I gotta give this channel props for teaching me the right way to do the neckline. I think Eric did a video on it last year. But to me the main reason to trim it the way Jeff shows is this: if you are aiming for any length longer than 1/2inch, you need the hair under your jaw and behind your chin to help your beard look full. If you trim the neckline too high your beard will start to look thin and wispy because there isn't hair behind it to fill it up. Great video and well demonstrated. Cheers!
ColoradoCamper Great point! I have trouble growing my beard under my chin and on my neck. I don't shave it to the chin line, ala George Lucus style but I do shave it about an inch lower. I'd like to go down to my Adams Apple but it just doesn't grow that great under my chin. Any suggestion? Good Products? Thanks!
Finally a good explanation to this! I hear all the time guys saying "you shouldn't trim like that" but never stating why. People aren't gonna learn without also getting the reasons.
Jeff, I totally agree. When I see those dudes with a beard trimmed to the jaw line I have to forcibly restrain myself from saying "dude, who trims your beard cause it looks weird!" Welcome back, you look great! Scott
So glad you brought up regarding the neckline that is way to high up to the jawline that makes the face looks smaller. That really bugs me so much by looking at it. You know that some guys like them thinks that area above the Adam's apple is part of the neck but really it's from there and below is your neck and above is a part of your head.
Thanks for the great advice in your videos. 3 weeks into growing my first at age 51 so lots of grey in the jaw line and an urge to trim it back, but your tips build confidence in how to get it right when I start trimming!
Been trying to figure out how and where to shave the neck line and this video had all the answers! Hero! Saved me from a lifetime of 'weird looking' chin strap!
This channel is awesome, I have not had someone "teach" me how to grow out my facial hair so I had no idea this was the proper way. I myself had been growing it out the way that is not very suggested in the video and am going to trip everything up and grow it out so it looks much cleaner. Thanks!
I've been growing out my beard but never had a technique for trimming my neckline and this was so helpful! I understood everything completely, rewatched it a few times so I knew exactly what you were saying. Thanks! I don't want to look like a giraffe with a beard!
I trimmed my beard along the bottom of my jaw once and it was a huge mistake it looked awkward and like I had two beards so I had to trim down the whole thing so that it looks even again, never doing that again.
Hey guys - thanks for the great video. However, I noticed that a number of us still seem to be struggling with the method of gauging the side of the neck cut. Jeff takes a finger from his jawline, goes parallel down, and then angles it. Then it shows him trimming above the line he just identified - can we get a little more clarification on this?
He is saying to find your jaw line, and kick that back a little bit and that is the mark below your ear and then draw a straight line from there to the spot one finger above your adam's apple. He also specifies NOT TO draw a straight line to your jaw line because then it looks weird (reiterating to make sure to kick it back inferiorly and laterally). In other words: Spot 1: one finger above your adam's apple as shown in the video Spot 2: draw a line down from your ear and another line at a 45 degree angle downwards and laterally from your jaw, and where these 2 lines meet is your second spot. -Shave with your razor and connect these 2 spots. I used a pen to mark these 2 spots to make sure that I don't fuck it up because I'm an idiot :D
My wife insists on the jawline beard. about 2 years ago she decided she could do a better job of grooming my beard. It look goofy. She has never touched my beard since. She offers advice and I say "ya". lol
I'm sorry Mark, the two kids commenting here will likely die alone. My wife doesn't like beards, but of course that hasn't stopped me. It took her a while of growing before she could see my "vision".
Just started growing a beard after a few year of trying... time to get serious. Got about 3 months growth n went to a gents barber I had recommended.... what a mistake. Had to sort it (damage limitation) at home afterwards and as per usual it got higher n higher towards jawline... managed to get it sorted just below. Thought I was gonna end up completely shaving it off n starting from square one again... very upset. Not what I wanted as trying to get the Greg Berzinski style of square beard.... semi happy now so time to continue growing out the lost bits n get it blending in ASAP 👍
Hi jeff, thanks a lot for this video mate. I am able to grow a decent amount of facial hair. But my mustache and beard is not connecting and my beard on my cheek is somewhat patchy. Any solutions that you can give me?
I did exactly what you said not to do ive been growing my beard for about 2 weeks but i shave my neck cause it itches i see i can use oil now to help but my question is should i shave and start over or not shave my neck let it catch up some then trim it all to even it out?
thank you Jeff ... i have a question: when i let my beard grow a year ago i didnt make the neck line at the jaw, its a little below but not how you were showing, however it is just above my adams apple like you showed, but was this a mistake? should i let the side part of my neck start growing out and stop shaving it? is their benefit to having the neck beard besides not having to clean it up once a week?
Video is so necessary with all these new guys getting into beard growing without doing any research. They want to give themselves the jaw they never had and end up looking awful.
Great video. Just started seriously growing my first beard. It's been about 3-4 weeks now. Unfortunately, I have shaved just below my jawline, up a bit higher than where you mentioned to shave it. Is it best to just shave everything off and start fresh or let the bottom grow in a little bit? I work from home so it's ok if it doesn't blend in right away.
If I've gone a little high on my neck line but the rest is longer and I want to grow out the neck line would it be better to trim back the rest while the neck part grow in more?
Thank ya for this helpful guide just trimmed my husband’s beard after 3 glasses of wine (don’t tell him that) having no clue what tf I was doing and it didn’t turn out bad! Even if it did, we’re in social distancing mode so no one will see anyway hahahahhha.
Loving this channel! I decided at the begging of this month that 2016 I was going to attempt growing out a beard. Your videos have been very insightful and helpful, not to mention motivational; seeing all these beautiful beards on this channel. Subscribed!
hi, what should I do about having a "curly" beard? I'll let it grow for a month then end up drimming it because it just looks unkept. Should I continue growing it and brush it down?
Thanks for the video, I learnt more from you than any other video. I have a problem with my new beard. Would you shave a 3 month beard off to start again?, I have the adams apple line grown in, but then shaved up the jaw line to the ears, what would you do?, Thanks.
Awesome video! Thank you so much! But i have a question. I didn't understand very well the neck line. Can you explain more clear? (P.s. i'm not a english speaker so maybe that's why.) If it's a dumb question, sorry for that. Any way, thanks for the video!
Can I ask you, does a beard absolutely have to have a neckline in order to look good? I am regrowing my beard from a goatee, and so far I'm almost at 2 weeks. In times past I have always given it a neckline. This time I am just letting it grow without a neckline, just because it's easier. I do make a slight cheek line so as give it a little definition, but the neck I'm just leaving natural. My only concern is, that due to being a young guy, in my mid-twenties, I'm afraid I'll look like a slob, that I'll look unkempt, and therefore unattractive. So that's why I ask, does a beard absolutely have to have a neckline in order to look good? Or can you make it look good without giving it a neckline, and if so, how can that be done? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but not giving my beard a neckline is new territory for me.
Went to get a haircut today and told the barber to just trim my cheek and neckline, not mess with my heard at all. Well, he went too far up my neck line and I'm pissed. Thoughts? It's about 1/2 inch higher than I want above my adams apple. Should I grow that part out awkward for a while?
+PlantbasedAthlete Yes, my barber made the same mistake about a year ago and I was in the exact same position. Grow it out awkward until you can trim the rest of your beard down even and it all falls back in line together. It's really only that bad for about a week.
I hear you! Sssoooo many times I've encountered dudes with great beard coverage potential, except they trim their beards at the jaw line, and the beards appear incomplete (like shaving one side of the head), though they think they look super, they would look fantastic IF they would push their beard growing into the ZONE, by extending it to a proper neck line! Come on guys, you're so close to a slam dunk! Rock that beard, and own it baybeez!
What should you do if you've been following the same neck line, but your growth is starting to make a single curl where you bend your head down and up and such?
@Beardbrand, have been growing beard out for 2 months and 10 days...I need to go to a barber and shape it up, no length taken off, just need shaping up. Currently, I've been following your tips and have NOT shaved too high up on the neckline or too FAR DOWN on the cheeks...any tips on what I should tell the barber to do with my beard? Last time I went there, it was a nightmare and they messed the whole thing up and had to shave it all off. I think it was because I didn't really know what to ask for so any advise would be greatly appreciated? Thanks & beard on!
Just watching this video for the first time. Thank you for putting these videos out as I embark on a journey to grow my beard out. I am guilty of shaving at the jawline starting just below the ear and about three fingers up from the Adam's apple. The question I have is, should I trim my current beard back down to a stubble or the proverbial 5 o'clock shadow or should I just start letting my neck hair grow and when it catches up, shape it up? I know either way I'm going to have to go through an awkward phase.
+AMANIIX Yeah, you want to follow these steps even as your beard is growing out. It keeps the beard looking neat and groomed even as it gets longer and fuller! -Zach
Everything you said is true. I have been messing with my beard for years. on the jaw line did looks weird once it grows. When its only a bit of stubble it's ok. By the way I never looked as bad as any of those examples. The two beard thing also true so I end up trimming it all the same length which is kinda irratating because it's like I'm starting over. Right above the Adams apple is good. lately I've been doing something in between the jawline and Adams apple. Not too low, not too high and it looks fine I think.
I struggle with my stache in general. It is not as dense as it should be. It gets like long strands of hair which keep dangling lose because they're soft. Anyway, my question is, is it better to shave the neckline with a classic blade or a machine? Which is safer?
+Pajtim Hasani You can do either. Personally I prefer using the beard trimmer, like Jeff does in this video, for the neck/Adam's apple area. Then I use a razor to clean up the strays around that area and just keep it looking well-groomed. -Zach
Good tips, thanks Jeff! Curious if you have tips on someone with a more fuller beard that has more growth towards the ears versus the chin. I have a round face.
Hey again Jeff, getting concerned about how to trim. Will end up with a billy goat beard and thick side cheeks like Bluto. I don't know if I use an electric trimmer do I aim to 'thin out' the beard or just make all of them shorter? I can't believe I've got this attached to my first beard. Started growing a few days into November and it's getting pretty well full on now. Always had thick strong stubble. i'm not 45+. Any tips appreciated. If I had the money I'd fly you over, your beard suits you well you have a very good eye Thanks Jeff
I did everything that you outlined as being wrong for years.... then I picked up a small beard and neck trimmer and figured out it looks better when trimmed near the adams apple. I was also able to to grow it out longer without looking like a neck with a beard. lol The jaw line beard is why I can't stand looking at George Lucas. It's like his neck is trying to eat his head. I get nightmares.
+PersonalGeek We've all been in that boat, myself included. In fact for my wedding day I had my beard trimmed up too high. I think most guys go through that phase at some point. -Eric
+Matthew zzz I have the little bald spot under the chin. I think it's something I'll just have to live with until my beard grows longer and ends up covering it lol
What if I can grow a pretty full beard but my neckbeard doesnt really grow below the Adam's apple. I want to do the neckline but I dont want it to come out wrong
Awesome video! Would love one of these for the cheek line! Got a question though. I have a bald spot in the middle where the soft bottom part under my mouth meets my neck above my Adam's apple. I have some decent thickness around it, but the bald spot still shines from every angle. I'm around 1 month in, and I'm looking for 2 months or so of length. Any tips on neck trimming to make the bald spot less obvious? Thanks in advance, love the videos. Wonderful resource for a younger, growing beardsman.
+Josiah Robinson hard to imagine, however just wait till about two months when the hairs start to lay down instead of stick out and you'll see they start covering patches or thiner areas as a measure for how it may grow into.
Unfortunately I just came across your channel and trimmed by beard just below my jaw line, as recommended by my barber. My beard is currently about a month old and I plan on having a beard similar to Eric's. What do you suggest I do?
Jeff is it two fingers for example looking straight like how you talking to us in your videos or am I lifting up my head tilting my head back and using two fingers ?? Ty
Jeff-So apparently I've been trimming my beard along the jaw line all wrong! After watching your great vid I'm not sure how to fix my beard so it is correctly with my neckline. I have a 2 month beard growth. Do I just grow out my neck line till its ready to shape correctly or do I need to trim my entire beard to the length with my new neck line? Thanks man! Loved the vid! I can see now after watching the vid how going along the jaw line just looks like a glorified chinstrap and I can't stand it now. I want a nice full bearded look. Thanks.
+Lance Test Hey Lance, I'm sure Jeff will jump in here but I figured I'd give you some tips too. You can trim your neckline now if you want - you may want to just use clippers to follow Jeff's instructions in this video and keep everything below the Adam's apple trimmed while the rest grows and fills in. It'll take a little bit of time, but hey, patience is a virtue, right? Beard on! -Zach
Attention! Guys I just realized: skin is flexible/stretchy and you can move it around! This means you can pull it up with the neckbeard a bit to "preview" your new neck line before you cut it! Hope you understand what I mean.
hey guys I'm always watching your videos , you guys are the best beard videos makers on TH-cam. I have a question does just for men can demage your beard I'm only 18 and have a full beard I only like to use just for men to make it look fuller is it bad for your beard ? and stops it from growing it ?
It's not necessarily bad for your beard, but it's definitely not necessary for you at 18. Your beard is still young, and if it's already filling in and getting dense, it will only continue to mature as you reach your 20's. Dying your beard a lot can lead to dry, brittle hair, and at your age you really don't need to be concerned with breaking out beard dye. If you can go without it, skip it and let your beard breathe and develop naturally for a few more years! -Zach
I like to mininmise trimming of the neck line as much as possible. I tend to trim right on the adams apple and around, and shave the side of the neck (under the ear), so they make a square pointat the side? Would you say this is an okay thing to do? My cheeks are a little patchy, so i'm trying to maximise and take advantage of what i got!
Hahaha I do the jaw line trim, didn't realize just how wrong I was doing things lol. I'll have to let it grow in underneath and trim it like you have here. Thanks for saving me lmao.
Great points about the beard line. The way my beard grows, my neck is the hardest area for me to grow. In fact, it's almost like night and day. My beard is full, for the most part, except on my neck and it's real patchy. I hate having to shave my neck as I grow a beard but it just doesn't look right if I don't. Is that just a beginning stage rough patch? I don't shave my neck to my jaw line by any means, to looks just dumb to me and I always think of George Lucus when I think about it. LOL! But I also don't let it grow to my Adam's Apple either. It's kinda about an inch below my jaw line but I would like to be able to grow a beard all the way to my Adam's Apple, like you stated in the video above. Do you have any suggestions? Are there any really good products out there that will help with that problem? Thanks for the videos man! Keep me coming!
I have about a 3 and half month long beard. I have been shaving right above my Adams apple since I've been growing it. when could/would I not shave it anymore? I've been thinking about letting it grow in now just to give the rest of my beard looking more full and also it could help push out my beard.
+Travis Smith Well if you don't trim it at all, you'll end up with a messy looking neckline which will actually make your beard look unkempt. Even at the longest you grow your beard, you should try to at least trim up the neckline with a beard trimmer like Jeff shows in this video. It'll keep your beard looking shaped and clean. Hope that helps, and beard on! -Zach
I think it depends on the person. I have a reasonable strong jawline, and I just go straight down along the sideburns, and then put the jawline 1 cm below my actual jaw (with a slight tilt). You get a sorta ''L'' shape that way, and it works for those that have strong jawlines.
man I am a teenager have a good amount of beard on the neck and like it but the hair growth makes the neck line look not so symmetrical what should I do?
Especially on tremendously fat people. It's like they do that thinking all of the sudden everyone will think they look like some Calvin Klein model. hashtag notfoolinganyone
PastorOfMuppets Agreed...I think men who severely chop up their beards in order to look "cool" need their beard cherry's popped so they can become a man.
Whats a good beard trimmer at an affordable price. I currently use the Gillette pro styler but at the longest guide it trims it too short for my liking
Remington and Wahl both make great, durable, and affordable beard trimmers with every attachment and adjustable guide you could ask for, and you can find them in most local drug stores. Check your nearby Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, or any store like that and you should be able to pick one up. -Zach
Jeff that's a seriously awesome mustache you have there, how long did it take to grow to that length? Did you trim it at all while growing it out? I'm trying to grow mine out but it always gets in the way of eating and drinking
+JeffHaugen23 It's not Jeff, but we have a video with Carlos taking through his tattoos over on our other channel: th-cam.com/video/MbeGN_LAOE8/w-d-xo.html
Great video Sir bur I have a problem, I am a 16 years old guy and my beard isn't even on my neck so I have 2 options either let it grow or trim it just below the jawline. What to do ?
First off - you're still young, man! Most of us guys don't see our beards full mature until our early to mid 20's. Secondly, if your neck is a little more sparse and you don't have to trim it much, that's really just one step less you have to worry about with your beard maintenance, so I'd say let it grow and enjoy the journey! -Zach
hello jeff! im a fan of your beard.. but just want to ask can i still use beard oil even though my beard is not yet thick and they are still growing out because i have just shaved them hope for your reply sir
+Love Washere Beardbrand beard oil is designed as much for your skin as it is the beard - so you can use it anytime you want healthy skin. Doesn't matter how long your beard is.
+Love Washere yes! totally! i love putting beard oil on stubble soooo much. i no longer have stubble and miss the feeling of putting it on and having it send a refreshing rush to the hairs and skin!
Hey! Love the vids! Quick question, do you trim the neck like this even when your growing out your beard on your face? So if you look at the long beard you had in some of your videos like "Control Beard Flyaways", have you kept trimming your neck beard underneath or have you gone and grown everything out? My aim is to get a nice straight lengthy beard but i'm having trouble as my neck likes to curl up and doesn't have a very defined "rectangular" look. I'm not sure if i should keep the 4 months of length on my face and trim the neck up a bit. Hope you can solve my beard problem! :)
+Michael Williams Hey Michael, thanks for writing! Yes, you'll want to keep your neckline trimmed regardless of how long your beard is/how long you're aiming to let it grow. It won't detract from or hinder your beard growth, in fact if you don't clean up the neckline you'll just end up with a messy neck-beard type of look and it makes the rest of your beard appear unkempt. Keeping your neckline neat and shaped will help your overall look remain groomed and neat. -Zach
I've been growing out my beard for about a month, not too long. From watching this video I realize I need to bring my neck line further down. Should I just continue to grow my beard and bring my neck like lower or should I shave it and start over
My beard curls right under the jawline and that's the reason I want to trim that region but if I follow this method and trim above the Adam's apple, the curl would still be there. Is there anything I can do to fix that?
+becks7 You might want to consider these options: You can trim the underside of your jaw a little shorter than the rest of your beard - that involves a pair of beard trimmers, a mirror, and some patience. Or you can use a hair dryer to kind of style the curl out of that part of your beard. We all have funky swirls and growth patterns in our hair (both head and facial) but the key is figuring out what method of controlling them - or sometimes just embracing them - work best for you! -Zach
I gotta give this channel props for teaching me the right way to do the neckline. I think Eric did a video on it last year. But to me the main reason to trim it the way Jeff shows is this: if you are aiming for any length longer than 1/2inch, you need the hair under your jaw and behind your chin to help your beard look full. If you trim the neckline too high your beard will start to look thin and wispy because there isn't hair behind it to fill it up. Great video and well demonstrated. Cheers!
+ColoradoCamper Right on, thanks for the love, man! Beard on!
-Zach
ColoradoCamper Great point! I have trouble growing my beard under my chin and on my neck. I don't shave it to the chin line, ala George Lucus style but I do shave it about an inch lower. I'd like to go down to my Adams Apple but it just doesn't grow that great under my chin. Any suggestion? Good Products? Thanks!
All the sadness of the world is contained in this guy's eyes.
Tru
Wow...nice to know I have some company. I've had people tell me the same thing.
3:09 Who else cracked up when they saw that?
Ain't no tellin' what he's goin' through.
Honestly sad eyes look beautiful imo
Finally a good explanation to this! I hear all the time guys saying "you shouldn't trim like that" but never stating why. People aren't gonna learn without also getting the reasons.
Jeff, I totally agree. When I see those dudes with a beard trimmed to the jaw line I have to forcibly restrain myself from saying "dude, who trims your beard cause it looks weird!" Welcome back, you look great! Scott
So glad you brought up regarding the neckline that is way to high up to the jawline that makes the face looks smaller. That really bugs me so much by looking at it. You know that some guys like them thinks that area above the Adam's apple is part of the neck but really it's from there and below is your neck and above is a part of your head.
+Billy Widener thanks for the support
Thanks for the great advice in your videos. 3 weeks into growing my first at age 51 so lots of grey in the jaw line and an urge to trim it back, but your tips build confidence in how to get it right when I start trimming!
Been trying to figure out how and where to shave the neck line and this video had all the answers! Hero! Saved me from a lifetime of 'weird looking' chin strap!
I'm just happy that Roy Keane mad an appearance on here.
4:46 Lmao, Lucas' beard looks awful.
+MerkinMuffly I saw someone in the gym a few days ago, it´s very weird indeed!
LMAO! Totally ridiculous.
That’s because he has no neck
You were the chosen one!
It was said that you would bring balance to the face.
This channel is awesome, I have not had someone "teach" me how to grow out my facial hair so I had no idea this was the proper way. I myself had been growing it out the way that is not very suggested in the video and am going to trip everything up and grow it out so it looks much cleaner.
Thanks!
Hell ya man. That's what we are all about. Helping guys get things figured out. Thanks for the comments and watching.
I've been growing out my beard but never had a technique for trimming my neckline and this was so helpful!
I understood everything completely, rewatched it a few times so I knew exactly what you were saying.
Thanks! I don't want to look like a giraffe with a beard!
jeff you should make vids more often!
he has his own channel
I know
+Wangagat Jeff Buoncristiano, he just started if a little bit ago so I'm pretty sure there's only one video, but definitely more to come...
+Wangagat Subscribe to his channel here: th-cam.com/channels/5B7wZTyd87MJ9TrEiPE50Q.html
thanks for the support everyone!
I trimmed my beard along the bottom of my jaw once and it was a huge mistake it looked awkward and like I had two beards so I had to trim down the whole thing so that it looks even again, never doing that again.
Outstanding explanation on how men should grow their respective beards. 😁
This is a very high quality video. Probably the best and most helpful out of BB so far.
Props!
+Ben Reid Woo! We are always shooting for our most recent to be our best. Jeff does awesome work.
sweet! thanks
Hey guys - thanks for the great video. However, I noticed that a number of us still seem to be struggling with the method of gauging the side of the neck cut. Jeff takes a finger from his jawline, goes parallel down, and then angles it. Then it shows him trimming above the line he just identified - can we get a little more clarification on this?
Yeah, that part was not explained lucidly
having trouble on what he is saying about side line from neck line. ( hope it makes sense )
I didn't quite follow either!
He is saying to find your jaw line, and kick that back a little bit and that is the mark below your ear and then draw a straight line from there to the spot one finger above your adam's apple. He also specifies NOT TO draw a straight line to your jaw line because then it looks weird (reiterating to make sure to kick it back inferiorly and laterally).
In other words:
Spot 1: one finger above your adam's apple as shown in the video
Spot 2: draw a line down from your ear and another line at a 45 degree angle downwards and laterally from your jaw, and where these 2 lines meet is your second spot.
-Shave with your razor and connect these 2 spots. I used a pen to mark these 2 spots to make sure that I don't fuck it up because I'm an idiot :D
awesome, jeff's back the beard boss and also can you make a tutorial on shaping the mustache like that
I call that jawline cut "The Cheekbeard." It looks so ridiculous! Great video.
My wife insists on the jawline beard. about 2 years ago she decided she could do a better job of grooming my beard. It look goofy. She has never touched my beard since. She offers advice and I say "ya". lol
I'm sorry Mark, the two kids commenting here will likely die alone.
My wife doesn't like beards, but of course that hasn't stopped me. It took her a while of growing before she could see my "vision".
If you are going for a full beard,is there anything wrong with cutting your neck line straight across rather than at an angle?
When should you start trimming your neckline? At about week 3 or 4?
Just started growing a beard after a few year of trying... time to get serious. Got about 3 months growth n went to a gents barber I had recommended.... what a mistake. Had to sort it (damage limitation) at home afterwards and as per usual it got higher n higher towards jawline... managed to get it sorted just below. Thought I was gonna end up completely shaving it off n starting from square one again... very upset. Not what I wanted as trying to get the Greg Berzinski style of square beard.... semi happy now so time to continue growing out the lost bits n get it blending in ASAP 👍
at what age did your beard really start filling in? underlip area, thick dense connectors and so on
Hi jeff, thanks a lot for this video mate. I am able to grow a decent amount of facial hair. But my mustache and beard is not connecting and my beard on my cheek is somewhat patchy. Any solutions that you can give me?
Watched this video one time and got my first neckline shaved pretty spot on. You rock!
I did exactly what you said not to do ive been growing my beard for about 2 weeks but i shave my neck cause it itches i see i can use oil now to help but my question is should i shave and start over or not shave my neck let it catch up some then trim it all to even it out?
Good video ! I like the full mustache. A lot of guys go for that thin mustache with a fuller beard. It's good to see someone different.
thank you Jeff ... i have a question: when i let my beard grow a year ago i didnt make the neck line at the jaw, its a little below but not how you were showing, however it is just above my adams apple like you showed, but was this a mistake? should i let the side part of my neck start growing out and stop shaving it? is their benefit to having the neck beard besides not having to clean it up once a week?
Video is so necessary with all these new guys getting into beard growing without doing any research. They want to give themselves the jaw they never had and end up looking awful.
Great video. Just started seriously growing my first beard. It's been about 3-4 weeks now. Unfortunately, I have shaved just below my jawline, up a bit higher than where you mentioned to shave it. Is it best to just shave everything off and start fresh or let the bottom grow in a little bit? I work from home so it's ok if it doesn't blend in right away.
If I've gone a little high on my neck line but the rest is longer and I want to grow out the neck line would it be better to trim back the rest while the neck part grow in more?
Thank ya for this helpful guide just trimmed my husband’s beard after 3 glasses of wine (don’t tell him that) having no clue what tf I was doing and it didn’t turn out bad! Even if it did, we’re in social distancing mode so no one will see anyway hahahahhha.
Loving this channel! I decided at the begging of this month that 2016 I was going to attempt growing out a beard. Your videos have been very insightful and helpful, not to mention motivational; seeing all these beautiful beards on this channel. Subscribed!
hi, what should I do about having a "curly" beard? I'll let it grow for a month then end up drimming it because it just looks unkept. Should I continue growing it and brush it down?
Thanks for the video, I learnt more from you than any other video. I have a problem with my new beard. Would you shave a 3 month beard off to start again?, I have the adams apple line grown in, but then shaved up the jaw line to the ears, what would you do?, Thanks.
Awesome video! Thank you so much! But i have a question.
I didn't understand very well the neck line. Can you explain more clear? (P.s. i'm not a english speaker so maybe that's why.)
If it's a dumb question, sorry for that.
Any way, thanks for the video!
Can I ask you, does a beard absolutely have to have a neckline in order to look good?
I am regrowing my beard from a goatee, and so far I'm almost at 2 weeks. In times past I have always given it a neckline.
This time I am just letting it grow without a neckline, just because it's easier. I do make a slight cheek line so as give it a little definition, but the neck I'm just leaving natural.
My only concern is, that due to being a young guy, in my mid-twenties, I'm afraid I'll look like a slob, that I'll look unkempt, and therefore unattractive.
So that's why I ask, does a beard absolutely have to have a neckline in order to look good? Or can you make it look good without giving it a neckline, and if so, how can that be done?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but not giving my beard a neckline is new territory for me.
Went to get a haircut today and told the barber to just trim my cheek and neckline, not mess with my heard at all. Well, he went too far up my neck line and I'm pissed. Thoughts? It's about 1/2 inch higher than I want above my adams apple. Should I grow that part out awkward for a while?
+PlantbasedAthlete Yes, my barber made the same mistake about a year ago and I was in the exact same position. Grow it out awkward until you can trim the rest of your beard down even and it all falls back in line together. It's really only that bad for about a week.
+CaliCool91 Moral of the story... Get a decent trimmer and do it yourself. You don't need to waste money on no barber who may fuck it up,
I'm not down with the tyrannosaurus necks look neither. Great video, bro.
great. I've been doing it the right way and now it makes even more sense. thank you.
I hear you! Sssoooo many times I've encountered dudes with great beard coverage potential, except they trim their beards at the jaw line, and the beards appear incomplete (like shaving one side of the head), though they think they look super, they would look fantastic IF they would push their beard growing into the ZONE, by extending it to a proper neck line! Come on guys, you're so close to a slam dunk! Rock that beard, and own it baybeez!
What should you do if you've been following the same neck line, but your growth is starting to make a single curl where you bend your head down and up and such?
Hey Jeff, how much time did it take to grow that stubble? Just comparing between you and me. About the same haircolor, coarseness and thickness.
@Beardbrand, have been growing beard out for 2 months and 10 days...I need to go to a barber and shape it up, no length taken off, just need shaping up. Currently, I've been following your tips and have NOT shaved too high up on the neckline or too FAR DOWN on the cheeks...any tips on what I should tell the barber to do with my beard? Last time I went there, it was a nightmare and they messed the whole thing up and had to shave it all off. I think it was because I didn't really know what to ask for so any advise would be greatly appreciated? Thanks & beard on!
Just watching this video for the first time. Thank you for putting these videos out as I embark on a journey to grow my beard out. I am guilty of shaving at the jawline starting just below the ear and about three fingers up from the Adam's apple. The question I have is, should I trim my current beard back down to a stubble or the proverbial 5 o'clock shadow or should I just start letting my neck hair grow and when it catches up, shape it up? I know either way I'm going to have to go through an awkward phase.
Great job. Your explanations were spot on
+Michael Olsey thanks!
Thanks for the tips mate, really appreciate it. Feel more confident about trimming the neck line.
+Simon Kerr That's what's up. Glad we could help, Simon, and beard on!
-Zach
+Beardbrand Beard on!!!
Once my beatd starts getting long do i continue with this same method?
Hey guys, what song did you use in this video? It sounds awesome!
Great Video Jeff. Very Helpful & straightforward. Just a quick question , would you still cut neckline when growing the beard out ?
+AMANIIX Yeah, you want to follow these steps even as your beard is growing out. It keeps the beard looking neat and groomed even as it gets longer and fuller!
-Zach
+Beardbrand 👍
Everything you said is true. I have been messing with my beard for years. on the jaw line did looks weird once it grows. When its only a bit of stubble it's ok. By the way I never looked as bad as any of those examples. The two beard thing also true so I end up trimming it all the same length which is kinda irratating because it's like I'm starting over. Right above the Adams apple is good. lately I've been doing something in between the jawline and Adams apple. Not too low, not too high and it looks fine I think.
ha made this mistake a couple months in to my beard growth. My "second beard" is slowly catching up though.
going for full beard 1 month in need help with neck line I'm not happy with the trim style I have need help brother
I struggle with my stache in general. It is not as dense as it should be. It gets like long strands of hair which keep dangling lose because they're soft. Anyway, my question is, is it better to shave the neckline with a classic blade or a machine? Which is safer?
+Pajtim Hasani You can do either. Personally I prefer using the beard trimmer, like Jeff does in this video, for the neck/Adam's apple area. Then I use a razor to clean up the strays around that area and just keep it looking well-groomed.
-Zach
+Beardbrand thanks, Zach
Good tips, thanks Jeff! Curious if you have tips on someone with a more fuller beard that has more growth towards the ears versus the chin. I have a round face.
Hey again Jeff, getting concerned about how to trim. Will end up with a billy goat beard and thick side cheeks like Bluto. I don't know if I use an electric trimmer do I aim to 'thin out' the beard or just make all of them shorter?
I can't believe I've got this attached to my first beard. Started growing a few days into November and it's getting pretty well full on now. Always had thick strong stubble. i'm not 45+. Any tips appreciated. If I had the money I'd fly you over, your beard suits you well you have a very good eye
Thanks Jeff
I did everything that you outlined as being wrong for years.... then I picked up a small beard and neck trimmer and figured out it looks better when trimmed near the adams apple. I was also able to to grow it out longer without looking like a neck with a beard. lol
The jaw line beard is why I can't stand looking at George Lucas. It's like his neck is trying to eat his head. I get nightmares.
+PersonalGeek We've all been in that boat, myself included. In fact for my wedding day I had my beard trimmed up too high. I think most guys go through that phase at some point. -Eric
which trimmer are you using?
Hey Jeff - what kind of trimmer are you using?
What do I do if my beard is growing way faster than my moustache? Should I trim the beard so the moustache can catch up?
I think younger guys insist on doing that because they have a phobia of being labeled as a "neckbeard"
+Aladdin i know some people who do it because of a thin or bald spot under the chin too but i think your onto something with the neck beard thing lol
+Matthew zzz I have the little bald spot under the chin. I think it's something I'll just have to live with until my beard grows longer and ends up covering it lol
+johne goodman i used to have that same bald spot but it fills in with time
@@footballplayer0512 ye I have that shite baldspot under my jaw
Its uncomfortable for me
What is this leather bracelet you are wearing on your wrist?
Fan number 1 from Venezuela, great vids dude!
plz tell me what razor you are using?
I'm buzzing my beard tonight and starting over after seeing this.
What if I can grow a pretty full beard but my neckbeard doesnt really grow below the Adam's apple. I want to do the neckline but I dont want it to come out wrong
Awesome video! Would love one of these for the cheek line!
Got a question though. I have a bald spot in the middle where the soft bottom part under my mouth meets my neck above my Adam's apple. I have some decent thickness around it, but the bald spot still shines from every angle.
I'm around 1 month in, and I'm looking for 2 months or so of length. Any tips on neck trimming to make the bald spot less obvious?
Thanks in advance, love the videos. Wonderful resource for a younger, growing beardsman.
+Josiah Robinson hard to imagine, however just wait till about two months when the hairs start to lay down instead of stick out and you'll see they start covering patches or thiner areas as a measure for how it may grow into.
Jeff you are an awesome rep for beard brand...thanks for your tips
Unfortunately I just came across your channel and trimmed by beard just below my jaw line, as recommended by my barber. My beard is currently about a month old and I plan on having a beard similar to Eric's. What do you suggest I do?
Brad Askew just grow it out. that part grows in quickly and will blend in nicely.
Jeff is it two fingers for example looking straight like how you talking to us in your videos or am I lifting up my head tilting my head back and using two fingers ?? Ty
Not speaking for Jeff, but I use the two fingers while tipping my head back
-Parker
Jeff-So apparently I've been trimming my beard along the jaw line all wrong! After watching your great vid I'm not sure how to fix my beard so it is correctly with my neckline. I have a 2 month beard growth. Do I just grow out my neck line till its ready to shape correctly or do I need to trim my entire beard to the length with my new neck line? Thanks man! Loved the vid! I can see now after watching the vid how going along the jaw line just looks like a glorified chinstrap and I can't stand it now. I want a nice full bearded look. Thanks.
+Lance Test Hey Lance, I'm sure Jeff will jump in here but I figured I'd give you some tips too. You can trim your neckline now if you want - you may want to just use clippers to follow Jeff's instructions in this video and keep everything below the Adam's apple trimmed while the rest grows and fills in. It'll take a little bit of time, but hey, patience is a virtue, right? Beard on!
-Zach
Attention! Guys I just realized: skin is flexible/stretchy and you can move it around! This means you can pull it up with the neckbeard a bit to "preview" your new neck line before you cut it! Hope you understand what I mean.
hey guys I'm always watching your videos , you guys are the best beard videos makers on TH-cam. I have a question does just for men can demage your beard I'm only 18 and have a full beard I only like to use just for men to make it look fuller is it bad for your beard ? and stops it from growing it ?
It's not necessarily bad for your beard, but it's definitely not necessary for you at 18. Your beard is still young, and if it's already filling in and getting dense, it will only continue to mature as you reach your 20's. Dying your beard a lot can lead to dry, brittle hair, and at your age you really don't need to be concerned with breaking out beard dye. If you can go without it, skip it and let your beard breathe and develop naturally for a few more years!
-Zach
thanks for the help.
I like to mininmise trimming of the neck line as much as possible. I tend to trim right on the adams apple and around, and shave the side of the neck (under the ear), so they make a square pointat the side? Would you say this is an okay thing to do? My cheeks are a little patchy, so i'm trying to maximise and take advantage of what i got!
+Ty Tankard For sure, it's all about what works best for your beard and face!
-Zach
Hahaha I do the jaw line trim, didn't realize just how wrong I was doing things lol. I'll have to let it grow in underneath and trim it like you have here. Thanks for saving me lmao.
+justinvoorhees Glad we can help, man!
-Zach
Can you do a video showing progress from your college/highschool years till now
Great points about the beard line. The way my beard grows, my neck is the hardest area for me to grow. In fact, it's almost like night and day. My beard is full, for the most part, except on my neck and it's real patchy. I hate having to shave my neck as I grow a beard but it just doesn't look right if I don't. Is that just a beginning stage rough patch? I don't shave my neck to my jaw line by any means, to looks just dumb to me and I always think of George Lucus when I think about it. LOL! But I also don't let it grow to my Adam's Apple either. It's kinda about an inch below my jaw line but I would like to be able to grow a beard all the way to my Adam's Apple, like you stated in the video above. Do you have any suggestions? Are there any really good products out there that will help with that problem? Thanks for the videos man! Keep me coming!
Hi, I like the George V / Nicholas II type beard you have. How exactly do you style a beard to look like yours?
I have about a 3 and half month long beard. I have been shaving right above my Adams apple since I've been growing it. when could/would I not shave it anymore? I've been thinking about letting it grow in now just to give the rest of my beard looking more full and also it could help push out my beard.
+Travis Smith Well if you don't trim it at all, you'll end up with a messy looking neckline which will actually make your beard look unkempt. Even at the longest you grow your beard, you should try to at least trim up the neckline with a beard trimmer like Jeff shows in this video. It'll keep your beard looking shaped and clean. Hope that helps, and beard on!
-Zach
I think it depends on the person. I have a reasonable strong jawline, and I just go straight down along the sideburns, and then put the jawline 1 cm below my actual jaw (with a slight tilt).
You get a sorta ''L'' shape that way, and it works for those that have strong jawlines.
it makes a huge difference
Ive always done it the way this guy is explaining it. Cause I do not look good the other way I’ve tried it
man
I am a teenager
have a good amount of beard on the neck and like it
but the hair growth makes the neck line look not so symmetrical
what should I do?
Chinstrap beards look terrible.
Especially on tremendously fat people. It's like they do that thinking all of the sudden everyone will think they look like some Calvin Klein model. hashtag notfoolinganyone
***** Nope. If you're a fat person it's kinda hard to keep that a secret wouldn't you say? And I don't have a chinstrap beard either.
PastorOfMuppets Agreed...I think men who severely chop up their beards in order to look "cool" need their beard cherry's popped so they can become a man.
The really thin ones look stupid but thicker ones can look cool. eg. Oberyn Martell from GoT
@@DarthQueefious
Look at old pictures of DJ Khaled where he had awful chinstarp.
Now he looks good with full beard.
Which beard trimmer do you recommend?
I don't recommend do to lack of trying out many, but I was using Andis for the past few years
this is classic jeff...good advice
Whats a good beard trimmer at an affordable price. I currently use the Gillette pro styler but at the longest guide it trims it too short for my liking
Remington and Wahl both make great, durable, and affordable beard trimmers with every attachment and adjustable guide you could ask for, and you can find them in most local drug stores. Check your nearby Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, or any store like that and you should be able to pick one up.
-Zach
Jeff that's a seriously awesome mustache you have there, how long did it take to grow to that length? Did you trim it at all while growing it out? I'm trying to grow mine out but it always gets in the way of eating and drinking
+SteelAnchor that probably took about a year. no i don't trim it.
Who is the Actor from the 1st picture on collective reasons..? seen him somewhere can't figure out where it's driving me mad.
hey man my gangster chin strap looks good. I do see your point and I'm just curious on how to shave my neck line when I'm going to yeard
Nice video, Jeff. Greetings from Brazil!
Jeff, Not a beard question but it'd be cool if you did a video of ur tattoos!
+JeffHaugen23 It's not Jeff, but we have a video with Carlos taking through his tattoos over on our other channel: th-cam.com/video/MbeGN_LAOE8/w-d-xo.html
Great video Sir bur I have a problem, I am a 16 years old guy and my beard isn't even on my neck so I have 2 options either let it grow or trim it just below the jawline. What to do ?
*but
First off - you're still young, man! Most of us guys don't see our beards full mature until our early to mid 20's. Secondly, if your neck is a little more sparse and you don't have to trim it much, that's really just one step less you have to worry about with your beard maintenance, so I'd say let it grow and enjoy the journey!
-Zach
+Beardbrand thanks for your reply
Anyone know what trimmer he’s using??
hello jeff! im a fan of your beard.. but just want to ask can i still use beard oil even though my beard is not yet thick and they are still growing out because i have just shaved them hope for your reply sir
+Love Washere Beardbrand beard oil is designed as much for your skin as it is the beard - so you can use it anytime you want healthy skin. Doesn't matter how long your beard is.
Thanks for da reply
+Love Washere yes! totally! i love putting beard oil on stubble soooo much. i no longer have stubble and miss the feeling of putting it on and having it send a refreshing rush to the hairs and skin!
Thanks for the reply jeff! Appreciate it..
Hey! Love the vids! Quick question, do you trim the neck like this even when your growing out your beard on your face? So if you look at the long beard you had in some of your videos like "Control Beard Flyaways", have you kept trimming your neck beard underneath or have you gone and grown everything out? My aim is to get a nice straight lengthy beard but i'm having trouble as my neck likes to curl up and doesn't have a very defined "rectangular" look. I'm not sure if i should keep the 4 months of length on my face and trim the neck up a bit. Hope you can solve my beard problem! :)
+Michael Williams Hey Michael, thanks for writing! Yes, you'll want to keep your neckline trimmed regardless of how long your beard is/how long you're aiming to let it grow. It won't detract from or hinder your beard growth, in fact if you don't clean up the neckline you'll just end up with a messy neck-beard type of look and it makes the rest of your beard appear unkempt. Keeping your neckline neat and shaped will help your overall look remain groomed and neat.
-Zach
Thanks! Will give it a go :)
Any good trimmer brand recommendations, Im a month past the stubble stage and in it for the long haul
You can't go wrong with Wahl or Remington.
-Zach
I've been growing out my beard for about a month, not too long. From watching this video I realize I need to bring my neck line further down. Should I just continue to grow my beard and bring my neck like lower or should I shave it and start over
Just let it grow and catch up, it will fill in relatively quickly!
-Zach
Beardbrand Thank you for the response! Defiantly more motivated to continue the beard growing progress!
My beard curls right under the jawline and that's the reason I want to trim that region but if I follow this method and trim above the Adam's apple, the curl would still be there. Is there anything I can do to fix that?
+becks7 You might want to consider these options: You can trim the underside of your jaw a little shorter than the rest of your beard - that involves a pair of beard trimmers, a mirror, and some patience. Or you can use a hair dryer to kind of style the curl out of that part of your beard. We all have funky swirls and growth patterns in our hair (both head and facial) but the key is figuring out what method of controlling them - or sometimes just embracing them - work best for you!
-Zach
+Beardbrand Thanks Zach. I'll definitely try it out. Cheers.