I had a nice full beard, but it was too bushy in front of my chin and near my lower lip. Today I bought a very basic, cheap Wahl beard trimmer, attached the clip-on that would trim the least (one of three plastic attachments to place over the blades), started trimming, and it almost shaved my beard off!! AAAAHH!! Ruined three months of beard growth. Pissed off, so I'm here.
I used a number 4 when I wanted to cut my beard the same length everywhere and it was a lot shorter than I wanted it to be. I wasn't really thinking and I guess I was thinking it would be the length of the teeth on the guard. I grew my beard out for 11 months for the first time and really had no idea what I was doing. I realized in my mid-forties I still have a lot to learn when it comes to taking care of my own beard
Oh yes! I strive to be a lifelong learner and am always trying to pick up something new. Any guard that you go over your entire face with will leave you with a short beard.
@@beardsandbanjos I actually really enjoy the bearded Journey. When I was younger I always cut the neckline way too high and kept the mustache super short. I'm grateful for the beard content. Luckily I don't have many pictures of my past beards LOL
Another well explained video. Years ago I was trimming my beard with a Wahl Lithium Ion trimmer, and the guard actually popped off. I ended up shaving the whole thing and started over. Never used a Wahl trimmer again. I’m gonna grow my beard back out a little and always watch your videos for tips, although I may not try the no guard trim on the sides. I don’t have the steadiest of hands.
Dude, thank you so much for this. I’ve been doing it wrong for years, and I’ve always blamed the clippers. I’ve tried it up and down, and still could barely make sense of it. Always thought the length of the teeth is the length you’d get for the beard.
@@beardsandbanjos fair enough. I have cancer, and am not as adept with the trimming as I once was. Though I haven't lost the will...!! But really... there should be a refernce guide of who's who in the beard trimming arena, so you'd be able to pick out a "Trimmer" to go get the work done. This hit or miss is not for me. And boy... talk about the "misses". Why not some beard trimming competition!?!?! For me, again, I have had very good luck doing it myself (with some exceptions, naturally) I did fine as long as I kept the guide number no more than say "4". But became more of a challege in the "8" range. Am now pushing for 10 to 12. THAT is when you need two sets of hands!! LOL I still get compliments, but not like I did at "4".
I go against the grain with the 3,2, and 1 guard when trimming my sideburns. Then use the 6 guard on the sides with the grain. That seems to blend my sideburns back in to where there’s not that harsh line.
Thanks, very informative. I'll be checking out your other videos also. I'm checking it out for my elderly father [who isn't mobile enough to get to the barber these days] - so it's down to me [and I don't want to mess it up]. I used to do my father-in-law's hair, but haven't done any beard shaping before!😟
I'm happy to help. I trimmed my dad's beard for him during his last few years, do I can relate. I'm not sure how long your father's beard is, but this might help - ua-cam.com/video/Sx51RunNT0Q/v-deo.html
I’m here because I used a 13 guard on my trimmer and somehow I trimmed almost all my beard off. I’m never ever trimming against the grain ever again just wow I’m ashamed ahhhhhhhhhhh. I was wondering how it cut my beard so short with a 13 guard on!
Boy did I jack my beard up recently, took a chunk out of my under beard that made me bring my bottom line up to high. Great video and information! You’re still the channel I go to, to learn new stuff.
Even experienced beardsmen can make a mistake. Luckily, it's just hair and will grow back. Thanks for the kind words. There's always something new to learn!
Not exactly. If you trim with a 10 mm with the grain, you could potentially have hairs that are infinitely long if they are tucked in close to your face. It's more of a hedge trimming technique and creating a barrier around your face instead of getting every hair the same length.
It depends. If you want everything to look the same and are going for a really short look I’d say go up. Going down will give you a fuller look. You can experiment and see what you like.
@@beardsandbanjos I’m currently maintaining around 10-12 mm and my cheeks are not that dense so I’m definitely looking for a full looking beard, if possible.
I'm about 90 days into my first attempt and don't want things much longer all around. I have a wahl hair trimmer with a pretty good amount of guards. Beard trimmers different than for haircuts? Mustache gets the same approach? So many videos🤦♂️
@@williamsmith9026 there are definitely some differences I go over in the video between beard trimmers and hair clippers. Here’s a good video on trimming your mustache. Let me know if you have any other questions. ua-cam.com/video/IcvE08oKTeQ/v-deo.html&pp=ygUNI-CkleCli-CkguCkrA%3D%3D
Have you ever trimmed your beard with scissors only, and if so, do you have any tips because I plan on growing mine out and was gonna just use scissors to trim it?
Not really. Only if I was hunting down flyaways or some that I missed on the bottom edge. My beard is a little too curly for scissors only. If you have a really straight beard, you can get away with only using scissors like Greg Berzinsky does.
About two years ago I was making a wheel chair ramp for my dog Max my beard got caught in the drill as I was driving in some eight inch screws. 1/2 drill folks, they don't stop on a dime. Their long winded, takes a bit to wind and a patch of hair doesn't stand a chance. My hand are shaking as I'm recalling that day. lol Boy oh boy. Well anyways I've just left thing alone pertty much for the last two years, and I look it. Beard needs trimmed and I can't trust anyone to trim it, including myself mainly. Pulled out the trimmers today, but can't do it. I'm in a heck of a jam. Shoot. Well so much for doing it today. Time to put the trimmers away and try another day. I just wont look in the mirror, again. Your video was good my problem is more mental I'm a thinking, oh and did I forget to say this mess on my face, my mom isn't to happy with. Thanks for the video
I have one of those attachments with a dial on it that goes up to a "3." It seems to trim closer and different than the stationary guards. Any comments about this? I can't seem to find the guard that's perfect in size.
Sometimes the numbers on the all in one dials may not correlated directly to mm, cm, or inches. Keep experimenting until you hit on what you like. You can always freehand and use a flat home to help you taper. Check out this video- ua-cam.com/video/5alJh3TFbZc/v-deo.html
Once your beard get to a certain length, it will hang straight down instead of curving underneath your chin. Once it gets to this length, you are better off free handing and creating a defined bottom to your beard. Check out some of my trimming videos and you can see a couple of different techniques I use.
For stubble, you should use an upwards motion with the trimmer to get all of the hair the same length. Once you get past the stubble phase to the scruff beard (around 2 weeks) you may consider using different guard lengths and have it a little shorter towards the top of your beard around your sideburns.
I have lol I was cutting mine and the guard popped off and I shaved it bare in one spot I was so mad. So when you do this do you hold it away or do you put the guard against your face and take it all the way down. I like mine shorter and clean but dont cut too short cause of bald spots o n my cheeks.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I’ve tried many different angles and techniques. You have to find what works best for you. I usually start with the guard against my face pointed down and go straight down towards the floor instead of following the contour of my face. I’ll put a video for you below.
Great question. Most do have a small gap to prevent cutting your skin. I believe that gap varies slightly for different brands. Sometimes barbers will modify their clippers and "zero gap" them so they can make designs or get as close to the skin as possible. Brio actually sells a Zero Blade attachment that eliminates the 1 mm gap. It's usually sold separately and you cant use the guard attachments at the same time. Let me know if you have any more questions.
What r u beeaaaches. So what if u f#@k it up, shave that shhh. Words of advice, woman hate beards. If you've had a beard ur whole life & no girl. That's a no brainer!
I had a nice full beard, but it was too bushy in front of my chin and near my lower lip. Today I bought a very basic, cheap Wahl beard trimmer, attached the clip-on that would trim the least (one of three plastic attachments to place over the blades), started trimming, and it almost shaved my beard off!! AAAAHH!! Ruined three months of beard growth. Pissed off, so I'm here.
Oh, I see. Crap! I went up, against the grain. Stupid me.🤪
@@davidmusicmaker I’m so sorry!
this video may help too - ua-cam.com/video/Sx51RunNT0Q/v-deo.html
Here's one more trim video for a shorter style - ua-cam.com/video/XpewwA0dMRo/v-deo.html
@@beardsandbanjos Thank you!!
I used a number 4 when I wanted to cut my beard the same length everywhere and it was a lot shorter than I wanted it to be. I wasn't really thinking and I guess I was thinking it would be the length of the teeth on the guard. I grew my beard out for 11 months for the first time and really had no idea what I was doing. I realized in my mid-forties I still have a lot to learn when it comes to taking care of my own beard
Oh yes! I strive to be a lifelong learner and am always trying to pick up something new. Any guard that you go over your entire face with will leave you with a short beard.
@@beardsandbanjos I actually really enjoy the bearded Journey. When I was younger I always cut the neckline way too high and kept the mustache super short. I'm grateful for the beard content. Luckily I don't have many pictures of my past beards LOL
You may have saved me. I’m thinking of having an all over length of a 4 grade (16mm I think). End of then month. But I’ll probably change my mind.
@@AK47_. it was really short. It was like a buzz cut for your beard.
I want mine to be maybe half an inch long so what guard would I use for that
Will be coming back to this in 6.5 months after my year of growth
Awesome. Let me know if you have any quesitons.
Love your voice and cadence. You're probably going to help me as much with my sleep as my beard.
Thank you so much. I have over 800 uploads. Make a playlist and enjoy!😉
Another well explained video. Years ago I was trimming my beard with a Wahl Lithium Ion trimmer, and the guard actually popped off. I ended up shaving the whole thing and started over. Never used a Wahl trimmer again. I’m gonna grow my beard back out a little and always watch your videos for tips, although I may not try the no guard trim on the sides. I don’t have the steadiest of hands.
Thanks for sharing! The think I love about the Beardscape trimmers is that they are so quiet that you can hear it cutting each hair. Comes in handy!
Very helpful video! Thanks!
My pleasure. Glad it helps.
Dude, thank you so much for this. I’ve been doing it wrong for years, and I’ve always blamed the clippers. I’ve tried it up and down, and still could barely make sense of it. Always thought the length of the teeth is the length you’d get for the beard.
I’m so glad you found this helpful. Let me know if you ever have any questions.
Thank you. I have been trimming my own beard for YEARS. I sure have had some FUBARS... lol. So I am paying attention!!
@@crankybuzzard6867 you are so welcome. Let me know if you ever have any questions.
@@beardsandbanjos fair enough. I have cancer, and am not as adept with the trimming as I once was. Though I haven't lost the will...!! But really... there should be a refernce guide of who's who in the beard trimming arena, so you'd be able to pick out a "Trimmer" to go get the work done. This hit or miss is not for me. And boy... talk about the "misses".
Why not some beard trimming competition!?!?! For me, again, I have had very good luck doing it myself (with some exceptions, naturally) I did fine as long as I kept the guide number no more than say "4". But became more of a challege in the "8" range. Am now pushing for 10 to 12. THAT is when you need
two sets of hands!! LOL I still get compliments, but not like I did at "4".
I have made a few mistakes but I am happy to come across your videos to which I am learning a thing or two. Thanks for sharing
I go against the grain with the 3,2, and 1 guard when trimming my sideburns. Then use the 6 guard on the sides with the grain. That seems to blend my sideburns back in to where there’s not that harsh line.
Thanks, very informative. I'll be checking out your other videos also. I'm checking it out for my elderly father [who isn't mobile enough to get to the barber these days] - so it's down to me [and I don't want to mess it up]. I used to do my father-in-law's hair, but haven't done any beard shaping before!😟
I'm happy to help. I trimmed my dad's beard for him during his last few years, do I can relate. I'm not sure how long your father's beard is, but this might help - ua-cam.com/video/Sx51RunNT0Q/v-deo.html
@beardsandbanjos Thanks I'll check it out. He's got quite a full beard, and is still very proud of it, so I definitely don't want to mess it up!
I’m here because I used a 13 guard on my trimmer and somehow I trimmed almost all my beard off. I’m never ever trimming against the grain ever again just wow I’m ashamed ahhhhhhhhhhh. I was wondering how it cut my beard so short with a 13 guard on!
Ooh! So sorry. Yeah if it was 13 mm that’s only 1.3 cm and less than an inch. Going against the grain I only do for my sideburns.
Great information Bryan! I could sure use that Brio V2...
Good luck! Hope to hit that 2,000 subscriber mark next month!
I trim my beard when necessary. Plus after a bad experience I rather do it myself now. Unless it’s a specific style.
Boy did I jack my beard up recently, took a chunk out of my under beard that made me bring my bottom line up to high.
Great video and information! You’re still the channel I go to, to learn new stuff.
Even experienced beardsmen can make a mistake. Luckily, it's just hair and will grow back. Thanks for the kind words. There's always something new to learn!
I would love to pm you a pic of mine please i need info on what to do
Would trimming my beard against the grain with a 20mm technically be like trimming it to 10mm with the grain?
Not exactly. If you trim with a 10 mm with the grain, you could potentially have hairs that are infinitely long if they are tucked in close to your face. It's more of a hedge trimming technique and creating a barrier around your face instead of getting every hair the same length.
So better to apply this downward motion trim also for shorter beard?
It depends. If you want everything to look the same and are going for a really short look I’d say go up. Going down will give you a fuller look. You can experiment and see what you like.
@@beardsandbanjos I’m currently maintaining around 10-12 mm and my cheeks are not that dense so I’m definitely looking for a full looking beard, if possible.
@@jhdrummer4815 I’d definitely try the hedge trimming technique and see how it goes. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I'm about 90 days into my first attempt and don't want things much longer all around.
I have a wahl hair trimmer with a pretty good amount of guards. Beard trimmers different than for haircuts?
Mustache gets the same approach?
So many videos🤦♂️
@@williamsmith9026 there are definitely some differences I go over in the video between beard trimmers and hair clippers. Here’s a good video on trimming your mustache. Let me know if you have any other questions. ua-cam.com/video/IcvE08oKTeQ/v-deo.html&pp=ygUNI-CkleCli-CkguCkrA%3D%3D
always go up on the guard by 2mm before you use the one you want to use . to check to see the length you want.
Great tip!
Have you ever trimmed your beard with scissors only, and if so, do you have any tips because I plan on growing mine out and was gonna just use scissors to trim it?
Not really. Only if I was hunting down flyaways or some that I missed on the bottom edge. My beard is a little too curly for scissors only. If you have a really straight beard, you can get away with only using scissors like Greg Berzinsky does.
About two years ago I was making a wheel chair ramp for my dog Max my beard got caught in the drill as I was driving in some eight inch screws. 1/2 drill folks, they don't stop on a dime. Their long winded, takes a bit to wind and a patch of hair doesn't stand a chance. My hand are shaking as I'm recalling that day. lol Boy oh boy. Well anyways I've just left thing alone pertty much for the last two years, and I look it. Beard needs trimmed and I can't trust anyone to trim it, including myself mainly. Pulled out the trimmers today, but can't do it. I'm in a heck of a jam. Shoot. Well so much for doing it today. Time to put the trimmers away and try another day. I just wont look in the mirror, again. Your video was good my problem is more mental I'm a thinking, oh and did I forget to say this mess on my face, my mom isn't to happy with. Thanks for the video
awesome video B&B! 💯
I have one of those attachments with a dial on it that goes up to a "3." It seems to trim closer and different than the stationary guards. Any comments about this? I can't seem to find the guard that's perfect in size.
Sometimes the numbers on the all in one dials may not correlated directly to mm, cm, or inches. Keep experimenting until you hit on what you like. You can always freehand and use a flat home to help you taper. Check out this video- ua-cam.com/video/5alJh3TFbZc/v-deo.html
Great work! Thank you .
Thank you for the kind words. I hope it helps some guys out there.
When going with the grain, straight down, are you supposed to do the under side of your beard going with the grain too?
Once your beard get to a certain length, it will hang straight down instead of curving underneath your chin. Once it gets to this length, you are better off free handing and creating a defined bottom to your beard. Check out some of my trimming videos and you can see a couple of different techniques I use.
@@beardsandbanjos Thank you sir!
it seems like every guard i use from smallest to largest i get the same length?
Is it the same if I’m trimming stubble ?
For stubble, you should use an upwards motion with the trimmer to get all of the hair the same length. Once you get past the stubble phase to the scruff beard (around 2 weeks) you may consider using different guard lengths and have it a little shorter towards the top of your beard around your sideburns.
@@beardsandbanjos thanks for the reply
I have lol I was cutting mine and the guard popped off and I shaved it bare in one spot I was so mad. So when you do this do you hold it away or do you put the guard against your face and take it all the way down. I like mine shorter and clean but dont cut too short cause of bald spots o n my cheeks.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I’ve tried many different angles and techniques. You have to find what works best for you. I usually start with the guard against my face pointed down and go straight down towards the floor instead of following the contour of my face. I’ll put a video for you below.
See if this helps - ua-cam.com/video/XpewwA0dMRo/v-deo.html
Are all beard trimmers 1mm without a guard on?
Great question. Most do have a small gap to prevent cutting your skin. I believe that gap varies slightly for different brands. Sometimes barbers will modify their clippers and "zero gap" them so they can make designs or get as close to the skin as possible. Brio actually sells a Zero Blade attachment that eliminates the 1 mm gap. It's usually sold separately and you cant use the guard attachments at the same time. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks for saving my... before I see my barber again :)
I’m glad you found it helpful.
I want to learn how to use a beard trimmer to trim my goatee 👍.
Great video and tips, much appreciated good sir!👊
My pleasure. Thanks.
Thanks
That stupid guard causes me to need to shave everything so many times
Thanks, I messed up before, this helped.
I'm so glad you found this helpful. We don't want any more accidents!
oh dear god
I know! Many beards have been ruined…😢
Hey hey brother Bryan
Hi Stephen! Hope that you are having a great weekend!
Went against the grain... Wrecked my beard. ☹️☹️
Oh no! So sorry to hear that. It will grow back quickly, though. Plus, you have gained more experience for next time.
I did too. I mean it looks fine since it’s all the same length but it cut it way shorter than it should’ve by doing that
It happens. I’ve done it too. Took a few months to get past that.
Me rn😭
Took out a chunk of the scruff, that's why I'm here...
Oh no! I'm so sorry. I hope the video helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Thanks!
Heyup, of course we use it wrong because real men don't read instructions .Tommy Tickle
What r u beeaaaches. So what if u f#@k it up, shave that shhh. Words of advice, woman hate beards. If you've had a beard ur whole life & no girl. That's a no brainer!
thanks