Finding Your Perfect Beard Style: A Guide to Matching Your Face Shape

The Right Beard Style Makes All the Difference

Not all beards are created equal—and that's a good thing. The key to a great-looking beard isn't just growing it out; it's choosing a style that complements your unique face shape. The right beard can enhance your best features, balance your proportions, and boost your confidence.

Let's explore how to identify your face shape and discover which beard styles will make you look your absolute best.

How to Determine Your Face Shape

Stand in front of a mirror and pull your hair back. Look at the overall outline of your face and consider these characteristics:

• Oval: Face length is greater than width, with a gently rounded jawline
• Round: Face length and width are roughly equal, with soft, curved lines
• Square: Strong, angular jawline with face length and width similar
• Rectangle/Oblong: Face is noticeably longer than it is wide
• Triangle: Narrow forehead with a wider jawline
• Diamond: Narrow forehead and chin with wider cheekbones
• Heart: Wider forehead tapering to a narrow, pointed chin

Best Beard Styles by Face Shape

Oval Face Shape: The Lucky One

If you have an oval face, congratulations! This balanced face shape works with virtually any beard style. You have the freedom to experiment.

Recommended styles:

• Full beard for a classic, masculine look
• Goatee or Van Dyke for a refined appearance
• Short boxed beard for professional settings
• Long, flowing beard if you're feeling adventurous

Styling tip: Maintain your beard's natural shape and keep it well-groomed with regular applications of our King Beard Balm or Gold Beard Balm for hold and definition.

Round Face Shape: Add Length and Angles

The goal is to create the illusion of length and add some angularity to soften roundness.

Recommended styles:

• Goatee that extends down the chin to add vertical length
• Full beard kept shorter on the sides and fuller on the chin
• Anchor beard or soul patch combined with a mustache

Avoid: Round, full beards that add width to the sides of your face, and mutton chops.

Styling tip: Use our Crown Beard Balm to shape your beard downward, creating vertical lines that elongate your face.

Square Face Shape: Soften Those Angles

With a strong, angular jawline, you want to add some roundness and avoid making your face appear too boxy.

Recommended styles:

• Rounded full beard that softens the jaw
• Circle beard (rounded goatee with mustache)
• Medium-length beard with rounded edges

Avoid: Sharp, angular styles like the chin strap or heavily sculpted beards that emphasize your already strong jaw.

Styling tip: Keep your beard well-conditioned with our Authentic Vegan Beard Butter to maintain a soft, rounded appearance.

Rectangle/Oblong Face Shape: Add Width

Your face is already long, so you want to add width to the sides while keeping the chin area shorter.

Recommended styles:

• Full beard with more volume on the sides
• Mutton chops or friendly mutton chops
• Short beard with a fuller mustache

Avoid: Long goatees or beards that extend far down the chin, adding even more length.

Styling tip: Use beard oil daily (try our Westerly or Casino Beard Oil) and brush outward to create width at the sides.

Triangle Face Shape: Balance the Jaw

With a narrow forehead and wider jaw, you want to add fullness up top while keeping the bottom more controlled.

Recommended styles:

• Full beard kept neat and close to the face
• Goatee without a mustache to draw attention upward
• Short, well-trimmed beard that doesn't add bulk to the jaw

Avoid: Extremely full beards or styles that add significant width to your already prominent jawline.

Styling tip: Keep your beard tidy and close-cropped with regular trims and daily conditioning using our Sandalwood Beard Oil.

Diamond Face Shape: Fill Out the Chin

With narrow forehead and chin but prominent cheekbones, you want to add fullness to the chin area.

Recommended styles:

• Full beard with extra length at the chin
• Goatee to add width to the narrow chin
• Anchor beard or extended goatee

Avoid: Thin, wispy beards or styles that emphasize the cheekbones.

Styling tip: Focus growth on the chin and use our beard balm to add volume and shape to this area.

Heart Face Shape: Balance the Forehead

With a wider forehead and narrow, pointed chin, you want to add fullness to the lower face.

Recommended styles:

• Full beard to add width to the chin and jaw
• Chin curtain or chinstrap
• Rounded goatee for balance

Avoid: Pointed goatees that emphasize your already pointed chin.

Styling tip: Grow your beard fuller on the bottom and use our Passion Beard Oil to keep it healthy and full.

General Beard Styling Tips

Start with a clean canvas: Grow your beard out for at least 4-6 weeks before committing to a specific style. This gives you enough length to work with.

Invest in quality products: No matter your face shape or style, proper care is essential. Daily beard oil application and regular use of balm or butter will keep your beard looking its best.

Regular maintenance: Even low-maintenance styles need upkeep. Trim stray hairs, maintain your neckline, and keep your edges clean.

Consider your lifestyle: Your profession, activities, and personal style should influence your beard choice as much as your face shape.

Find Your Signature Look

Your beard is a personal statement. While these guidelines provide a great starting point, don't be afraid to experiment and find what makes you feel most confident. The best beard style is one that you'll maintain consistently and wear with pride.

Whatever style you choose, The Beard Domain Co has the premium products to keep your beard looking sharp, feeling soft, and staying healthy. From our nourishing oils to our styling balms and conditioning butters, we've got everything you need for your perfect beard.