Classic Styles

Iconic named beard styles — Van Dyke, Balbo, anchor, garibaldi, mutton chops and more.

Pillar Guide

25 Mutton Chop Sideburns, From Neat to Bold

Classic Styles

How to Create the Ultimate Jawline with a V-Shape Beard

Shaping growth to a clean point at the chin for a sharper jawline.

Updated Jun 2026
Classic Styles

Balbo Beard: What It Looks Like and How to Trim It

How to grow, trim, and sculpt the disconnected Balbo, plus the variations worth trying.

Updated Jun 2026
Classic Styles

The Van Dyke Beard: How to Grow and Style It

The floating mustache and pointed chin that add drama without a full beard's bulk.

Updated Jun 2026
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26 Soul Patch Styles That Actually Look Good

Takes on the smallest facial hair there is, and how to keep it deliberate.

Updated Jul 2026
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The Anchor Beard: How to Grow, Trim, and Style It

Growing, trimming, and balancing the pointed anchor shape.

Updated Jun 2026
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Van Dyke vs Anchor Beard: Photos, Differences, and Which to Pick

The lookalike styles separated, with photos and a pick for your face.

Updated Jul 2026
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Bandholz vs Garibaldi: 9 Points to Compare

Bandholz or Garibaldi: the concrete differences, so you pick right.

Updated Jul 2026
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28 Circle Beard Ideas for a Clean Look

Clean takes on the mustache-and-chin circle, a tidy beard with low upkeep.

Updated Jun 2026
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13 French Fork Beard Styles Worth Growing

The split-chin French fork, its story, and the ways to wear it.

Updated Jun 2026
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing a Garibaldi Beard

The wide, rounded full beard named for a general, with grooming tips and photo ideas.

Updated Jul 2026
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Beardstache: How to Wear a Mustache with a Short Beard

Heavy stubble under a full mustache: what it is, who it fits, and the upkeep.

Updated Jun 2026