Two of the most common questions I get from clients and readers are, “how do I maintain my sideburns in between barbershop visits?” and “how do I keep them [sideburns] even?”
Here’s how you maintain them!
The easiest way to keep your ‘burns under control (no matter the shape or size), is with a pair of trimmers, nothing fancy, just something that can be plugged in (for more power), and comes with guards. Because your sideburns can be a combination of beard hair and head hair, consider trimming them every 2-3 days.
To keep them close, start with the highest # guard and work your way down the #’s to get the desired length, trimming up (jaw to temple) to remove the most bulk. To keep the bulk and remove the stray hairs, trim downward (temple to jawline), which also gives a smoother appearance.
Even them out!
Try the “pointer finger” test. Take both index fingers and place them respectively at the bottom of your left and right sideburn. Have a look in the mirror, and take notice of which finger is higher on the side of your face than the other. If you like the length of the higher one, trim the longer one a little at a time (while continuing to use the “pointer finger” test) until it’s even with the other.
Hope this helps!
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