the true meaning of a 5 O’Clock shadow is a myth. The idea is, of course, that a beardsman who shaves at 8 am and heads off to work will have a fresh face of stubble by the time he leaves the office at 5 in the afternoon. Of course, a few bearded legends tend to grow whiskers faster than Usain Bolt can run the 100 meters, but they are few and far between. For the average beardsman, a 5 O’Clock shadow is at least a couple of days worth of growth.But even if it takes you well past 5 O’Clock to sprout this look, it doesn’t mean we can’t rock it just as well as those who are more beard-blessed than the rest of us. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, and George Clooney have all mastered the art of the 5 o’clock shadow, and so can you.In this guide, we will go over how you can learn to grow and groom the perfect 5 o’clock shadow, so let’s jump right in.What is a 5 O’Clock Shadow?In short, a 5 o’clock shadow is just a fancy way of saying light stubble. The term referring to short beards...