How to use a beard trimmer

Types of trimmers for cutting hair

Caring for your hair and beard with a trimmer is convenient, quick and easy. The device can shave (not always) or cut hair to a certain length, creating uniform stubble. Typically, hair clippers have several attachments, each of which is responsible for a certain length. There are also devices where there is only one nozzle, but its height can be changed using a lever, comb or other devices.

The trimmer can have many attachments included for different purposes.

You can find the following trimmer options on sale.

For beard and mustache care. This is a specialized device and can only be used on beards and mustaches. It is not suitable for cutting hair. The nozzle here is narrow, the cutting teeth are smaller, thanks to which the trimmer copes with its function perfectly.
For ears and nose. Ideal appearance implies attention to the smallest details. Hair in the nose and ears does not make anyone look good. You can remove it with a special trimmer with a non-removable small cylindrical or conical attachment. This device is safer than scissors and more convenient to use.
Universal. Such clippers cope with both classic haircuts and “zero” haircuts, as well as eyebrows and beards. To work with different areas, as well as provide different lengths of hair, many attachments are used. If possible, it is better to use such machines for cutting hair, and for specific applications, for example, for a beard, take more specialized devices that provide better quality.
Women's trimmers. Women's beauty requires special attention. A special trimmer allows you to tidy up, for example, your eyebrows. It will also help with depilation of hairs on the face, legs, etc. In devices of this type, the blades do not touch the skin, leaving a minimal gap. This is a safe and painless way to achieve beauty.

How to use a beard and mustache trimmer

So, the most suitable trimmer model has been selected, and you are ready to transform your appearance. Now you need to learn how to properly operate the device so that the result is successful. Many men believe that trimming a beard or mustache with a trimmer does not require any preparation, but to achieve the best result, you should approach this issue with the utmost seriousness.

Preparation for the process

It is recommended to use the trimmer only on clean hair, this way you will achieve clear lines and even length. So first, wash your beard using a mild shampoo. After this, pat your hair dry with a towel and, without waiting for it to dry completely, comb it thoroughly. Comb your hair in the direction it grows, from your ears to your chin. Now leave them to dry.

If this is your first time trimming your beard, you can leave your hair slightly damp.

Don’t forget to prepare additional tools, without which you won’t be able to achieve a spectacular result:

crest. It is he, not the comb. And the thicker the beard, the wider the gap between the teeth should be;
mirror. Don’t even try to trim facial hair by touch - not only will you not be able to create the ideal shape, but you can also accidentally injure yourself;
scissors. If your hair has grown too long, or you are going to radically shorten it, you can first trim it with scissors.

Be sure to work with the trimmer in front of a mirror to achieve an even hairstyle.

Carrying out the procedure

When doing a haircut at home, you yourself are the designer and stylist of your appearance. Therefore, it is worth thinking through all the nuances in advance: what shape the beard and mustache will be, what length to leave the hair, etc. If you are not confident in your abilities, it would be a good idea to go to a salon for the first time and entrust the design to a professional. And at home you will then have to periodically adjust the shape due to hair growth.

To properly shave your beard, try to follow some recommendations:

always hold the device at the same angle;
movements should be smooth;
move the trimmer from one side of the beard to the other, crossing the face;
Use a razor to shave your neck.

Regarding the adjustment of the form, the following points can be highlighted:

start processing the haircut from the cheek area;
the next step is to work on the mustache, then move on to the side parts;
Next, give the desired shape to the hairs on your chin. If you want to leave them longer, use scissors - they should be well sharpened;
Finally, process the whiskey.

Shaving the beard occurs against the hair growth.

After finishing the haircut, you can use a special wax that will help give your beard a finished look.

Video: Using a Beard Trimmer

Rules for operating the trimmer

Before starting a haircut or other grooming procedures, you must read the user manual. It indicates what attachments a particular device has, how to assemble them and what to use them for. Some manufacturers also tell you tricks that will help you get a professional haircut or shave. In general, the rules for using a trimmer are the same for all devices.

Before you start working, you need to clearly decide what length of hair you need and what attachment is suitable for this.
The minimum length of the machine is given when working without an attachment. In this case, the cutting edge should be kept close to the hair roots.
The haircut is carried out against hair growth.

Before starting work, you need to select a nozzle

Attention: if you have no experience at all, it is better to start cutting with the highest nozzle (for maximum hair length). If something goes wrong, you will be able to correct the situation by taking the next longest nozzle.

How to trim a beard with a hair clipper?

For various reasons, it is not always possible to have your beard trimmed by a master barber. If your beard is short in length and needs to be maintained and adjusted from time to time, you can do this yourself using a clipper.
Step-by-step haircut:

After the necessary preparation, carefully comb your beard according to the hair growth.
Depending on the shape of your beard, designate for yourself the areas where you will trim. This can be the entire beard or its individual parts: the base, mustache or sideburns.
Select the appropriate attachment to create the desired length. Usually, the set along with the clipper comes with attachments that leave hairs 3, 6, 9 and 12 millimeters long when cutting.
Start cutting from the cheeks. The machine should move in the direction against hair growth, from the chin to the ears. You should not try to cut everything at once; for a high-quality haircut, consistency and order of actions are important.
Brush your hair out of your face every time to see the results and make the necessary changes in time.
Once the hair on one cheek is cut to the desired length, proceed to trim the hair on the other cheek. Repeat the same steps.
Start cutting the hair on the neck and lower jaw. To do this, you need to lift your head up and stretch your skin. The machine should move from bottom to top, first in the center, from the Adam's apple to the chin, and then along the sides of the neck towards the cheeks.
Pull the skin on the chin and cut the hair with a clipper against its growth.
Tighten your lower lip and carefully trim your chin and fly (the hair that grows between the chin and lower lip).
Stretch your upper lip and trim your mustache using gentle movements against the grain of your hair.
Shake off your hair and make sure your beard is free of untrimmed areas, uneven areas, and other imperfections. If there are any, go through these places with the machine again. Minor imperfections can be eliminated by trimming individual hairs with scissors.
Remove the attachment from the machine and mark the upper and lower contours, shaving the excess hair to zero.
Thoroughly brush off all cut hair, wash your face, wash your beard with a special shampoo, and dry it with a hairdryer.

How to tidy up your beard

It is convenient to take care of your beard at home. But it’s difficult for many men to start without experience; many questions arise about the technique and process. Literally in one or two times the skill is developed, an understanding of the process and knowledge of the nuances appears, and the result of home care already looks quite professional. To make cutting easier, you need to know a few secrets.

A machine without an attachment is used to create an edging on the neck. Particular attention should be paid to the lower border. A beard looks beautiful if its border follows a clear line.
If the beard is short and needs to be trimmed using an attachment of the required length, the procedure should be carried out against the growth of the hair, while slightly pulling the skin as when shaving, in the opposite direction. To form a long beard, excess hair is cut according to growth, from top to bottom. You need to work with the trimmer slowly and smoothly so that the knives have time to work through the area as the working head moves.
You need to create a side contour towards the ear. A machine without an attachment is suitable for this purpose. Here you can also stretch the skin a little so that the blade of the machine does not “stumble” and moves smoothly in the desired direction. You can work across the entire width of the nozzle or just its corner.
When creating the upper and lower edges of the mustache, the direction of work can be chosen according to personal preference and convenience. If the “hairstyle” does not include a mustache, you can simply shave it off with a clipper without an attachment.
The stubble on the chin should be processed from top to bottom or bottom to top, while slightly stretching the skin as when shaving.

These simple tips will help you trim and shape a beautiful, neat beard yourself, without visiting a barbershop. Buying a good trimmer will save money on the services of a professional and time on a visit to the salon.

There are trimmer models that support wet shaving. This is a good alternative to classic razor shaving. For this treatment, foam is applied to the face.

Before using the trimmer, the beard must be trimmed with simple scissors. This will make the machine work easier and faster.
Next, you need to apply foam or gel as usual.
Adjust the device to the desired mode and start shaving your beard.
If you need smooth skin without stubble, then before starting work you need to remove the attachments from the machine and shave only with a blade.
There is no need to put undue pressure on the skin or stretch it.

After wet shaving, the trimmer head should be rinsed under the tap. Make sure to remove all hair and shaving foam from the blade and attachment.

How to shave a beard with a trimmer?

How to use a beard trimmer? In order to shave hair from the face and neck using this device, you must first make sure that it is functioning correctly so that the shave is high-quality and safe.

Next, you should consider several nuances when starting the process of shaving your beard.

If the length of the stubble is too long, then you should not immediately use the shortest attachment and try to shave everything off. First you need to use attachment No. 3 or No. 2, depending on the length, and shorten your hair as much as possible. This procedure will allow you to trim your beard with a trimmer painlessly and efficiently.
Shaving should be done in such a way that the flat part of the nozzle fits tightly to the skin. This will ensure the best results when shaving your neck and face.
All movements in the process should be directed in the opposite direction from hair growth.
The last step in shaving your beard is to remove the remaining length of stubble. This can be done by removing the attachment from the machine and manipulating the bristles directly with blades .
In order to finally get rid of all the hair on the face and neck, you can take safety razor and go through the necessary places with the remaining hairs.
Shaving a beard and mustache with a trimmer without attachments .
You can get rid of hair from the area around your mouth in a simple way, in which you need to stretch the skin (simply smile with your mouth closed) and run the machine along the line of your upper lip.

How to trim a beard with a trimmer? To do this you need :

make sure that good working order for your own safety;
choose a nozzle that will correspond to the desired length, usually nozzle No. 3 is selected for trimming;
make movements with the machine in the opposite Make sure that the top of the nozzle rests on the skin, otherwise the result may be uneven.

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Eyebrow correction technique

Eyebrows require regular and careful correction. Unlike tweezers or a blade, a trimmer can trim the shape or adjust the length of hairs quickly, safely, and most importantly – efficiently.

To correct eyebrows, you need to prepare all the necessary attachments: to remove excess hairs and to trim too long ones. All metal blades are treated with special oil. In addition to the trimmer, you will also need other eyebrow accessories:

tweezers - use it to remove all hairs that cannot be captured by the trimmer;
pencil - used to indicate the shape of the eyebrows so as not to work “blindly”;
eyebrow brush.

Before proceeding with the correction, the desired eyebrow shape is drawn with a pencil . If you have little experience, it is recommended to make a small “reserve” and increase the distance by 1-2 mm. After a careless movement, the shape can be corrected without harm to the appearance.

Eyebrow shaping is carried out in two stages: haircut and shape correction.

Step-by-step instructions on how to trim eyebrows with a trimmer:

install the cutting attachment;
comb the hairs up and trim those that protrude beyond the upper growth line;
comb the hairs down and repeat the procedure - cut off all the hairs protruding beyond the lower growth line;
comb the eyebrows along the line of natural growth and trim all hairs that get out of the designated area or spoil the shape.

Step-by-step instructions on how to trim your eyebrows with a trimmer:

install the razor head;
slightly pull the skin and shave off the hairs without going beyond the contour outlined with a pencil;
all movements must be smooth and accurate, the blade is moved against the hair growth;
cut hairs are removed with a brush, then if there are untreated areas left, the procedure should be repeated;
At the end, a nourishing cream or shaping gel is applied to the eyebrows to give the hairs the desired direction.

Shaping the beard

Select the shape you want to give your beard:

for a rounded effect, use a zero nozzle, aligning the hairs in shape;
To make a goatee, you need to cut your hair to the intended length, then use attachment No. 1 to shave it, giving it the desired shape.

You can use the trimmer in any way that suits you. There are many options for using the machine - it is impossible to list all the conditions.

Mustache

To trim your own mustache using a trimmer, it is not necessary to use attachments. To do this, lift the corners of your lips and use the sharp part of the machine to walk along your upper lip. Place the device upside down - this will make it easier to hold.

Nose and ears

When shaving hair in the nostrils and ears, you need to be extremely careful. Don’t set yourself the goal of completely removing them – just removing the visible part of the hairs is enough. In this case, you will definitely not get hurt. By pressing the power button, the device will operate at a slow speed, carefully cut off visible hair.

Brows

To correct the shape of the eyebrows, an attachment resembling a pencil or a special trimmer is usually used.

Correction can be carried out one to two times a week. Eyebrows are shaved on dry skin. You can hold the machine at any angle. It is necessary to shave hair against the growth direction, from the tip of the eyebrow to its base. If there are any hairs left, you can go over the area again, but with a smaller nozzle.

Depilation of the bikini area

The trimmer can be used for bikinis; it is much more convenient and better than classic shaving with a machine. The advantage of an electric device is that the hairs are cut evenly, leaving a minimum length of less than 1 mm (the factor depends on the chosen attachment).

After using the trimmer, there is no irritation or cuts left on the skin, therefore, the procedure can be carried out shortly before going to the beach.

Instructions on how to depilate the bikini area.

The selected area of skin is lubricated with shaving foam, soap suds or regular cream.
When shaving, move the trimmer strictly against hair growth. The skin needs to be slightly stretched, so the hairs will rise and the procedure will be effective.
When you first try, it is better to set the average or minimum speed to get used to the device.
You should not make any effort; the first time the procedure may be long, but over time the procedure will become easy and quick.
Upon completion of depilation, the skin should be treated with a special aftershave or use baby cream.

Using various trimmer attachments, you can not only shave the bikini area, but also make various intimate haircuts.

How to care for your trimmer

To ensure that the device lasts at least 5 years, follow simple rules.

For waterproof trimmer and attachments, wash under warm running water after each use, then dry thoroughly.
If the device is not waterproof, clean the blades using a special brush. The cleaning agent is sold complete with the device.
Clean the device itself by removing the head. To do this, press the desired button, after you hear a click, disconnect the blades. Clean the grooves with a dry cotton swab. Then, attach the blades and turn on the device for 3-5 seconds to shake out any remaining hairs.

To properly cut your beard with a trimmer and simplify the process itself, remember these simple recommendations:

To avoid cuts, do not allow it to slip on the skin. The movements of the machine must be made smoothly.
Read the instructions carefully before using the machine so that the result always meets your expectations. If the trimmer is not waterproof, you will need to shave on dry skin. Neglecting this advice will reduce the efficiency of the machine.
Maintain good hygiene. Wash your beard thoroughly every day, just like the rest of your body. To keep your hair smooth, use shampoo and conditioner.
The attachments have different lengths, so you should be careful when shaving. If you are trimming your beard short and a pimple appears on your skin, the blades may hit it. Use the long attachment first, assess the condition of the skin, and then use the short one.
To avoid spending a lot of time cleaning up after shaving, place a trash can at your feet. Cut hairs will fall into it. You can easily remove debris around the basket with a damp paper towel, running it across the floor.

These tips will not only help keep the device clean, but will also prevent the risk of injury and simplify the process of using the trimmer.

How to remove nose hair

Nasal hair is removed with a special rotary nozzle. Before use, the wings of the nose are washed from the inside and all mucous secretions are removed.

It should be borne in mind that the procedure is not carried out during a runny nose or during an exacerbation of allergic reactions.

Experts do not recommend removing nose hair, but sometimes aesthetics require it. It is not at all necessary to try to treat the entire cavity of the nostrils - it is enough to cut off only those hairs that are visible.

A round attachment is installed on the trimmer; its use is safe for the nose and mucous membranes. The nozzles are inserted into the nostril approximately 5-10 mm, rotated and removed. The whole procedure takes no more than 5 seconds; hair in the ears is removed in the same way.

Is it possible to shave your legs with a trimmer?

Theoretically, the device can shave hair on any part of the body, including the legs. However, given the large treatment area, the procedure will be disproportionately long. In addition, a trimmer is not an epilator, but a depilator. After using it, the hairs still remain, albeit very short. After just one or two days, the procedure will have to be repeated, spending at least 1 hour.

It is rational to use a trimmer to shave your legs if any area is missed. The technique of use is similar to treating the bikini area: the skin is slightly stretched and the trimmer head moves against hair growth.