How to Trim a Ducktail Beard
Ducktail beards are all the rage right now - if you're looking to rock this style, then you need to know how to trim it properly. In this blog post, we will teach you everything you need to know about ducktail beard trimming. We'll go over the different steps involved in the process, and we'll also provide some tips for maintaining your beard once it's trimmed. So, whether you're just getting started with a ducktail beard or you're looking to refine your trimming technique, read on for information that will help you get the perfect look!
What is a Ducktail Beard?
A ducktail beard is a type of facial hair style that looks like the tail of a duck, hence the name. This style typically features short-to-medium length whiskers around the chin and mouth area, with longer, more prominent hairs in the center. The hair on either side of the middle section forms an inverted triangle shape - this is the 'tail'.
Preparing Your Ducktail Beard for a Trim
To start, you'll need to wash and condition your beard. Make sure you use a product designed specifically for facial hair, as this will help keep it hydrated and promote healthy growth. Once washed, comb through the hairs in downward strokes and make sure they're lying flat against your face.
The best way to prepare your ducktail beard for trimming is to determine the length and shape you want. With a comb, mark out the area where you'd like the 'tail' to be before cutting; this will help keep everything even and symmetrical.
How to Trim a Ducktail Beard
At this stage, we should say that you don't have to do this alone. With a Denver beard trim from a professional barber or groomer, you can let someone else worry about the details. That said, if you're going for a look all your own, you'll need to know the basics.
Using a pair of sharp scissors, start trimming your beard from the bottom and work your way up. You want the beard to be shorter at the top, so you'll work your way up to the chin with very short trims. When you reach the cheeks, you can start to create the tail of the ducktail shape. Start by trimming a line above where you want the 'tail' of the beard to start, then go in and trim the area between that line and where your mustache connects. This will give you a nice defined line that you can use as a guide for the rest of the tail.
From here, go back in with your scissors and start trimming the beard hair and mustache hairs so that they form a triangle shape. You can use the natural line of your jaw as a guide for the angle of the triangle. Use short, steady strokes to trim the beard in a downward direction, and make sure that you don't leave any strays behind in the process.
Once you have the triangle shape formed, go in with a razor and line up the edges of the ducktail beard so that it is even. If you want it to be extra precise, use a comb to help guide the razor and make sure every inch of the beard is even. From here, you can continue until you get the shape you desire.
We could tell you exactly how to trim ducktail beards, but a lot of it comes down to care and patience. Take your time when trimming, and make sure to use a good-quality razor or pair of scissors. If you're not comfortable with using a razor, go see a professional!
