Short Beard Styles and How to Maintain Them

Some men are not as genetically blessed as others when it comes to facial hair and some, even if they can grow a full, long beard, do not want to. Either way, you need not worry about what to do because there are various options you have to choose from when it comes to short beard styles.

There is a huge list of short beard styles ranging from a short-boxed beard, Van Dyke beard, and royal beard to a goatee, the Balbo, and beardstache. Chin strap beard and short shaggy beard are also included in this list.

In this article, we will be providing you with a list of short beard styles as well as ways to maintain them, whether it is by washing them or trimming them!

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Types of Short Beard Style

It is okay if you do not have an abundance of hair follicles present on your face that sprout thick, luscious hair. This is because there are many short beard styles for you to pick and choose from and besides, they require less maintenance compared to long beard styles so hey, who is winning here?

Go through the list provided below, pick the one that would suit your face shape the best, and waste no time growing it out!

Short Boxed Beard

This is a shorter version of the typical full, long beard as it is around three-quarters of an inch long. This is one of the most versatile beard styles as it goes with several hairstyles including a bald head.

In this style, most of the bottom half of the face is covered by facial hair including a mustache. One of the advantages of having this type of beard is that it requires less maintenance as compared to a long beard.

To achieve a sharper cheekbone appearance, keep the facial hair cheek line a bit lower. This will accentuate your cheekbones, giving you a sharper look.

How to Maintain It

A short-boxed beard does not require a lot of maintenance except keeping a proper beard care routine which includes a beard brush, beard wash, beard oil, and beard balm but this step has to be a part of the maintenance of every type of beard.

Go in with a trimmer when the beard begins to get longer than what you like or either go to a professional to get it done.  

Van Dyke Beard

This style gets its name from Anthony Van Dyke, a 17^th-century Flemish painter. Celebrities in these times like Pierce Brosnan, David Beckham, and Christian Bale are well known to have a Van Dyke Beard.

This type of beard style includes a combination of a classic goatee, a soul patch, and an unattached mustache. If you have patchy growth when it comes to facial hair then this style is best suited for you.

How to Maintain It 

After you have successfully grown a Van Dyke beard, you need to maintain it by making sure the cheeks and jawline remain clean. You will need to shave the sides and keep the goatee long and for that, use scissors instead of clippers.

If you are planning on keeping it longer then comb the beard with a beard brush then go in with a mustache wax or a beard wax to tame it. Other than that, wash it regularly and use good beard products.  

Royal Beard

A royal beard is characterized by a mustache and a chin strip. A chin strip refers to a section of hair that runs down vertically down your chin, the thickness of this strip depends on a person’s preference.

The mustache on the other hand is usually a classic one. Just make sure to have the right balance between the thickness of the mustache and the thickness of the chin strip so that it does not look awkward and give you a weird appearance.

Just like the previous beard style, this one is a great option if you have patchy facial hair growth.

How to Maintain it

When it comes to the maintenance of the royal beard, keep the cheek and neck area smooth so that any hair on these regions does not blend in and ruin the distinguished style. Go in and clean and shave your cheeks and neck region daily.

Goatee

The goatee is one of the most common beard styles, due to the several different ways you can style them. A goatee is a style in which both, the beard and the mustache are joined at either side of the mouth.

The beard covers the whole chin, starting from the bottom lip. This style of beard works with a lot of hairstyles so before you choose any other beard style, give this one a go.  

The most important part of growing a goatee is to get the width of it just right so it suits the shape of your face. When you first start, go wide and then gradually begin to trim to get the correct width that suits you.

How to Maintain It

Trim it occasionally, preferably every couple of days to maintain the shape. Clean shave around the goatee to avoid messiness and keep the clippers on the shortest length when trimming the rest of the facial hair.

Make sure to keep the mustache line clean as well so that it gives a sharper look.

The Balbo

This type of beard is a combination of a goatee and a disconnected mustache. If you find it hard to grow a beard or mustache around your mouth then this is a great option for you as the mustache in this style is disconnected from the rest of the beard.

If you want inspiration, Robert Downey Jr and Justin Timberlake are celebrities who prefer this type of beard style.

How to Maintain It

To maintain this style of beard, you need to keep the cheeks clean and make sure the beard and mustache hairs are not connected at all. Use a comb and trim the edges with scissors regularly.

Chin Strap Beard

This style of beard is characterized by the facial hair extending from one sideburn to the other, meeting in the middle at the chin, and then going under it. The thickness of this strap of hair can vary depending on the person’s liking but it is to be noted that only a small amount of it should show up above the chin and jawline. You can either grow a mustache with this style or not, that completely depends on you.

How to Maintain It

You will have to clean shave your cheeks, under your chin, and the surrounding areas every day to achieve the sharp chin strap look. Regularly trim the beard to make sure the hair is not growing out unevenly.

Short Shaggy Beard

This type of beard style is a good choice for men who have uneven hair growth as it plays into the whole “shaggy” look. It also works amazing for people who are not a fan of regular beard grooming but keep in mind to occasionally take care of your beard or else it will turn from shaggy to messy quickly.

How to Maintain It

Wash it regularly with warm water and use a beard wash every other day and trim it after two weeks, meaning twice a month. If you plan to go to a barber, ask for a tidy-up, and that will do the job.

Beardstache

A Beardstache is a bit like a short-boxed beard but the cheeks, jaw, and chin are trimmed shorter than the mustache. In short, the mustache is clearly defined by the beard.

You can keep the mustache as prominent as you want, it depends on your preference. You can fade the cheeks and neckline to soften it more or you can straight razor it for a more manicured look.

One of the best beardstache that the screen has seen to date is that of Henry Cavil in Mission Impossible; Fallout.

How to Maintain It

The mustache will not be needing a lot of attention when it comes to trimming but the same can not be said about the stubble. Go in and regularly trim the beard section.

On the mustache, use a beard balm with beeswax to tame and groom it. First, use your fingers to apply the wax then go in with a comb to evenly spread, and then finally twist the tips of the beard to give it a curl or leave it natural.

Conclusion

To put it short, do not let less facial hair growth get to you because there exist numerous short beard styles you can pick and choose from to get your ideal look. These styles can be either the van dyke, a beardstache, a chin strap, or many others mentioned in the out list, just pick one that best suits your face shape. We hope that this guide provided you with the options you have when it comes to short beard styles as well as ways to maintain them.