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14 Best Beard Styles For Men

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14 Best Beard Styles For Men

There are so many different facial hair styles out there and it can feel like you're a kid in a candy shop, trying to figure out which one you should try first. You've got short beard styles, full & long beard styles, stubble beards, overly stylized looks, and beards that look wild and untamed. Finding the right beard style can feel a bit overwhelming.

Feast Your Eyes On The Beard Styles Worthy Of Modern-Day Warriors

But fear not, brave warrior. We’ve researched all the beard trends, we’ve crunched the numbers, and we’ve put together a list of the most popular and stylish beard styles out there. 

Read on to find the style that can inspire your next amazing beard look.

Short Beard Styles


We open our list with this category in honour of the beard lovers who like to keep things short and sweet. A well-groomed short beard style can be just as striking as a long, bushy beard, and the following examples are iconic styles that have remained popular throughout the last couple of decades. 

Remember that your short beard will require the same care and attention as a longer beard style. Keep your short whiskers clean and hydrated with dedicated products like beard wash and beard oil.

1 – The Goatee Beard

This classic chin beard style without moustache will always have a place in our hearts. We love the stylistic versatility of the goatee beard and the fact that it can essentially be adapted to fit any type of features. Whether you’re going for the classic chin goatee or you’re pairing it with a cool moustache, you’re guaranteed a look that gives off a dignified, mature vibe.

2 – The Anchor Beard

This short beard style is a love story between a chin beard and a moustache. Your hair should be trimmed to resemble an anchor, which lets your beard follow the shape of the jaw to create a stunning and captivating look. The anchor beard hasn’t escaped the attention of celebrities, and you’ve doubtlessly seen this style on display at countless red carpet events.

3 – The Stubble Beard

The stubble beard is one of the most popular beard styles out there, and for good reason. It’s easy to grow, easy to maintain, and it gives you a look that’s manly, rugged, and sexy. Just remember that even this simple, short beard needs some grooming and trimming. Without the proper care, people will think you simply forgot to shave.

4 – The Zappa Beard

If you’re feeling eccentric and a bit nostalgic, then the Zappa beard is something you can try out. We picked this look because it’s one of the classics and it’s very distinctive. Named after the famous American musician, Frank Vincent Zappa, this style requires growing a fairly thick moustache and a wide soul patch. 

5 – The Balbo Beard

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We love everything about this iconic beard style. It’s got elements like a moustache, a soul patch and a chin beard, that in combination make up a charming and elegant beard. The Balbo beard is not big and flashy, but it can still turn heads and inspire admiration. One thing that you might find impressive is how this beard highlights the manliest features of the face by following the jawline. We were impressed and we think you will be too.

6 – The Soul Patch

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This beard is the perfect example of how you can get maximum results from a minimal investment. We love it because it’s a classic, it involves minimal effort and it’s the perfect opportunity for any beginner beard enthusiast to start exploring. The soul patch beard deserves a spot in our count-off, and it pairs perfectly with a faded beard.

7 – The Van Dyke Beard

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If you’re looking for a facial hair style that’s classy, distinguished and timeless, then this is where you should start. Named after a famous 17th-century painter, this beard is a truly masterful expression of elegance. Although it looks a bit old-timey, it certainly doesn’t seem out of place in a modern urban setting.

Partial Beard Styles


This is a specialized category of beard styles, most of which are a great choice for those of us with patchy beard growth. But fair warning, they will require a bit more attention with regular trimming and upkeep. For a home maintenance routine, you can use professional products like beard scissors and a shaving kit.

Partial beards are also great at highlighting or masking certain features. It’s basically the barbershop equivalent of plastic surgery. Partial beard styles include beard styles without moustache.

8 – The Chinstrap Beard

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When most people picture a manly face, the first thing that they’ll imagine is a strong, sharp jawline. While it’s true that your facial features are genetically predetermined, you can trick the eye and make your jawline appear more defined with a simple beard trim. A chin strap beard can help you create those coveted angular lines everybody seems to be raving about.

9 – The Five O’Clock Shadow Beard

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Talk about an instant transformation. This beard style can transform a fresh-faced close shave into a rugged, manly look. It’s even more striking if you have a naturally round face and features that can be described as boyish. The five o’clock shadow is perfect if you’re looking for a beard that’s extremely low maintenance, and it can also work as a corporate beard style.

10 – The Mutton Chops Beard

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Instantly recognizable and one of the more extravagant beard styles out there, the mutton chops are an old-school look that we love and respect. This beard style is surprisingly varied and it makes for an excellent way of style self-expression. The mutton chops beard has been around since the 19th century, and it looks like it’s here to stay. If you’re feeling daring, this is one of the styles you can try.

11 – The Chin Curtain Beard

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The chin curtain beard is a style that requires growing a beard that frames the face by extending from your sideburns, under your jawline and chin. This beard style is unique, instantly recognizable, and it’s a great statement look. There are some style variations you can pick through, and the best part is that you get to enjoy having a beard and a clean-shaven face at the same time.

12 – The Circle Beard

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This beard is a distant cousin of the beloved goatee. The circle beard is a crowd-favourite and it can be worn with or without a soul patch. As the name suggests, it’s a style that requires growing your beard to completely frame the mouth. This will create an effortlessly polished look, and it’s also a great choice if your facial hair is somewhat on the patchy side.

13 – The Beardstache

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If you want an awesome moustache but you dislike the idea of a daily shave, then the beard stache is the hybrid facial hairstyle you’ve been looking for. You can grow the moustache of your dreams and let it thrive among a healthy growth of stubble. We love this look because it’s bold, unapologetic, and it’s an amazingly efficient way to highlight a cool moustache like the Chevron or Walrus.

14 – The Long Beard Without A Moustache

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You might be skeptical about this one, but take a moment to think about how inconvenient a moustache can be. Your whiskers can be inconvenient because hair tends to get into your mouth, tickle your lips, and the stuff you eat and drink tends to get stuck in there too. The long beard without a moustache is an answer to all beard lovers that have had enough of struggling with pesky upper lip hair.

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The Executive Contour

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

It’s not a cut. It’s a tool to get what you want. Rules boardrooms. Does awfully well in bedrooms, as well.

Get it:

The Executive Contour is a classic men’s cut. It’s a bit like a Hard Part Pompadour, but without the hard part and with considerably more length on the sides and back, so you can’t see scalp. Consider starting with a clipper guard of four. You can always cut it closer after that. The Executive Contour works with or without a hard part, depending on how structured you want it to appear.

Build it:

1. Scrub a towel over your hair, leaving it only slightly damp.

2. Use a comb to create a smart part, straight back from your hairline to your crown.

3. Blow the whole mess dry, maintaining the parting, using a Vent type brush to add a bit of a natural wave. 

4. When everything’s dry, smooth Reuzel Green Pomade evenly through your hair.

5. Comb The Executive Contour into place.

6. Use your fingers to create a natural curl in the bangs, laying it back against the hair on top. After all, there isn’t a single titan of industry who isn’t a bit of a rascal when he needs to be.

The Junior Contour

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

Somewhere along the way, every l’il rascal starts to transform into a proper scumbag. This isn’t just a cut, it’s a rite of passage.

Get it:

Have the young gentleman tell his barber he wants his hair short on the back and sides, but rather long and thick up top. The intent is to create a natural side part.

Build it:

1. Shampoo with REUZEL 3-in-1 Men’s Tea Tree Shampoo. (Because lord knows boys don’t stand still long enough for proper conditioning.)

2. Thoroughly towel-dry the hair.

3. Use a comb to create a side part, and then blowdry the hair on top brushing up and back as you do.

4. Scoop out a liberal amount of Reuzel Red Pomade and smooth it through the hair, working from crown to tips.

5. Now comb the whole mop back into place, sweeping the long bangs up and back over the opposite side of the head.

6. Snap a photo now, dad. Because if your lad’s anything like ours, he won’t be returning quite as clean as he left.

The Scumbag Boogie

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

Calling Jay Gatsby. This is the look that flattened women’s hearts during America’s Golden Age.

Get it:

The Scumbag Boogie is in every Reuzel barber’s wheelhouse. If you find yourself elsewhere, ask for a high fade and a relatively high side part. Tell them you want enough left up top to give your hair a bit of a wave.

Build it:

1. After a nice shower and daily shampoo, dry your hair with a towel. Use a comb to establish a clean part.

2. Blow dry hair with a vent brush, without lifting or creating excessive volume. (In fact, if you aren’t headed out for a bit, you can let the hair dry on its own.)

3. Once dry, apply a liberal amount of Reuzel Blue Pomade for a firm hold, smoothing it from the part sideways. Or use Reuzel Red Pomade for a hold that’ll loosen up after a solid hour of jitterbugging, if you know what we mean.

4. Comb hair into place, letting the teeth flow naturally with the wave of your hair. Let the good times roll.

The Vanguard Hairstyle

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

The full-bore slick back. No part. No fuss. Nothing standing between your face and the world about to be laid at your feet.

Get it:

A Reuzel-certified shop will clock just what The Vanguard is. But a lesser stylist, who knows? So tell them you want to comb your hair straight back, without any obvious blending or undercut.

Build it:

1. Apply a generous palm of REUZEL Grooming Tonic to clean, towel dried hair. 

2. Run a comb through your hair to make sure the tonic is spread evenly.

3. For an extra-straight look, blow dry while directing hair backward with a 7-9 row Denman type brush. If you’d rather keep just a bit of natural wave, use a vent brush instead.

4. Once that’s done, you’ll want to put in some product to lock The Vanguard down. Use Reuzel Blue Pomade, and let the pork do the work.

5. Comb everything backwards evenly, so there’s no visible part.

6. If you’d like a bit of height, use a hair pick to lift up the front and top. But in general, keep it smoothed back from your face. After all, the whole point of The Vanguard is looking like you got nothing to hide. Even if you do.

The Low Fade Pompadour

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

Keep it low, buddy. Get down to the scalp around the neck and ears. Then a speedy blend to create weight on the sides and back.

Get it:

Ask your stylist for a Low Fade Pompadour. The most common question you’ll get is, “How low do you want to go?” The proper reply is that you want the fade to blend one inch above your ears.

Build it:

1. Apply Reuzel Grooming Tonic to clean, towel dried hair. This’ll make your hair easier to control, and smell very nice indeed.

2. Use a comb to create a part, pushing the hair over and back.

3. Blow your hair dry, while using a 7-9 row Denman- type brush to direct your hair. The sides go backwards. The front goes up and then back over your crown.

4. When you’re done drying, scoop out a knuckle’s worth of Reuzel Blue Pomade for a clean, high shine. Or use Reuzel Pink Pomade, which will thicken your hair into pure grease.

5. Rub the product between your palms and smooth it through the hair, petting yourself like a good doggie from front to back, away from the part.

6. Comb everything into place, lifting your bangs up and back if you want even more height up front.

The Textured Long Crop

Popular Men Hairstyle

KNOW IT:

The textured long crop is a classic shorter at the sides and back with a bit of extra length on top haircut. Enough hair on the sides and back to cover the scalp and just enough length on top to show lift and texture. 

GET IT:

Tell your barber or stylist you just saw Steve McQueen in the movie “The Great Escape” and you’ve been inspired but you want the top a bit more texturized.  If they don’t know what you’re talking about, show ’em this picture.

BUILD IT:

Clean the textured crop haircut with one of our shampoos and condition the hair. Towel dry the hair and spritz on a small amount of Reuzel Spray Grooming Tonic. Comb the hair into place on the sides and back and tussle the top with your fingers. Allow to dry naturally.

For a strong textured top – use a dab of Reuzel Extreme Hold Matte Pomade and rub it into the longer hair on top until happy with the look. For a softer more natural look – use Reuzel Matte Styling Paste instead.