Wash and dry your beard
Comb your beard downward
Decide the fade length and neckline
Set your trimmer to the longest guard
Trim the bottom and sides evenly
Use a shorter guard as you move upward
Blend each section gradually
Taper the sideburns into the hairline
Clean up the cheek line
Define the neckline
Check both sides for symmetry
Remove stray hairs with a detail trimmer
Apply beard oil or balm after trimming