A beard is the new hairstyle for men. The shape of a man’s beard can either camouflage or detract from certain features on their face. More importantly, it can highlight a man’s facial features, so getting the right beard style is all important.

It’s essential to first study the shape of your face before deciding on the shape of your beard.

Choose the right beard according to your face shape

• Round Face

To shape your beard for a round face, opt for a slightly longer length at the chin as this adds length and make the face appear less round. Avoid bushy sideburns and keep the sides of the beard cropped short. Avoid the full beard and instead flaunt a goatee.

• Long Face

The long face requires a beard that is fuller at the sides and shorter near the chin. This particular beard style adds width to the sides, making one’s face appear less long. Avoid abrupt changes in the length so the shaping is too apparent.

• Square Face

The beard style for a square face should be shorter at the sides and longer at the chin to add length to the face. The goatee is a safe bet for men with square faces.

• Large Face

If your face is large, any small facial hair or beard might make it appear out of proportion and thus even bigger. Go for a fuller beard and a larger mustache.

• Small Face

Small faces require small facial hair. Larger, fuller styles will make the face appear out of proportion.

• Oval Face

It’s the ideal shape and requires no special shaping to balance facial features. You can experiment with diverse styles.