Fashion is whimsical and like trends, they tend to come and go at will not giving time on some occasions; to adapt to the new guidelines. Something similar happens with wearing a beard.
Until just a few years ago, it was considered that wearing a beard at work was not the most appropriate and that to show off a more serious and formal image; it was essential to be very well shaved. Even wearing a very short beard was not welcomed.
Fortunately, those times have evolved and today you can see a number of people, who show their beards in any of their very different styles and presentations.
Literally speaking, there are for all tastes.
If it is in your mind the intention to let your beard grow or if you already wear it but you are in search of a new appearance, it is prudent that you consider the fact that not all styles will lend you in the most suitable way.
It will really depend directly on the shape of your face.
This is basically just a consideration. The decision of the style to wear is more suited to the taste of each one or if you are satisfied with the appearance of the face.
This, of course, regardless of whether or not the style that has been chosen is in accordance with the type of facial physiognomy.
Characteristics of an elongated face
In general a face is considered elongated, when the distance between the nose and the chin is 0.5 cm greater than the result of the sum of the total distance of the face divided by 3.
Under those circumstances, the face is appreciably longer than wide and the chin tends to be a bit prominent.
Other assessments are as follows:
- The jaw, forehead and cheekbones have the same width.
- Optically it can be seen that the chin looks quite elongated.
- The face is visually longer than it is wide.
- Everything that constitutes the contour of the face is visibly thinner.
If a face has all the characteristics mentioned above, it falls directly into the classification of an elongated face.
Beard styles that are best suited to the elongated face
In the understanding of the stylists, what is sought with the beard in addition to the change of appearance is to try to reduce the visual effect caused by the most marked shapes that the face has and soften its features a little; to make it look a little more harmonious and symmetrically balanced.
Basically, choose the beard style most in line with your shape.
In this regard, the following considerations are worth taking into account:
1. – The complete beard is an option
When the face is elongated, most of its physiognomy is arranged vertically. For this reason, the style of beard to choose should be one that encompasses in all its extension a uniform shape.
In other words, the beard must maintain an even and even distribution throughout the lower part of the face; without allowing it to grow excessively in the chin region, as it would visually make the face look even more elongated.
2. – Attention in the area of the pins and cheeks
In this area it is not convenient to fine-tune the beard line much. The best option is to leave them a little wide and thus avoid giving a longitudinal impression to the face.
As far as the profiling of the cheeks is concerned, it could deprive the taste of the person as long as care is taken not to leave them too narrow.
3. – The mustache also plays its role
Try to wear a full beard, leaving it a little longer on the sides and somewhat shorter in the chin region, so that the face tends to appear shorter.
You can also try to wear a mustache that is of short dimensions, to help you complement in a harmonious way the appearance of an elongated face.
4. – Frequently trim the beard
Another style appropriate for the elongated face is to form a triangle between the mustache and the beard, having to be trimmed daily as well as the cheeks and neck.
