Where did the term soul patch come from?

One of the earliest print appearances of “soul patch” popped up in a 1979 issue of Rolling Stone that followed the Blues Brothers’ adventures in facial hair. They may have helped solidify the term.

What does the name soul patch mean?

: a small growth of beard under a man’s lower lip.

Are soul patches good?

The soul patch is one of the best facial hair styles if you want something that requires minimal maintenance. Whether it’s just a chin patch, a mustache and soul patch combo, or soul patch goatee, this beard style is sure to add interest and character to your face.

Is a soul patch considered a beard?

A soul patch is small, carefully shaped bit of facial hair just below the lip, usually with the rest of the chin or face shaven.

What is a mustache with a soul patch called?

Goatee styles Facial hair growing from the chin directly beneath the mouth. This is meant to resemble the hair on the chin of a goat. The Zappa style consists of a wide soul patch and full moustache that extends slightly downward past the corners of the mouth. Named for American musician Frank Zappa.

What is the purpose of a soul patch?

Usage in the 1950s and 1960s Jazz flute players who disliked the feel of the flute mouthpiece on a freshly shaven lower lip could use a soul patch. On the other hand, jazz trumpeters preferred the goatee for the comfort it provided when using a trumpet mouthpiece.

How do I grow my soul patch?

How to grow a soul patch beard

1. Using a full-size trimmer, bring your facial hair down to around 3-5mm, leaving the hair on the soul patch region under your lip longer.
2. Use your precision trimmer to trim the hairs on your chin, until you’re left with a tuft of hair just under your bottom lip.

Should you trim your soul patch?

Don’t trim away the beardiest parts Soul patch, flavor saver, the mouche (???) —whatever the name, it isn’t a beard so much as a prolapsed mustache. Frank Zappa was awesome in spite of his, not because of it.

Do goatees look evil?

It’s equally likely that goatees look evil because they’re downward facing triangles as it is, and downward facing triangles got the participants’ attention because they happen to look a lot like evil goatees. That being the case, a goatee is probably the best way to go unless you think you can pull off these.