Trimming your beard is a fairly simple task. But when you're a Bollywood A-lister and (almost) all eyes are on you—mastering the ordeal becomes imperative. Mr. Perfectionist—Aamir Khan just recently trimmed his big, fat beard and of course, it was perfectly done. While adding a lot more definition to his face, it's making him appear slimmer, younger and even today, better than most of his half-grown counterparts. Talk about the magic of a timely trim!

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But how does one figure if it's time for a trim? 1) Of course, when it's starting to lose its shape 2) When the beloved, yours truly insists 3) When it's getting dry and scruffy 4) When your face is appearing round because of it, and 5) When it starts to look like this...

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As a thumb rule, no matter what beard length you're eyeing, a trim every 2-3 weeks is a must. By doing so, you'll facilitate faster growth and ensure it looks and stays healthy, forever. However, the bottom line remains the same. Your beard is badass the way it is, so grow it and bring the girls to the yard.