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Growing a chin beard is not for the impatient. The beard hairs on the chin need quite a bit of time to grow. Especially if you want to wear your chin beard a bit longer, you should plan time for your beard project. A few months should be factored in for this.
An impressive and historical example of a chin beard is the Flemish painter Van Dyke. His particular style of wearing the chin beard along with a mustache is still known today as the Van Dyke beard or goatee.
Who Suits the Chin Beard?
A chin beard can look attractive if it suits the face shape and the type of man. The chin beard suits essentially everyone - it just depends on how you wear it.
- A narrower, tighter chin beard can elongate a short, round face effectively.
- Long, narrow faces look good with shorter, wider chin beards.
If you are more of an extravagant type, you can braid, twist, or combine your chin beard with a mustache. To make the beard style look good, beard brushes or beard combs are useful. They help in untangling the hair. Both beard products and more can be found in the Störtebekker online shop.
What Chin Beard Variants Are There?
We are now moving on to the different chin beard styles. Few beard styles are as versatile as the one that grows on your chin. There are almost as many types of chin beards as there are wearers.
- A long chin beard elongates short faces. Wearing the chin beard short can make you look more angular and masculine.
- A chin beard with a mustache is also a popular and expressive combination.
We would like to introduce you to some particularly popular chin beard variants.
- Goatee: It is also commonly called Goatee because it somewhat resembles a goat's beard. This beard style is ideal for beginners because it grows quickly and you only need to keep the edges clean-shaven. Cheeks, upper lip, and neck should always remain free. The classic: taper the beard to a point at the end.
- Chin Puff: Although the Chin Puff is more of a lower lip beard than a chin beard, we don’t want to omit this beard type. It is perfect for beginners with a round or wide face who are new to the world of beards.
- Anchor: This beard type is relatively rare and thus suits beard wearers who want to stand out from the crowd. Since an Anchor beard requires a lot of maintenance, you should have enough time for beard care. If you desire a masculine look and are willing to invest time, an Anchor is just right for you.
- Chin Strap: This style is a bit more elaborate. Like a strap this beard runs thin and precisely from hairline to hairline. It requires a lot of care and regular trimming to achieve the desired effect. Even growth of the beard is a must. Not enough beard growth? Check out the article Stimulate and Promote Beard Growth.
- Henriquatre: This beard is actually not a pure chin beard but a “Around-the-Mouth Beard,” if you will. It looks very masculine and distinctive and is well-suited for angular faces. Regular trimming is essential.
- Seafarer Collar: This beard style looks a bit wilder than the chin strap. It also follows your face shape but overall has more volume and appears less styled, thus looking more naturally grown. In fact, it requires much less meticulous care than the chin strap.
Growing a Chin Beard - How to Do It
As we mentioned before - if you want a chin beard, you should bring patience. While short, narrow beards can be trimmed within a few weeks, longer variants require several months. Regular care and trimming are always necessary along the way.
The good news: Beard gaps play a lesser role with chin beards. You can approach growing your beard in two ways:
- Either let everything grow out first and then shave the desired shape.
- Or trim and shape the growing hair piece by piece.
If you still want to know what you can do about gaps in the beard - quickly read this article. Also, check out the shop to see which beard products can help you with care.
Shaving and Trimming the Chin Beard - What You Should Consider
- Clean your face and beard hair first with a beard shampoo or beard soap.
- Next, give your beard and hair a short pampering session with aftershave and/or cream.
- When the beard is air-dried, take your trimmer and trim the beard hairs to your preferred length. It’s better to start a bit longer - you can always trim more. If you want a long chin beard, use a beard scissor instead of a trimmer.
- Then, cut the contours with a beard trimmer. Always trim with movements going away from the beard to avoid accidentally cutting into the beard or getting an uneven contour.
- Now, take a razor or a safety razor (the one from Störtebekker feels extremely comfortable to hold, try it out!) and shave the skin around the beard style smooth.
- If you want a particularly accurate result, have the first cut done by a barber and let them cut or shape the chin beard. Once you have the perfect chin beard contours, maintaining them later is no big deal.
The Right Care for Your Chin Beard
Like any other beard, you should care for your chin beard properly.
- Wash your face and beard daily with warm water (but not too hot to avoid drying out and flaking skin). Every third wash, use beard shampoo or beard soap.
- After washing, care is essential - beard oil (try the Störtebekker one; we use high-quality oils that also care for your skin) and perhaps even an additional moisturizer for the skin are advisable.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chin Beards
Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.
How long does it take to grow a chin beard?
One to two weeks for a very short, suggested chin beard - a little chin beard, if you will. Several months to half a year for a substantial, long result.
You can influence how fast the chin beard grows to some extent with care. Regularly massaging beard oil can promote blood circulation and hair growth. The nourishing ingredients in jojoba oil, as used in Störtebekker beard oil, can further encourage growth and keep your skin healthy - a healthy beard grows on healthy skin.
For optimal beard care, you will find everything for your beard in our Störtebekker online shop that you need.
Is the chin beard still in style?
The chin beard is stylish. In fact, especially the long variant. While it was labeled as “hipster beard” a few years ago, this style is making a strong comeback now.
Chin Beard Braiding: How Long Should the Beard Be?
For a chin beard braid, your beard should have a certain length. For small braids, around 7 to 10 cm is recommended; for medium or large braids, you should aim for 15 cm or more.
Conclusion
The chin beard suits almost every man - it depends a bit on how exactly you wear it. It is an ideal beginner's beard because it doesn't require much styling and trimming know-how. It is perfect for those who have rather weak or irregular beard growth with gaps, especially in the cheek area. With a chin beard, that doesn’t matter at all!
How do you wear your chin beard?
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