Do Women like Beards: Yes or No?

Even if a man decides to grow a beard because he feels comfortable with it, one question remains important: Do women like beards? Do women find beards attractive and what effect does a beard have on women?

Because no matter how tough a guy is, at the end of the day, we all want to make a good impression on the ladies. Of course, various surveys have been conducted on this topic with very varied results: Yes, women like beards. But not every beard is equally attractive to women.

Let’s shed some light on this.

Do women find men with beards more attractive?

Of course, a man without a beard can be attractive, but what about men with facial hair? Generally speaking, women find beards on men attractive. The online dating site Parship.de conducted a survey of nearly 400 women, which revealed that while women like beards, they don’t like them at any cost.

The more experimental and hairier a beard is on a man's face, the less enthusiastic the surveyed women were. Only 20% of the respondents indicated that they preferred smooth-shaven faces.

Why do women like beards: A simple reason!

The reasons why women like men with beards are clearly related to appearance.

Beards make faces look more angular and masculine. Men with beards appear more mature and experienced and also seem

• more individual,
• freer,
• more independent,
• and wilder.

All attributes that women find interesting in men. When it comes to physical contact, beards don’t fare as well: One in five women in the Parship.de survey reported that beard stubble is bothersome when kissing.

Which beard do women really like?

Among all beards, the 3-Day Beard scores the highest. More than 45% of the surveyed women, almost half of them, stated that they find three-day beards on men sexy. This beard style is by far the most popular among women.

Expert Tip: A three-day beard suits almost every man and can be worn well even with lighter beard growth. The key is to keep it well-groomed. This means the contours should be neatly shaved, and the beard stubble should be soft and well-groomed so it doesn’t look like you simply forgot to shave.

We recommend our Störtebekker beard oil for this. It not only cares for the three-day beard but also the skin underneath. Since the skin is clearly visible with this beard style, you shouldn't neglect this point.

Moreover – and this is a plus point with women – the beard oil has a pleasant scent.

Do Women Like Goatees?

The goatee does not fare well with women at all. In the aforementioned Parship.de survey, only 3% of women preferred a chin beard.

For many ladies, this beard style seems too specific and too "freaky." The appearance is perceived more as "nerdy" rather than masculine and attractive.

Expert Tip: Chin beards don’t suit every man. We still believe that a goatee can be very attractive if worn by the right type of man and if it looks well-groomed.

Do Women Like Full Beards?

Do women like full beards? There is good news and bad news for this question: The full beard is significantly more popular than, for example, the chin beard, but still, only a few women genuinely like the full facial hair.

In the Parship.de surveys, only 9% of the respondents stated that they find full beards attractive. Many even said that a prominent full beard would be an absolute turn-off for them.

However, don’t be misled: As with the goatee, if the right man wears and styles the beard correctly and practices proper beard care, it will be attractive to the ladies' world.

Researchers found that men with full beards are perceived by women as

• more mature,
• more relationship-ready,
• and better off financially!

Will I Make a Good Impression with a Mustache?

Mustaches are unfortunately perceived as less attractive by women. Moreover, according to the survey, they are considered particularly annoying when kissing.

Are There Cultural Differences Regarding Beard Appeal?

In some cultures, beards play a larger role. For example, three-day beards are much more popular in oriental countries than here, and other beard styles like the “Slavic Hook” suggest a cultural background.

When it comes to the attractiveness of three-day beards, however, women seem to agree worldwide – as well as on the unpopularity of extravagant beard styles. Extravagant beards, sideburns, or twirled mustaches are poorly received internationally among women.

Conclusion

Beards are in style – some more, some less. Primarily, you should choose a particular beard style because you find it cool yourself and not just because it appeals to women. You must feel comfortable with it!

What is your personal favorite beard style? How do you wear your beard?

FAQ

What’s better, with a beard or without?

According to women's opinions, the three-day beard is unbeatable. Personally, we think: With a beard is much better than without. And a beard style that really suits you makes you more attractive in any case.

What does a beard radiate?

Beards radiate masculinity, maturity, life experience, and indeed financial independence. Many women find beards sexy because they perceive the beard wearer as wealthier and more professionally successful.

How do I know if a particular beard suits me?

Before you can sport a particular beard style, you usually need to let the beard grow first. During this process, you develop a good sense of what suits you and what makes you comfortable. A barber can also provide good advice.

What if I have minimal beard growth?

With minimal beard growth, unfortunately, not every beard style is achievable. You need to be a bit careful here. Three-day beards or chin beards usually work quite well. Perhaps consult a barber for advice as well.

Ask your barber or read our blog:

• Optimal Beard Care » Everything You Need to Know!
• Which Beard Suits Me? Find Your Style