Black Man Beard Styles

The beard trend is still going strong. Now that it is established, lots of guys have thick, full beards but it’s not too late to grow facial hair or grow it longer.

At any length, the best looking beards are well-groomed to maintain their shape. That can mean doing it yourself or visiting a barber.

Take a look at the hairstyles that work with facial hair. The transition between the two is an important detail, whether it’s a seamless fade or defined shape.

Check out these cool beard styles for 2017, in order from shortest to longest.

1. Carved Beard
Popular beard styles for black men often feature unique contours and lines. A carved beard pairs well with the defined lines of an edge up.

2. Short Beard Style
This cool short beard trimming style is about shape more than length. The defined geometry plays up facial features.

3. Beard with Fade
There are two ways to wear a beard with a fade haircut. One is to taper down the sideburns so hair fades up into the beard. The other is to create a defined shape that stands out against the skin, like above.

4. Beard Shape
While it is certainly possible to shape your beard at home, it can be helpful to get the initial shape done at by a barber or stylist. In addition to being able to get it perfectly symmetrical, they can create a shape that works with facial hair growth, your face shape and haircut. From there, it is easy to maintain yourself.

5. Carved Beard
Popular beard styles for black men often feature unique contours and lines. A carved beard pairs well with the defined lines of an edge up.

6. Bald + Beard
A shaved head contrasting with a full beard is a classic combination that always looks good. The key to making it work is well-groomed facial hair and some brow maintenance too.

7. Different Beard Styles
There are so many different ways to wear a beard. The best beard style for you depends on the pattern of facial hair growth and face shape. This almost chin strap focuses on where hair grows the thickest plus some additional shaping.

8.Full Beard + Low Fade Haircut
This classic full beard accentuates this gentleman’s angular face in a positive way. The low fade haircut seamlessly tapers back up into facial hair.

9. Comb Over Fade + Beard
The side part, aka comb over hairstyle, is another men’s haircut that pairs perfectly with a beard of any length.

10.Beard + Round Face
Beards are an excellent choice for men with wide or round faces. A longer beard like this one elongates the face.