Beards can instantly enhance a man's look, creating a sense of ruggedness, sophistication, or both. From the classic stubble to the trendy chin strap beard and the versatile goatee, it’s time to explore the trending beard styles of 2023.
Beard Styles
Stubble
Let's start with one of the most popular beard styles: the trendy stubble beard. This style suits various face shapes and is incredibly easy to achieve. It's perfect for those who want the shortest possible beard without going completely clean-shaven.
It only takes around five days to grow a stubble beard, and then you can either leave it as is or shape it to your liking
Short Beard
Short beard styles are excellent for those looking to add facial hair without committing to a full beard. With a length ranging from a quarter of an inch to an inch, short beards are versatile and can be customized to suit any face shape or style.
To grow a short beard, let your facial hair grow out for a few weeks until it reaches the desired length. Use a trimmer to shape and define the beard, ensuring it looks neat and tidy. Make sure to trim regularly to maintain the length and avoid straggly patches.
Viking Beard
Viking beards are a popular choice for men who want a rugged, masculine look. This beard style features a full, thick beard with a tapered shape; you can even add braids or beads if you want to try something more creative!
To achieve the Viking beard look, grow your facial hair out for several months, then trim it into a tapered shape with shorter hair on the sides and longer at the chin. Regularly comb or brush your beard to keep it neat. We also recommend you use beard oil to help your long beard stay moisturized and in tip-top condition.
Ducktail Beard
The ducktail beard is a classic style that has made a comeback in recent years. This beard style is characterised by a long, pointed beard that looks like the tail of a duck, with shorter hair on the sides and a clean-shaven neck.
To grow a ducktail beard, let your facial hair grow out for several weeks until it reaches the length you like. Use a beard trimmer to shape and define the beard, leaving the hair longer in the centre and tapering it down towards the sides. Create a sharp angle at the bottom of the beard to achieve the signature ducktail shape.
Circle Beard
Next up, we have the circle beard, a popular and versatile style that combines a moustache and goatee to create a circular shape around the mouth. This style is excellent for men who want a classic and polished look that's easy to maintain.
To achieve this beard look, let your facial hair grow out for several weeks until it reaches a length of about 1 inch. Then shape the hair into a neat circle around the mouth by shaving the excess hair, connecting the moustache to the goatee.
Chevron Beard
If you’re looking for the best beard style featuring your moustache as the main character, then a chevron beard is for you. This style is known for its thick and full moustache extending down past the mouth’s edges, with little to no facial hair on the chin.
To grow a chevron beard, let your moustache grow out for several weeks until it reaches the desired length and thickness. Use a trimmer to shape the moustache, keeping it wide and full while trimming any stray hairs around the edges.
Van Dyke Beard
The Van Dyke beard style is named after the legendary Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck, but you don't have to be an artist to achieve this look! This sophisticated and stylish look is a popular medium beard style with a pointed chin beard and a floating moustache, creating a unique and sharp appearance.
To achieve the Van Dyke Beard, let your beard and moustache grow out for several weeks and then use a trimmer to shape the beard to a sharp point.
Anchor Beard
Just like the name suggests, this iconic beard shape resembles an anchor. With a short beard along the bottom of the chin and a pencil moustache, this style doesn’t include any hair on the side burns or on the on the jawline.
This versatile beard style can work well on different face shapes, making it a popular choice for many men. It can also be changed to your personal preference by adjusting the length and thickness of the beard and moustache.
Balbo Beard
The Balbo beard style is another great look that’s all about confidence. This trendy beard style features a well-groomed moustache and a disconnected goatee beard, creating a clean and polished look. The Balbo beard is perfect for those who want to add a touch of elegance to their appearance while still maintaining a rugged edge.
To achieve the Balbo beard look, start by growing out your facial hair for a few weeks until you have a good amount of growth. Then, use a trimmer to shave the hair on your cheeks and jawline, leaving a disconnected goatee and moustache.
Mutton Chop Beard
The mutton chop beard style is a classic look that regularly comes back into fashion. It’s characterised by long sideburns extending to the jawline and a clean-shaven chin area.
You can get the mutton chop beard look by growing your facial hair out for several weeks, until you have enough facial hair to play with. Then, use a trimmer to shape the hair on your cheeks and jawline, leaving long sideburns that extend down to your jawline.
Chin Strap Beard
For those who want a beard but not a moustache, the chin strap beard is the style for you. This sleek beard style perfectly frames your face to enhance your jawline. You can get a chin strap beard by trimming it down and shaping it so it looks like a border for your jawline, then shave your moustache completely for the beard to stand out.
This style is a great option for those who want a simple, easy-to-maintain beard style that still offers a unique and attractive appearance.
Patchy Beard Style
Although some men prefer the rugged and natural look of a patchy beard, it's not a style that suits everyone.
If you find that your beard is patchy due to uneven growth, there's no need to worry, as there are various methods to fix a patchy beard, including trimming your beard hair to a shorter length.
Goatee Beard
One of the best beard styles to sport in 2023 is the timeless goatee beard. The style involves growing hair only on the chin and a small patch just below the lower lip, creating a small beard that resembles a goat's chin.
Goatee beard styles are highly versatile, as you can alter them according to your preference. For example, you can experiment with different lengths and shapes, such as the pointed goatee or the anchor goatee. To get the perfect goatee, you need to maintain proper grooming habits, such as regular trimming and shaping to keep the edges clean and tidy.
Soul Patch Beard
This niche beard style has quickly become a trending 2023 beard, featuring a patch of hair just under the bottom lip and above the chin.The soul patch beard is a versatile beard style that can be styled on its own or combined with a goatee or circle beard. It's also an excellent choice for men who want a subtle and minimalist beard style.
To grow a soul-patch beard, you need to let the hair below your lower lip grow out. Once the hair has reached a certain length, you can trim and shape it to your preferred size and shape.
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