Want Wolverine’s Beard? Learn How to Grow and Style Mutton Chops Beard

The iconic mutton chops facial hairstyle gets its name from the resemblance between its big sideburns and a cut of meat. You should know this isn’t the kind of beard style that will materialise in a week, and the route to styling mutton chops look starts with growing out a full beard.

Although the speed that your facial hair will grow is unique to you, it’s worth knowing the average rate of growth for hair is around half an inch a month. Getting the thick and full beard that’s required is a case of letting it grow out before any styling or trimming. We suggest you allow a month or more of growing it out to make sure you have the long beard needed.

Having a full beard is a must here as it’ll let you trim symmetrically. Want to know how to grow the perfect beard? Check out our guide on How to Grow and Trim a Beard.

To get the mutton chops beard look, you need to ensure you have full symmetrical growth on your beard sideburns. Once you’ve shaped a mutton chops beard style, the next grooming step is maintaining sideburn symmetry using trimming tools. Try Braun MGK7221 All-in-one trimmer, which is a 10-in-1 trimmer and comes with 8 attachments. A face and hair trimmer for men's grooming needs, it come with Lifetime Sharp Blades & 13 length settings for ultimate styling precision. You can create accurate lines & edges with the beard trimmer head and tackle the particularly small areas with the detail trimmer head, a great feature when styling intricate looks like the mutton chops beard style. Using a fixed-length comb, such as the comb included with the Braun All in One Trimmer, even out the growth of your mutton chop sideburns. At the highest point, you want your beard’s sideburns to reach, define the edges on your cheek, and tidy your neck. If you want to style this beard look you should find the ideal trimmers to achieve the precise shape of mutton chops beard style with Braun’s precision shaving technology. Read more about how to get perfect sideburns here.

With all beard styles, we suggest combing your beard and using beard oil daily to minimize irritation. Exfoliating regularly and drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated are also great tips for healthy beard growth. For more tips on this read the guide on how to take care of your beard.

Alongside daily beard care, we suggest you’ll want to trim your chin and neck every day. The mutton chop beard style is defined by the sharp lines between these areas and your classic beard style. When you shower, use a beard shampoo as this longer beard style in particular will look at its groomed best when your hair is at its healthiest.

1. Allow your facial hair enough time to grow. Try giving it at least a month to achieve full and complete growth.

2. It’s a good idea to let all of your facial hair grow together. By letting it grow at exactly the same time, you get a more uniform growth and look. This also helps lower the risk of uneven or accidental trimming, which might happen when you’re shaving your beard.

3. Before shaving, consider the shape of your face first and then choose the shaving option that will suit your facial shape.

4. Avoid trimming or shaving unless it gets its full growth. This will always be the most crucial tip when planning to grow mutton chops successfully.

Ideal for those who prefer a subtle and modern take on the classic facial hair, neat mutton chops beard style can be created by keeping the sides of the beard quite thin, and not letting it get too bushy. You need to practice regular maintenance with this look as it requires quite a bit of grooming to keep it looking this good!

Calling out all the rebels in the house! This is the perfect variant of a mutton chops style for you. To get this look, you need to restrict regular grooming to the chin and upper part of the mustache after you’ve initially started growing out your beard. Allow the facial hair to grow for over a month, and then cut it to the right shape.

When you think mutton chops beard, the Wolverine has got to cross your mind. Popular for his bountiful facial hair, this style exudes charisma. Keep the hair along your cheeks a little dense, and gradually shorten it as you reach the moustache and chin. This width should hit just at the center of the cheek and should be removed from under the mouth. The two sides of these sideburns join at the bottom of the chin, creating a pointed edge without looking over the top. To create- and style the Wolverine Mutton Chops, use the Braun Series XT5200 that has a 4D blade technology - one blade with 4 cutting elements, consisting of 2 side trimmers and 2 central shaving zones—making 450 movements per second. This trimmer helps you shaves close enough to look great, while staying gentle on skin. This is an all-in-one electric razor and beard trimmer for men and it offers effortless precision for different styles.

A quaff is a part of hair brushed upwards and backwards from the forehead. A quiff is known to compliment a beard very well. It’s fashionable combination that is easy to replicate. For this style, the mustache remains light, with a short and neat line across the jaw and hair removed from the chin area. Pair this with a quiff hairstyle and you will get a look that’s well-balanced, trendy and suave.

If you want to not go too overboard with the mutton chops beard, growing subtle facial hair will work for you. The stubble mutton chop style is perfect for someone who wants to have a little five o’clock shadow. To get this look, maintain the length of your hair short against your skin, and keep it lean and tidy along the edges. Make sure you trim and buzz it down every few days to prevent it from becoming scruffy.

A mutton chop beard is a great way to experiment and have fun with your beard looks. With the many variants within this style, you can choose one that suits your preferences and features. And Braun’s superior products makes growing and maintaining a beard a fun and rewarding journey.