The Pointed Goatee: How to Grow, Maintain, Style Guide

Beards are easily one of the most versatile and useful elements to a man’s looks because it’s right there on your face.

Which do you prefer? Thick and bold or thin and sharp? Straight lines or barely checked chaos? 

How about something that makes you look thoughtful, smart, yet a touch rebellious? Maybe you’re after that edgy, bad boy look to pull the ladies. 

If this sounds like you, we say that the pointy goatee may be the style you’re looking for!

With more people staying at home these days, there is no better time to let your facial hair grow, and no safer environment for experimentation. 

You’re not going to be out seeing people so no one will notice the awkward growth phase, and if it goes wrong you can restart it without anyone knowing.

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THE GOATEE’S HISTORY

Referring to ‘a tuft of hair on a person’s chin’, the term ‘goatee’ came about because it resembles a goat’s chin hair.

The basic goatee is a beard made from just your chin hair. Modern times have expanded the breadth and scope of goatee styles.

Goatees often received a bad rap for being associated with hippies or people who didn’t do much, but this view has flipped 180 with the advent of extremely sharp looking celebrity men who look great on-screen and off.

Goatees can be short, long, shaped, or messy, and can be enhanced by a few other parts of your facial hair:

• Upper-lip hair connected to the goatee frames the mouth nicely
• Stylized mustaches add depth and can be quite artistic
• Growing hair along the jawline adds more masculinity

In general, goatees can make faces look slimmer than they are by elongating the chin area and look especially good on already slim faces. Goatees don’t fit oblong faces though.

The important thing about pointed goatees is that they can give a roguish, dapper look for men who wield them.

The slimming effect is also particularly useful for people with round faces. This effect is further enhanced when adopting a pointy goatee.

WHAT’S BETTER A GOATEE OR BEARD?

Where a full beard shows off friendliness, masculinity, and strength, a well-kept goatee maintains a sense of mystery, intelligence, and an undercurrent of danger.

A study on shapes and their effect on human psychology by the University of Warwick found that inverted triangles looked intimidating and worried participants. It’s no surprise that many showtime villains often sport the pointiest styles; such as Jafar (Aladdin), Calvin Candie (Django Unchained), Jacobim Mugatu (Zoolander)

Even though these characters are portrayed as villains, there is no denying the fact that they were smart, cunning, and sexy in their own ways. 

The pointed goatee is great for accentuating the chin and helps a man exude an aura of leadership.

Be warned: Goatees are harder to maintain than full beards. With a beard, you can simply shape the entire beard into what you want, but a goatee needs a lot more trimming, shaping, and maintenance for the best edgy look.

HOW TO GET THE BEST, POINTIEST GOATEE

Grow your beard out to your desired length and thickness

The most essential step for any beard-shaping activity. Growing your beard long and thick means you have plenty to work with and a bigger margin for error. Pointed goatees could use a pretty wide margin!

Roughly trim the beard down to the size you want

Goatees are a lot smaller than beards, so after fully growing one, trimming it can be a time-consuming task.

You can use scissors but having a good electric trimmer will help you cut down on time spent shaving and shaping.

Use precision trimmers or scissors to further shape the goatee

After the initial shave, the best goatees are trimmed further to achieve the desired look ghostwriter österreich. You’re aiming for a persona that’s as meticulous as a mastermind, are you not?

Comb the beard into your desired shape frequently

Hair is hair. It will grow in the direction it desires. All you can do is try to point it in the right direction.

Combing a beard frequently will guide the hair growth to encourage growth in a certain direction, making the shaping process easier and neater.

Maintain great goatees with facial hair products

As you can imagine, beards are living creatures that grow where they like in directions they please.

Beard oils and waxes will keep beards growing strong and thick, which means better-looking goatees and easier maintenance.

HOW DO I PICK THE BEST STYLE FOR ME?

DETERMINE YOUR FACIAL STRUCTURE AND HAIRLINE

The best face shapes for goatees are:

• Diamond
• Oval
• Round
• Triangular
• Heart
• Square

If you have an oblong-shaped face a pointy goatee may not be for you. It will make your face too long, almost alien-like.

The Ultimate List of the Perfect Goatee Length Do’s and Don’ts

LOOK FOR CELEBRITIES WITH SIMILAR STRUCTURE AND HAIR

Let’s face it. Having a template to build from is way easier than doing it yourself! But seriously speaking, this is the best way to focus your efforts.

Basing your beard on face shape will significantly shorten the time spent narrowing what beard style is best for you.

If you don’t want to end up looking like a plain ol’ goat, read on for our style guide below:

POINTED GOATEE STYLES

While there are many goatee styles out there, we list out the ones that feature sharper tips for that pointy goatee look.

1. THE VAN DYKE

Celebs who wore this: Robert Downey Jr., Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, Colonel Sanders (yes, the KFC icon)

Not suited for: Upper lip hair that grows fast and connects to beards, people with heavy jawline facial hair.

The Van Dyke beard is a classic, old-fashioned-turned-hipster look that features both goatee and mustache. It’s the kind of style that is professional, masculine, and edgy all at the same time.

The key characteristics of a Van Dyke goatee lay in the mustache not connecting to the beard and no hair along the jawline, although nowadays it’s easy to mix and match elements to fit your look.

This style was made popular by Sir Anthony van Dyck, a 17^th-century painter who sported a magnificent handlebar mustache and a goatee. 

Tips:

• Keep the goatee neat and pointy by trimming excess hair daily
• Add even more definition to a Van Dyke beard by using beard wax to keep it smooth
• The mustache says a lot! Spend time keeping it stylish to maximize the look

2. THE DUCKTAIL

Celebrities who wore this: Mel Gibson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gerard Butler

Not suited for: Men with long faces, people with no patience, people incapable of growing jawline beards

The ducktail goatee gets its name from looking like, well, a duck’s tail! This beard style is great for people with heavy beards and thick jawline hair growth, but not much cheek hair growth.

The biggest difference between ducktail and regular goatees is in the tip: Ducktail goatees are often combed from the bottom to curl outwards to give it that jaunty look.

You are essentially shaping the beard to look like a duck’s rear portion. It may sound strange, but the Ducktail beard looks very strong and dignified when shaped right.

The mustache is typically kept short and is connected to the rest of the beard. 

Tips:

• Use a foil-type shaver to smooth out your beard by moving the shaver in a downward motion from your chin. 
• Once you’re satisfied with the general shape, use precision trimmers or scissors to cut the edges of your beard into a sharp point.
• Comb the beard frequently into the distinctive ducktail shape.

Plus points if you own a car that has a ducktail spoiler!

3. THE VERDI

Celebrities who wore this: Connor McGregor, Bollywood stars often sport Verdis with glorious mustaches

Not suited for: Men who can’t grow thick, long mustaches

Named after a 19^th-century composer by the name of Giuseppe Verdi, the Verdi is very similar to the ducktail beard in that they both have the same shape of facial hair on the chin. 

The key difference between a Ducktail is that the Verdi shows off a stylish mustache as a companion to the beard. 

The Verdi is higher maintenance because you need to style the fancy mustache on your upper lip on top of maintaining a sharp goatee.

Tips:

• Just like a ducktail, shave your beard in downward motions to your desired shape and thickness.
• Shape the rest of it with a precision trimmer and/or scissors.
• Comb the beard.
• More importantly, style your mustache! The usual fun style is by curling your mustache to end in jaunty tips.

4. THE FRENCH FORK

Celebrities who wore this: Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) 

Not suited for: People with asymmetrical faces. The points will highlight the asymmetry.

The French fork is a ducktail beard that ends in two distinct, tapered points. It’s almost as if you have two pointy goatees!

This style originated from the Middle East, from a time when forks hadn’t even been invented yet. Persians sported dignified beards that had two curled points at the bottom of their beards.

Tips:

• You will need more extensive (>3 months) beard growth to support a French Forkbeard
• To achieve the desired dual-tip of this style, you can either cut a triangle in the bottom center of your beard or use wax to shape it into two points
• Don’t trim too close to the chin; you still need about 1.5cm of beard from your chin to pull off this look
• Shaping your upper goatee into an equal triangle shape accentuates the effect of your two tips

5. THE CHIN PUFF

Celebrities who wore this: At this point, any celeb with a beard has done chin puffs

Not suited for: Men with heavy jawline growth

After all the other goatee styles we’ve posted, the Chin Puff is the most goatee-like whereby there is no hair on the cheeks or along the jawline. You can go with a mustache for style or keep it clean to put more emphasis on the goatee.

Men who can grow chin puffs can easily shape them into pointed goatees. A simple shave on a beards’ sides will form a lovely triangle that accentuates the length of a face.

Tips:

• To achieve great chin puff beards, the jawline should be kept free of hair
• Trimming the goatee into a triangle or leaf shape provides the best pointy goatee look

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TOP PRODUCTS FOR POINTY GOATEES

ALL IN ONE PRODUCTS

Ready to begin your journey into pointiness? We’ve done some initial research to help you build a set of tools for growing, shaping, and maintaining your pointy goatee.

The Care Kit by Viking Revolution

If you’re just beginning your search for beard care and grooming products, you will probably enjoy getting one of these all-in-one kits. 

These kits are also great gifts for budding beard and goatee enthusiasts, although many will want to upgrade in the way of electric trimmers for convenience and speed.

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This item makes a great gift for the man who wants to grow a beard!

The Care Kit offered by Viking Revolution is the perfect starter kit as it contains everything a man needs to grow and maintain a great looking goatee:

• Wooden Boars Hair Beard Brush
• Double-Sided Beard Comb
• Sandalwood Beard Oil
• Sandalwood Scent Beard Styling Balm
• Beard Scissors
• Grooming Success Handbook (E-book)
• Travel-Friendly Metal Box (perfect for gifting!)

With this kit, you can grow, cut, and comb your goatee to your preferred style. The free e-book provides further reading for your beardy adventure.

Pros:

• Reviews say that the items included are really good value for money; the comb, brush, and scissors are high-quality items that will last you years
• Awesome customer service

Cons:

• The sandalwood scent is not strong enough and smells fake; some users think the smell is nice because it’s not overpowering

Rapid Beard Grooming and Shaving Kit Bundle

This bundle is perfect for men who are just starting on their beard adventure.

Featuring a beard balm, oil, wash, and conditioner, the Rapid Beard Grooming Kit has everything you need to clean, condition, feed, and style your beard.

The shaving kit comes with a shaving razor with 10 replacement blades, a badger hair shaving brush, a stand to hold these things, shaving soap and a steel bowl to hold it, and a travel bag for it all.

Comes in two premium, padded boxes so it is great as a gift!

Pros:

• Scent-free oil and balm made from all-natural oils, which is great for sensitive noses
• The grooming bundle is efficient. You only need to use a little every day
• The razor holds sharpness for some time and it is easy to replace blades

Cons:

• The conditioner and wash are scented
• The balm isn’t the strongest
• You may cut yourself easily with this type of razor
• The razor handle feels a little cheap

GROWTH & MAINTENANCE

Badass Beard Oil

Beard oils are used to relax your facial hair and keep your skin moist to build a great garden of a beard, but that’s not all: A beard oil’s scent can drive women crazy!

Badass Beard Oils have over a dozen scent profiles for the discerning man. The Original features the classic smell of vanilla and sandalwood while the others have profiles ranging from fresh and fruity to smoky and spicy.

Pros:

• A great variety of scents; find the best one for yourself!
• Does what it’s supposed to do
• Made by veterans

Cons:

• None really

The Bearded Goon’s Ridiculously Strong Beard and Handlebar Mustache Wax

Beard wax is used for taming unruly beards by keeping the beard in any shape you set it. The Bearded Goons’ beard wax-ups the ante by claiming “Ridiculously Strong Styling Hold” on this wax.

The wax is made from natural ingredients such as shea butter and coconut oil and will keep your beard smelling fresh and scent-free (unless you also add beard oil before, which you should!).

Pros:

• Very strong holding power; perfect for styling your goatee into pointy shapes or for that masterful mustache
• A natural, subtle, pleasant scent made from beeswax
• You don’t need to spend a long time preparing it. Some waxes start off very hard and need heat to be useful. This one melts with just a little body heat
• Holds up great in hot conditions

Cons:

• A little goes a long way. Some users report that the stuff clumps together if too much is used
• Not the strongest wax around; you need something stiffer for styles that incorporate very stiff shaped mustaches and beards
• Not a “manly smell” 

TRIMMERS

When it comes to getting great pointy goatees, it is essential to have an electric trimmer that is precise, consistent, and has a close shave.

Trimmers are preferred over shavers for goatees because they offer more precision for the pointiest goatee, whereas a shaver affects a wider area and is better for wholesale cuts.

We’ve looked up three of the best ones to help you in looking for one:

Philips Norelco Oneblade Pro

The Oneblade Pro is an upgrade to the cheaper Oneblade model.

This hybrid system is perfect for achieving pointy goatees because of its unique blade and multi-setting shaving comb Schlüsseldienst Berlin. Start with the comb to cut down long beards, then use the dual-sided blade for precision edging.

With a long battery life that provides 90-minutes of continuous use and full waterproofing, it’s a shaver that can be used all the time, anytime, anywhere ghostwriter. The battery indicator also provides a handy reference for when it’s time to charge.

Pros:

• Multipurpose shaver. Trim beards, edge your goatee to perfection, and shave any length of hair
• It has a pivoting head which can provide a more comfortable shave
• Fully waterproof. Use it in the shower and shave dry or wet
• Shaves from 10mm to 0.4mm, which means the freedom to create any style goatee
• A single adjustable comb means one piece to carry instead of 20 for different lengths

Cons:

• 0.4mm minimum shaving length means your skin won’t be super smooth
• Not the fastest shave – some reviews say it takes a long time to get an even shave
• The shave setting might be moved accidentally while shaving

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Wahl Stainless Steel Grooming Kit

This sleek, stainless steel bad boy is one of the best trimmers out there, especially for the sharpest looking goatees.

It provides this by giving you four blade attachments that can wrangle even the toughest, gnarliest beards into an edgy goatee app entwickeln lassen. The included nose hair trimmer is very useful to keep your nostrils hair-free.

The trimmer’s self-sharpening blades will stay sharp for a long time, which is convenient and cost-saving.

Pros:

• Fast charging. One minute of charging gives three minutes of use, with a full charge coming in at just one hour
• Having a dual voltage adapter means you can charge it anywhere in the world
• 12 attachment guards for shaving your beard to any length

Cons:

• It’s not waterproof
• You need to oil the blades after a few uses for maximum efficiency
• Some reviews note that the comb heads are fragile
• Proprietary charger means you need to search hard for a replacement if you lose or break the charger

Wahl 5622 Groomsman Trimmer

The second Wahl entry in our article is the 5622 Groomsman, a budget trimmer that has multiple attachments for goatee-trimming flexibility.

This rechargeable trimmer features plenty of comb heads which allows for greater versatility.

Pros:

• Powerful. Several reviewers used the trimmer on their shaggy dogs with great effect
• Comes with a travel bag to keep all those accessories

Cons:

• Some reviews say that this trimmer doesn’t have good durability, especially in the plastic parts
• The nose trimmer needs AA batteries
• It’s quite loud

IN CONCLUSION

Goatees are a great way to add personality to a man’s face Statistik Nachhilfe. The style you pick depends on the shape of your face, and you will likely need to experiment a lot to find out good ones. Let us know what you experienced below.

To get the best pointy goatee you will need to help your beard grow strong and long, and you’ll need great tools to cut, shape, and maintain your desired goatee.

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