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HOW TO CREATE A TAPERING EFFECT ON YOUR BEARD
A taper effect is created when the length of your beard gradually increases
starting shorter at the sideburns and gradually increasing in length as it reaches
your chin.
1. Adjust the comb to your preferred length.
2. Actual cutting lengths as they correspond to the numbers indicated on the
zoom wheel for each attachment comb respectively can be seen in the
table. You will need to use either the short length adjustable comb or the XL
adjustable comb depending on length you require. If you don’t know, always
start with the longest length and decrease the length as needed to achieve
your desired look.
3. Beard hairs tend to lie down on your face, with the root located above.
Therefore, you will need to use a comb or brush to lift up the hair to help
identify where the hair is actually growing from (the root).
4. When creating a tapered look, start trimming your beard at the top, at about
the middle of your ear, and work your way downward, increasing the length
accordingly as you go. Don’t start trimming too low, or you will be taking
away hairs that support those above them which contribute to your beard’s
mass and help to achieve the tapering effect.
TRIMMING THE NAPE OF YOUR NECK
• You will need a hand mirror for this operation if performing it alone.
• Use your fingers to lift the hair at the base of your head up off the neck.
Your index finger should be covering the roots of the hairs you are lifting to
prevent accidental removal by trimmer.
• Using your other hand, hold the trimmer to the base of your neck with the
cutting unit facing up, and move the trimmer up the length of the neck until it
touches your finger covering the hair roots at the base of your head.
• Be sure to move the unit slowly when performing this operation and to keep
the hair roots at the base of your head out of the way of the trimmer.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• Beard, moustache and sideburn hairs should be dry.
• Always brush your beard before beginning to trim, shape or style it.
• Avoid using lotions before using your trimmer.
• If you are trimming for the first time start with the maximum comb length
setting.
