Should you trim your beard wet or dry?

When your beard hairs are wet they straighten out significantly and will appear longer than they are when they’re dry. If you trim wet, when it dries it will shrink up and your beard will be uneven. Because of this, it is critical you properly dry your beard fully before considering any sort of trim.

Where should my beard neckline be?

Where to Trim Your Beard Neckline

• Envision a curved line between both ears (points A and B), connected by another point (C) above the Adam’s apple.
• To locate the proper midpoint (C), place two fingers above your Adam’s apple (roughly 1.5 inches).
• Go one or two settings shorter on the clippers.

How can I trim my beard without it hurting?

1. Prep your stubble for shaving.
2. “Have a hot shower before you shave as this will soften the stubble.
3. “Apply shaving cream with a brush – these don’t just apply the cream evenly, but they also whip up your facial hair in preparation for shaving.
4. Go with the grain.
5. Stretch your skin as you shave.
6. After the shave.

How far under chin should beard go?

Envision a curved line between both ears (points A and B), connected by another point (C) above the Adam’s apple. 2. To locate the proper midpoint (C), place two fingers above your Adam’s apple (roughly 1.5 inches).

How far down my neck should my beard go?

That line should be about an inch and a half above your Adam’s apple, but of course it’s different for everyone based on your proportions. Then, simply shave off everything below the line, using shaving cream and going against the grain.

Should your beard follow your jawline?

“Follow the line around without rounding too much,” says Candia. “It shouldn’t be a V—there should definitely be hair under both sides of the jaw.” Use either your normal razor or a small trimmer—the neckline requires neat work. But don’t worry.