How To Trim Your Beard

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from michaelrsanchez and more videos in the Facial Hair category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at Unless you’re actively going for that caveman look, it’s a good idea to keep your beard in good trim. Otherwise, good luck finding a decent loincloth and club these days. . . To complete this How-To you will need: A beard in need of trimming A mirror A pair of barber’s scissors And a wide-toothed beard comb An electric beard trimmer with guard attachment A razor And some water Step 1: Dry beard Make sure your beard is dry. Wet hair is more relaxed and therefore longer, so trimming it wet will leave you with a shorter beard than you expected