While some people say long beard styles are making a comeback, the simple truth is, they never went away (and for your peace of mind, never will). It’s official, from ancient warriors to Abraham Lincoln and James Harden; men look better with long beards.

Elegant or edgy, classic or contemporary, however, you want to express yourself, men’s long beard styles are here to stay. Men touting long beard styles appear more mature, respected, and powerful. Plus, according to multiple studies, bearded guys have a higher social status than their clean-shaven brothers.

If you’re growing out your beard or already hitting the significant six-inch marker, what are you waiting for? It’s time to check out the 20 best long beard styles for men to take your beard game next level.

1. Faded Long Beard

We’ve got news; fades aren’t just for the noggin – faded long beard styles are starting to trend too. A subtle, slimming look for bearded guys, a long-faded beard keeps the sideburns and cheek hair short, gradually blending down to a 3-6? long chin beard. Elevate the look with a faded hairstyle. But leave the technical trimming in the hands of your trusted barber.

2. Long Beard With Faded Sideburns

Men’s long beard styles fall into two categories; big, bold, and fierce, or trim, tamed, and sharp. A long beard with faded sideburns belongs to the second group. 

Faded sideburns are a great way to seamlessly blend a long beard into a short hairstyle. This stylized facial hair requires regular barber trips, but that’s what keeps the look fresh and office-ready.

3. The Harden Beard

Brooklyn Nets baller James Harden infamously valued his beard at $10 million. This hair-raising figure was the price Harden said he would fundraise for charity before shaving off his beard. It may seem arrogant, but it was all for a good cause. To rock your own million-dollar long beard style, grow your hair out to at least 5? and don’t even think about shaving your mustache or cheeks.