Men's fashion changes over time, but the beard has been and remains one of those elements that is designed to emphasize masculinity, sexuality and, perhaps, some severity of its wearer. Although facial hair is not for everyone, it can be used to emphasize the strengths of the appearance, hide its flaws. The beard should be in harmony with the man's hairstyle, so as not to violate the overall style of the chosen image. In this article, we will look at the best way to combine men's hairstyles with a beard.
What are beards
Stylists currently offer the following facial hair options:
- Three-day stubble. This is the beard in its original form, requiring no design. The length of the hairs does not exceed one and a half millimeters and is maintained with a trimmer. Ease of care is the main reason for the popularity of this beard among the stronger sex.
- Professional beard. Medium length hair with crisp piping frames the mouth and chin area.
- Suvorovskaya. The beard descends from the temples along the cheekbones and merges with the mustache, and the cheeksand chin are clean shaved.
- Balbo. A neat beard with a mustache, clean-shaven cheeks, no sideburns.
- Hipster. trend of the current season. The thick beard, mustache and sideburns have a slightly messy look, but with neat piping on the neck and cheeks.
- Russian full. Naturally shaped beard, with mustache and sideburns, but neat and tidy.
- Hollywood Captain (Bretta). Represents a narrow strip of vegetation along the line of the chin and cheekbones, reaching the sideburns, combined with a small mustache and a tuft of hair under the lower lip.
- Goatee. The mustache and beard, which hides only the chin, are rounded around the mouth.
- Van Dyck. Vegetation on the chin and in the form of thin, sharp antennae. Cheeks and jawline are clean-shaven.
- Goatee. It is a small triangular tuft of hair on the chin. Can be complemented with a thin mustache.
- Curtain. Long sideburns frame the oval of the face to the very bottom, while the chin and neck are clean-shaven. Mustache allowed.
- Screen. Vegetation covers the entire chin to the hairline at the temples, while the upper lip remains open.
- Shipper. A short beard that follows the outlines of the cheekbones.
To decide on the choice of hairstyle with a beard, you need to consider the shape of the face.
Which beard suits you
After the facial hair growth phase, which lasts approximately two weeks, you can proceeddirectly to the formation of the beard. In this case, the following features should be taken into account.
- Owners of an oval face shape are suitable for absolutely all options. The main thing is to correctly combine the beard with the hairstyle.
- Men with a round face will suit a trapezoidal beard.
- Tight-faced men should pay attention to a full beard and similar models.
- Owners of a rectangular face will suit rounded beards combined with sideburns.
- Trapezoid shape of the face will help adjust the skipper's beard.
- For men with a triangular face shape, stylists recommend square beards (like a horseshoe).
A haircut, like a beard, is chosen taking into account the shape of the face. If the choice is made correctly, the man will look irresistible.
Business office style
In this case, a short hairstyle with a three-day stubble beard is ideal. Short hair can be styled to one side, parted or combed back. The Anderkat haircut is perfect for business style.
She is characterized by the lack of a smooth transition between long and short hair and the combination of long bangs with shaved temples and the back of her head. In addition to the three-day stubble, several beard options are suitable for the Anderkat haircut, the simplest of which is the balbo, which will give the image restraint and elegance. Fans of a bold outrageous style are invited to combine shaved whiskey with a voluminous beard, creating a sharp contrast with them. Middle option -the vegetation starts from the sideburn zone and gradually becomes longer towards the chin, taking the shape of a cone.
Short hair
These days, men prefer short haircuts. They are versatile and easy to care for. An excellent choice are short hairstyles for balding men.
It is only important to know what type of facial hair will look harmoniously with this or that haircut. How to combine fashionable men's hairstyles with a beard:
- Boxing. Pairs well with Hollywood beard, goatee and 3 day stubble.
- Half box. It differs from boxing in that the hair on the top of the head is longer than on other parts of the head. Can be done with bangs. Russian and Hollywood beards, as well as stubble, are suitable for a half-box haircut.
- Hedgehog works best with 3-day stubble.
- Military. This is the shortest of the above haircuts suitable for brutal men with well-defined facial features. This hairstyle is combined with a goatee-type beard, short stubble, and also with a mustache, complemented by a slight unshaven on the chin.
Null haircut also allows for a beard, which gives its owner a special elegance and emphasizes masculinity.
Hairstyles for medium length hair
Cool hairstyles for medium hair go well with a beard, such as:
- Gavroche - haircut with torn careless styling.
- Kare - shoulder-length hair pairs perfectly with a beard and stubble.
- Underpot is a haircut with a voluminous top and a shortened bottom.
- Hitler Youth. With a side parting and smooth styling, only a small, neat beard will suit this haircut.
- Mr. Cool is a more elongated version of the Hitler Youth, which allows you to match it with many more varieties of beards.
- Canadian. Hair of medium length at the crown smoothly passes to short temples and the back of the head. This hairstyle goes well with classic beard styles.
- Pompadour. A beard suitable for such a hairstyle must be dense and uniform.
Small and short beard options are suitable for medium length hair - goatee, Hollywood or light stubble.
Hipster beard
The long, well-groomed beard of the perfect full shape has become a hit this season. It has a slightly unkempt appearance, but this slovenliness is the result of regular, thorough maintenance. To create a harmonious look, she is worn with a matching hairstyle and hipster outfits - leather boots, plaid shirts and denim jackets.
The combination of such a beard with a short hairstyle is considered a special chic. For this combination to look harmonious, the beard must be well-shaped and well-groomed, and the hairstyle must have sufficient volume.
Grunge hairstyles
Men's grunge hairstyles go very well with a beard. A feature of this style is some randomness in styling, oblique bangs and shaved temples. Tousled hair goes well with tattoos, piercingsand a beard, emphasizing the rebellious spirit of a man. The whole essence of the grunge style is personified in his image by actor Johnny Depp. It clearly proves that goatee-type beards are best combined with such hairstyles.
Long hairstyles for men with beards
Many representatives of the strong half of humanity prefer long hair. These hairstyles go well with beards. It is important to choose the right one in accordance with the type of face and the overall style of the image. Those who prefer to wear long hair loose should opt for a small neat beard. A large beard combined with long hair can create an untidy effect.
However, modern fashion trends offer various options for long hairstyles for men, which allow you to deviate from this rule. The most popular option for long hair is the bun. It can be collected at the crown, at the back of the head, or just above the neck. In addition, a men's hairstyle for long hair with shaved temples looks spectacular. The beard in this case can be Russian, screen or hipster.
Also popular among young people is the image in the style of a samurai. He is characterized by a long triangular beard and long hair tied in a high bun. Men's hairstyle for long hair can be done even in a sporty style. In this case, the beard should have a minimum length, best of alllight bristles will do.
Informal hair style
Representatives of various informal trends prefer unusual, outrageous hairstyles. These include, for example, styling with dreadlocks. It is difficult to pick up a beard for a hairstyle with dreadlocks. The combination of such a hairstyle with a beard looks oversaturated. Dreadlocks and beards are lost against each other. The exception is the goatee, which lovers of dreadlocks can safely use in their image.
If long hair is combined with a long beard, you can decorate the facial hair by forming pigtails or ponytails out of it. Despite the general recommendations, the combination of a beard with a hairstyle for each man is individual and depends on the characteristics of his appearance. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid of experiments that will help you find your one and only image.
