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

25 Mutton Chop Sideburns, From Neat to Bold

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
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
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
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
The Anchor Beard: How to Grow, Trim, and Style It
Growing, trimming, and balancing the pointed anchor shape.
Updated Jun 2026
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
Bandholz vs Garibaldi: 9 Points to Compare
Bandholz or Garibaldi: the concrete differences, so you pick right.
Updated Jul 2026
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
13 French Fork Beard Styles Worth Growing
The split-chin French fork, its story, and the ways to wear it.
Updated Jun 2026
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
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