A man with the friendly mutton chops beard style.

How to Do Friendly Mutton Chops

How do you improve the already outstanding Mutton Chops look? You add a mustache and call it the Friendly Mutton Chops.​​​

How to Do Friendly Mutton Chops Step-by-Step

  • 1

    Shave your chin and neck clean, leaving the mustache to grow.

  • 2

    Grow out your sideburns to extend down to your jaw and halfway to your chin.

  • 3

    With a Wahl shaver, create a sloping line by shaving hair clean just under the cheekbones. This should leave sideburns and a 1 1/2-inch strip of hair across both sides of your face.

  • 4

    Make sure the sideburns connect to the mustache to create a triangular shape around the chin and mouth.

  • 5

    Always make sure to trim the mustache to create a defined line and a tighter look.

What to use

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