But what really stands out, Mendoza says, is how well-groomed his skin is.
For some guys, a standalone goatee is a perfect fit.
How to get the look: Looking to beard it like Beckham?
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You’re in luckjust let it grow a bit,au natural.
Aregular trimand some beard balm for shape won’t hurt, either.
It also helps that his beard volume is so perfect, it practically looks painted on.
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A little beard oil orbeard conditionerapplied daily adds a healthy shine.
“It will keep those unruly hairs at bay while at the same time moisturizing the beard.”
It also helps his style go from retro to modern cool, depending on what he’s wearing.
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If all beards were that versatile.
“People are opting more for this typical beard over the clean-shaven look,” Mendoza says.
“Dev Patel has a great beard,” he says.
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It’s also not completely uniform in color.
“Warm light brown tones, some gray, and some medium brown tones.”
Unlike simple gray, salt and pepper add a distinguished look and help frame the face.
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“He keeps it the same consistent tone as the hair on his head.
Warm dark brown with red tones…is bound to happen when brunettes do full gray coverage.”
“The point is not to overdye beard hair because it will look too fake.
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“Zac is clearly trying this new look with thefrosted hairand extendedgoatee,” Mendoza says.
So why mess with it?
How to get the look: To trim or not to trim?
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To get the look, invest in a good-qualitybeard conditionerto keep hair soft, manageable, and healthy-looking.
“George cannot go wrong with this salt-and-pepper full beard,” Mendoza says.
“He owns the whole salt-and-pepper look.”
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How to get the look: Mendoza recommends abeard combto keep the hairs in place and dapper.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck is one of those celebrities whose beard game is underrated.
These days, the actor sports an impeccable, full-grown beard.
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Like many stars above, he leaves his gray hairs untouched and embraces the coveted salt-and-pepper look.
John Krasinski
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Long gone are John Krasinski’s bare-faced days fromThe Office.
Years later, the actor is nevernotseen without a full-grown beard and mustache combo.
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How to get the look:There’s nothing wrong withstubbleit can add some much-needed scruff.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves is the king of scraggly.
Go in with beard oil and trim it when it reaches the unruly stage.
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This and his go-to fade hairstyle?
How to get the look:Keep your razor and beard oil on hand to recreate this look.
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