How to Trim Thinner Areas of the Beard

A thick, even beard is the goal for many men.

Most men don't grow completely even beards and only a lucky few are born with the ability to grow full, thick beards. Sometimes thin or patchy areas will fill-in as men age, but not always. There are easy ways the majority of men whose beards remain thinner in areas over their lifetime can trim the thin areas of their beards so they appear more even.

Things You'll Need

• Trimming scissors
• Comb

Instructions

1. Wet your comb and run it through your beard so it lies as flat as possible.

2. Look at your beard in the mirror and determine where the thin, patchy areas are.

3. Trim the areas that are not thin or patchy as normal, but be careful not to trim the hair too much or it will be hard to cover the thinner areas.

4. Trim only unruly or wiry hairs that are growing in your thinner areas. Leave the rest of the hair alone so it will match up with the rest of your beard.

5. Apply a small amount of pomade to the thin areas of your beard so you can control the direction the hairs are going. Comb the area after the pomade is on so the hairs are pulled toward the thinnest areas to help cover them.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't apply too much pomade or your beard will look greasy.

• Consider a new facial hair style. Shave off everything but a goatee if most of your thin areas are on your cheeks.

• Take breaks regularly while trimming your beard to check your work. It's easy to get carried away and trim too much hair, making your thin areas more noticeable.

References

• Hudson's Guide: Facial Hair, Growth and Grooming