Whether you have just noticed a receding hair line or already rock a fully hair-free look, you should know that the bald head and beard combination is an on-trend way to shake up your style. A bald bearded look can balance your appearance in a striking and simple way.
Opting for the bald with beard look has several great advantages that we’ll let you in on. For styles that work best as a bald head and beard combination, we’ll be covering the best choices and showing you how to achieve eye-catching beard styles for a bald head with Braun’s trimmers. For a sense of which beard styles would be the best for your face shape, check out our guide.
Why be bald with a beard?
Whether it’s Dwayne Johnson or Bruce Willis, there are a ton of celebrities that thrive as bald guys with a beard. Alongside following in their stylish footsteps, there are plenty of reasons to consider the bald and bearded look.
New styling opportunities: As many men find the hair on the head can define their look, a beard can serve this purpose if you’re going bald. If you want to give a thicker and bolder look to your face, growing out your sideburns and cheek hair will change your face’s proportions.
Save time on grooming: If you regularly shave the hair on top of your head and your face, grooming will be a time - consuming process. Pairing a bald head and beard will save you precious time.
Best styles for bald men
The best beard styles for bald guys range from a minimal three-day beard to a long beard that may take a month or more to grow. So, whatever your facial hair growth is like, there’s a beard style for your features.
Stubble beard
A stubble beard is the lowest maintenance of all beard styles but a firm classic and a great beard idea for bald guys. Try shaving your facial hair between 1mm and 3mm in length and see how a stylish stubble suits you.
Full beard
If you want to take things further than a three-day beard, let your facial hair grow out for at least three to five weeks, depending on your hair growth. The thickness of a fuller beard will complement a rectangular jaw, and this combination is an ideal bald head with beard look to try. Ensure you take care of your beard by combing it daily and regularly trimming excess growth.
Long beard
If you feel like embracing a wilder appearance, long beards have a distinctive flair that conjures up images of outdoor adventure and lumberjacks. If this sounds like you, our favoured bald head big beard looks are Viking beards. These long beards have been around since the 11th century but are still seen regularly today – a testament to their enduring style!
Just because a long beard has wild connotations, that doesn’t mean you should just let it grow freely. You should snip any straggly hairs with a pair of scissors, and be sure to tidy up your beard neckline with an electric shaver as it grows.
Long beard with handlebar moustache
A classic pairing that’s a firm favourite of men with a hipster beard, if you fancy a more adventurous style, find out how to grow a handlebar moustache.
This look requires decent growth on either side of your lips to style into a distinctive handlebar shape. If you want a beard that draws the eye, this thick and styled look can also give a longer oval face shape some additional width.
Goatee beard
Another favourite for bald men with beards is the goatee beard. If you have a square face with a strong jawline, the softness of a goatee beard can work to offset this. In the case of bald and bearded guys, these hard lines will be especially pronounced for your head shape, so try shaping a goatee beard with your electric shaver.
Stubble Goatee
The stubble goatee involves growing a short, scruffy beard that is trimmed to create a small goatee on the chin. It's a great option for those who want a more low-maintenance look and can be easily achieved by using a trimmer to keep the beard length short.
Chin Strap Goatee
This style involves shaving the cheeks and neck completely, leaving only a thin strip of hair that runs along the jawline and connects to a small goatee on the chin. This style is ideal for those with a narrow or pointed chin and can help to create a more defined jawline. It's important to keep the hair neatly trimmed and well-groomed to maintain the look.
Style with only a moustache
As a starting point for bald beard styles, you may want to try to grow a moustache. Unlike longer beard styles, a moustache can be shaped with a Braun beard trimmer with 2cm of growth. This versatile look can be styled with loads of variations, so check out the most popular moustache styles if you decide this is the facial hair look for you.
Hipster Beard
The hipster beard is a modern celebration of a vintage style, and as a bald beard style, it’s most likely to work for you if you’ve got strong facial hair growth. If you’re going to try a gradient look with this, check out our article on hipster beards to learn how to fade a beard into a bald head.
Van Dyke beard
This combination has been seen on Hugh Jackman and Tom Hardy, and if you’re curious about how to grow a van dyke beard, it’s a simple classic that joins a moustache with a pointed chin beard. Try styling this simple classic with a Braun all in one trimmer if you want to dip your toe into a more unusual style but don’t have the growth for a hipster beard.
Pointed Beard
A pointed beard is a great beard style for bald men that is characterised by a sharp, triangular shape that extends from the chin. This beard style is ideal for those with a narrow or pointed chin as it can help to create a more balanced and symmetrical appearance.
Swashbuckler Beard
The swashbuckler beard is a popular beard for bald men that is characterised by a short beard that extends from the chin and is styled into a point. This style is ideal for those who want a rugged, adventurous look and can be achieved by using a beard trimmer to keep the beard length short.
Side Connected Beard
The side connected beard characterised by a thick, full beard that extends from the sideburns and connects to a goatee or moustache. This style is ideal for those who want a bold, masculine look. From the classic goatee beard to the more adventurous swashbuckler beard, there are many beard styles for bald men to choose from, and with the right tools and techniques, anyone can achieve a stylish and well-groomed beard that complements their hair-free head.
So, whether you prefer a short and scruffy beard or a thick and full, experiment with different styles to find the perfect look for you. Check out our wide range of beard trimmers to help you achieve any look you’re after.