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How to Touch Up Your Sideburns

How to Trim Sideburns Step-by-Step

Your sideburns are an important part of your look. Whether you're tapering, straightening or trimming them, uniformity on both sides is essential. Your Wahl trimmer is perfect for the job but your Wahl clipper can handle it, as well.

1

Spray the sideburns with water. It’s easiest to cut the sideburns if they’re damp.
2

Comb your sideburns so they lay flat in the direction of growth.
3

Using your trimmer or clipper with the blades in the closest setting, use an inverted position and gently apply to sideburn. Cut in a downward direction to reach the desired shape of sideburn tips.

Once you've trimmed your sideburns, be sure to also trim the back of your neck and around the ears.

Tips for the Perfect Self Haircut

Oiling Your Hair Clipper Blade

Oiling the blades reduces friction and keeps the clippers from pulling and snagging. A drop of oil at the corners of the blade's top, as well as the foot of the blade, is all it takes.

Tips for the Perfect Self Haircut

Move the Oil Around to Lubricate the Blade

Turn the clipper on to help work the oil in.

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