The braided beard is a style of facial hair that has been popular for decades due to its versatility. This hairstyle can be used to complement both a long and short beard, as well as a goatee or mustache. The key factors to consider in designing your perfect braided beard are the shape of the face, desired length and thickness of the hair, and whether you have fine or coarse hair.
To create the braided beard style, you will need to select a hair-thickening product. Regardless of which product you select, apply it after showering while your hairs are still damp. If you’re looking for a new way to spruce up your beard, braiding is one way to spice up the status quo. If you’re not sure how to braid a beard, don’t worry; there are a number of easy braided styles that will get you started. Want to try something different? Check out our list of 12 such braided beards that prove it’s never too late to switch things up.
1. Viking
The Viking beard is the most popular braided styles and the easiest to get started with. If you’ve got a long beard, braids are a great way to keep the hair out of your face, and they’re also handy if you have a lot of facial hair. In this example, the braided beard style is combined with a long Viking-style braid. One or two braids that go from ear to chin make this beard style look great.
2. Beard Bun
For this style, you will need to braid your beard much like you would your hair. Tie it off with a small elastic and let the braids hang down. The Beard Bun is a handy hairstyle that can work for all lengths of beards. It’s perfect for those with thin hair, too. Simply pull hair from the beard into a bun and secure it with a bobby pin.
3. Goatee Braid
Goatee braid is a very easy beard style and one of the most classic braids for men. Simply connect the hair on your chin and create a braid! Braiding is a great way to take the focus away from any patchiness on the face. The Goatee Braid is one of the most famous styles to come out of the 90’s.
4. Long Beard French Braid
Long beard french braid works best for beards that have more hair on the sides than on the chin. All you need to do is gather medium-sized sections of hair at the temples and then braid them towards your chin. Next, take a small section of hair from each side and braid those in as well. Lastly, grab more sections from near your ears and braid them down.
5. Three Pronged Braids
When you pull all the hair from one side of your beard into a braid, it’s usually pretty easy to braid. Style naturally follows suit as it is much more flowing. This is a simple style that’ll suit anyone with wiry or semi-wavy hair. Simply comb hair into three sections and twist each section of hair into the middle section and secure the end in a bun.
6. Forked Braid
This style works perfectly for those with straight or wavy hair. Forked braided beard style might look like an art piece at first but in reality, it’s pretty easy to do. Simply part hair through the middle and create two separate side braids, comb hair into sections and braid it using two strands of hair in each section. Combine both braids and twist them together before securing with an elastic band.
7. Accessorizing Braid Beard
One of the best things about the braided beard is that it can be customized to fit your personal style with accessorizing. Check out this minimalistic version for example, which features a retro-inspired crown of braids rather than a traditional beard barrette.
8. Two Pronged Braids
This version of the two-pronged braids has four pieces rather than just two, creating a slightly more flowing style. Two or three braids are very popular as they’re easy to create and they can really make a difference to your overall look. In this example, the hair is divided into two sections on each side and each section is put in a braid.
9. Braided Feathers
This funky beard style is an extremely easy way to change up your look without too much effort. Basically, you simply comb all of your long hair into one long braid and secure it at the ends with a small elastic band.
10. Double Trouble Braids
This particular braided beard style is a simple one but it’s ideal for anyone with wavy or curly hair. Part the hair down and braid both sides. Combine both braids into a single braid and secure it with an elastic band.
This particular braided beard style is a simple one, but it’s ideal for anyone with wavy or curly hair. Part the hair down and braid both sides. Combine both braids into a single braid and secure it with an elastic band.
11. Braided Mustache
One of the most popular ways to wear a braided beard is with a mustache, as seen in this example. This braided beard style has a slightly more masculine feel to it and classics such as this are a great way to make your beard stand out in a crowd.
12. Brad Pitt Braid Beard
This particular braided beard style is a little more choice for those that have shorter facial hair. If you want to try to wear this beard style, simply leave the hair at the chin unbraided and comb the rest of the beard into two braid styles.
13. Ponytail Beard Braids
Most of us want to keep our hair out of the way when we’re working, which is why it’s important that we choose a hairstyle that suits our needs. A braided beard is exactly that – perfect for keeping long hair out of your face while you’re on the go.
14. Loose French Braid Beard
The French Braid is the most versatile braid style out there because it can be styled in so many different ways. In this case, a French braid is combined with a Braided Beard and secured with an elastic hairband.
15. Multiple Braids with Beards
Multiple braid beard is another great example of how a traditional braid can be combined with a beard. If you want to try it out, simply braid two parts of hair as normal and then combine them into one single braid.
16. Well Tapered Genie Braid Beard
Braids are particularly popular with those with curly hair because they’re perfect for creating a stylish and untidy-looking hairstyle that looks great on most face types. In this case, the hair is divided into two sections and the top section is divided into three sections. The lower section of hair is then combed into a braid.
17. Fishtail Braided Beard
The braided beard looks really neat when it’s tightly braided and the fishtail braid style is ideal for this. If you’re keen to try this out, simply part the hair into two sections, comb the hair into a braid, and secure it in place with an elastic band.
18. Braided Beard Thor
Braided beard Thor or the Braided beard Odinson if you like is a variation of the popular Viking hairstyle and is ideal for long beards. It’s very easy to do and is perfect with any length of hair on top of your head. Simply section off a part of the hair on the top of your head and braid it into an intricate braid. Secure it at the end with an elastic band.
19. Short Braid Beard
A similar style to the one above is the Short braid beard. It’s a really nice option for those who want something a little different as it’s not too thin. Instead of cutting the hair in half and then braiding it, you should just braid until you’ve reached your desired length. Secure it with a hair elastic when you’re done.
20. Braided Chin Beard
Another variation of the popular Viking style is this Braided Chin Beard. This style is great for those who have a full beard or at least longer sideburns. Like the one above it’s very easy to achieve and looks great with any length of hair. The nice thing about these two styles is that they’re incredibly easy to maintain, so you don’t need to worry about getting them too oily and unruly.
21. Cornrow Beard
The Cornrow Beard works well with any length of beard, but be warned that it can be a little tough to keep clean. That said, it’s a good option for those of you who want something different and want to show off your personality through your beard.
22. Black Men Braided Beard
The Black Men Braided Beard is another great option for those with longer beards. The interesting thing is it looks as though you’ve put effort into your beard and hair, making it a popular style among those who are creative or like to make things a little different.
23. Whiskers Cornrow
Whiskers are often made into a cornrow braid, with the hair on the sides of cheeks becoming so long and curly that they touch the ear. This style is perfect for African American men who want to maintain some length with their beard.
