![]() ![]() If you’re not sure what length you want, always start with a higher guards and gradually work your way down one by one until you reach your desired length.īegin by holding the trimmer at a 90 degree angle to your face then gently and steadily move the trimmer down your face in a straight line. If you’ve done this before and know which guard gives you the length you want for your beard, you can pop it on and go. Mendoza recommends always using a beard trimmer with adjustable length guards to make it easy to adjust the length evenly. ![]() Once you’ve washed, brushed, and snipped, it’s time for the main event: trimming. Use the trimmer without a guard and carefully cut way any hairs that stick out, without getting too close to the beard itself. “You could use scissors and cut them bit by bit, but honestly the trimmer will knock it out faster,” says Mendoza. If you’ve brushed or combed the beard down, they’ll easily stick out. Trim the Flyawaysīefore you go in with the trimmer, take a moment to trim away flyaways, which are the errant hairs that stick out separately from the bulk of the beard (we all have them). For especially dense or wiry hair, he also recommends using a pick to “spread it out” and make flyaways more visible. “Don’t brush or comb too hard which pulls the beard,” says Mendoza, and always brush or comb in downward strokes in the direction the hair grows. If your beard is short, a comb will do the trick, but if it’s long or thick, you may need a brush. While your beard is still damp, brush or comb it out to get rid of tangles and make flyaways easier to see. Once you get out, don’t attempt to cut sopping wet hair-give it a quick towel dry instead so it’s damp but not soaking. Hop in the shower, lather up your beard, and rinse. Mendoza recommends using a beard wash, which will help clean and soften your facial hair and make it easy to cut. Wash Your Beardīefore attacking your beard with a trimmer, you have to get it to baseline, which means giving it a good wash. Follow these steps to trim your beard like a pro. The good news is that it’s easy, and once you get the basics down, you can start playing around with different shapes and styles. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to playĪll of this makes learning to trim your own beard more important. Plan on “trimming your beard once a week,” says Mendoza, and adjust your schedule from there, depending on how fast it grows. Not only are most barbers not offering beard trims at all right now due to COVID-19 safety precautions, but you’re probably going to need to trim your beard more often than you’re going to get a haircut. But don’t rely on a barber for every beard trim. If you’ve never trimmed your beard, getting your barber to do it for you is a perfect way to learn the ropes and understand how to maintain your look. You want enough length for the trimmer to actually do something, but don’t wait till you’re into ZZ Top territory. Get ready to trim as soon as your whiskers reach about a half inch in length, or the length of “your pinky nail” according to Rich Mendoza, owner of Filthy Rich Barbershop in New York City. Bottom line: if you have a beard, you have to know how to trim it. No matter how long your beard is or what style you have, knowing how to trim your beard is the cornerstone to even the most basic facial haircare routine. It’s the same reason you get regular haircuts, so why wouldn’t you give the same thought and care to your whiskers? Keeping your beard in check keeps it looking great, sure, but also makes it feel better and helps the hair stay healthy. Any dude who’s ever attempted to grow facial hair understands the importance of maintenance. ![]()
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