What Beard Style Is Right For You?

Long, short, or just a mustache? There are a wide variety of beard shapes and styles out there, and each one sends its own message about the guy who is sporting it. “More than your clothes, the way you groom the hair on your face is going to tell people what you’re all about,” says Michael O’Malley, a master barber in Boston. Does your facial hair project the image you want? Here’s what popular beard styles tell the world, who they work best for, and how to get them.