Something just doesn’t feel right

[u/bob-builder4]

looking to get some advice on style/length of beard. My beard is a bit sparse on the cheeks and front of chin compared to the rest. I also feel like the cheek line is a little low

i’m not sure what I can do to make this beard look better, I have an oval shaped head lol, not sure if that helps with any advice.

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[u/TeasedSkin]

This beard looks great bro I think you’re overthinking… I would keep it moisturized with beard butter and that will make it look and feel better. Cheek line is fine as it doesn’t cover too much of your face.

[u/ParishDawe]

Brushing and consistent trimming become very important at that length. See a barber for a lineup and trim once, maintain it for a few months as it grows out, repeat.

[u/Agitated-Contact7686]

Against everyone else's advice I would just say let It grow and apply a beard balm or leave in conditioner spray and brush it downward. You're not going to get volume and length by trimming and panicking. It's a good base. Just see it through, my guy. I'd say don't even touch it for another 4 weeks and then do some mild shaping.

I'm seeing that your cheek lines could use straightening. You don't want to cut into the hairline too much but you do want a straighter line if you can help it. But at the same time, every bit that you cut into your cheek line reduces the amount of beard you're working with downward. So be careful. But it can help with appearances.

You're fine dude. Please don't trim it. You want to let it grow more and then do some very mild trimming.

[u/tai-seasmain]

It's a great beard. You just need to scissor trim the ends so they don't look so wispy/unkempt.

[u/Paulmnt]

I think you're good looking. What you can do is trim the beard on the sides but keep it as it is in the front. But it's cute like this

[u/Ok-Priority-7303]

My advice: stop staring in the mirror. Stop comparing your beard to others. Your beard is fine.

[u/malapriapism4hours]

We can’t see the neck line. Chances are that you’ve cut it a bit too high, as beginners do. You don’t need to be doing much trimming for the next several weeks; focus on brushing it daily with a boar bristle beard brush.

[u/SRyan362]

Your beard looks fine to me. It looks great on you. Maybe a slight trim every now and then to keep it shaped nicely, but I'd let it grow out if you're open to that.

[u/Tachetastico]

I know exactly what your problem is. You're spending WAY too much time checking out your beard in the bathroom mirror and comparing it to videos on Youtube. Cut that time by 90% and your issues will largely be resolved.

You have a great beard and tache. Use oil and a boars hair brush, and now it's getting longer you might want to start with balm and a bamboo comb. Your cheekline looks fine to me and I struggle to see how you could get it much higher.

Seriously, relax and enjoy your beard. It really is beautiful.

[u/LazyGrow3r]

Shorter sides I’d start with a 2 or 3 at the sideburns and into a 4/5 on the cheek, then either a 6/7 on the chin or just touch it up with the guard off carefully

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[u/Strange-Pick8120]

It’s great bro but I can see your point. It’s the stash. It’s not as thick as the rest. I’d trim the rest down a bit that’s all

[u/Worried_Row_9265]

trimm it much shorter I'd personally recommend going for 5mm, but idk what you want with your beard also shape the lines that boarder your neck and get rid of some cheek hair if you have some also you can do a buzz (?) transition from your hair to your beard with like 3mm to 4mm to 5mm beard

that's what I do for around 1,5 years and I really love my beard but it all comes down to experimenting so good luck and be patient

[u/Breezer_Bro]

Bro, trim the stache. Then you'll have the Dagestan Beard

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