Mens trimmed beard styles. 12 Handsome French Beards to Stand Out BeardStyle

French Beards are so-called because they have been a popular beard style in France for the last few centuries. They are really popular with modern men across the Western world because they look great and they are low maintenance. You can also try a lot of different things with a French beard style. Dadi style.

Van Dyke or French Beard?

In the past, there has been some debate over the differences between van Dyke beards and French Beards. Originally the term van Dyke beard and French beard were used interchangeably. Historically, a French Beard was one where the beard was separate and distinct from the mustache. However, the term French beard is now often used to describe a style which encircles the mouth.

#1: Van Dyke Beard

This classic look was made famous by the artist van Dyke. The beard portion is always kept separate from the mustache. A spectacular handlebar mustache looks really impressive.

#2: Thick Beard with a Thin Mustache

A thick beard will help to elongate your face and can help to strengthen your chin. Keeping the rest of your facial hair thin will help to bulk up the hair in your beard.

#3: W-shaped beard with Patchy Disconnect

To form a W-shaped beard, you will need to grow a soul patch leading up to your lips. A patchy disconnect between the beard and the mustache will prevent the style from looking too heavy.

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#4: Thin W Beard with Disconnect

A thin dark colored beard can give you a real bad boy look. Keep your facial hair trimmed around the edges and avoid any stray hairs to keep your look sharp.

#5: Thick and Wide French Beard

A thick and wide beard can create a really intense look. The thickness of the beard will help to enhance the color of the facial hair. Dark colors look most intense.

A stubbly French beard is an excellent choice for guys who do not want to grow a full thick beard. Trim your stubble every morning to keep the length short.

#7: Rounded Chin Beard with Patchy Disconnect

Rounding your chin beard creates an open and friendly look. The curves are much softer than angular beard styles are. Avoid any intensity with a patchy disconnect between your beard and mustache.

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#8: Square Beard

A square beard can help to strengthen the shape of your face. Use your trimmers to create angular sections at the four corners of the style. Straight edges also perfect the square beard style.

#9: White Beard

A white beard is an eye-catching look for people who normally have dark hair. Beards will often lighten or go gray at a different rate to head hair. Use special beard dye to create a uniform color.

#10: Full and Tight

A tight beard is one which is cropped in close to your lips. Keeping your beard cropped tightly around your lips can help to enhance your bone structure. The fullness of the beard adds intensity.

#11: Wide Beard with Soul Patch

A small soul patch underneath your lips can help to create a bohemian facial hairstyle. Surround your soul patch with a wide French beard to maintain your style.

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#12: Thin French Beard

If you want to avoid the intensity that comes with some French beard styles, make sure that you keep your beard looking thin and manicured. This style is friendly and open.

Whether you want to call it a French Beard or another name, there is no denying that this look is sharp. For plenty of other cool beard and mustache styles, please check out one of our other lists. We have plenty of different choices on our website.