Hot Trends for Summer 2022

Named after the Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck, this beard style gives of strong Musketeer/V for Vendetta vibes. It is classical and timeless while still being a cool streamlined style for summer. Popular celebrities like Orlando Bloom are known for this style beard. All that is need is a mustache and goatee that do not touch with the cheeks left clean and shaven. Many variations of this traditional beard style exist. It can be pulled off with straight or curled mustaches, thin or broad goatees so there is a lot of room to play around. Be creative and find what works best for your face.

Looking to strike a high note this summer? Try this legendary beard style, named after the Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi. To pull off this look, you’ll need bushy beard with short sides and a rounded bottom. The mustache should be longer and swept out to the sides with mustache wax in a gentle curve. Try to keep the beard’s length around two to three inches so you stay cool in the summer heat. 

It is tried and true, but it might not be the most exciting beard style on the list. What it lacks in creativity, it makes up for in versatility. Clocking in at around 1/4 to 1/2 inch, this evenly trimmed style is neat and professional for the office and breathable enough to enjoy a couple rounds of golf on the hot weekends. Keep the length even and the edges straight, and it will be an easy transition from work to play.

Summertime is colorful and bright, so maybe it is time to switch things up with a youthful style. Sporting a little bit of everything, The Hipster is a medium to short length beard. It is usually paired with a mustache that curls at the ends. It is not quite a handlebar, but infinitely easier to manage. The shorter length ‘stache guarantees you will not have to spend your entire summer trying to eat it. Overall, it is a very clean fresh look for the sunny summer days.

Looking to switch up your traditional beard with a fun twist? The Ducktail Beard is a mash up of the manly full beard and a neat trimmed one. This beard style, as the name implies, takes it shape from a ducktail. Its shape is angular on the bottom, jutting from the jawline down towards the chin. What makes this style great for summer is that is creates plenty of room for your neck to breathe and stay cool.

If you are looking to accentuate a strong jawline, then this is the beard style for you! Popular in the Carolinas, this low country combo, consist of a chin strap paired with a separated mustache. Extending from the bottom of one ear to the other, the chin strap should ride along your jawline down to your neck. While you can wear it at any length, 1/2 to 1 inch is long enough to fill it out without trapping to much heat. There isn’t a defined mustache style to pull of this look, so choose what works best for you.

Perhaps your vibe is more athletic. For those with active summer plans a faded short beard is a solid option. Just like the hair style, the beard fades from thick along the jaw line to clean shaven at the cheek. You can have the fade as subtle or dramatic as you like. To make your look sharp and cohesive, pair it with a high-and-tight or faded haircut.

If your head is more oval or almond shaped, the rounded short beard would be a great option since it doesn’t add bulk to your cheeks. This style follows the natural curve of your jaw line from your ear down to your chin. Give it a good four to eight weeks of growth, then you can either trim it one length or give it a fade.