A man with friendly mutton chops posing outside.

How to Trim a Friendly Mutton Chops Beard

What are Friendly Mutton Chops?

One-of-a-kind sideburns that follow the natural growth of your beard and extend outward to your cheeks and to the edge of the mouth and connect to your mustache. Masculine. Modern. Fun. Flattering on rounder faces.

How to do Friendly Mutton Chops Step by Step

1. Start with a Full Beard

Grow your beard including your mustache for four to six weeks or until you have a good amount of hair growth. Ensure your sideburns extend down to your jaw and halfway to your chin.

2. Clean and Dry

Wash and dry your face before you trim your beard. Then, using a styling comb or brush, brush your facial hair so it lays in the same direction.

3. Clean Chin

Shave your chin and neck clean, leaving the mustache untouched.

4. Set the Border

Using your beard trimmer, create a top border by shaving a sloped line along the top of the natural border of your beard on your cheek to your mouth. This beard can be thick or thin, depending on the style you wish to achieve.

5. Define the Look

Make sure the sideburns connect to the mustache to create a triangular shape around the chin and mouth. Now trim the mustache to create a defined line and a tighter look.