Goatees are facial hair that only grows from the chin. According to Beardbrand, there are seven distinct styles of goatee. Goatees offer you more control in shaping their appearance than beards; their shape can be precisely tailored to suit any face shape. However, regular maintenance must still occur to maintain an attractive appearance and remain neat.
1. Pencil Goatee
The pencil mustache and goatee are classic facial hair styles made famous by golden age swashbucklers such as Will Smith in the 90s. As its name implies, this low-maintenance look features a thin mustache drawn with a pencil and a small beard that frames your chin. Trimming or close shaves should maintain this low-maintenance style that adds length and balance to the face, which many women find attractive.
2. Wide Goatee
Contrasting with its counterpart, this style does not feature a mustache. Instead, its main feature is a puff of facial hair covering your chin which you can shape and tone to create an elegant frame around your mouth. This option is beneficial for people struggling to grow a full beard. A Wide Van Dyke beard is an excellent way to add volume and interest to thin or patchy facial hairs. This classic variant connects soul patch and chin beard while leaving cheeks shaven, taking its name from Anthony Van Dyck, one of the foremost portrait painters from 17th century Europe. The Musketeer is another timeless classic that exudes class and sophistication, featuring a distinguished handlebar mustache, an attractively curving bicycle handlebar mustache, and an intricate yet short and neat chin beard, creating an attractive T-shaped face frame.
3. Disconnected Goatee
A disconnected goatee beard style stands out for its shapely chin and mustache. Made famous by 17th-century Flemish painter Anthony Van Dyck, it can help lengthen faces by lengthening facial features. One popular variation of this style is known as an anchor beard. This distinctive beard takes its name from its intended resemblance to that found on ships’ anchors; you can achieve this look by allowing your chin goatee to grow out into a wide area near your soul patch. Men who are having difficulty growing a full circle beard should also consider pairing their disconnected goatee with beard pomade to give their style more distinction.
4. Full Goatee
The full goatee is an attractive style featuring facial hair around the mouth and under the nose, which can be worn wide or narrow and looks great with or without mustaches. It’s also easy to maintain, making this ideal for those with patchy growth patterns. A slight, low-profile variation on the goatee, this style is ideal for men with slim faces. Easy to grow and designed to accentuate cheekbones, beard trimmers are essential to ensuring this look remains polished. Rappers and rockers such as Frank Zappa often favor this look as their signature look.
5. Combination Goatee
Goatees may be associated with doorkeepers and bikers, but they can also be an ideal option for men who struggle with beard growth or prefer something neater and personal. Achieving a flawless goatee style can transform you into an iconic movie star while increasing both chances with women (or men!) and your potential at work. Try a combination goatee if you need help deciding you need help deciding on the style that best fits you. This style combines a soul patch with either wide or narrow disconnected goatees or handlebar mustaches, depending on each person’s face shape. A trimmer equipped with multiple cutting length settings can help you find what looks best on you; also, consider starting with clean-shaven skin so you know exactly what you are working with!
