Clean Beard Trim and Sharp Lineup Tutorial #lineup #barber #haircut, by StopNFade on YouTube. 2 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Wash and dry your beard, then comb it straight down so the hair sits in its natural direction. Dry hair is easier to trim evenly than wet hair.
Decide the length you want and fit the matching guard on your trimmer. Start one size longer than your target so you can fix mistakes.
Trim the whole beard against the grain or with it, keeping the guard flat on the skin. Work in short passes and check both sides in the mirror.
Shape the cheek line by placing the trimmer blade flat and moving upward in small strokes. Follow the natural line of your cheekbone.
Set the neckline just above the Adam's apple. Curve it between the ears so it follows the jaw, not a straight horizontal line.
Blend the sideburns and cheeks into your haircut with a shorter guard. Fade the length gradually instead of cutting a hard step.
Switch to the detail trimmer and cut the lineup along the cheeks, neck and moustache edge. Use short, confident strokes.
Comb the beard again and look for uneven patches. Touch up any spots with the same guard you used before.
Rinse your face, pat it dry and apply a light beard oil or balm. Brush the hair into place and clean the trimmer.
Tips and common mistakes
Trim less than you think you need at first, since hair grows back slowly and mistakes are hard to hide.
Keep the trimmer blade flat against the skin on the cheeks and neck to avoid digging in and cutting a notch.
Trim in good light and use a second mirror to check the jawline and the side you cannot see well.
Clean and oil the trimmer blades after each use so they stay sharp and do not pull the hair.
Questions
How do I get a straight lineup without a barber?
Use a detail trimmer and make short strokes along the natural edge of your beard. Take your time and check the line from the front and the side before cutting more.
Where should the neckline go?
Place it about one or two fingers above the Adam's apple and curve it up toward the ears. A straight horizontal line looks unnatural.
Can I do this with a regular hair clipper?
Yes, if it has guards and a small detail blade. A dedicated beard trimmer gives more control around the cheeks and neckline.
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