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How to Trim the Back of Your Neck
Whether you typically cut your own hair or not, keeping the back of your neck lined up and cleaned up should be part of every guy’s weekly grooming routine. It’s the difference between looking your best and looking like your best is yet to come. So, what are you waiting for? Grab that pocket mirror and Wahl trimmer and let’s get started.
How to Trim Your Neckline Step-by-Step
1. Prepare Your Gear
Make sure you have the tools to trim the back of your neck by yourself. This includes your Wahl trimmer, a comb and a pocket mirror.
2. Find Your Line
Brush your hair down in the back with your comb. Then hold your pocket mirror in one hand and turn away from the bathroom mirror so you can see the back of your head in the pocket mirror. Identify the horizontal line you want to cut across the neckline. Use your ears as a guide.
3. Trim the Neckline
How do you line up the back of your neck? Using the pocket mirror to see the back of your head, hold the trimmer inverted so the handle is up and the blade is down. Start in the middle, below the neckline, and slowly move the trimmer blade up to create your desired line. Then move left and right of center to complete the line across. Tip: Make sure your head is straight when trimming so you can determine if the line is even.
4. Trim Behind the Ears
Reposition the trimmer with the handle down and blade up. Find the natural line on the sides of your neckline. Start on the first side and place the trimmer blade against the line. The blade angle should be more vertical. Pull the trimmer blade away from the line and repeat this up to the arch above the ear. Repeat on the other side. You’ll need at least three inches of hair on top to achieve this look. Start with freshly washed hair or use a spray bottle to dampen your hair and then comb it down to remove tangles.
5. Clean Up Below the Neckline
If you haven’t cleaned up your neck in weeks, you’ll likely have some hair down the neck, particularly on the corners. Use your trimmer to remove this hair, making sure to go in the opposite direction of the hair growth. For a smooth finish, switch to the shaver attachment on your trimmer and give your neck a once over.
What You'll Need
Questions You Are Asking:
Is it Difficult to Trim the Back of Your Neck by Yourself?
Most guys agree that once you’ve done it a few times, trimming the back of your own neck is not difficult. Like anything, it takes a little practice and patience. The key is to get used to the feeling of holding a pocket mirror in one hand and the trimmer in the other.
How Can I See the Back of My Head Better While Trimming My Neckline?
Try moving the pocket mirror left and right or up and down as you are trimming to ensure you always have a clear view. You can also try leaning back slightly toward the bathroom mirror, so you have a closer view of what you’re doing.
How Do I Trim the Back of My Neckline if I Have a Fade?
If you have a fade with no defined line at the bottom of the neck, you can still do routine cleanup to freshen up your fade. You’ll need your Wahl clipper and the necessary guards. Check out how to do a fade for step-by-step instruction.
