A beard can be the piéce de résistance to many a man’s look, but that’s only true if it’s trimmed, shaped, and well-maintained – and that takes a bit of doing. Trimming a beard is critical to effectively wearing one, but for most men, it can be confusing how exactly one should go about trimming their beard. At 18|8 Elm Grove, our mission is to help the men of Brookfield, Wauwatosa, and New Berlin look their absolute best through world-class men’s grooming treatments, so we have a few tips on how to trim your beard like a pro.
Start Long and Work it Shorter
Finding the right length is one of the most important parts of defining your beard. The right beard length can make your haircut, outfit, and other aspects of your look fall perfectly into place, but the wrong length can seriously throw things out of proportion. To help you find it, we suggest starting with a long guard setting on your beard trimmer and working backward. This helps you get to the sweet spot without skipping over it and trimming too much.
Define Your Neckline
Length is critical, but there’s one part of beard trimming that men mess up more than any other: the neckline. Your beard’s neckline is the point at which the hair stops, and all the hair below it is either shaved or buzzed flat. A neckline that’s too low can erase your jawline definition and make your neck seem too hairy, while a neckline that’s too high can sabotage an otherwise great beard – so how do you find it? Take your finger and trace a U shape that follows the curve of your ear, slips underneath the jaw joint, and hits the angle between your neck and your chin before continuing up the other side. If you trim your neckline to follow this curve, you’ll be in the clear.
Contact Your Elm Grove Barbershop
Trimming your beard is critical to pulling off your look – but if you truly want a divinely-styled beard, nothing beats a professional beard trim. At 18|8 Elm Grove, our barbers are true experts in trimming, and shaping your beard, creating the perfect beard style to match your haircut and the natural features of your face. Add on a straight razor shave line-up and you’ll have a perfectly defined and groomed beard. Plus, you’ll get the full 18|8 luxury treatment complete with a cold beverage from our packed fridge, shave oils and hot lather, and an aromatic hot towel treatment to leave you fresh-faced and ready for everything. Ready to look and feel like a brand new man? Schedule an appointment online today!