Beard Trimming Tips: How to Trim Your Beard
Trimming your beard with confidence
There’s something rugged and wild about a beard left free to grow. It invokes a feeling that hearkens back to a time when brave explorers and fierce warriors traveled the lands. The untamed nature of it all gets the blood pumping and makes you feel alive! While we’d all love to embrace that bold approach with our beards, sometimes such a vision doesn’t fit in with the modern world. Inevitably, most will hit a time when having unrestrained facial growth will conjure up images of a bear-ravaged Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant, rather than a man not held down by society. Alas, that’s the way the world works, and sometimes it’s necessary to kowtow to the so-called “norms.” Whether you like it or not, having the necessary skills to give your mane a proper trim is essential. That said, taking a pair of scissors to your beard can cause worry and stress. It's natural to have some concerns, but thankfully, there are a few easy ways to guarantee you won’t accidentally mangle your facial hair masterpiece.Tool of the trade
First and foremost, before attempting to trim your beard with clippers, invest in a pair of quality Stainless Steel Scissors. No, you shouldn’t run to your kitchen junk drawer to pull out the scissors you use to trim knots out of the dog’s fur. You’re going to need something that’s a considerable step up.
Wash and comb
You’ve picked out the perfect tool for trimming, but it’s still not time to dive head-first into the beard reckoning. Your beard needs to be prepped for the shape-up, which means you’ll need to both wash and comb your whiskers. You don’t want to start hacking away and discover the remnants of last month’s barbecue feast still hanging out in your mane. Grab your favorite Beard Shampoo and get to work. Once you’re completely lathered up and rinsed clean, make sure to dry your beard completely before moving on. If your beard is still wet when you trim, it’s very likely you’ll cut things too short. Finally, use a Beard Comb to brush your beard in a downward motion. You should be conscious of how your facial hair naturally grows, and follow that direction as you’re combing downward. This will help get everything in order for when you grab the shears.