To trim your beard neckline properly on your neck, follow these expert guidelines:
- Locate the neckline : The ideal beard neckline is about two fingers (approximately 1.5 to 2 inches) above your Adam's apple. This line runs from one earlobe to the other, forming a smooth curve just where your head connects to your neck-not on your jawline
- Why not the jawline? Trimming at the jawline is a common mistake that makes the beard look like a thin chinstrap and less full. Keeping the neckline lower allows the neck hairs under the jawline to add fullness to your beard, especially as it grows longer
- How to find it : Tilt your head down and observe where your neck naturally creases-this crease is a good visual guide for the neckline. Alternatively, place a finger just above your Adam's apple to mark the neckline
- Trimming steps :
- Use a quality beard trimmer and comb your beard to style it naturally.
- Start trimming at the center just above the Adam's apple.
- Work outward toward your ears, following the natural curve of your neckline.
- Use a hand mirror along with a bathroom mirror to check symmetry and adjust the curve.
- Optionally, you can square or round off the corners near your ears depending on your preferred style
- Additional tips : Take your time and avoid rushing to prevent mistakes. If your beard grows very long, you may choose to let the neckline grow out naturally, as it will be mostly covered
In summary, trim your beard neckline about two fingers above your Adam's apple, following the natural curve where your head meets your neck, not at the jawline. This will give your beard a fuller, more natural look
