Pro tip: Massage in a few drops of Le Labo Beard Oil or Jack Black Beard Oil—light enough to absorb fast, strong enough to soften wiry hair.
The Long Beard
If you’ve got Jason Momoa-level growth, the long beard is a no-brainer. It gives off rugged, IDGAF energy and doesn’t need daily upkeep—ideal for the low-maintenance set. For something cleaner, take cues from Christian Bale’s slightly trimmed version. Just don’t let the mustache get out of control. Long beard: hot. Long mustache: not. Skip the trimmer—just use scissors to snip stray hairs and a little beard wax to keep it healthy.
Pro tip: Keep it nourished with Honest Amish Beard Balm—it tames flyaways and gives that subtle, woodsy scent that says “I live in nature” (even if you don’t).
The Goatee
The goatee is a close cousin of the anchor beard, focusing more on the chin than the cheeks. The mustache is optional. It’s a polarizing look but Adam Driver makes a strong case. It’s easy enough: grow out the hair below your lip and chin, keeping the rest clean. If patchiness is an issue, work a beard balm into your routine.
Pro tip: Try MVRCK’s Beard Lotion—it keeps shorter growth hydrated and helps hide any patchy zones with a soft sheen.
MVRCK by Mitch skin + beard lotion
MVRCK’s dual-action lotion promises that telltale fresh-from-the-barber feeling whether you’ve got a beard that’d make Chuck Noland jealous or just the shadow of one. Part moisturizer, part facial-hair tamer, it’s good for all-over use on the daily. (Retail value: $18)
The Close Stubble
If a full beard feels like too much commitment, stubble is the perfect middle ground. It adds texture and edge with minimal effort. Michael Fassbender’s low-maintenance gives “I just woke up like this, on purpose.” While Tom Hardy has more dense growth kept just short enough to look intentional. Depending on how fast your hair grows, you might need a quick daily shave to maintain it.
Pro tip: The Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Shaver keeps stubble uniform—pair it with Aesop Moroccan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion for smooth skin that still feels like you.
Aesop Moroccan neroli post-shave lotion
Blessed with skin that never seems overly dry or oily? A lighter lotion will tone and soothe without clogging your pores. Aesop’s is packed with botanical oils that absorb fast, leaving the subtle smell of sandalwood in thier wake.
The Short Boxed Beard
For guys who want to look polished all the time, follow the Chrises—Evans and Hemsworth—who both favor a clean, uniform beard. Use a trimmer to keep the length consistent across your face, connecting the beard neatly to your mustache and sideburns.
