Types and styles of facial hair are as diverse as the men who wear them. What’s wonderful is that just like your hair, you’re not confined to just one style. There are many types and styles of beards and mustaches out there to choose from, and you can try different ones as you grow your facial hair to find the ones that suit you best. Let’s take a look at what the forecast for facial hair looks like in 2021.
The Stubble Beard
This style of beard is very short and will work well for most men. It almost looks like you’ve simply forgotten to shave for a few days, which gives it a fun, carefree vibe. The key to keeping this beard style looking neat instead of scruffy is to trim it regularly. You can choose to let everything go for a more rugged look or trim and shape around your neck and cheeks for a more clean-cut appearance.
The Full Beard
Full thick beards are the epitome of manliness. You’ll need to let it grow for at least a month, but since even facial hair grows unevenly you’ll need to keep it trimmed to keep it all the same length. Let it grow all over your face and neck, only cleaning up the edges. Once it’s grown out you can shape it in any number of ways.
The French Fork
This is a very distinctive beard style. This style gets its name from the original French forks that had only two prongs. The beard reaches just beyond the edge of the chin and then splits in the center into two sections.
The Circle Beard
This style is a variation of a Goatee. It consists of a chin strap that meets with the mustache to form a circle around your mouth. Experiment with different lengths and shapes around the sides to get your own unique look. This style looks great on guys with square faces.
The Garibaldi
This style is perfect for the man who enjoys a rugged natural look. This full, wide beard can be up to 8” long and is rounded at the bottom. The mustache which grows into the beard is kept neatly trimmed, but the beard itself is left natural aside from shaping the bottom, the wilder the better.
These are just a few of the beard types you’ll be seeing in the year ahead. Come see the barbers at The Ultimate Barber for a professional shave or trim to get you started on the right foot, and don’t forget a haircut to compliment your new style and complete your look. Give us a call at 571-483-0032, or book your appointment online. You will find us at 2712 Jefferson Davis Highway in Alexandria. Download our free mobile app from iTunes or Google Play to manage appointments from your phone.
