How to trim a short beard at home #beard #barber #shortbeard #howto #bearded, by Scotty Scheller on YouTube. 1 min 18 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 18 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Wash and dry your beard, then comb it straight down so the hairs sit in their natural direction. Dry hair trims more predictably than wet hair.
Decide your target length. For a short, neat beard, start with a longer guard than you think you need, such as 6 mm, and work down.
Fit the guard firmly onto the clippers and switch them on. Check the guard is locked in place before it touches your face.
Trim the main beard against the grain or with it, using slow, overlapping passes. Start at the cheeks and work down toward the jaw and neck.
Trim the sideburns and cheek line last, moving the clippers upward in short strokes to keep the line straight.
Remove the guard and use the bare blade or a trimmer to clean the neckline, about one or two fingers above the Adam's apple.
Check both sides in the mirror and even out any patches with light passes. Comb the beard again and look for missed long hairs.
Rinse the guards and blades, oil the clippers if the maker recommends it, and wash your face to remove loose hair.
Tips and common mistakes
Trim less than you want to remove first, since you can always take more off but cannot put it back.
Keep the neckline natural by following the curve of your jaw rather than shaving a straight horizontal line.
Trim in good light and use a second mirror to check the sides and under the chin.
Clean and oil your clippers after each use so the blades stay sharp and do not pull hairs.
Questions
What guard length should I use for a short beard?
Start around 6 mm and step down to 3 to 4 mm if you want it shorter. Going slowly avoids taking too much off in one pass.
Should I trim my beard wet or dry?
Dry is easier for most people because the hair stays in place and you can see the result as you go. If you trim wet, remember hair looks longer when dry.
How do I keep the cheek line straight?
Use short upward strokes with the clippers and check the line from the front and side. Trim a little at a time and stop when both sides match.
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