Beard Style Quiz
Not sure which beard style suits you? Answer 10 quick questions about your face shape, growth pattern, and lifestyle, and get 3 personalized beard style recommendations.
How Face Shape Determines Your Best Beard
Your face shape is the single most important factor in choosing a beard style. The goal is balance — a beard should complement your natural proportions, adding width where needed or lengthening a round face. An oval face suits almost any style, while a round face benefits from longer beards that add vertical length, and a square face looks great with shorter, well-groomed styles.
Popular Beard Styles Explained
Full Beard: The classic, all-natural look. Works on most face shapes, especially oval and oblong. Requires regular maintenance including trimming, oiling, and shaping. Growth time: 2-6 months.
Stubble: The low-maintenance option that works for everyone. Keep it between 1-5mm with a trimmer. Universally flattering and consistently rated as attractive in studies.
Goatee: Hair on the chin and mustache only. Lengthens round faces and adds definition to weak chins. Easy to maintain with clean cheek lines.
Van Dyke: A disconnected mustache and goatee combination. Adds sophistication and works well for diamond and heart face shapes.
Balbo: A mustache with a floating chin patch (no sideburns connecting). Modern and stylish, great for narrow faces.
Bandholz: The long, full, natural beard. Named after Eric Bandholz of Beardbrand. Requires 6+ months of growth and serious commitment.
Maintenance Levels
Consider your lifestyle when choosing a beard style. Stubble and short boxed beards need a few minutes every other day. A full beard requires daily oiling and weekly trimming. Long styles like the Bandholz or Garibaldi demand 10-15 minutes of daily care. Be honest about how much time you will actually spend — an unkempt beard looks worse than no beard at all.
How to Grow Into Your Chosen Style
Most styles require growing out first, then shaping down. Grow for 4-6 weeks without trimming, then visit a barber for the initial shaping. Once the shape is set, you can maintain it at home with a quality trimmer, scissors, and a comb. Take photos from the front and side to track progress and ensure symmetry.