So, you’re thinking about joining the bearded brotherhood? Awesome! But with so many beard styles out there, it can feel like navigating a jungle of stubble and whiskers. This guide is here to help you tame that jungle and find the perfect beard style for your face shape and personal style. We’ll be looking at various beard styles through drawings, making it easier to visualize what each one looks like.
Why Use Drawings to Choose a Beard Style?
Pictures speak louder than words, right? While descriptions can be helpful, seeing a visual representation of a beard style—especially through a drawing—can be incredibly beneficial. Drawings offer a clean, stylized look, allowing you to focus on the shape and overall aesthetic without getting bogged down in the details of a photo.
It’s also a great way to communicate your desired style to your barber. Show them a drawing and there’s less room for miscommunication. No more awkward ‘just a trim’ situations that result in far more hair loss than you planned for!
Popular Beard Styles and Their Drawings
The short boxed beard is a classic and clean look. The drawing would show a neatly trimmed beard, square on the bottom and sides, usually kept to a shorter length. It’s a low-maintenance style perfect for those with busy lives.
This is for the beard enthusiast. The drawing will show a beard that extends down the jawline and past the chin, often full and untamed. It demands patience and regular grooming to keep it looking its best.
A goatee with a mustache is a timeless style. The drawing would illustrate a beard that primarily focuses on the chin and connects to a mustache, often clean-shaven on the cheeks. Versatile and stylish.
The circle beard, as the name suggests, follows the circular shape of your jawline. The drawing would clearly depict this round shape, connecting mustache to beard in a full, yet balanced, look.
A more refined style, the Balbo features a disconnected mustache and a well-groomed beard on the chin, leaving the cheeks clean-shaven. The drawing will highlight this key characteristic of separation between mustache and beard.
Similar to the Balbo, but with a more pronounced goatee and often a pointed chin beard, this style, as shown in the drawing, has a unique, distinguished look.
Finding the Right Beard for Your Face Shape
Your face shape plays a crucial role in choosing the right beard style. Drawings can help you visualize how different styles will complement your features. For instance, a square face might benefit from a rounded beard to soften the angles, while a round face might look better with a style that adds length and definition.
Maintaining Your Chosen Beard Style
Once you’ve found your perfect beard, maintaining it is key. Regular trimming, washing, and conditioning are essential. Use beard oil to keep it soft and healthy. Refer back to your chosen drawing to ensure you maintain the shape and style.
- Regular trimming with sharp clippers and scissors
- Washing with beard wash
- Conditioning with beard balm or oil
- Use of beard comb or brush
With a little planning and the help of some simple drawings, finding and maintaining your dream beard is totally achievable. Happy growing!