The trend of wearing a beard still continues, as part of the particular style that everyone wants to adopt.
Now, not all men are well-liked to wear a beard; and this is simply because they do not choose the appropriate one according to their type of face.
Although at first glance it does not seem so, really for each type of face there is a beard that is more convenient for him to wear.
With the beard something similar happens to what happens with the hair: The cut must be according to the facial features and the bone structure that is possessed. As with hair, the type of beard that will go best will also depend on what type of face you have.
As is evident, there is a whole range of different types of faces; although some bear some resemblance to each other. Still, there are patterns that clearly differentiate them; that can serve as a reference for you to identify who yours belongs to.
Criteria for defining the different types of faces
To define the different classification patterns of the faces, the following references have been taken:
Mainly measurements taken from the face horizontally and vertically. In the case of horizontal ones, three references will be taken:
- Distance that separates the seines.
- Distance that separates the cheekbones.
- Distance between cheekbones and jaw
In the case of vertical measurements, two references will be taken:
- The distance between the scalp and where the chin ends. The result
must be divided by 3. - Distance between the nose (bottom) and the chin.
Typology of the square face
We say that a face is square, when there is parity between the three horizontal measures we have taken.
In this type of face the features tend to be very marked and their appearance is square, as a result of the chin not having enough forward projection.
Beard suitable for the type of square face
For this type of face, the option that will make you look better and the most suitable; it is a very thin beard and with very little volume, in order to soften the features somewhat.
In these cases, a bulky beard would make the face look even squarer.
To carry out a correct trimming of this beard, it must be outlined with soft shapes, little accentuated and somewhat rounded; so that there is no emphasis on angles.
An advisable fact would be the knobs, since the hair is more populated in the area of the chin.
Another option that could also be implemented, is to completely shave both sides of the face; or at least leave a reduced amount of hair. With this, it will be possible to sweeten the features of the face and will have a much more stylized air.
You can also evaluate the alternative of wearing the “goat type” beard, so called for its resemblance to the appearance that this animal has, so that it gives an appearance of lengthening the chin and softening in that way the width of the jaw; and at the same time give it a more sculpted touch.
This alternative, additionally, will help you to focus people’s gaze on the other features of your face; as it could well be your eyes or your lips.
If your style is something bold and your purpose is to impact the first impression, your square face will look great with an elongated beard.
It should begin to form around the comisura of the lips and continue towards the chin, taking care to emphasize this area, and leave it very trimmed on the sides. It is not advisable that it is very populated, since that way it would give the opposite appearance to the one we are looking for.
Take care of the cheek area
When the physiognomy of your face is square, the shape that the beard should take in this area should be outlined through a shaving, which focuses on obtaining smooth and rounded shapes; so that angles do not stand out.
Otherwise it would happen if the typology of the face was rounded, since it would have been necessary to seek to give it a more angled profile. As far as beards are concerned, the most important thing is not to follow the shape of the face. In case you have this other type of face, you might be interested in reading about the best types of round face beards.
