Sideburns are something that few people give much thought to, but they really can make or break your image. When well-groomed they frame your face and balance everything out. When they are neglected and unkempt you will look sloppy and unprofessional, no matter how well-groomed your hair and beard are. Let’s take a look at some grooming tips for sideburns so you’ll know what to ask your barber for next time you come in for a haircut.

Growing Them In
If you’ve been shaving your sideburns you will have to grow them in first. To start, just let them grow for a little while to determine their natural shape. From there you can decide how you want to have them trimmed to best accentuate your facial features and achieve the look you are going for. Just don’t let them grow too long before you come in for a trim, or you could end up looking like a wild man.

Determining Length and Width
How long your sideburns are is really a matter of personal preference, but most people without a full beard look best with sideburns ending about mid-ear. If you have a full beard your sideburns should blend in naturally with the rest of your facial hair. You may need your barber’s help in determining the right width to frame your face best since it is difficult to see your own face from all angles. You won’t be able to see how the width influences your features without a little help.

Thickness Depends on Hairstyle
The thickness of your sideburns should match the rest of your hair. Longer hairstyles look best with sideburns that are a little fuller. The shorter your hair, the tighter and tapered your sideburns should be. Bald men should usually nix the sideburns altogether.

Trim Them Often
As a general rule your sideburns should be trimmed anytime they start to get that puffy look. This will keep you always looking well-groomed. Ask your barber to taper them to give you the most time between trims. This will ease the temptation to attempt to trim them yourself, which can end in disaster. Nothing screams DIY like wonky sideburns.

Stop by The Ultimate Barber today and let us help you whip those sideburns into shape. You’ll be surprised at what a difference it will make. You can find us at 2712 Jefferson Davis Highway in Alexandria. To book an appointment give us a call at 571-483-0032, or book your appointment online. To manage appointments from your mobile device download our free app on iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon.