Trimming your beard may seem absurd if your ultimate goal is length. But don't worry: a little trimming doesn't compromise beard growth, but keeps the beard looking neat and tidy. Beards behave like the hair on your head and require a trim every now and then to keep them growing.
Below we've put together our top tips on how to Trimmer your beard in the most optimal way and what tools you should have.
Tools for trimming your beard
You should get the following tools to Trimmer your beard:
Step by step: How to do it
Comb your beard with a comb or brush
Comb the beard thoroughly with a beard comb or beard brush so that all the hairs are straightened and facing the same direction.
Start at the root and slowly work your way down to the tips, leaving your beard even, smooth and ready for the next step in grooming.
Use a Trimmer for an even cut
If you want to maintain the length of your beard, you can start with setting 4 on your Trimmer.
If you're unsure how long you want your beard to be, it's always a good idea to start with a larger setting.
That way you have full control and can gradually trim the beard shorter until you achieve the desired result - without the risk of taking off too much at once.
Remove hair on cheeks and neck
To achieve a beautiful and well-groomed beard, the hairs above the jawline should be removed so that the shape appears sharp and well-defined.
The same goes for the hairs below the edge, where a clean and clear finish gives the beard a more groomed and professional look.
Read our guide to where the edges should go Here.
Trimmer your mustache properly
Start by combing the mustache to the side so that the hairs lay neatly, then trim with the desired setting.
Then comb the mustache down over the lip and use Scissors to gently trimmer and straighten the hairs that touch or cover the lip, giving the mustache a clean and well-groomed look.
Use Scissors for details
Cut the hairs that weren't caught by the Trimmer so that the beard appears uniform.
Even a few stray hairs can give a sloppy impression, so take a moment to remove them and ensure a neat and tidy result.
Finish with a Beard Oil or balm
The purpose of using beard care products is to keep both beard and skin healthy and to prevent dryness and itching.
Make sure the oil or balm is massaged in well so that it not only conditions the beard, but also reaches the skin under the beard where the moisture is most beneficial.
See how Murdock London trims the beard:
Next step: Learn how to tame the beard
You have now mastered the edges of your full beard and have trimmed the beard. However, you may find that your beard is sticking out on all sides and looking a bit wild now. In other words, this means it's time to tame your beard. Of course, we have a guide for that too:
Author: Finn Brose
