To have a beard is a mark of masculinity that males can flaunt about. You style it, you trim it, you shave it, and you do whatever you can do with it so that it suits your face type.  But have you suffered through beard fiascos? Like, you just cannot come to the right beard length and end up messing the entire look?

Well, you are not the only one. Hundreds of men have gone through this and they ardently wish to get an optimum beard length, which also goes with their entire face. 

So, here is a complete guide explaining different beard lengths for you to choose and try.

Different Beard Lengths for You to Try

Here are popular beard length you should try out

1. Stubble Beard

Stubble beard style is one of the cool and trendy beard styles, emanating a casual yet rugged look. It makes younger men seem older and manly. It is very easy to spot as the stubble naturally grows after a few days. It is also known as five o’clock shadow and a 3-day beard.

For whom

It is the right beard length for those who have baby faces and want to look a little more masculine. It adds a little toughness and ruggedness to your look while staying casual.

Maintenance

You will only be able to pull off this beard length style when you regularly use a facial scrub and remove dead skin or stray hairs.

Length

Although the length of this beard is very short, it generally varies from 0.5mm to 0.3mm. The former one is known as a very short stubble beard whereas the latter is classified as a full stubble beard. The perfect length to be maintained through using a trimmer is 2.5mm. 

Time

Although genetics play a major role for your beard to grow, it generally takes 3 to 7 days for the stubble to be visible on your face.

2. Short Beard

A little longer than a heavy stubble, it is also known as the goatee. Such a beard length provides a neat yet robust look which will make you look more handsome and attractive. It is a low-maintenance beard style which is quite versatile which can go with any outfit you wear, especially when it comes to traditional occasions.

For whom

Now, this is one of the most infallible beard styles as it suits every face type, whether it be a long, short, oblong or a round face. You can use a trimmer in order to style the way you want to. It is perfect for a bossy business look.

Maintenance

In order to trim this beard and maintain it, you will need a beard trimmer with multiple guards. For a perfectly trimmed short beard, you will require the length set to be at 15mm or 20mm.

Time

As the short beard is longer than your stubble, it will take 10 to 30 days for you to grow a perfect short beard. This beard could vary from 5mm to 15mm. 

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3. Medium Length Beard

Now, this is the beard length style which would require you to invest some efforts and time for grooming. It is larger than the short beard length and it would require regular trimming in order to keep it in shape.

This style would require washing, conditioning and using high-quality beard products at regular intervals. If all of these steps are done properly, you will certainly achieve a debonair alpha male look which will never fail you to charm women. Trust us!

For whom

This style is recommended only for those who have a thick beard growth. Ideally, a man with thin beard growth or a patchy beard growth should not try this style as you would not get full facial coverage. 

Maintenance

For its proper maintenance, you would need a good beard shampoo, conditioner, oil and wax. Such products are necessary to remove any dead skin that is built underneath the beard. Wax and oil are used to provide nourishment and moisture to the hairs, so they don’t dry out. After applying oil or wax, don’t forget to comb through it so that it reaches the ends of your beard. Regular trimming is a must. 

Length

The appropriate length of a fully grown, thick medium beard length is 3cm. Once your beard reaches that length, you’ll want to start trimming and styling them.

Time

In order to grow a thick medium beard, you would have to patiently wait for one or two months. In that meantime, you also have to trim it and remove the stay hairs at regular intervals, so as not to end up having a messy look.

4. Long Beard

Longbeard style is also known by the name of full beard, which is often the traditional and most epic beard style. This beard style not only requires more maintenance and care than the medium beard length, but it also requires more patience and time.

For whom

Similar to the medium length beard style, you require a sufficient amount of beard growth in order to rock in this beard. You require appropriate facial features, not to mention, the right personality for it.

However, if you are bald or even thinking to go bald, this is the right beard length for you. That look never fails to establish an assertive and powerful personality.  

Maintenance

As mentioned earlier, a long beard would require more shampooing and conditioning than the other ones at regular intervals. In addition to that, you would also need to brush and straighten them, perhaps daily. A long beard is itself a messy look. Trying to make it messier, will make your face look dirty. Moreover, you would need to oil and comb them at regular intervals so your beard remains nourished and moisturized. Not only that but oiling can prevent your skin underneath the beard from turning dry or itchy.

Length

 There is no specific length for a long beard. Once it grows properly, you’ll know it. However, the prescribed range could be from 6 to 12 inches. 

Time: 

Genetic factors play a major role when it comes to growing a long beard. On average, your beard grows half an inch per month. An average long beard would take 6 months to grow fully. If you want to grow longer, it can take 12 to 24 months. 

Well, finding the right beard length is certainly not rocket science. You just need to get acquainted with your face type and the kind of man you are. That’s it.

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