Whether it’s due to following a trend, studies that suggest girls love a beard or simply because you’ve always wanted to see how you look with a bit of facial hair, finding the right style can take a little experimentation.
Simply growing a beard won’t give you the chiselled and groomed look you’re after, you need to have a think about the style you want, and (yes, of course, we’d say this) check in with a reputable barber who can make suggestions and help you tame the scruffiest attempted beard into something stylish. Below are some popular styles and inspiration you might want to consider when shaping up your facial hair.
The Bandholz
Go big or go home is the name of the game with a Bandholz. A classic contemporary style which helps create a pointed look and is a popular choice for men with rounder faces and jawlines. The style is named after Eric Bandholz, who grew tired of the stigma against facial hair in office environments. The archetypal ‘Urban Beardsman’, the Bandholz features a full moustache connected to a full beard. It’s got a classic feel but has been updated to suit anyone brave enough to take on the full beard.
The Van Dyke
Named for Flemish artist Anthony Van Dyjk and not Virgil, the Van Dyke is a highly stylised choice that suits different face shapes. Its origins date back to the 17th century, and it became so popular even King Charles I of England copied the style from the painter.
The Van Dyke is quite simple to achieve and combines a classic goatee with a moustache, with no connection at all. You can style it in several ways and opt for different kinds of moustache. It’s a quick way of updating your look if you usually have a goatee or are considering whether a moustache suits you.
The Boxed Beard
When beards shot back into style then the short boxed beard became one of the most common you’d see out and about. Closely cropped, sculpted and groomed in line with your hair’s natural growth, a boxed beard is a neat choice that works perfectly with a range of different hairstyles. Plenty of guys opt for a boxed beard over a full beard due to its easy maintenance and its also suitable for a wider range of work environments. Obviously, any well-kept beard should be fine at work, but if you know your workplace is on the conservative side, you might decide to go boxed.
The Brett
If you’re considering a chin beard you don’t want to end up looking like an Abraham Lincoln impersonator, so definitely get the advice of a professional barber. The Brett is one of the most common and contemporary chin beards, featuring a defined short, trimmed growth down from the sideburns and jawline meeting at the chin. It also features a soul patch which makes it stand out from a standard Chin Strap.
The Faded Beard
Do not try this at home. This is one for the pros, as a faded beard requires a professional barber and their expertise in skin fades to create the look you’re after. As the name suggests, the faded beard sees your sideburns and beard tapered into the hair. The facial hair gradually fades into the skin resulting in a blended effect that looks clean and sharp. The definition of a faded beard is on point but you’ve got to be committed and never miss a trim to keep on top of this look.
If you’re unsure about your facial hair. Our barbers provide a consultation with every service. Be prepared with your questions and encourage to have an image on hand to show the barber. Book online and visit your local Chaps & Co to bring your vision to life. #KeepItHandsome
Whether it’s due to following a trend, studies that suggest girls love a beard or simply because you’ve always wanted to see how you look with a bit of facial hair, finding the right style can take a little experimentation.
Simply growing a beard won’t give you the chiselled and groomed look you’re after, you need to have a think about the style you want, and (yes, of course, we’d say this) check in with a reputable barber who can make suggestions and help you tame the scruffiest attempted beard into something stylish. Below are some popular styles and inspiration you might want to consider when shaping up your facial hair.
The Bandholz
Go big or go home is the name of the game with a Bandholz. A classic contemporary style which helps create a pointed look and is a popular choice for men with rounder faces and jawlines. The style is named after Eric Bandholz, who grew tired of the stigma against facial hair in office environments. The archetypal ‘Urban Beardsman’, the Bandholz features a full moustache connected to a full beard. It’s got a classic feel but has been updated to suit anyone brave enough to take on the full beard.
The Van Dyke
Named for Flemish artist Anthony Van Dyjk and not Virgil, the Van Dyke is a highly stylised choice that suits different face shapes. Its origins date back to the 17th century, and it became so popular even King Charles I of England copied the style from the painter.
The Van Dyke is quite simple to achieve and combines a classic goatee with a moustache, with no connection at all. You can style it in several ways and opt for different kinds of moustache. It’s a quick way of updating your look if you usually have a goatee or are considering whether a moustache suits you.
The Boxed Beard
When beards shot back into style then the short boxed beard became one of the most common you’d see out and about. Closely cropped, sculpted and groomed in line with your hair’s natural growth, a boxed beard is a neat choice that works perfectly with a range of different hairstyles. Plenty of guys opt for a boxed beard over a full beard due to its easy maintenance and its also suitable for a wider range of work environments. Obviously, any well-kept beard should be fine at work, but if you know your workplace is on the conservative side, you might decide to go boxed.
The Brett
If you’re considering a chin beard you don’t want to end up looking like an Abraham Lincoln impersonator, so definitely get the advice of a professional barber. The Brett is one of the most common and contemporary chin beards, featuring a defined short, trimmed growth down from the sideburns and jawline meeting at the chin. It also features a soul patch which makes it stand out from a standard Chin Strap.
The Faded Beard
Do not try this at home. This is one for the pros, as a faded beard requires a professional barber and their expertise in skin fades to create the look you’re after. As the name suggests, the faded beard sees your sideburns and beard tapered into the hair. The facial hair gradually fades into the skin resulting in a blended effect that looks clean and sharp. The definition of a faded beard is on point but you’ve got to be committed and never miss a trim to keep on top of this look.
If you’re unsure about your facial hair. Our barbers provide a consultation with every service. Be prepared with your questions and encourage to have an image on hand to show the barber. Book online and visit your local Chaps & Co to bring your vision to life. #KeepItHandsome
