7 Easy Steps to Trim a Beard Like a Pro (Even If You’re New)
Keeping your beard looking sharp doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, with the right steps and tools, you can trim your beard at home and still look like you walked out of a barber shop. This guide is here to teach you exactly how to trim a beard in a simple way—step by step—and help you choose the best grooming kit to get the job done.
Let’s get into it.
Why Should You Trim Your Beard?
First things first: why trim at all?
- It keeps your beard healthy. Split ends and dryness make your beard feel rough. Trimming helps remove those damaged hairs.
- It shapes your look. Want a strong jawline or cleaner cheeks? Trimming helps you style your beard the way you want.
- It feels good. A clean, groomed beard is softer and more comfortable.
- It grows better. Regular trimming can actually help your beard grow stronger by removing weak ends.
So now that you know why, let’s look at how.
Step 1: Start with a Clean Beard
Before you pick up any tools, wash your beard.
Use a beard shampoo that’s made for facial hair—not regular hair shampoo. Why? Because your face skin is more sensitive. A good beard wash removes dirt and oil without drying your skin.
Tip: The Striking Viking Beard Grooming Kit comes with a beard shampoo that’s gentle but effective. It smells amazing too—like sandalwood.
Once it’s clean, pat your beard dry with a towel.
Step 2: Apply Beard Oil or Balm
Now it’s time to soften your beard.
Beard oil helps make your hair easier to trim and style. It also keeps your skin from feeling itchy or dry.
Rub a few drops of oil into your palms and massage it through your beard. You can also use beard balm if you want a bit more hold or shape.
Again, the Striking Viking kit includes both oil and balm—already made to help your beard look, feel, and smell better.
Step 3: Comb It Out
Use a wooden beard comb to straighten out the hair and see the true shape of your beard.
This step shows you:
- Where the hairs are too long
- Where the shape is uneven
- Where you may need to trim more or less
Why wood? Plastic combs can create static and break your hair. A wooden comb, like the one in the Striking Viking set, is gentler and works better for thicker beards.
Step 4: Choose the Right Trimmer
Now comes the fun part: trimming.
If you're just using scissors and guessing the length, that can get messy. What you really need is a precision trimmer.
That’s where the NOVAH Grooming Professional Hair Trimmer comes in. It’s cordless, sharp, and made with barbers in mind. But it’s still super easy to use at home.
Here’s why it’s perfect:
- Zero-gapped blade: means it cuts super close for clean lines.
- T-blade design: helps edge your beard like a pro.
- Cordless: so you can move freely.
- Barber-level power: without needing a license.
Whether you’re lining up your cheeks, trimming your neckline, or shaping your mustache, this tool gives you total control.
Step 5: Trim the Sides and Cheeks
Using your trimmer or scissors, start with the sides. Always go with the grain (in the direction your hair grows) first, then against if you want it shorter.
Keep these tips in mind:
- Use longer guards at first. You can always go shorter, but you can’t grow it back instantly.
- Fade the sides if you want a smoother look near the ears.
- Keep cheeks neat by trimming stray hairs outside your beard line.
Want sharp cheek lines? Use the NOVAH trimmer with no guard for crisp edges.
Step 6: Trim the Chin and Mustache
Your chin area gives shape to your whole beard. Here’s how to keep it on point:
- Trim straight down from the jawline.
- Shape the bottom edge to match your style (rounded or squared).
- Use scissors for fine-tuning or mustache trimming.
Mustache Tip: Comb it sideways and carefully snip any hairs that hang over your lip using the precision scissors from the Striking Viking kit.
Step 7: Define Your Neckline
One of the biggest mistakes? Trimming your neckline too high. That creates a "floating beard" look that’s not very flattering.
Here’s a simple trick: put two fingers above your Adam’s apple. That’s where your beard should end.
Use the NOVAH trimmer to create a clean line and trim everything below it. Then fade upward with a guard to blend it naturally.
Bonus: Brush and Style
Finish up with the boar bristle brush from your Striking Viking kit. This:
- Spreads oils evenly
- Trains your beard to grow in the right direction
- Makes your beard feel soft and look full
Now you’re ready to face the day looking sharp.
Why We Recommend These Beard Grooming Tools
There are a lot of beard products out there. But these two work together like a perfect pair.
⭐ Striking Viking Beard Grooming Kit
This 7-piece kit includes:
- Beard shampoo (cleans gently)
- Beard oil and balm (moisturizes and styles)
- Wooden comb and boar brush (detangles and softens)
- Precision mustache scissors
- Stylish sandalwood caddy to keep it all organized
It’s ideal for daily care, easy to use, and makes a great gift too.
⭐ NOVAH Grooming Professional Hair Trimmer
This is what takes your trim to the next level. It’s the same kind of trimmer that barbers use, but designed so anyone can handle it. Sharp, fast, cordless, and quiet.
If you want that fresh barbered look—clean lines, smooth fades, and sharp edges—this is your tool.
Final Thoughts: Confidence Starts with a Clean Trim
Learning how to trim a beard is not just about looks—it’s about feeling good. With the right care and the right tools, you don’t need a barber to get a great trim.
Use the Striking Viking Beard Grooming Kit for everyday maintenance. Then bring in the NOVAH Grooming Trimmer when you want sharp, clean edges.
Whether you’re keeping it short or growing it out, a little grooming goes a long way.
So grab your tools, follow these steps, and trim with confidence.