Best beard styles for 2023, according to science (and women!)

Do women like beards? What's the most attractive facial hair style? In this video, science (and a panel of 400+ women) will help us answer these questions!

We’ll review published studies on the best beard styles, check out new data for 2023 on what beard styles are the most attractive, and apply some common-sense principles.

Studies referenced ———
Reed & Blunk (1990)
Dixson & Brooks (2013)

Video Content ———
0:00 Intro
0:30 Do women like beards?
4:28 Best beard styles

[thecowboy]

As a man who has tried all these beard styles, except for the goatee without the mustache, I can tell you that it all comes down to a woman's personal tastes as to what she defines as attractive, the same as some guys like blondes, others brunettes, and etc.

Whatever beardstyle you choose to wear, my reccomendation is that it's one where you feel confident about, as that confidence will shine through in your interactions.

[schmumlauf]

Anecdotally, growing a beard was the easiest way to dramatically increase my matches. But I took care of it like it was my baby

[m_felix]

I really love the academic approach the format on youtube! Thanks for uploading ! 😊

[chrishayman]

The other thing I've noticed when looking at different beard styles is that the shape of your face can also determine what beard style looks best on a man.

[EddieVInvesting]

Thanks for the great info and stats Blaine!

[linnstr]

People have told me that some of my facial features are good, like eyebrows and lips. However, I have such a baby face that if I go clean shaven, I could easily pass for a 16 year old (I'm 34). When the pandemic hit, I decided to put the razor down... and now I realize a full beard was the missing piece for me! It requires a lot of maintenance to look good, but coupled with my strong brows, it makes me look more masculine. Now when I look in the mirror I feel much more confident and attractive. That's all that matters!

[krishnarao]

Hi Blaine,
Nice new YouTube channel.
Not criticising, but you sound like a person giving a very enthusiastic ppt presentation 😂
Similar to other popular channels, try to make it more interactive in a casual manner.
Subscribing to keep on top of your amazing content ✌🏼

[MikeyRamone]

I typically go clean, short and long stubble. I’ve also found that those don’t really affect matches or how attractive women perceive me much, if at all. I’ve only had one woman really like my stubble bc of the scratchy texture.

[alexdostaler]

Blaine, I hope you consider getting a mic -- would add a lot to the YouTube type of experience!

[jacobmorres]

Do u have any tips for OLD for a 5'2" asian man? I built a great profile (activities, good fashion, good angles, decent prompts) but still I only get 2-3 matches a week and seldom get responses. Plz help :(

[sidkrantz]

Oh the irony. I usually grow a beard in deference to cold weather. Now that it’s warming up, I shaved it off just yesterday. And now — this clip pops up. LOL😂

[fsc]

Nice ranking, moustache lover woman 😁. The stubble is good and it feels easy to maintain. Like 10cm is good for not look like a neanderthal.

[mattm.]

For what its worth I've read mustaches are coming back in style.

[markomajkovica]

Beards are like makeup for men. Helps enhance our looks and feel better about ourselves, of course there’s those who look good with either or 😄

[taylors.]

Who won the makeover giveaway you were doing!?

[ghost__chips]

how about mustaches? is the Top Gun effect real?

[xpallodoc]

Btw I’m all for castaway vibes! I disagree with your statistics. Women love that movie and Tom hanks

[ChrisPatrick-qk]

There's a new concept where average looking or even ugy men as long as they have a full head of hair can grow a beard and look awesome. Fashion's change however, and the smart girls are looking deeply into these Vandyke's and seeing big chins and necks, and other unappealing features.

[panaoutsios]

Shave face
Van dyke my beard that I like

[joshythehand]

The fact is women are hardwired to be attracted to strong chins. A beard is subconsciously seen as a longer, stronger, chin. A guy like me who has a completely round, charlie brown, face looks TERRIBLE clean shaven. Makes my cheeks look fat. But ladies love my beard. I dont have the zz top thing.. i keeo the kings cut. Like aragon at the end of Lord of the rings.. mine too is white now. Never died iy because I've actually heard ladies talk about loving white beards..