Chin beard styles: from chin puffs to straps

Why the long face? Or are you just in need of chin beard advice? In any case, once your beard gets mistaken for a Rapunzel wig at the Halloween party, you should probably start thinking about your chin beard care. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about the chin beard, including which chin beard style is right for you.

What is a chin beard?

A chin beard is a style of facial hair that focuses specifically on the chin area, leaving the cheeks and often the upper lip clean-shaven. It can bring definition to the chin and jaw area while balancing facial features, making it a flattering look for many men.

There are different types of chin beard, ranging from a small tuft of hair to fuller, longer beards that start to fade up into the jawline. Unique and stylish, this is a perfect look for anyone who wants to make a statement with their facial hair.

The art of chin beard styles

If you’re a chin beard newbie, you need one thing most of all: patience. The chin beard requires a long time to grow and a fair bit of maintenance (though not quite as much as a full beard). If you want to keep your chin beard short, you might reach enough volume after two weeks. If you want to grow a long chin beard, it can take up to two months. So, hang in there!

Once you’ve made it, grab your trimmer to determine a rough outline for your new chin beard style. Afterwards, you can shave your chin beard and shape it in more detail.

A grooming tool that manages different lengths of hair easily is a must for achieving different beard styles for your chin. This is also important for reducing issues like razor burn and pseudofolliculitis (also known as razor bumps).¹ The Philips OneBlade is a great choice, offering hybrid styling in a sleek, kind-to-skin device that reduces irritation. Use yours to trim, shave, and shape clean lines, taking your facial hair from all-over stubble to a chin strap style beard for a tool that does it all.

What was that one called again? An overview of chin beard types

Long chin beard or short? Pointy or round? With or without a moustache? Only you can decide what chin beard style suits you. This not only depends on your personal aesthetic, but also on the density of your beard growth and the shape of your face to make it look convincing. To get inspired, here are the most popular types of chin beard:

Goatee: Some say ‘baaah’, others say ‘cool’. The goatee looks, as its name suggests, like the beard of a goat. It is ideal for novices, because it grows quickly and just needs to be shaved neatly at the edges so that the cheeks, upper lip, and neck are free of hair. For the classic goatee look, cut your chin beard pointy at the bottom.

Close up of a black man in a white shirt and grey cardigan and his chin puff beard.

Chin puff beard or chin patch beard: Not a chin beard? Well, strictly speaking, these variants are lower lip beards, but those who are laid-back enough to wear them don’t mind the difference. These precisely shaved beards lengthen the face and are ideal for rounder jaws and chins. The chin puff is a small, vertical strip. For the chin patch beard (or soul patch) you should cut your lower lip beard or chin beard so that’s it’s slightly pointed or rounded at the bottom.

Man with an accurately cut ginger chin strap beard in a dark grey suit looks into the distance.

Chin Strap Beard: The chin strap beard is a masterpiece of the art of beards. It winds in a thin strip symmetrically from hairline to hairline and in the middle softly snuggles up to the chin. If you want to shape this chin beard type, you should have a steady hand and ideally an even beard growth. Dark hair forms an especially nice contrast.

Chin Curtain: The brother of the chin strap, this, too, traces the shape of the face but has more volume and looks much more natural. In comparison to its soft perfectionist brother, the beard care for the chin curtain is a breeze. The result, however, will cause a storm.

Henriquatre: For those who want more than ‘just’ a chin beard, consider this royally inspired chin beard style . The round-the-mouth beard is both masculine and soft and especially well-suited to angular faces. If you have a versatile trimmer like the OneBlade, you can shave its inner and outer edges precisely and, from time to time, trim it to an even length.

How to grow and style a chin beard

Achieving your dream chin beard look requires a bit of know-how. Regardless of the style you choose, shaping and maintenance are just as important as growth, and you’ll need to be ready to spend a bit of time in front of the bathroom mirror.

Follow these steps to achieve different beard styles for chins:

Let it grow: Stop shaving your chin and lower jawline for a few weeks to allow the hair to fill in naturally. Keep the cheeks and upper lip clean-shaven to start defining your chin beard.
Begin shaping: Once you’ve got a bit of length, use your One Blade to begin outlining your desired shape. Focus on clean lines for a well-defined look.
Keep it even: Trim regularly to maintain your style and keep stray hairs at bay.
Shave surrounding areas: Use your OneBlade to shave your cheeks, leaving the rest of your face baby soft.

Whether you love a chin strap beard or are dreaming of your own goatee, these are the tips that will get you there. Just remember that your tools matter, too, and a high-quality shaver or trimmer will make beard maintenance a lot easier. Our last tip? Have fun! Experiment with different beard styles for your chin and enjoy your new look.