How to Do the Short Boxed Beard

How to Do the Short Boxed Beard Step-by-Step

• 1

  Shave away the stray whiskers from the less dense areas of your cheeks. This will highlight cheekbones and other bone structure.

• 2

  Using the natural borders of your beard growth as a guide, use your Wahl trimmer to create a sloping border from your sideburn to the mustache. The key is to remove as few whiskers as possible to keep regular maintenance to a minimum.

• 3

  Repeat the last step on the other side of your face. Try to maintain a balance between both sides of your face so the beard appears symmetrical.

• 4

  To create a lower border, allow the beard to grow about 1 to 2 inches beneath your jawbone and remove any hair below that line with your trimmer. You can create a more natural-looking line by trimming the hair along the border a bit shorter to blend away the strong line.

• 5

  Use your trimmer 2 to 3 times a week to maintain the borders and length. The color and density of your beard will determine its ideal length. Trimming to a 1/4 inch is a good start. Dark beards tend to look fuller than light whiskers. If your beard is blonde or red, allow it to grow a little longer to appear full and filled-in.