![]() To really get the best look for your face, you want to trim your neckline where your head connects to your neck. Trimming this line here is much too high! Too often we see guys trim this line right on the jawline or just under. Trimming a neckline may be the most commonly botched line of the three. Once you trim your top and back lines, it's time to attack the neckline. I can't stress taking your time on this line enough! Use your clippers first to get the line, and follow with a razor if preferred. The hard part is seeing what's back there! I've found that to really get it "perfect" it helps by having a second mirror to use to see what you're doing back there. The idea behind the back line is to take the back of your sideburn straight down, and trim anything behind that line (to the back of your head) off. I've found shaving the back line to be simple in theory but harder to execute. If you're looking for a very clean line, follow the clippers with the razor to finish up. I would recommend using an electric clipper to define your top line as you will have better control and visibility over a traditional razor. You do NOT want to shave this line too low or your beard can quickly become too small (think chinstrap). The idea here is to keep this line from your sideburn to your mustache as high as possible, and only trim or shave those hairs above where the bulk of your beard grows. For most of us, the beard hairs don't grow evenly on our upper cheek, and there are almost always some rogue hairs growing above the majority of our beard hairs. How To Shape A Beard: Top Lineįirst of all, what is the top line? We refer to the top line as the line on your cheek from your sideburn to your mustache. That said, let's breakdown how to shape a beard and the three primary beard lines you need to focus on to give your beard shape and definition. This will mean you'll likely need to trim less off your beard to get it looking great. With a few quick minutes and the right beard products, you'll control flyaways and organize your beard to make a big improvement. Why do you want to style your beard before you shape and trim it? Well, without beard products your beard is likely a bit unruly. ![]() That means use whatever beard products you normally use, let it fully dry and comb your beard before any trimming begins. You want to style your beard as you would any other day before you start trimming. Well, I'm here to tell you I've made all of these personally, and over the years I've learned some best practices to really get the best beard shape to fit your face and head.īefore I explain how to shape a beard in detail and let you get to work, it's important to remember one critical step before you do any trimming. ![]() Sometimes it takes making a mistake to really learn from it. These mistakes can affect the way your beard grows in and how full it looks now, and even more so a few months later. Trimming or shaving one of these lines incorrectly is a mistake we've all made before, whether we know it or not. Where do you shave your top line? Your back line? Your neckline? Did you even know there are three primary lines to your beard? I didn't at first either. Learning how to shape a beard can be difficult for even the most experienced Beardsmen. ![]()
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