--- title: "Patchy beard styles: 23 Options, With Diagrams" date: 2026-08-13 published: 2026-08-12 author: "" --- # Patchy beard styles: 23 Options, With Diagrams ## Patchy beard styles Patchy growth is normal and it is mostly about the cheeks. The fix is not waiting it out, it is choosing a style that never needed the cheeks in the first place. ## 23 styles in this list [![Diagram of a goatee shown on a round face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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 van dyke shown on a round face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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 sideburns shown on a oval face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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 boxed beard shown on a round face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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 anchor beard shown on a oval face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a extended goatee shown on a round face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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/) [Guide coming soon![Diagram of a toothbrush moustache shown on a oval face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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 royale beard shown on a oval face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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 hollywoodian shown on a oval face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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 lampshade moustache shown on a oval face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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 petite goatee shown on a round face](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+ret_img+to_auto/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/) ## Other ways to narrow it down [### Short beard styles Under an inch. Office safe, quick to trim, slow to go wrong.](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/short-beard-styles/) [### Medium beard styles One to three inches. The point where shaping starts to matter.](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/medium-beard-styles/) [### Long beard styles Three inches and up. Months of growing, and daily oil.](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/long-beard-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/) [### 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/) [### 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/) [All 47 styles in the directory](https://beardedcolonel.co.uk/beard-styles/)