How to Trim Your Beard in Easy Steps so it looks Professional, by The One Minute Barber on YouTube. 19 min 47 s.
- Video length
- 19 min 47 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Wash and dry your beard, then brush it with a boar bristle brush so the hairs sit in one direction. Comb through any tangles before you cut.
Decide the shape you want. A professional look usually means shorter sides, a fuller chin and clean cheek and neck lines.
Fit a longer guard first, such as 10 to 12 mm, and trim the whole beard against the grain to even out the bulk.
Step down one guard size at a time on the sides and cheeks, keeping the chin slightly longer for a tapered shape.
Trim the moustache with a short guard or the trimmer edge, working from the centre outward and stopping above the top lip.
Set your cheek line by trimming upward from the top of the beard to a natural curve. Remove stray hairs above the line with the foil shaver.
Find your neckline by placing two fingers above your Adam's apple. Trim everything below that point and shave the rest clean.
Use the shavette or razor to sharpen the cheek and neck edges, pulling the skin tight and shaving with light strokes.
Brush the beard again, check both sides in the mirror for balance, and fix any uneven patches with small trims.
Tips and common mistakes
Trim less than you think you need, because you can always take more off but cannot put it back.
Keep the trimmer moving and clean the blades as you go so hair does not clog the cut.
Shave edges after trimming, not before, so you can see the final shape clearly.
Take extra care with the razor around the neck and jaw, and rinse the blade often.
Questions
How often should I trim my beard?
Every one to two weeks keeps the shape sharp. Touch up the neck and cheek lines more often if they grow fast.
Do I trim against or with the grain?
Trim against the grain for an even, close result, but go slowly with short guards to avoid patches.
What if I cut too much off one side?
Blend the other side down to match with a slightly shorter guard, then let it grow back evenly.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
