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Best Beard Styles for Men (and How to Groom Them Properly)

Beards are not just facial hair; they are a statement. The right beard style can sharpen your jawline, balance your face shape and change how people perceive you before you say a word. The wrong style, or a neglected one, can do the opposite.

Below is a practical guide to the best beard styles for men and how to groom each look, so your beard always appears deliberate, not accidental.

1. Chin Strap Beard: Sharpen Your Jawline

The chin strap beard style runs along your jawline and connects up toward your sideburns, usually with a matching mustache or goatee.

Why it works:

• Emphasizes and defines the jawline
• Adds structure to softer or rounder faces
• Creates a more mature, assertive look

How to maintain a chin strap beard:

• Use a trimmer with a clear guard and outline the jawline first
• Keep the width of the strap even on both sides
• Clean-shave your cheeks and neck above and below the line
• Apply a small amount of organic beard oil to prevent irritation and keep the hair soft

If your jawline is one of your best features, the chin strap makes it the star.

2. Short Beard Style: Clean, Versatile, Professional

The short beard is one of the most universal and forgiving beard styles for men. It is trimmed close to the face—longer than stubble, shorter than a full beard.

Ideal for:

• Most face shapes (oval, square, rectangular, heart)
• Work environments that prefer a neat, controlled look
• Men who want a beard but not a heavy, high-maintenance one

Short beard grooming tips:

• Use a trimmer set to a uniform guard length around the face
• Taper the edges near the cheeks and neckline so the beard fades naturally
• Comb your beard daily to keep hairs from matting and to train the shape
• Use Knightsmen Grooming organic beard oil to soften and hydrate hair and skin, especially along the jaw and chin

Think of the short beard as your “default upgrade” from clean-shaven. It signals maturity without overwhelming your features.

3. Full Beard Style: Bold and Demanding (In a Good Way)

A full beard is when your facial hair is allowed to grow out with more length and density, usually covering cheeks, jawline, chin and neck.

Pros:

• Very masculine look when properly maintained
• Can add presence and “weight” to slimmer or longer faces
• Offers many style variations (boxed beard, tapered sides, longer bottom, etc.)

Cons:

• Shows neglect quickly if you ignore grooming
• Traps dryness and flakes if you don’t moisturize

How to maintain a full beard:

• Wash with a gentle beard wash a few times per week to remove sweat and product buildup
• Condition or oil the beard daily with organic beard oil to prevent dryness and beardruff
• Trim your neckline and cheek line regularly; even a longer beard needs clean edges
• Use beard balm if you want more control and structure

If you commit to a full beard, commit to caring for it. A well-kept full beard can look powerful; a neglected one can look messy fast.

4. Goatee Style: Focus on the Chin

The goatee centers your facial hair on your chin. It can be a classic goatee (just the chin), a circle beard (chin plus mustache connected), or a more angular variation.

Best for:

• Men with oval or rectangular faces
• Those who struggle to grow full cheek coverage
• Anyone who wants a defined chin and mouth area

How to groom a goatee:

• Shave your cheeks and jawline clean, leaving hair on the chin and often the mustache
• Outline the shape you want and then maintain that outline every few days
• Treat the goatee like a small beard—cleanse, oil, and occasionally balm
• Use beard oil to condition the concentrated area of hair and the skin beneath

A goatee draws attention to your mouth and chin. Done right, it can sharpen a softer face or compensate for patchy cheek growth.

5. Mustache Style: Bold and Minimal

The mustache is facial hair that lives entirely on your upper lip. Styles range from a clean Chevron all the way to a subtle, tight line or more artistic shapes.

Why some men choose a mustache:

• Works even if your beard growth is patchy
• Carries a certain old-school, confident energy
• Ideal if your workplace is conservative but allows mustaches

Mustache grooming tips:

• Trim the length so hairs do not constantly touch or cover your lips
• Use a dab of balm or wax to keep the shape controlled
• Keep the surrounding skin clean-shaven if you want maximum contrast

When done with intention, a mustache is memorable. If the shape suits your face and personality, it can become part of your signature look.

Universal Beard Grooming Tips

No matter which style you choose:

• Hydrate the skin under your beard with organic beard oil to prevent itch and flakes.
• Brush or comb daily to distribute natural oils and stimulate circulation.
• Avoid harsh heat styling on your beard; high heat dries and weakens hair.
• Trim regularly to maintain the shape and keep split ends under control.

Your beard style is a tool. Choose the style that fits your face and your life, and then build a routine around it. When you pair the right cut with consistent use of Knightsmen Grooming organic beard oil and beard balm, your beard stops being an experiment and becomes part of your identity.