Should My Beard Be the Same Length?

Unlike a long beard, you don't have to worry about proportions, tapering certain areas, or accounting for the curliness of your hair. Cutting each beard hair across your face to the same length will serve you well. This means a beard trimmer is going to give you the fastest and most consistent results.

Should a beard be all one length?

As soon as facial hair gets any longer than stubble, it tends to appear a bit unkempt. ... Once you've grown it out, you'll want to take the hair down to the same length all over using your beard trimmer. Grades vary from brand to brand but you should be aiming for around a centimetre.

What beard length is most attractive?

According to a 2013 Australian study, the most attractive beard length is "heavy stubble," which comes after about 10 days of growth. Fascinatingly, heavy beards, light stubble, and clean shaven were all equally less attractive than heavy stubble. The science says that each length of beard sends a different signal.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.