How to Trim Your Beard The Right Way

Beard trimming the right way can be a challenge. But with the proper preparation it doesn't have to be. Follow these steps to make your beard trimming an easy to do job.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• beard trimmer
• mirror
• comb
• scissors

1. The right tools are essential. You will need a beard trimmer or scissors, a comb and a mirror.
   Before you can begin trimming, your beard must be clean. Shampoo your beard and rinse it. Make sure all the shampoo is washed out. Let your beard dry before you start. A wet beard appears to be longer than it actually is, so there's the danger of trimming too much when your beard is still wet.

2. When you're ready to start it's important that you brought the right tools for the job. Invest in good equipment as it makes the trimming a lot easier. A beard trimmer can be used together with a comb. It allows for complete control on the length of trimming. Use your comb to keep the hairs of your beard in place and gently move the beard trimmer along the length of the comb. Use the settings on your trimmer to control the length of your beard. Even beginners get great results when using one of this little gadgets. If you want to get one look for beard trimmers or a beard and mustache trimmer.
   Scissors are still a great tool for beard trimming, although it requires some practice to get the results you want. Scissors used by professional barbers are the best ones on the market. Begin with combing through your beard to get all the hairs in the same direction. Keep the hairs in place with the comb and gently start trimming with the scissors on the outside of the comb. When you are just starting with this method, only cut a small amount and examine the result. Remember, taking too much off and creating a battered look will take some time to have the beard grow back.

3. To trim your beard even can be difficult. To help you in keeping your beard equal on both sides of your face start trimming on one side. Start at your ear and work your way down. Repeat this for the other side of your face. A beard and mustache trimmer can also be used to trim your neckline. For this you have to remove the trimming guide so you can trim away stubble. Start at the edge of your beard, hold your trimmer vertically and don't trim off too much. When you like the five o'clock shadow look you can use a beard trimmer using a close setting to maintain this look.

Tips & Warnings

• When you decide to use a beard trimmer invest in a solid model. Like with everything, bad tools create bad results.
• When you're not experienced always start with trimming small amounts of hair. A bad trim will take some time to get rid off.

Resources

• Beards Moustaches and Goatees
• Beard And Mustache Trimmer
• All About Beards