Men can sport various facial hair styles to achieve a masculine, rugged aesthetic, with some types more suited to specific face shapes than others.
Anchor Beard
One such style is the Anchor beard, which combines elements from Goatee and mustache styles into one cohesive look. Easy to grow out, regular trims may be needed to maintain its shape.
Goatee
A goatee is a facial hair style consisting of a mustache and chin hair. Though goatees can be found in men with all facial hair types, it usually creates an older and more distinguished appearance than full beards. Goatees may be an ideal solution for men who struggle to grow full beards, as it requires less hair to shape and maintain. Plus, they help define jawlines while adding masculine touches. The hipster goatee, featuring a mustache and chin hair with no soul patch, has become increasingly fashionable and worn by celebrities such as Kanye West and Guy Fieri. A full goatee features squared-off mustaches connected by chin hair to form a circular look around the mouth.
Mustache
The mustache is an iconic men’s facial hairstyle that adds an eye-catching flair to any face. This style can be as small or large as desired and combined with other styles for a balanced appearance. While maintaining its shape requires regular maintenance and trimming sessions, its distinct appearance is well worth your efforts! This beard style is often known as the Fu Manchu mustache, after the fictional Chinese master-criminal character played by Sax Rohmer. This beard style features a narrow but full mustache with two long tendrils at either end extending downward over the bottom lip; it can be worn with a goatee or other types of beard to enhance square, round, and rectangular face shapes.
Garibaldi
Garibaldi earned worldwide renown after his heroic campaigns to win Uruguay independence and failed attempt at freeing Rome from Papal rule in 1848. Streets and squares bore his name; clothing adorned with his emblem delivered it; his contemporaries often likened him to Aeneas or Odysseus! Each spring, male garibaldis select an ideal stretch of reef with both sheltering nooks and smooth rock walls where they will build and tend their nest. Once chosen, he then tidies the site by carrying away sea stars or urchins, biting off all plant growth except certain varieties of red algae he trims into neat circular patches an inch long to attract female garibaldi who may visit multiple nests before selecting her preferred location to lay eggs.
Verdi
The Verdi style is an excellent solution for men who wish to grow fuller beards but need help maintaining the Grizzly Beard style. This timeless look works with any facial structure, featuring a handlebar mustache and a three to four-inch beard. Giuseppe Verdi was an immensely prolific opera composer, creating 26 operas during his lifetime. Most were dramatic Romantic melodramas, Un giorno di regno and Falstaff being notable exceptions. Giovanni Ricordi was an incredible supporter of Verdi and worked tirelessly to make his works as successful as possible. Additionally, Giovanni helped him expand Italian operatic traditions beyond bel canto to introduce innovative compositional styles.
Chevron
Chevron-cut beards are ideal for men looking for stylish ways to maintain an appealing appearance without growing a full beard. Easy to care for and suitable for most facial structures, the style is an excellent office choice as it helps maintain a professional appearance without looking scruffy or unruly. The chevron pattern can be worn with mustaches or a soul patch to give an urban edge. Rockers like Hulk Hogan, James Hetfield, and Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose often sport this look on their faces. Chevron has come under scrutiny for its environmental and social impacts, yet it remains one of the world’s top oil companies. Responsible for 0.9% of emissions globally and facing numerous legal battles since 1996.
