
How to Do the Olde English Beard
Not many styles can provide both ruggedness AND sophistication but the Olde English does it. Incorporating elements of the Full Beard , Door Knocker and Mutton Chops , the Olde English Beard provides full facial coverage while highlighting the cheekbones.
How to Do the Olde English Beard Step-by-Step
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Stop shaving for 3 weeks to see if your beard has any patchy or sparse areas. The goal is to get a good amount of hair growth.
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While continuing to grow your beard for several weeks, begin to add some desired shape and trim the edges along the neck and cheeks with your Wahl trimmer.
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Using your trimmer, trim away the extra-long whiskers to create a uniform length on your cheeks and sideburns. Many choose to wear the Olde English with thick growth.
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Using your trimmer, trim straight, vertical sideburns, stopping approximately 1 inch above your jawline.
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Using your trimmer, create a vertical line of hair about 1/2-inch wide from the corner of the mouth to your chin. Do the same on both sides, paying close attention to keeping them even.
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On the neck, use your trimmer to create a subtle border where your whiskers become visibly sparse.
What to use
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Wahl offers trimmers and grooming kits that let you achieve the look you want and keep it looking great.
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Combing Your Beard

Before trimming, comb your beard in the direction it grows so that all the hairs are at their maximum height and facing the same direction.
Wahl Trimmers Have Attachment Heads

Wahl has been an innovator in beard trimming technology and offers a variety of trimmers that will get the job done.
Choose the Guide Comb You Need

Understand the length of beard you want and then use trimmer guide combs to achieve said length.
Trim in the Direction of Growth for Long Beards

Longer beards require trimming in the direction of hair growth to avoid a patchy look.
Trim in Any Direction for Short Beard

For shorter styles, you can trim in either direction depending on the look you want.
Evening Out Your Beard and Neckline

To maintain an even beard with neck hair, try to keep hair length shorter than the hair growing on your chin and cheeks as neck hair tends to be thicker.
Cleaning Up Your Facial Hair

Always clean up loose or long hair around the lips.
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