The 40 Manliest Beard and Mustache Styles

Beard plus mustache styles are a great way to show off your facial hair. Because you are growing two different areas of facial hair, there is an unlimited number of combinations you can try out. For this beard and mustache styling list, we have picked some of our all-time favorite looks.

Cool Beard With Mustache Styles

#1: Tapered Full Beard with Chin Curtain and Natural Mustache

Tapering a long beard can make it look seriously stylish, just like this one. It carries heavy density under and around the chin, then tapers on the sides and fades cleanly near the sideburns. Pair it with a natural mustache if you are not going for the full Amish look.

#2: Patchy Heavy Stubble Beard with Light Handlebar Mustache

Want a fuller beard but not blessed with the thickest growth? Grow it out past heavy stubble so the added length covers the patchiness to some extent. The real star of this look is the handlebar mustache, kept light and well-shaped so it does not overpower the face.

#3: Chin Curtain Beard with Disconnected Thin Mustache

A beard that skips the cheeks entirely is a style statement all on its own. When it flows smoothly along the sides, jawline, and chin, you have a clean chin curtain.

Adding a thin mustache with a wide disconnect gives the whole look a distinctive character, since most guys wearing this style skip the mustache altogether.

#4: Connected Short Blonde Full Beard

A short beard with no fades or fancy sculpting is the easiest style to maintain for guys with packed schedules. Consider yourself lucky if your beard grows in blonde. Keep it connected to your sideburns for a low-maintenance, no-fuss finish.

It is one of the manliest short beard looks you can pull off without committing to serious length.

#5: Anchor Beard with Short Sideburns

Go for this style if you have a defined jawline and a pointy chin. Keeping the sideburns short exposes the cheeks and jaw, letting the structure do the talking. With an anchor beard, the goatee and mustache sharpen the front of the chin into a pointed shape, which works beautifully on a heart-shaped face.

#6: Short Boxed Beard with Pencil Mustache and Soul Patch

The short boxed beard brings sharp carved cheek lines to the table, but what really makes it pop is the pencil mustache paired with a soul patch that matches it in width. Clean, precise, and undeniably sharp.

#7: Thin Chin Strap Beard with Thin Mustache

Look closely and this beard has a clean, uniform quality that gives it serious edge. The thin chin strap wraps around the face with consistent hair length throughout. The mustache stays thin and straight, matching the rest of the beard in weight and proportion for a cohesive, well-detailed finish.

#8: Fu Manchu Mustache with Chin Puff and Sparse Goatee

It may not be the most polished Fu Manchu you have ever seen, but those hanging mustache ends give it an unmistakable character.

The chin puff paired with the drooping mustache creates a classic look with real personality. The long hair ties the whole thing together perfectly.

#9: White Long Full Beard with Thick Walrus Mustache

This is about as commanding as it gets. A big white full beard hanging several inches below the chin, trimmed along the outer edges just enough to hold a squared shape. The thick, full walrus mustache on top seals the deal, making this one of the most powerful beard looks a man can wear.

#10: Dark Full Beard with Pompadour Undercut

Dark hair and a full beard carry a naturally intense energy. When the beard is this dense and full, with the mustache seamlessly connected, the whole look commands attention. A serious, polished beard style for the guy who means business.

#11: Medium Full Beard with Handlebar Mustache

A beard and handlebar mustache combo can be genuinely reminiscent of a classic English gentleman. Keep everything well-groomed to nail this upper-class look, and tease the mustache up at the corners of your mouth for a refined, old-world twist.

Check out our post on handlebar mustache styles for more detail on getting those curls just right.

#12: Designer Stubble Beard with Connected Mustache

A well-maintained designer stubble beard and mustache can create a genuinely attractive, effortlessly put-together look. Combine a groomed stubble with a full beard shape that suits your face, and you get a fresh, youthful energy that works just about anywhere.

#13: Full Beard with Handlebar Mustache

Make the most of your ability to grow facial hair by going large. Cultivate this type of beard style by simply letting it grow. Let your beard and mustache reach whatever length suits you, and trim the ends regularly to keep the style from going rogue.

#14: Short Boxed Beard with Natural Cheek Line

For a versatile, polished look, this short boxed beard is hard to beat. It’s well-kept and never overpowering.

Light, evenly distributed facial hair like this adds width to the face, projecting an open and approachable vibe.

#15: Dark Disconnected Goatee with Sparse Cheek Stubble

A beard style with lighter coverage across the cheeks and more density at the chin and jaw works wonders for elongating the face. Keep the bulk minimal around the mouth area to preserve that lean, sculpted look.

A dark, coarse beard brings serious intensity to the whole profile.

#16: Tapered Fade Beard with a Handlebar Mustache

With a tapered fade beard, keep the hair longer and fuller over the jawbone, then gradually fade the length up until it thins to light stubble across the cheeks. A handlebar mustache with upswept, waxed ends complements this setup perfectly.

#17: Voluminous Natural Full Beard with Thick Mustache

You can give your beard and mustache serious volume by working with the natural fullness of your growth. Use a boar-bristle brush and a touch of beard balm to spread your facial hair outward and lift the bulk.

This is a bold, commanding natural full beard for guys who want to own the room.

#18: Patchy Beard and Mustache

Patchy beard and mustache combinations are seriously on trend right now. The style is a go-to for guys aiming to project effortless cool.

It’s also a solid option for men whose growth pattern naturally produces uneven coverage rather than a dense, uniform beard.

#19: Heavy Stubble Beard and Mustache

Heavy stubble sits right at that sweet spot between scruff and a short beard. It delivers a genuinely stylish, just-rolled-out-of-bed finish without ever looking sloppy.

Perfect for guys who want to telegraph a masculine edge with minimal upkeep.

#20: Medium Full Beard with Straight Connected Mustache

Simple, rugged, and genuinely stylish. This medium full beard has a lived-in, slightly unruly texture that keeps it from feeling too precious.

The mustache is trim and straight, making a clean, direct angular connection to the beard without any curve or bend. Full coverage across the chin and jaw gives the whole look serious weight.

#21: Short Boxed Beard with Descending Connected Mustache

This is a sharp, well-groomed beard and mustache combination kept at a short, refined length. The mustache descends at an angle to connect with light stubble along the jaw, with a touch of additional chin growth rounding out the perimeter.

Clean beard lines and careful beard shaping make this one look polished without being overdone.

#22: Thick Medium Beard with Flowing Connected Mustache

This is a beautifully groomed, well-shaped beard with real density and a few solid inches of length. The mustache runs straight across the upper lip, then flows downward to connect seamlessly with the beard, covering the jaw and the full chin.

The chin projection is strong, with the beard extending outward from the labiomental fold for a commanding front profile.

#23: Dense Mutton Chops with Heavy Chevron Mustache

This is wild, ungroomed facial hair at its most dramatic. The growth goes in every direction, and that’s entirely the point.

The mutton chops are thick and exceptionally dense, matched by an equally bold chevron mustache. What makes it genuinely interesting is the contrast: the chin carries only light stubble, making those massive sideburns and mustache pop even harder.

#24: Light Stubble with Slim Connected Mustache

This look pairs light stubble with a slim, neatly groomed mustache. The beard is still in an early growth phase but well-maintained throughout.

The mustache makes a subtle angular curve downward to join the stubble, which traces the full jawline and covers most of the chin for a clean, connected perimeter.

#25: Dark Natural Full Beard with Long Thick Mustache

This debonair combination pairs a natural full beard with a long, thick mustache. The mustache stays disconnected from the beard itself, instead blending into the cheek hair on either side.

Keep the cheek lines natural and tidy up the neckline for a refined finish. Those inverted undercurls at the chin give the whole combo a slightly scraggly, characterful edge.

A clean, low-effort look that works for almost any face shape. Grow out your stubble to a medium length, then trim the mustache area to a slightly shorter designer stubble length. Keep the cheek lines and neckline defined so the whole thing reads as intentional rather than just unshaven.

#26: Short Rounded Beard With Connected Mustache

An elegant combo that looks just as sharp on a casual fit as it does on a formal one.

This guy sports a short rounded beard with tapered cheeks and sideburns, while the facial hair around the mouth carries noticeably more density.

Trim the mustache neatly and connect it with the chin hair to form a circle goatee. A small soul patch under the lip ties the whole outline together.

#27: Disconnected Goatee With Soul Patch

This is a great choice to pair with a voluminous afro. To nail the look, grow a disconnected goatee alongside a naturally trimmed mustache, then carve the hair under the lip into a triangular soul patch. It’s low-maintenance and flatters triangular and diamond face shapes particularly well.

#28: Patchy Short Beard With Circle Goatee

Give your patchy beard a solid upgrade by letting it grow out rather than reaching for the razor. You might be surprised how well those sparse cheek gaps complement the denser hair around the mouth.

Thick sideburns, patchy cheeks, and a mustache connecting with the chin beard to form a circle goatee are the defining features of this whole look.

#29: Salt and Pepper Garibaldi With Blonde Chevron Mustache

When a thick, blonde chevron mustache is paired with a long salt-and-pepper Garibaldi, the result is one of the most striking beard looks around, projecting serious virile energy.

Keep the cheek line well-trimmed and let the neckbeard grow naturally while cleaning up any rough edges along the perimeter.

#30: Long Ginger Beard With Handlebar Mustache

Want to give your overall look a modern twist? This style delivers. It features a chest-length beard, tapered sideburns, and a thick handlebar mustache.

Keep the cheek sides shorter than the rest of the beard for balance. A warm auburn dye applied to the mustache and chin area helps highlight those zones and pull the whole look together.

#31: Modish Van Dyke With Handlebar Mustache

You can pull off this sharp Van Dyke by combining an anchor goatee with a handlebar mustache. Clean-shaving the cheeks entirely is essential to achieving this look.

Keep the mustache disconnected from the chin beard, and curl the mustache ends into slight upward curves instead. A side-swept fringe adds an extra dimension to the whole package.

#32: Full Ginger Beard With Natural Rounded Shape

A thick, full beard paired with a mustache is one of the most versatile combos out there, flattering nearly every face shape. Groom it regularly and shape the chin hair into a rounded form for maximum fullness.

Keeping those cheek lines crisp is what separates a polished beard from a grown-out mess.

#33: Chin Curtain With Blonde Handlebar Mustache

This style features a thick chin curtain, a neckbeard, and a blonde handlebar mustache. It flatters triangular, oval, and diamond face shapes best.

Keep the chin area full and slightly pointed for sharp, defined features. Disconnecting the beard from the sideburns keeps the profile clean. Simple to maintain once you nail the outline.

#34: Dense Full Beard With Chevron Mustache and Soul Patch

This is a full, dense beard paired with a thick, well-trimmed chevron mustache. Carve the hair under the lip precisely to create a clean, distinctive soul patch.

Keeping the cheek lines and neckline sharp and tidy gives the whole style a polished, professional finish. If you want to project serious, no-nonsense masculinity, this combo delivers.

#35: Heavy Stubble With Thick Walrus Mustache

A classic pairing you’ll spot across South and Southeast Asia, especially on men in their thirties and forties. Grow a thick walrus mustache that extends past the lip line, then trim it just enough so it isn’t covering your lips.

Pair it with heavy stubble on the cheeks and jaw for a rugged, no-fuss look.

#36: Salt and Pepper Short Beard With Trimmed Mustache

Sophisticated and distinctive, this is a short corporate beard featuring crisp dark hair under the lip and a well-kept mustache. The cheek lines and neckline are perfectly trimmed throughout.

Mature men carry this combo with a natural, effortless elegance that younger styles simply can’t replicate.

#37: Anchor Goatee With Thin Sideburns and Mustache

Goatees never go out of rotation, and the versatility is exactly why. This particular setup features an anchor goatee, a trimmed mustache, clean-shaven cheeks, and thin sideburns.

It flatters round, triangular, and diamond face shapes best. If growing a full beard isn’t in the cards for you right now, this style still delivers a sharp, impactful look.

#38: Long Full Beard With Styled Handlebar Mustache

Give it a couple of months and this is the reward waiting for you. Let the beard grow freely to your desired length, and keep the handlebar mustache distinct rather than letting it blend into the beard.

The contrast between silver-blonde hair, a nose piercing, and rich brown facial hair makes for a genuinely striking combination.

#39: Medium Stubble With Designer Stubble Mustache

A clean, low-effort look that works for almost any face shape. Grow out your stubble to a medium length, then trim the mustache area to a slightly shorter designer stubble length.

Keep the cheek lines and neckline defined so the whole thing comes across as deliberate rather than just unshaven.

#40: Salt and Pepper Short Full Beard With Goatee Shape

Salt-and-pepper facial hair carries a dignity all its own, and this style leans right into it. Grow a full beard that connects naturally with a well-trimmed mustache, keeping both the neckline and cheek line clean and polished.

The chin hair is sculpted into a goatee shape, giving the front profile a sharp focal point without losing the fullness of the overall beard.

Mix and match your beard and mustache styles to create a look that genuinely works for you. Found your perfect combination? Drop us a comment and tell us all about it.