Extended Goatee
Chin and moustache connected, cheeks clean.
What it is
By concentrating hair on the chin and leaving the cheeks bare, the extended goatee pulls the eye downward and lengthens the lower face. That makes it a strong choice for a round or square face and a poor one for an already long face.
Who it suits
- Round
Face length and width are close, with a soft jaw angle and full cheeks. Styles that add height on top and keep the sides tight will make the face read longer and more angular.
- 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.
- 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.
When to think twice
- long face
- rectangle face
Show this to your barber
Outline the moustache into the chin strip either side of the mouth. Clear the cheeks completely. Chin hair 10-15 mm, moustache trimmed off the lip line.
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.
- Full Beard
Grown out, shaped, not sculpted.
- Light Stubble
One to two millimetres — texture, not coverage.