Circle Beard
Rounded moustache and chin, joined into a ring.
What it is
Softer than a boxed beard and less severe than a goatee: the moustache curves into a rounded chin section with no hard corners. The rounding takes the edge off a very angular jaw, which is why it reads well on square and rectangular faces.
Who it suits
- Square
Jaw, cheekbones and forehead are close in width, with a pronounced jaw angle. The structure is already strong, so the job is either to show it off or to soften its corners.
- Rectangle
A square jaw on a longer face. Height on top works against you here; width, fringe and side volume bring the proportions back.
- Oval
Slightly longer than wide, with the cheekbones as the widest point and a gently rounded jaw. The most forgiving shape — most cuts work, so the decision comes down to hair texture and how much effort you want to spend.
- Diamond
Cheekbones dominate, with a narrower forehead and a narrow chin. Width at the brow and along the jaw evens the outline out.
When to think twice
- soft jawline
- round face
Show this to your barber
Connect the moustache to the chin in a continuous curve. Cheeks clean. Keep 8-10 mm length throughout, no squared corners.
Related styles
- Short Boxed Beard
Full but close-cropped, with defined cheek and neck lines.
- Heavy Stubble
Three to five millimetres, everywhere, all the time.
- Extended Goatee
Chin and moustache connected, cheeks clean.
- Full Beard
Grown out, shaped, not sculpted.