Do you want to grow a beard or just change your style, but you don't know which type of beard will suit your face? This is perfectly normal; it's all about harmony with your face shape, angles, haircut, and the style you wish to achieve. We'll give you all the information you need!
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Today, many men prefer to wear a well-groomed and attractive beard, which can project the image of a virile and confident man. Moreover, a beard can help hide imperfections or simply enhance certain facial angles, such as an irregular jawline, and many other aspects. But if the beard shape isn't right for your face, you risk spoiling an ideal appearance. In this article, we will explain the different types of beards and how to choose the one that will suit you best.
#1 Determine your face shape
Here's the easiest way to identify your face shape. Stand with your arm extended in front of a mirror. It's simpler if your face is free of hair. It's also more practical to brush wet hair away from your face.
If you don't have a mirror handy, a straight selfie photo will suffice.
The first step is to define your face shape. To do this, you need to measure 6 elements:
1. Distance between the hairline and the chin
2. Distance between the chin and below the nose
3. Distance between the two temples
4. Distance between the two ears
5. Jaw width
6. Distance from point "1" divided by three
Once the measurements are complete, all you have to do is refer to the following table:
Here's what the 8 existing face shapes look like:
- Oblong: The length of your forehead and chin is greater than your cheekbones.
- Oval: Refers to the "ideal" shape. The length is slightly greater than the width of the face, and the cheekbones are equal.
- Round: Vertical and horizontal lines are roughly the same. Owners of this type of appearance generally have a low forehead and puffy cheeks. The jaw and chin are at the same level, thus forming a rounded shape.
- Rectangular: Your face shape is elongated oval, with the width of the forehead and chin being almost identical.
- Square: The chin has a well-defined straight line (it is often massive), the forehead is expressive, and the length and width of the face are practically the same size.
- Triangular: The forehead is rounded and wide, while the chin, on the contrary, has defined angles.
- Diamond-shaped: This face type is characterized by a massive chin and a narrowed forehead.
- Heart-shaped (or inverted triangle): Faces of this type have a forehead that is the widest part on the sides and narrow at the chin.
Now that you know everything, you can easily determine your face shape.
#2 The different types of beards
There's a plethora of beard styles, from the three-day stubble to the lumberjack beard, the goatee, and more. The beard you wear defines your style and personality. So, wait no more to find out what your beard says about you.
The three-day stubble
The three-day stubble is a beard style that involves letting your beard grow for three days without trimming or shaving it. This gives the beard a neat but not too thick appearance, with a light layer of hair on the cheeks and chin. It's generally the most common beard style.
The short beard
A short beard is more like a 10-day stubble, which has its advantages. Indeed, it offers a less "neglected" look than the three-day stubble. A short beard can be easy to maintain and gives a uniform and neat appearance. It brings a more mature, more virile side to the look.
Evening stubble
The evening stubble is ideal for men with dense facial hair. It is also called "nascent beard", it is the shorter variant of the 3-day beard, as it is between 0.5 mm and 1mm).
The goatee
A goatee is a beard style that involves letting the hair of the mustache surrounding the mouth grow, trimmed to give them a rounded shape. The goatee is worn without a beard, so that the mustache and chin are the only parts of the face covered with hair. The goatee is usually worn short and neat, with the hair trimmed to follow the natural curve of the jawline.
The long beard
The long beard is a classic among bearded men. This beard style involves letting the beard and mustache hair grow for a long period, so that they become long and thick. It conveys a masculine, virile, and robust look, and can be worn in different ways depending on your preference.
Nevertheless, not everyone can grow this beard, as it requires extensive facial hair. To achieve a good result, shave all hair outside the cheek line and let the rest grow naturally.
Everyone has their own maintenance method; some trim it regularly to maintain its shape and prevent it from becoming too dense or messy. Others prefer to let it grow naturally without trimming it.
For those who trim it regularly, here is a guide for buying your trimmer to make the task easier for you.
The long beard can be worn with different hairstyles and clothing styles, from casual to elegant. Whatever the case, the long beard is a beard style that can add personality and appeal to any masculine look.
#3 Beard style
The beard for an oblong face
An oblong face is easy to visually stretch, which is why the approach to choosing facial hair must be very serious.
A full beard can visually add width to the face, but the presence of a mustache in such a case is truly interesting.
Don't hesitate to grow a beard. A thick beard, sideburns, and whiskers are good options.
There are many successful options; just look at some photos and images on this subject.
Important! Rounded lines in a beard for a narrow face are contraindicated.
Those that suit you best:
- short beards
- goatees
- short chin beards
- sculpted beards
- full beards
- all mustache shapes
- three-day stubble
Those you can leave for others:
- overly long mustaches
- chin straps
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Beard for an oval face
The happiest male owners are those whose face shape is close to oval. This face type is so universal that its owner will hardly make a faux pas, as the shapes of his face will allow him almost anything. Why? It's simple: men with oval faces suit all variations of facial hair. So here, you can wear your beard short, long, or well-trimmed.
Our favorite? The small goatee that harmonizes perfectly!
However, avoid wearing an overly full beard, a goatee, or a chin strap beard.
Those that suit you best:
- short beards
- sculpted beards
- full beards
- short chin beards
- three-day stubble
Those you can leave for others:
- overly long mustaches
- overly long beards
- goatees
- chin straps
The versatility of a beard for an oval face can be assessed from the following examples:
Source: Pinterest
Beard for round face
Avoid overly thick mustaches. Instead, opt for short hair.
The goal? To visually elongate the face from the bottom with a short chin beard or a goatee. A long or 3-day beard is also allowed.
Beards for round faces should be visually elongated. A beard on a round face can perfectly help to visually change the face type.
For a round face, it is better to choose a well-trimmed beard extending up to the cheekbones. In other words, full beards extending from ear to ear are not recommended.
A Balbo or a goatee may also be acceptable, but this is an individual decision.
Those that suit you best:
- chin beards
- goatees
- sculpted beards
Those you can leave for others:
- beards with volume on the cheeks
- overly thick mustaches
- chin straps
To get an idea, look at different images or photos. For example, here are beard styles suitable for a round face.
Source: Pinterest
The beard for a rectangular face
While this face shape is quite perfect, men can seek to highlight their already strong features through a selection of beard or mustache styles. In addition, severe jawlines can be softened by creating volume on the chin or upper lip while trimming it on the sides.
Keep in mind that hard beard lines emphasize your jawline, while softer lines soften them. You can wear a small beard and a mustache, but avoid growing a full beard, as it breaks the jawline shape, which would be a shame, wouldn't it?
The one that suits you best:
- short and sculpted beards
Those you can leave for others:
- Full and overly voluminous beards
Source: Pinterest
The beard for a square face
This very masculine shape needs to be softened. The goal is therefore to divert attention from the axes to focus on other details. Therefore, when choosing the shape of your beard, you should try not to overshadow this masculinity, but only to enhance it.
For this, you have different choices:
- the discreet and well-trimmed mini beard in the shape of a stamp on the chin. You can add a thicker mustache.
- the anchor beard allows you to subtly highlight the jawline. But the cheeks must remain bare.
- the "Handlebar and chin puff" is a mustache with a well-trimmed goatee.
- the 3-day stubble.
Those you can leave for others:
- voluminous and overly long beards
Source: Pinterest
The beard for a diamond, heart, or inverted triangle face
The broadness of the cheekbones requires visual reduction. How can this effect be achieved with facial hair? To achieve a proportionate face shape, a massive chin is needed, and the presence of a mustache can also be very beneficial for harmonization. The use of a full and massive beard can also be very relevant.
The right facial hair shape can add masculinity and beauty!
Those that suit you best:
- the three-day stubble
- well-maintained full beards
Those you can leave for others:
- mustaches
- chin straps
- pointed beards
Who shouldn't wear a beard?
Of course, wearing a neat and well-maintained beard is quite interesting and modern. But does it suit everyone? Unfortunately, there are some men for whom the presence of a beard is not suitable.
While it is possible to find a facial hair style for everyone, this only applies to 50% of men. Much depends on hair growth, thickness, color, and structure. Who shouldn't wear a beard?
- Men who have peach fuzz on their face, but not thick hair, will generally not suit a beard, as it will look sparse and uneven.
- Those who don't want to take care of their beard, because you don't just have to trim and monitor the shape, but also remember that food residue or dust can get trapped in a (long) beard, leading to illnesses in addition to being disgusting.
Before growing your facial hair, it is best to consult a barber who will advise you not only on the shape but also on how to properly maintain it. Do you have a bald head, but don't know how to trim your beard? We advise you so that you wear it at its best.
#4 Maintaining your beard
To have a beautiful beard, you must nevertheless maintain it regularly.
First, the Beautélive boar bristle brush will be essential. The goal? To make circular movements to activate beard growth and fill in sparse areas.
Then, you must hydrate it with a Beautélive beard oil to thicken the beard and allow your skin to breathe. Find more benefits of beard oil in this article.
Finally, clean your beard with a Kin Cosmetics beard shampoo to remove impurities and styling product residues, but also to maintain the beard's suppleness.
Use lukewarm water to open your skin's pores and allow the shampoo to penetrate deeply. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to close the pores and help smooth the beard hair.
Want to know more about how to best care for your beard? Find our article: how to maintain your beard ?
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