Oval, round, square, or rectangle? Here\u2019s our no nonsense guide…<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”credit-name” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Black Han Sans|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_font=”|||on|||||” header_4_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]
Words by Rachel Martin<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1485919128.jpg” alt=”Michael B Jordan” title_text=”Tiffany & Co. NYC Flagship Store Reopening” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Your facial hair can make or break your look. Nothing emits got-it-together-ness quite\u00a0 like a neatly trimmed beard or an expertly sculpted moustache. That said, there\u2019s no one-style-suits-all. At least according to the pros. Let your beard grow wild and free if you\u2019re averse to faff, but if you\u2019re the sort of bearded gent that revels in dedicated grooming time, start by considering your face shape. The experts say that the best beards take into account the proportion of features – rectangular face and a wispy beard? It could be making you look drawn. Oval face shape and a stiletto beard? You\u2019re hiding your enviable symmetry under an immaculately trimmed bushel.<\/p>\n \u00a0There\u2019s a lot to unpack, gang, but we\u2019ve done the majority of the leg work for you. Buckle up. Here\u2019s your comprehensive guide to beard shapes. We cover everything from the rugged look (how to wear it without looking bedraggled)\u00a0 to the neat-as-a-pin finish. Trimmers at the ready\u2026<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] \u2018Choosing the right beard is no different from choosing the right haircut \u2014 it\u2019s all about balance, proportion and face shape,\u2019 advises top hairdresser Edward James. Here\u2019s Olly Walker, Grooming Expert at Harry\u2019s, with his essential guide:<\/p>\n A round face shape typically has a similar width and height, a softer, smoother jawline and full, round cheeks. The overall shape will likely be circular with no prominent angles. Celebrities with round face shapes include Leonardo Di Caprio and Seth Rogan.\u00a0<\/p>\n The best beard for a round face shape<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep the sides of your beard shorter and leave it a bit longer around your jawline. This will give your face a more angular look, making your jawline appear squarer instead of rounded. You can also go for a longer beard, which helps elongate the face and make it look less circular.<\/p>\n The worst beard for a round face shape<\/strong><\/p>\n Anything too unkempt and full that adds extra width to the face. Where a round face shape is concerned, it\u2019s about adding vertical length as opposed to width.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1933593710.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Leonardo Dicaprio” title_text=”29th Annual Critics Choice Awards \u2013 Show”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Congratulations. You\u2019ve won the face shape lottery where beards are concerned. If your face shape is square you\u2019ll have a sharp, strong jawline and broad cheekbones. Your face will be defined, sharp and angular. Celebrities with square face shapes include Michael B. Jordan and Taron Egerton.\u00a0<\/p>\n The best beard for a square face shape<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you go for a clean shave or something more sculpted like a chin strap or soul patch, you\u2019re in great shape. A full beard, stiletto beard, scruffy beard, or even simply a peppering stubble also work really well with this face shape. The world is your oyster.<\/p>\n The worst beard shape for a square face shape<\/strong><\/p>\n Avoid anything boxy. While a scruffy style works well, you\u2019ll still want to ensure it\u2019s shorter and slightly more tapered around the jawline.\u00a0<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-951743888.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Taron Egerton” title_text=”CinemaCon Presents The 2017 Big Screen Achievement Awards”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] A rectangular face shape has a longer chin than a fully square face, but is similar in all other respects. Celebrities with a rectangular face shape include James Norton and Henry Cavill<\/p>\n The best beard for a rectangular face shape<\/strong><\/p>\n The goal is to add\u00a0 fullness and create a more chiseled look. Beard styles that add width, like the hipster beard, work well, as do styles that help define the jawline, like the chinstrap beard. Both are great choices to balance out longer face shapes and give you a sharp, structured look.<\/p>\n The worst beard shape for a rectangular shape<\/strong><\/p>\n Anything long or wispy – extra length around the chin will only make your face appear disproportionately long.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1437187449.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Henry Cavill” title_text=”Netflix’s %22Enola Holmes 2%22 World Premiere”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] If your face is slightly longer than it is wide, with a rounded jawline and balanced proportions then you\u2019ll likely have an oval face shape. Celebrities with an oval face shape include George Clooney, Idris Elba and Justin Bieber.<\/p>\n The best beard for an oval face shape<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Lucky you! You\u2019ve got the face shape that works with just about any style. Happy days. Go wild.<\/p>\n The worst beard shape for an oval face shape<\/strong><\/p>\n If anything, avoid pointed beards, like the stiletto, as they can throw off your natural balance.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1707036581.jpg” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”George Clooney” title_text=”Clooney Foundation For Justice’s The Albies”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] If you’re still unsure of your face shape, don\u2019t be afraid to experiment with different styles in a bid to find out what works for you. \u2018And work with your hair texture,\u2019 adds James. \u2018Apply oils with natural ingredients like jojoba oil, argan, and sweet almond – they\u2019re lightweight and nourishing and help to create a look that feels intentional.\u2019 And at the end of the day, oval face, square or round, the best beard of all is the one that makes you feel great. Over and out.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#111111″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” module_class=”custom-divider” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_class=”credit-texts” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_orientation=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Photo: <\/b>Getty<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How To Find The Right Beard For Your Face ShapeOval, round, square, or rectangle? Here\u2019s our no nonsense guide…Words by Rachel MartinYour facial hair can make or break your look. Nothing emits got-it-together-ness quite\u00a0 like a neatly trimmed beard or an expertly sculpted moustache. That said, there\u2019s no one-style-suits-all. At least according to the pros. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature"],"acf":[],"modified_by":"guestgrazia","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7856"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7869,"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7856\/revisions\/7869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/grazia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Step 1: Consider your face shape\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Round<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Rectangle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Oval<\/strong><\/h3>\n