--- title: "Beard Styles: The Complete Directory of Beard and Moustache Types" date: 2026-08-13 published: 2026-08-12 author: "" --- # Beard Styles: The Complete Directory of Beard and Moustache Types ## Beard styles Every beard and moustache worth knowing, drawn from the front and in profile so you can see exactly where the hair starts and stops. 47 styles. Filter by length, upkeep or face shape, or take one of the shortcuts further down. Each style has its own page with growing time, trimming steps and the mistakes worth avoiding. TypeAllBeardsMoustaches LengthAnyStubbleShortMediumLong UpkeepAnyLowMediumHigh Face shapeAnyRoundSquareOvalOblong [![Diagram of a goatee shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/goatee-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Goatee** Chin hair with or without a moustache, cheeks bare. ShortMedium upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/goatee/) [![Diagram of a mutton chops shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/mutton-chops-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Mutton chops** Sideburns grown wide down the cheeks, chin shaved. MediumHigh upkeepmuttonchopsmutton chop sideburns ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/mutton-chops/) [![Diagram of a van dyke shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/van-dyke-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Van Dyke** Pointed chin beard with a disconnected moustache. ShortHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/van-dyke/) [![Diagram of a soul patch shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/soul-patch-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Soul patch** A tuft under the lower lip. Nothing else. ShortMedium upkeepjazz dabflavour saver ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/soul-patch/) [![Diagram of a beard fade shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/beard-fade-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Beard fade** A full beard graded from the cheek down to the jaw. ShortHigh upkeepfaded beardbeard fade styles ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/beard-fade/) [![Diagram of a neckbeard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/neckbeard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Neckbeard** Growth on the neck with the face shaved. Documented, not recommended. ShortLow upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/neckbeard/) [![Diagram of a viking beard shown on a square face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/viking-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Viking beard** Long, full and deliberately untamed. LongMedium upkeepnorse beard ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/viking-beard/) [![Diagram of a sideburns shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/sideburns-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Sideburns** Hair down the side of the face, in front of the ear. ShortLow upkeepsideboards ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/sideburns/) [![Diagram of a handlebar moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/handlebar-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Handlebar moustache** Long moustache trained upward at the ends. LongHigh upkeephungarian moustache ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/handlebar-moustache/) [![Diagram of a boxed beard shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/boxed-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Boxed beard** A short full beard with every edge squared off. ShortHigh upkeepshort boxed beard ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/boxed-beard/) [![Diagram of a chin strap shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/chin-strap-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Chin strap** A narrow band following the jaw, cheeks bare. ShortHigh upkeepchinstrap beard ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/chin-strap/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a monkey tail beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/monkey-tail-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Monkey tail beard** A single line from sideburn round the mouth to the chin. ShortHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/monkey-tail/) [![Diagram of a stubble shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/stubble-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Stubble** Two to ten days of growth, kept even. StubbleHigh upkeepdesigner stubbleheavy stubble ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/stubble/) [![Diagram of a balbo shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/balbo-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Balbo** Moustache, soul patch and chin beard, never joined. ShortHigh upkeepinverted T ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/balbo/) [![Diagram of a circle beard shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/circle-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Circle beard** Moustache joined to a rounded chin beard. ShortMedium upkeepdoor knocker ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/circle-beard/) [![Diagram of a beardstache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/beardstache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Beardstache** A heavy moustache over light stubble. ShortMedium upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/beardstache/) [![Diagram of a pencil moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/pencil-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Pencil moustache** A thin line above the lip. ShortHigh upkeepmouth brow ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/pencil-moustache/) [![Diagram of a chevron moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/chevron-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Chevron moustache** Thick and wide, covering the top lip. ShortLow upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/chevron-moustache/) [![Diagram of a ducktail beard shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/ducktail-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Ducktail beard** Full beard tapered to a point at the chin. LongMedium upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/ducktail-beard/) [![Diagram of a amish beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/amish-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Amish beard** A chin curtain with no moustache, worn for religious reasons. LongLow upkeepquaker beard ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/amish-beard/) [![Diagram of a anchor beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/anchor-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Anchor beard** Pointed chin beard traced along the jaw, with a moustache. ShortHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/anchor-beard/) [![Diagram of a full beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/full-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Full beard** Cheeks, jaw, chin and moustache, all connected. MediumLow upkeepnatural full beard ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/full-beard/) [![Diagram of a fu manchu shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/fu-manchu-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Fu Manchu** Moustache grown long past the jaw, cheeks bare. LongHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/fu-manchu/) [![Diagram of a walrus moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/walrus-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Walrus moustache** Thick and overhanging the top lip. LongMedium upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/walrus-moustache/) [![Diagram of a wolverine shown on a square face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/wolverine-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Wolverine** Chops joined to a moustache, chin shaved. MediumHigh upkeepfriendly mutton chops ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/wolverine/) [![Diagram of a horseshoe moustache shown on a square face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/horseshoe-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Horseshoe moustache** Moustache with the ends run down to the jaw. MediumHigh upkeepbiker moustache ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/horseshoe-moustache/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a extended goatee shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/extended-goatee-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Extended goatee** A goatee widened along the jaw. ShortHigh upkeeptailback ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/extended-goatee/) [![Diagram of a chin curtain shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/chin-curtain-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Chin curtain** Beard along the jaw and chin, moustache shaved. MediumMedium upkeeplincoln beardshenandoah ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/chin-curtain/) [![Diagram of a hipster beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/hipster-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Hipster beard** Long and full with a styled moustache. LongMedium upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/hipster-beard/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a toothbrush moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/toothbrush-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Toothbrush moustache** A narrow square under the nose. ShortHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/toothbrush-moustache/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a garibaldi beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/garibaldi-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Garibaldi beard** Wide, rounded and full, with a natural edge. LongLow upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/garibaldi-beard/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a royale beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/royale-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Royale beard** Moustache joined to a narrow chin strip. ShortHigh upkeepnapoleon III ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/royale-beard/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a corporate beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/corporate-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Corporate beard** A short full beard, edges tidy, nothing showy. ShortHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/corporate-beard/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a verdi beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/verdi-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Verdi beard** Rounded full beard with a separately styled moustache. MediumHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/verdi-beard/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a hollywoodian shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/hollywoodian-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Hollywoodian** Beard and moustache with the sideburns cut away. ShortHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/hollywoodian/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a imperial moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/imperial-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Imperial moustache** Moustache with the ends swept dramatically upward. LongHigh upkeepkaiser moustache ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/imperial-moustache/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a dali moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/dali-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Dali moustache** Narrow, waxed and pointed straight up. LongHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/dali-moustache/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a english moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/english-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **English moustache** Long, narrow, parted at the centre. MediumHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/english-moustache/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a bandholz beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/bandholz-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Bandholz beard** A full beard left to grow with no shaping. LongLow upkeepyeardterminal beard ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/bandholz-beard/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a lampshade moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/lampshade-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Lampshade moustache** Trapezoid shape, wider at the bottom. ShortMedium upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/lampshade-moustache/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a dutch beard shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/dutch-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Dutch beard** Wide chin beard flaring outward, no moustache. LongMedium upkeepold dutch ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/dutch-beard/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a zappa moustache shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/zappa-moustache-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Zappa moustache** Thick moustache with a soul patch beneath. MediumMedium upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/zappa-moustache/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a petite goatee shown on a round face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/petite-goatee-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Petite goatee** A small, tightly trimmed goatee. ShortMedium upkeepchin pufflanding strip ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/petite-goatee/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a french fork shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/french-fork-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **French fork** Long beard split into two points. LongHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/french-fork/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a hulihee shown on a square face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/hulihee-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Hulihee** Huge curved chops with a shaved chin. MediumHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/hulihee/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a klingon shown on a square face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/klingon-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Klingon** Sharp angular goatee with a hard moustache line. MediumHigh upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/klingon/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a clean shaven shown on a oval face](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/beard-styles/clean-shaven-beard-style-diagram-front.jpg) **Clean shaven** No facial hair at all. The daily baseline. High upkeep ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/clean-shaven/) Nothing matches that combination. Widen one of the filters, or set a row back to "Any". [Reset filters](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/) ## Collections The same styles regrouped four ways. If you know your face shape, or how much time you are willing to give it, start here rather than scrolling the whole list. ### By length [ 18 styles### Short beard styles Under an inch. Office safe, quick to trim, slow to go wrong. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/short-beard-styles/) [ 7 styles### Medium beard styles One to three inches. The point where shaping starts to matter. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/medium-beard-styles/) [ 8 styles### Long beard styles Three inches and up. Months of growing, and daily oil. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/long-beard-styles/) ### By face shape [ 10 styles### Beard styles for round faces Length at the chin, kept tight at the cheeks, to lengthen the face. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/beard-styles-round-face/) [ 12 styles### Beard styles for square faces Softer, rounder edges so the jaw is not doubled up. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/beard-styles-square-face/) [ 16 styles### Beard styles for oval faces The shape most styles are drawn for. Nearly anything works. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/beard-styles-oval-face/) [ 3 styles### Beard styles for long faces Width at the cheeks, short at the chin, to shorten the face. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/beard-styles-oblong-face/) ### By effort [ 7 styles### Low maintenance beard styles Grow, tidy the neckline, leave it alone. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/low-maintenance-beard-styles/) [ 13 styles### Moustache styles Everything above the lip, from a pencil line to a handlebar. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/moustache-styles/) [ 11 styles### Goatee styles Chin beards, with and without a moustache joined on. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/goatee-styles/) ### By situation [ 24 styles### Beard styles for bald men Balance a shaved head with weight along the jaw. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/beard-styles-for-bald-men/) [ 23 styles### Patchy beard styles Work with the growth you have instead of waiting for more. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/patchy-beard-styles/) [ 20 styles### Grey beard styles Shapes that read as deliberate rather than neglected. ](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/grey-beard-styles/)