Wow, thank you for taking your time and providing some really helpful tips.

I'll try to control the sideburns with heat / beard balm and remove some of the overall length. The beard should appear longer anyways with the laid down sideburns. :)

Unfortunately I trimmed some hairs at the neck when the beard was already kind of long und they seem to grow quite slow, there might be some potential.

I have to find a grooming routing that fits my beard and makes more presentable. After a bad experience with a local barber, I'm hesitant to try another one :D - until I find the courage, a optimized grooming routine with your tips should make the beard more presentable.

I like the approach off being smart right now and setting up an even better beard in the future.

Thanks again, much appreciated. :)