How to Groom Odd Sideburns

Keep your sideburns looking full and eccentric, not scraggly and unkempt.

The technique for grooming odd sideburns is no different than grooming normal sideburns. It may take longer since odd sideburns have more nooks and crannies than traditional ones. A beard trimmer will trim the majority of the sideburns. Use a pair of scissors for precisely cutting where the trimmer cannot reach. Take your time when using the trimmer and scissors. The more time you spend on your sideburns, the better they will look.

Things You'll Need

• Beard trimmer
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Plug the beard trimmer into the wall socket if it is electric, or place batteries into it if it is battery-powered.

2. Move the trimmer's guard to a high number listed on the screen. It is better to start with a higher number and move to a smaller number so that you do not accidentally over-trim your sideburns.

3. Press then trimmer's "Power" button.

4. Guide the trimmer's blade through the sideburns, removing the pieces of hair that you no longer want.

5. Reduce the trimmer's guard number if you have small pieces of hair still visible.

6. Grab the scissors and cut the hair where the trimmer cannot reach. Pull the hair straight with your open hand and cut the hair to the desired length with the scissors.

References

• Hudson's FTM Resource Guide: Facial Hair: Growth and Grooming-Trimming Facial Hair