Trimming Beard Contours for a Flawless Beard ✓

Shaving is much more than just removing hair and being done with it. It should end up looking good and well-groomed. For this, it’s important to trim the beard contours accordingly. After all, a distinctive face also needs edges and angles.

In this post, we will discuss how to properly shave the beard contours and what tips can help achieve the best results.

What are beard contours?

The so-called beard contour is an imaginary line that essentially defines the frame for your beard. There are contours on the

• neck,
• chin,
• upper lip
• or cheek.

Expert tip: Depending on the beard style you choose, certain contours are decisive. By defining the contours of your beard and giving it shape and symmetry, you can significantly improve its appearance.

Of course, you can either relax at the barbershop or take matters into your own hands.

To work cleanly and precisely, you need the right tools. With the right shaving products, shaving usually becomes a breeze.

For support, for example, our razor can be very helpful. In our shop, you can also buy the matching razor blades. And not only that - feel free to check out all our shaving & beard care sets.

1. Razor: you shave the contours with a razor. A good razor with a sharp blade is therefore essential. For longer beards, a trimmer is also recommended as preliminary work.
   
   
2. Beard comb or brush: To shape the contours, a beard comb and/or a beard brush are absolute essentials
   
   
3. Care products: Since shaving never ends with the actual process, post-shaving care is also crucial. To avoid redness or dryness of the skin, care products should be used after every contour correction.

Your beard style determines the shape of your contours

Where exactly your contours run depends on your individual beard style. However, the basic shape is always similar. Especially the neck and cheeks play an important role.

Determining beard contours - Where do you want to start?

Before you begin, you should, as with beard trimming, be clear about where you want to go.

Therefore, we recommend that you determine your contours before starting without a plan and making a mistake.

1. Cutting beard contours on the neck

The beard line on the neck is where most mishaps occur. Never start the beard contours on the neck too high. Place two fingers on your Adam's apple for orientation. Any hair below the finger can be shaved.

Let's get started:

1. Lift your head up so you can see the lower part of the neck in the mirror.
   
   
2. Then work your way from the outside in towards the contour.
   
   
3. Continuously switch sides to get an impression of how it looks in the end and to avoid shaving too far.

Expert tip: To check, place your index and middle fingers again on your Adam's apple. The beard line should always run above this. Hair growing below it is often considered unkempt and should be shaved off.

2. Cutting beard contours on the cheeks

The cheek beard line is one of the most important because if it's missing or shaved incorrectly, it can make your face look quite unkempt.

Whether it's a full beard or a 3-day beard, you should take the contours on the cheeks seriously and cut them accurately and regularly.

You have two options:

1. Either shave a straight line
   
   
2. Or make it curved. A slight curve generally makes your face look less harsh.

Procedure:

• To shave the cheek edge, turn your head so you can see the side you want to shave well in the mirror.
  
  
• Then shave from the outside in, slowly working your way to the contour.

Expert tip: A beard stencil might be useful here. But decide for yourself - as stencils are one-size-fits-all and not optimal for every face.

3. Cutting the vertical line

The vertical line runs from the ear straight down to the neckline.

1. Draw a straight line downwards from the temples
   
   
2. And shave the contour not too sharply downward but with a slight curve.

3-Day Beard Contours: A Guide for Home

You don't shave your three-day beard yourself, but rather trim it.

Therefore, it's even more important to work on the contours properly and regularly with a wet razor to ensure the beard looks well-groomed in the end. We have summarized the best tips for wet shaving in this article.

1. Preparation

1. If the hair around the beard is longer than 3mm, it's time to shave!
   
   
2. Use a transparent shaving foam or a transparent shaving gel so you can see the desired contours better.
   
   
3. Determine a line for the contour - it should be between the Adam's apple and the lower part of the chin.
   
   

Everything below this will be shaved smooth - **stubble on the neck** is a no-go for a three-day beard.

**Lather** the **entire beard** with shaving gel or [shaving soap](https://stoertebekker.com/collections/rasierseife-pinsel), not just the edges.

2. Cutting the Beard Edges

1. Now shave the contours.
   
   
2. Once you're done, give your three-day beard the final touch: the **Adam's apple** is always the bottom line, and the **side line is that of your sideburns**.
   
   Everything in between can be stylistically optimized, whether more curved or straighter. The final touches depend on your face type.

3. Proper Care for Beard Contours

• **Don’t forget the aftercare:** use [aftershave](https://stoertebekker.com/blogs/blog/was-ist-after-shave) to avoid [shaving burn](https://stoertebekker.com/blogs/blog/wie-du-rasurbrand-vermeiden-kannst) and redness on the shaved contours.
  
  
• Give the skin afterwards **moisture and care** with a lotion. Apply it not only to the contours but to the entire area of the **three-day beard** to prevent the hair from looking stubbly, dry, and brittle.

Trimming Full Beard Contours Correctly

Technically, you handle trimming the **full beard contours** the same way as for a three-day beard.

If you want to change the contours and **long beard hair** needs to be trimmed, first cut it **with scissors**.

Long hairs tend to get caught in the razor blade and pull.

**Lather the entire beard** before shaving here as well.

For a full beard, it's important to apply the foam in the direction of beard growth to ensure that nothing stands askew and gets in the way.

In addition to aftershave, use a [beard oil](https://stoertebekker.com/products/bartol) for aftercare. This helps to avoid brittle beard hair. We have a really good product in our shop that we use ourselves daily.

How Often Should You Shave Beard Contours?

How often you shave your contours depends somewhat on your individual hair growth. Some men experience faster hair regrowth than others.

**Generally, however:** hair around the beard should not be longer than 3mm, or it looks unkempt.

Therefore, it's advisable to **shave the contours every two to three days**.

By purchasing all your shaving & beard care products from our shop, you'll be prepared for everything - from shaving to care. We swear by it ourselves.

Conclusion

A beard and especially its **contours need care**. Instead of seeing it as a necessary evil, you should celebrate the time you spend on beard care.

Getting fully involved can be incredibly relaxing. When do we ever take so much time just for ourselves during the day?

How meticulous are you with shaving your beard contours?

**You can read more interesting posts here:**

• Wet or Dry Shaving
• How Often to Change Razor Blades?
• Proper Shaving with a Safety Razor
• Safety Razor or Straight Razor