Everything you need to know about men's beard types

The beard characterizes the face of every man, defining its personality. Some prefer it long, some short; some like a defined beard, some untrimmed; some love a mustache, while others can happily do without. Choosing one type of beard over another, however, is not just a matter of taste: the decision should depend mainly on the shape of the face. So let's go through the main styles, matching them to the faces most suitable for them.

Beards for a square face

A square face has angular features and a prominent jawline. Here, the beard needs to soften the features a little. Ideally, a goatee should be created with the razor, ridding the cheeks of hair. If it's to your liking you can also pair your goatee with a handsome mustache.

Beards for a rectangular face

Compared with a square face, a rectangular face has a significantly more elongated shape. These men look good with a full, bushy beard, like the 

• hipster style that’s deliberately more "scruffy."
• ducktail, all pointing towards the jaw line.

Beard for a diamond-shaped face

On a diamond-shaped face, the width of the cheekbones definitely prevails over that of the forehead and chin. These men look good with:

• the Winnfield beard, named after the main character in the movie "Pulp Fiction." This mustache resembles a horseshoe and meets the sideburns. It’s not easy to achieve at home. For best results, it’s best to consult a professional;
• the Hollywood-style beard, with a lowered cheek line that ties into the sideburns.

Beard for a round face

A round face has decidedly gentler features: so no prominent jawline or angular cheekbones. To tell if you fall into this category, you need only note whether the length of your face is equal to the distance between your cheekbones. If the answer is yes, you should opt for these beard styles:

• long on the chin and blended on the cheeks to make the face look more elongated;
• Balbo, shaved on the neck and cheeks, keeping the hair only on the chin area and mustache;
• Van Dyck, otherwise known as the "royal beard," with a pointed goatee and mustache. This beard requires special care and attention;
• anchor, with the mustache turned down toward the jaw. The hair also covers the throat.

Beard for an oval face

An oval face is usually thin and elongated. Therefore, the beard should be full and rebalance the face shape. The style that looks best on this type of face is a long, untrimmed beard. It’s by far the easiest beard to manage because the length is equal on all sides, so it doesn’t require much touch-up.

How to take care of your beard

Whatever your face shape and the style you choose, in order for your beard to be bright and thick it must be groomed, just as you do for skin and hair. You should therefore cleanse and nourish it consistently. That's why Biotherm experts have come up with a series of shaving and beard care products.

Tips for a perfect shave

• Begin the shaving process by cleansing your face with a product suitable for your skin then rinsing with warm water to soften the hairs;
• Apply GEL SHAVER, the Biotherm product designed for daily shaving. Its formula enriched with soothing, repairing active ingredients is designed for even the most sensitive skin;
• Start shaving, following the direction of hair growth;
• Afterwards, rinse the product off with cold water to soothe irritation from razor use.

Taking care of your skin and beard after shaving

Frequent shavers tend to have drier and more sensitive skin. To avoid this, you should moisturize and nourish your skin daily, especially after shaving. FOAM SHAVER shaving mousse is the ideal product to eliminate all irritation and redness, giving the skin an even, glowing and healthy-looking appearance.

With these tips, shaving will become a vital little moment of daily pampering.