How to Choose the Perfect Beard Style for Your Face Shape

Square Face Shape - Goatee, Moustache
If you have a square face shape defined by a sharp distinct jawline, it is best to choose a beard style that complements your jawline without over-exaggerating it. Instead of square beards with sharp right angles you should consider a goatee or moustache to help soften your face shape, keeping your beard shorter on the sides and fuller at your chin to take advantage of this chiseled look.

Oval Face Shape - Moustache, Lumberjack, Viking, Anchor, Tight, Stubble
If you have an oval face shape, you can’t really go wrong! You have the most versatile face ideal for a variety of different beard options. Be sure to make the most of your good fortune by using clean lines when grooming your facial hair.

Rectangle Face Shape - Chin Strap, Short Boxed, Ducktail
Rectangular faces share similarities with square faces in terms of sharp lines but differ in length - as always, it’s crucial to choose a beard style that complements your face shape. Opting for fuller facial hair looks like the hipster beard or ducktail beard can help fill out a longer face, creating a wider appearance. Other beard styles that you could consider would be a chin strap or boxed beards with full sides and shorter bottom to draw attention to the center of the face and enhance the strong facial structure of a rectangular face.

Round Face Shape - Anchor, Tight, Balbo, Van Dyke
If you have a round face shape characterized by a softer jawline and a similar face length to cheekbone width, you may find pointed beards offer a more angular edge to your cheekbones while keeping the chin full making the Van Dyke Beard a suitable choice to create a slimmer appearance by focusing attention on the center of the face. Additionally, the Tight Beard style, with an angled shave along the cheekbones, trimmed sides and fuller chin can be flattering for round faces and further enhance facial definition.

Triangle Face Shape - Ducktail, Stubble
A triangular face has wide cheekbones and a narrow chin. To help fill out the angular chin and make it appear larger, try either a long, full beard or a short beard that doesn’t go too high up the cheek. Whichever you choose, be careful to ensure that the beard's fullness and length don't make the pointed chin and sharp jawline more prominent. Alternatively, you could keep things clean with some stubble.