Shaping a beard: How to shape your beard for any style
Whether it’s a carefully clipped goatee or a thick full beard, your facial hair can be a bold and brilliant statement of your inner personality. However, while it’s easy to adopt a new style every couple of weeks, learning how to keep your beard shape up for the long term is a whole other question. The moment you neglect your beard’s neckline or forget to trim your beard is the moment your fuzzy friend can become a savage and wild mess. Beards deserve attention and with a little bit of regular shaping, a beard can transform your facial hair from an unruly mess to a refined masterpiece. Learning how to trim beards of different shapes and sizes can sound like a daunting task, but by using these beard trimming tips, you’ll discover the best ways to trim a beard, and how to trim a beard neckline. Two of the most important first steps needed to maintain your sharp beard shape!
Trim and shape a beard – the right way
Trimming gives the beard its shape, and a beard without a shape is just facial shrubbery rather than topiary. When giving your beard a shape up, aim for an even length all over. You don’t want to have one side longer than the other or an uneven volume for those of you with full beards! When trimming your beard neckline make sure you’re being precise and careful. You’ll want to aim for sharp lines for your beard neckline. This also counts for your moustache and lip line, which you will want to keep smooth. Shaping your beard neckline, and areas like the lip line, is crucial when you’re trying to achieve that clean, defined look with your facial hair. So, now let’s look at answering the most pertinent question: ‘How to trim a beard correctly’ – from the initial trim right up to moustache control.
Step 1: The all-over beard trim When you start trimming a beard, the first step is to thoroughly wash and dry your facial hair. Then, the best way to trim your beard is to start with the longest hair length and bring it down gradually. Set your beard trimmer to its longest setting and trim your beard all over. Go against the direction of hair growth to remove some bulk from the hair. Repeat using shorter trim settings until you’re happy with the length. A shaver like the OneBlade is great for gradually trimming away thanks to its three-length stubble comb.
Step 2: Trimming your beard neckline Begin trimming your beard neckline by putting a finger horizontally, just above your Adam’s apple, and trim a vertical strip below this line. Work outwards under your jawline to one side, then return to the centre and work your way to the other side. You can skip this step if you’re only sporting stubble – but if you’re trimming a full beard, the neckline matters. For a step-by-step visual guide on shaping your beard neckline with ease, check out our video here. It provides practical tips to help you achieve a sharp and defined neckline effortlessly, complementing the techniques we're running through here.
Step 3: Follow your beard trim through with a shave Now’s the time to show no mercy! Shave off the trimmed hairs and any loose whiskers located below your new beard neckline. Remember that if you want to achieve a close shave, shave in the direction of hair growth first, then shave in the opposite direction to get closer to the skin. Use your electric shaver or beard trimmer without the comb to clear away any remaining stray hairs. To learn more about how to properly shave facial hair, check out our guide.
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Step 4: Trimming your beard cheek line If you’re happy with a natural beard cheek line, then leave it as is. For a sharper and more defined look, start trimming your beard cheek line in a straight or slightly rounded line to the bottom of your sideburns. The lower your cheek line, the more length you’ll give to your face.
Step 5: Shape up your moustache Once you have figured out how to trim your beard correctly, it’s time to think about shaping. But it’s not just about shaping a beard – your moustache deserves attention too. You can trim your moustache to the same length as your beard or allow it to remain slightly longer to take a bit more prominence on your face. For a nice and clean lip line, close your mouth and smile. Keep your moustache clean and trim the bottom (without the trimmer comb) to create a clear 1mm line above your lips and get rid of any hairs that cross that border. Knowing how to trim your beard properly is somewhat of a life skill, so it’s important to take the time to find the beard style that suits you. Follow these beard trimming tips as part of your regular beard care routine, and you’ll soon discover what works best for you. Once you know exactly how you want your beard to look, and how to trim and shape your beard in the style you prefer, you can begin to think about beard maintenance. As we said before, neglect has consequences! But with a couple of handy beard care tips, you can ensure that your freshly trimmed beard stays soft, defined, and well-maintained for a long time.
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