When cutting men's hair, the service shouldn't end once you've created the perfect Hard Part or undercut. Providing a beard trim is a great finishing touch to any service, and should not be left off. After all, the facial hair is an extension of a haircut and shouldn't be ignored. Plus, if his facial hair looks as good as his actual hair, he is much more likely to become a loyal client. Here's how the pros at WAHL Professional suggest you groom, trim and shape his beard. More How-TosDiagonal Forward Stack Men's Prohibition Undercut Natalie Dormer's Sophisticated Punk Style
VIEW SLIDESHOW
GET THE STEP-BY-STEPS
Formulas
Show Steps
Rake to blend the sideburn into beard. The desired length will determine the attachment comb size. Be sure to check for any hidden disconnects or bald areas prior to starting.
Formula
Show Steps
Work against the growth pattern to remove length. Take care to watch for whorls or cowlicks, as this may create gaps in the finished look.
Formula
Advertisement
Show Steps
When trimming the lip area, begin at the center of the mouth and work corner to corner. It can also be helpful to ask the client to use his tongue to push out the corners to create a crisp line.
Formula
Show Steps
Always look for a straggler that can cause the finished look to be unbalanced. Use the trimmer to gently tap; heavy handedness will result in skin abrasions.
Formula
Show Steps
Start under the jaw and work side to side. Always use your mirror to gauge balance.
Formula
Keep reading for free
Create a free account or sign in to continue
Use the same email and password across behindthechair.com, BTC-U, oneshothairawards.com, and Who Does Your Hair — one set of credentials, every site.
OR
Please enter a valid email
We'll check if you have an account, or create one if you don't.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account or sign in to continue
Use the same email and password across behindthechair.com, BTC-U, oneshothairawards.com, and Who Does Your Hair — one set of credentials, every site.
OR
CHANGE
Please verify that you are not a robot.
Continue with email
New account
Create your free account
CHANGE
This email address is already registered in our system. Please sign in here. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it here.
By creating an account, you agree to BehindTheChair.com's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy., and you consent to receive marketing emails from BehindTheChair.com. Unsubscribe anytime.
To save this story, create a free account or sign in.
Join BehindTheChair
Access the industry’s #1 source for hair trends, education and community now.
OR
Please enter a valid email
We'll check if you have an account, or create one if you don't.
To save this story, create a free account or sign in.
Join BehindTheChair
Access the industry’s #1 source for hair trends, education and community now.
OR
CHANGE
Please verify that you are not a robot.
Continue with email
New account
Create your free account
CHANGE
This email address is already registered in our system. Please sign in here. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it here.
By creating an account, you agree to BehindTheChair.com's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy., and you consent to receive marketing emails from BehindTheChair.com. Unsubscribe anytime.
