As we age and become more distinguished gentlemen, we might consider new facial hair looks to keep things fresh. The beard is the OG facial hair format that has withstood the test of time. Literally, cavemen were sporting beards before we became advanced enough to manscape.
While the beard might be timeless, some beard styles are not. Some beard stylings can be pulled off by more youthful men, while other types just don’t look good no matter how old you are. If you’re like fine wine or whiskey and getting better with age, you might be wondering what beard style might be best for you.
Suffice it to say—beards aren’t going anywhere in 2022.
So, whether you’re a first-time beard grower or a grizzled beard veteran, we’ve compiled our 10 best beard styles for 2022 to help you find a beard style that makes you feel awesome.
1. The 5 o’clock shadow or stubble beard
Heavy 5 o’clock shadow beards are also nice if you have a rich salt and pepper look.
The 5 o’clock shadow, or stubble beard, is as short of a beard as you can get. It’s classic, timeless, and always well received. David Beckham, Adam Levine, Zac Effron, and many more have made the designer stubble a staple of men’s grooming, and we don’t predict it going away anytime soon.
Older gentlemen with sharp, angular faces don’t have to do much more than not shave for a few days to look good. The great thing about the heavy stubble beard is that it can accentuate a really thick beard or mask thinner beards that would be more noticeably thin.
2.The Short Boxed Beard
The Short-Boxed Beard accentuates the jawline
Another beard style that ‘s going to be huge fashion in 2022 it’s the short-boxed beard. If you’re always shaving and you’re not used to having facial hair, then this is the beard style that you want to go for. This one is going to be shorter than a longer classic beard but still going to be a perfect middle ground if you don’t necessarily want to commit to a long beard. For a more rugged look, remember to keep your neck and upper cheek hair trimmed and well-groomed.
3. The Old Dutch/Verdi
These beard styles are both a play-off of the full beard with some mustache extravagance.
Named after 19th-century Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, this classic style gives off a distinguished appearance. The Verdi includes a handlebar mustache and a rounded three to four-inch beard. The handles of the mustache are waxed and hang over the top of the beard in a loose curl. Some men opt to keep the mustache smaller and separate from the beard.
4. French Fork Beard
Neater and more subtle in appearance, or long, dramatic, and daring.
The French Forkbeard is a style that is not for the faint-hearted, and it will take some confidence to pull off. As the name suggests, this facial hair has a fork-like appearance, defined by the beard hair-splitting in the middle into two pieces; a French fork traditionally has two prongs. The beard is usually long, extending past the chin, but there are many variations depending on the length and texture of your facial hair.
5.The Balbo Beard
Balbo beard style is classy and will add a touch of sophistication to your appearance
The Balbo beard is one of our favorite stylings for older and younger men alike because of its creative takes from all styles. Formed from a long or short beard, the Balbo sports a heavy mustache disconnected from the beard. The chin and jawline mimic a Donegal but are not connected to sideburns. This is another beard style that demands a lot of upkeep but looks great when executed properly.
6.The Ducktail beards
Masculine and stylish, these are two ways to describe the ducktail beard
Ducktail beards are a hybrid of a short box and full beard. The sides, neck, and mustache are trimmed short, while the chin is left long to a point. When done correctly, the ducktail beard can look great on older guys. The beauty of the ducktail beard is that it can have a very sophisticated finish and is easier to wear than some of the more daring styles. That said, the precision of the look makes it a little more maintenance. You will have to regularly groom your beard to have it looking its best.
7.The Beardstache
The look can be incredibly flattering.
The Beardstache is simply the combination of a full mustache and a bit of stubble—anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. We’re big fans of beardstache and think that it’s one of the coolest ways to wear a mustache in 2022. The stubble gives your jawline and cheek lines a little more definition, and the contrast between the full mustache and the stubble looks badass. This is a modern and cool way to wear your facial hair that Henry Cavill perhaps popularized.
8.The chevron mustache
The Chevron Beard looks sexy and cool
We’re seeing more and more men growing the chevron mustache, and for good reason. It’s a natural style that requires minimal grooming. It’s timeless. The chevron mustache is the quintessential mustache style. It follows the shape of the upper lip, resulting in a natural mustache that has a slight upside-down V shape. The style features thick facial hair covering the top lip. It can angle downwards at the corners of the lip but has a very natural appearance.
9.The Bandholz Beard
The Bandholz beard style makes a statement
While some think it’s just a funny name for a Brooklyn hipster beard, it is actually named after Beardbrand founder, Eric Bandholz. Deep down, the Bandholz beard is just a year left to grow naturally without any pruning or shaping. Remember, everyone’s beard grows differently, so you can try to replicate the Bandholz beard, but it won’t ever be exact. It will usually take a minimum of six months to grow. You need the patience to rock this beard. You may not enjoy it while it is reaching the desired length, and it can look messy, but the finished appearance is incredibly stylish.
10.The Anchor Beard
The anchor beard gives you a distinctive style without totally dominating your face
The Anchor beard style is a short-pointed beard on the chin paired with a mustache. Simply put, it creates the shape of an anchor with a strip of hair that extends from the chin to the jawline. The Anchor does require regular trimming and maintenance to keep the shape, but it looks great on most men and suits most face shapes. Those that it will flatter and look especially good on are square, round and rectangular face shapes.
