5 popular beard types and grooming tips

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Find out which option will help turn a child's face into a manly face, and which one will hide a couple of chins.

1. Bristles

Previously, it was considered a sign that a man was lazy and neglected. Shaving companies have even tried to instill in their customers the habit of shaving twice a day to avoid looking messy. Today, stubble is perceived as an adequate compromise between a clean-shaven face and a full beard.

Of all the options available to a man, stubble is the most unpretentious: you just need to stop shaving for a few days. Caring for her is pretty simple too.

Who is it for

As a rule, three to four days of stubble will suit most men: at this length, facial hair will look neat. In addition, it is able to create the contour of the missing strong-willed chin and perfectly hides skin imperfections.

The stubble is ideal for guys with childish features because it instantly adds maturity and brutality to them. It is also suitable for those who cannot grow a full-fledged thick beard in any way.

How to care

• Trim your stubble regularly and use conditioner. If you neglect basic care, there is a risk of looking sloppy.
• Use a beard trimmer with a cut height of 3-4 millimeters to maintain the optimal length. Be sure to make sure that not a single hair is left on the cheeks and under the Adam's apple.
• Adjust the natural contours of the stubble to visually reshape the face. So, to give the jaw a more brutal look, reduce the length of the bristles under the chin. And to lengthen the round face, shave off the areas on the bottom of the cheeks.
• Use a facial scrub twice a week, focusing on the area around your neck to minimize the risk of painful ingrown hairs.
• Don't forget to moisturize after scrubbing. They will help soften the skin and improve the condition of the hair.

2. Goatee

This stylish goatee has long been the hallmark of rock stars, intellectuals and rebels. In fact, it includes all types of vegetation above the lip and on the chin, which sometimes joins around the mouth. In short, this is the artistic and slightly bitchy sister of the beard.

Who is it for

The goatee perfectly complements the rebellious style of dressing and lends dangerous appeal to any outfit. It suits guys with both short hair and long, slightly tousled hair.

The goatee looks especially good on a thin, angular face, but do not grow it too much, otherwise you will seem skinny. It is ideal for those who cannot let go of a full beard, and can also make a round face a little slimmer.

How to care

• Choose a goatee that suits you: experiment with the contours on the sides of the mouth, or just leave the hair on the chin altogether.
• Grow the goatee to a comfortable length and support it with a trimmer. Hair should not protrude much beyond the jawline, otherwise you risk becoming the owner of an unsightly goatee.
• Take your time to shape: when wet, the hairs get longer and you risk shaving them too short.
• Use a gel or foam to keep your skin clean-shaven. Be careful and attentive when creating clear outlines.

3. More mustache than beard

This style is a kind of hybrid, in which the mustache stands out more than the surrounding vegetation. And if done right, you will just ooze brutality.

Who is it for

This type of beard looks equally good on the lumberjack and on the urban mod, adding a touch of seductive masculinity to both of them.

But while this option suits most face shapes, it still requires thick hair. This beard will look best on guys with a wider filterrum (a vertical groove on the skin between the nose and upper lip) and a prominent chin. And the difference in the length of the hairs on the chin and above the upper lip should not be too great.

How to care

• Distribute your attention evenly between the stubble and mustache to avoid overlooking any of these areas.
• Choose as a starting point either a full beard, which you have already let go, or a stubble, the length of which you will adjust as you grow, depending on the desired contour.
• Use a beard trimmer with a special attachment to periodically trim hairs on your chin and cheeks, leaving the mustache to grow to the level of the lower lip (or slightly below), but do not let it go over the chin.
• Apply beard wax and mustache wax, spreading it out with a special comb. This will protect them from tangling.

4. Short beard

It looks more neat and doesn't attract as much attention as the long one. A man with such a beard, as it were, declares: "Yes, I watch my appearance, but without obsession." This "accessory" will look appropriate both with a business suit and with a casual sweater.

Who is it for

A neatly trimmed beard will beautify most face types, although you may need to tweak it around the edges to accentuate its merits and mask imperfections.

For example, if your face is round, you can slightly reduce the length of the hairs on the sides to visually stretch it. This rule also works in the opposite direction: to make the face appear wider, it is worth leaving the hairs on the sides longer. A double chin can be disguised by growing a beard all the way to the Adam's apple.

If there is no hair on the head or they are cut short, the beard line should not rise above the upper edge of the ear. It is also advisable to make a graduation towards the temples.

How to care

• Let the beard grow 1 to 2 centimeters long, adjusting its length and shape with a trimmer and razor.
• Use a wet shave to remove any single hairs on the cheeks and lower neck.
• Do not create the bottom line of the beard directly under the chin - otherwise there is a chance that you will visually highlight the second chin, even if you did not have one. Instead, once you reach the jawline, adjust the cutting height on the trimmer so that the hairs gradually taper towards the Adam's apple for a graduated effect.
• Apply a special quality grooming oil to the beard, spreading it along the entire length with a natural bristle brush.

5. Long beard

Growing a full beard is an integral part of the male initiation rite, along with obtaining a driver's license and acquiring the first adult watch. But this process is more complicated than it might seem at first glance. The longer and thicker the beard, the more grooming it requires and the more problems it creates.

Who is it for

Men with an oval face shape are the most fortunate, but the rest may need to create an artificial creative contour so that such a beard "sits" on them.

Holders of an angular and oblong jaw should leave the hairs a little longer on the sides to soften and round out the shape of the face. Accordingly, if you make the beard slightly longer at the jawline and shorter at the edges, your face will visually stretch.

How to care

• Grow your beard to a comfortable length (you'll know when you get it).
• Use the trimmer to correct contours by combing and drying your beard.
• Don't worry if your beard looks patchy at first - over time, as your hair grows back, the gaps will naturally disappear.
• Use special oil. Since facial hair draws moisture from the skin, it can become dry and flaky (hence the dandruff), so apply the oil with your fingers, rubbing it under your hair.
• Use a beard comb or brush daily to minimize the risk of tangles.
• A hairdryer with a cool air stream will help to achieve greater visual density. Run the comb or brush down and out until the hair is completely dry.
• Visit a barber at least once to create a professional beard contour that you can maintain yourself later.