How to trim your beard

To know how to trim your beard, you must bear in mind your style, your face shape and the type of beard. Everything you need to know here.

How can I trim my beard? This question intimidates more than one when they look in the mirror and realise that the hair around their chin is out of control…. If your regular barber is on holidays, following these tips to learn how to trim your beard with shaver and scissors.

The trimmer, your ally

People call it a trimmer or a clipper. We are referring to the trimming shaver that is especially designed for beards and moustaches. You will distinguish it because the size of the head, which contains the blades, is narrower. This design helps it to reach all the corners and accurately define the contours. It is especially useful because it enables you to maintain an even length in your whole beard, evening it out with a few passes.

After this first pass, it’s time to pay attention to detail. For example, in the neck area. To avoid a radical transition, it is better to choose a taper fade for your beard. To do this, play with the numbers on your trimmer: use zero for the part where you want a close shave, and gradually increase -1, 2, 3…- to achieve the desired finish. If you have a shaved head, you can apply this technique to your sideboards to avoid the not very attractive effect of a false beard.

Once you’ve finished your neck, spend a few minutes on your moustache. We recommend you use scissors and make small perpendicular cuts. You will thus be able to define the ends of the moustache better, the area of the corner of your mouth, and cut the small hairs on your upper lip with precision. Use a comb to achieve a perfect finish.

Natural cheekbones, new trend

Finally, don’t forget the cheekbone area. Unlike the trend of previous seasons, when an almost geometric finish prevailed in this area, now natural is fashionable. Try letting your beard grow wildly in that area, and instead of drawing a perfect line under the cheekbone, try designing a soft fading. You will see the difference!

Whatever the style of your beard, to end the care, use a natural wood oil. These products nourish hair by hair, and help to maintain the natural gloss of your beard. To comb it, use wax, and when you wash it under the shower, use a specific shampoo and not the one you always use for your hair.