Our recommended technique for trimming your beard neckline is as follows: Start in the centre of your neck at your Adam's apple and trim every hair below the line you've identified as your beard neckline. Trim from the centre, taking your razor up towards one ear, being mindful of your jawline as you go.
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.
Do you trim your neck when growing a beard?
Here's the most important thing you need to know about how to trim a beard neckline: If your beard is shorter, you can take your neckline higher. If it's longer, you're better off allowing the hair to grow lower down your neck.
