Encyclopedia of Styles
Prepare to witness a constantly growing list of facial hair knowledge - our encyclopedia of styles. Brought to you by The Bearded Gentleman authors Allan Peterkin and Nick Burns, feel free to cruise through an incredible collection of the most popular facial hair styles known to man. Discover the history of various styles, what makes them unique and tips for how to grow and trim them. Your search for a new look ends here. Rollover each face and find inspiration in every well-sculpted style.
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closeThe Military Mustache
Perhaps one of the most popular styles of mustache is the Military or Cop stache. You’ll know it as the favorite style among facial hair icons Tom Selleck and Burt Reynolds. Learn more
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closeThe Circle Beard
It’s the trimmed mustache/goatee combination that is forever inscribed in the tomes of facial hair fashions. Everyone from George Michael to Kurt Cobain sported the Circle Beard. Learn more
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closeThe Horseshoe Mustache
One of the most common styles of the 1990’s, the Horseshoe mustache wraps around the mouth like an upside-down horseshoe, spanning the upper lip before extending down the chin. Learn more
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closeSoul Patch
Often considered a man’s first step toward facial hair, the Soul Patch is a style staple of the collegiate set. It’s also known as the Flavor Saver or Royale. Learn more
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closeThe Chevron Mustache
A fuller take on the Military Mustache with a sharper, angled design. It’s grown full and slightly wider than the military version and may conceal a bit of the upper lip. Learn more
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closeThe Pyramid Mustache
Often seen in a variety of design variations, its basic shape is the same. The style is defined by a wide base at the lip and tapers up to a neat point under the nose. Learn more
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closeThe Anchor Beard
With nautical-inspired trends a perennial favorite on fashion runways, this wonderfully descriptive name for a beard resembles a ship’s anchor. Learn more
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closeThe Short Boxed Beard
The short boxed beard looks carefully sculpted and groomed. The whiskers are limited to the cheeks, upper lip, and chin. Hair extends an inch or two below the chin. Learn more
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closeThe Chinstrap Beard
Commonly worn by young people, it’s a thin half- to one-inch strip of hair that begins with one sideburn, continues down the chin, and connects with the opposite sideburn. Learn more
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closeThe Full Beard
Perhaps the easiest style to grow, the full beard jut takes patience- and ample whiskers. The Full Beard covers the mustache, cheeks, chin and neck. Learn more
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closeThe Van Dyke Beard
The style was named after the seventeenth-century Flemish painter Sir Anthony Van Dyke who was known for his religious-themed paintings and regal portraits. Learn more
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closeThe Mutton Chop
Inspired by a shape that resembles a big slab of lamb on your face, the Mutton Chops follow the natural growth of a beard and stop before meeting the mouth. Learn more
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closeflared
These sideburns begin above the ear at about three-quarters to one inch in width and grow wider as they descend toward the jaw line. Learn more
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closeThe Goatee
A true classic, the Goatee sets the foundation for many facial hair looks. Inspired by the charming hairs that hang from the chin of a goat, it is commonly paired with a mustache. Learn more
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closeThe Stubble
Adding an air of bad boy rebellion, stubble requires near-daily maintenance to achieve that “I-just-woke-up” look. Learn more
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