Muppets/Fraggles - Help!

So I shaved both Asterisk and Wendel this weekend. Short of our accident (see my frantic post about Asterisk's grooming accident), I think that my first try at shaving my dogs went rather well. I still have some spots that need to be evened out.

Here is my question though... I left their faces fuzzy. Right now, the hair, I will admit, compared to their bodies, is just too long. Their faces have about 8 inches of growth. So they look like a muppet or fraggle.

I have no idea how to properly blend their heads in. Can anyone give me pointers? Should I use a ruler? Should I eye it? I'll post pictures tonight when I photograph them, you'll see, they look a bit odd.
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No suggestions, Im afraid...just a request for photos! :lol: I think a I think a "half-groomed", "bad-groom" and general "my dog looks like a muppet" photo thread would be hilarious! 8) I say this, as I look at my poor 3/4 shaved down Eggbert...who looks like nothing of this earth at the moment! :lol:
well, i'm sure there'll be plenty of instruction soon. i'll be waiting on lol pictures.
I would probably keep their fur the same length over the entire body, including the neck & head.
That way it grows in evenly.
Should be able to use clippers to clipper it down to the same length as the fur on the body.
I think you did a great job! Coming from someone who has never held a clipper in her hand, I'm always amazed how good the sheepies look after parent grooming. You guys say novice and botched..I think wow, look at that :clappurple: Asterisk and Wendel are lovely. I see what you mean about their heads though. I love Chloe's short cut with a puppy face trim. She has a soft and rounded bob so to speak. The ears are blocked(?) and short. Still has a fuller face of hair, just a different do! If you like the full face, I say keep it.
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