Learn Vancouver’s most popular beard styles, from faded and boxed beards to full and stubble, plus expert tips on how to maintain them properly.
A beard is the most powerful tool in your grooming arsenal. It can change how people see you completely.
But most men act like it's just a normal thing. You don't shave for a week, decide to keep it, and hope for the best. That ‘wait-and-see’ plan is why so many men get so angry that they shave it all off.
You really need a style that works with your bone structure and lifestyle. Here are the most requested styles in our chairs right now, along with the blueprint for how to maintain them.
Short Boxed Beard
The short boxed beard is one of the most popular styles in Vancouver because it looks sharp and professional. It keeps the beard close to the face and keeps the cheekline and neckline clear.
A skilled beard barber Vancouver shapes this beard by using clippers to control the bulk and trimmers or a straight razor to define the edges. To add structure, the beard is kept a little longer on the chin, and the sides are tightened to keep things balanced.
Here’s how to maintain it:
To keep the length even, use a trimmer with a guard #3 or #4.
Every three to four days, shave the lines on your neck and cheeks to keep the boxed shape.
Put beard oil on every day to keep the shorter hairs from feeling rough.
Faded Beard
This is the modern standard for the stylish Vancouver man. A faded beard has a smooth transition from your haircut to your facial hair. The sideburns start off very thin and get thicker as they go down to the jaw and chin. It makes the face look slimmer by giving it an aerodynamic shape.
Faded beards look good for people with round face shapes. Have a look at some maintenance tips:
The gradient is what makes this style work. To keep the fade blurry, visit a barber in Vancouver BC, every two weeks.
Use a brush with boar bristles to train the hairs to lie flat, which will make the gradient effect stronger.
Do not attempt to fade the sideburns yourself unless you are very experienced.
Full Beard
The full beard is exactly what it sounds like. It’s bold, manly, and popular with men in Vancouver who want a natural look that is also neat. But it still needs to be shaped so it doesn't look messy.
At The Forge Barbers, we shape this style by de-bulking the sides so that you don't look like a castaway. We shape the bottom wider than the top to give you a strong, manly base.
At The Forge Barbers, we shape this style by de-bulking
Check out how to take care of it:
To keep your beard from getting dry, wash it 2–3 times a week with a special beard wash.
After you shower, blow-dry your beard on a cool setting to straighten the hairs and make them look fuller.
Balm is a must. You need the hold to keep the flyaways from sticking out.
Stubble Beard
The stubble beard is low maintenance but still needs attention. If you don't trim it right, stubble can look patchy or uneven.
The best part is that most hairstyles look good with clean stubble, and it's great for people who are active. Here’s how to keep it polished:
To keep the same length, trim it every three to four days.
Use a razor to keep the neckline two fingers above Adam's apple.
Exfoliate the skin underneath regularly to prevent ingrown hairs.
Many Vancouver barbershops recommend professional touch-ups every 1–2 weeks for stubble styles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the best beard style for my face?
Most of the time, opposites attract. If your face is round, choose a style with angles, like faded or ducktail, to give it more shape. If your face is square, pick a rounded style to make the edges less sharp.
2. Does shaving make the beard grow back thicker?
No. It only feels rougher because you cut the hair at the tapered end. Genetics, patience, and good health are what really make you thick.
3. Why is my beard itchy?
When your skin is dry, it can make you itch. Every day, using a good beard oil will keep the skin under your hair moist and stop the itch.
Conclusion
You have the list of styles. Now you need the execution.
If you mess up the neckline by an inch, the whole look falls apart. Don't risk ruining months of growth with a single slip of the trimmer.
Let the team at The Forge Barbers handle the precision work so you walk out looking exactly how you planned. Book your chair today.