A new goatee style is always a good way to change up your look. As one of the most popular beard styles for black men, the goatee has been sported by celebrities like Common, Kanye West, and Will Smith.
Goatee styles for black men are typically shorter in length and likely trimmed to be rounded, circle beards or extended goatee styles.
Black men’s goatees are in style, and there are a few ways to cut and fade your facial hair to get the right look.
About the Goatee Style
The goatee style is a bold look for any man. Depending on how you wear your facial hair, it says a lot about your personal style and professional routine. We found goatee inspiration from several black celebrities who styled their goatees to get the right beard for their face shape.
Whether your hair is long or short, curly or straight, salt and pepper or dyed, there is a goatee style that will enhance your angles and make you feel like a million bucks getting ready for the day.
Most of these goatees can be cut at home, but you may need beard products or even a barber’s touch to get special designs. See the last section for sharp lines and unique fades from famous barbers for black men.
Celebrity Goatees
We found so many black celebrities who love wearing goatees. Whether on the red carpet or for an activating role, these are some of our favorite black celebrity beards with some quotes about their personal style.
Kanye West Goatee
Everything Kanye does has his own sense of style, but he also relies on a team that includes stylist Lotta Volkova or Cassius Clay.
Kanye has a round goatee style that covers his chin and upper lip with thin connecting lines and a soul patch.
“Believe in your flyness, conquer your shyness.”
Common the Rapper Goatee
His music is as inspirational as this thick, circle goatee. Common never disappoints with his sophisticated style.
“Don’t believe in role models, but if I do, then I’m mine.”
Will Smith Goatee
Will Smith loves the circle or rounded goatee, which fully connects and requires a maintenance routine to keep stray hairs in line.
“Don’t chase people. Be yourself, do your own thing and work hard. The right people, the ones who really belong in your life will to you and stay.”
Jamie Foxx Goatee
If you haven’t seen this smooth look from Jamie Foxx, you’re missing out on a tightly maintained, modified anchor beard.
“When I was growing up in Terrell, Texas, I felt that it was not where I was supposed to be. I knew that I was meant for a different destination. I think that the minute I was born, there was something inside telling me where I would go, it’s like energy – an intangible destiny.”
Pharrell Williams
While the singer and fashion icon Pharrell Williams doesn’t always show off his facial hair, he’s grown out his mustache and chin hair more in the past few years.
“When I was growing up in Terrell, Texas, I felt that it was not where I was supposed to be. I knew that I was meant for a different destination. I think that the minute I was born, there was something inside telling me where I would go, it’s like energy – an intangible destiny.”
Popular Goatees
Anchor Beard Goatee
The anchor beard is a modified goatee style with a soul patch that connects to chin hair, forming the shape of an “anchor.” It can be worn with or without a mustache.
Van Dyke Goatee
The Van Dyke is an awesome beard style that elongates your chin while also allowing you to style your mustache hair.
Circle Beard Goatee
When it comes to professional events, the circle beard offers another level of sophistication. Be careful with this look, as it requires symmetry and thicker hair.
Common pulls it off nicely with a shiny and sleek bald head. It’s also clear he could grow a full beard thanks to his thick facial hair. We recommend using a beard oil to get a healthy, lustrous goatee beard like this.
Stubble, Door Knocker Goatee
Similar to the stubble beard, the stubble goatee is a barely shaved beard that looks extremely neat, and it’s easy to maintain.
You only need an electric beard trimmer and a short comb guard to keep the stubble length. This look is typically worn with cleanly shaven cheeks.
Salt and Pepper Goatee
Growing older means taking a moment to refine your style and show off your wisdom with a salt and pepper beard.
Faded Goatee
These goatees extend farther out towards the jaw and cheekbones, but with a clean fade that separates the beard from the sideburns.
Classic Goatee Without Mustache
Many goatees play around with the hair above the chin, whether to include a soul patch or mustache is up to you.
Extended Goatee
Chadwick Boseman’s look shows off one of the best extended goatee styles.
Other Black Men Goatee Styles
Perhaps the best part about going to a barber is feeling inspired to do something that sets you apart from every other guy in the room.
These black man goatee styles feature incredible designs from some top Instagram barbers, whether you’re looking for a short beard style or want to grow black men beard styles like the ducktail goatee or chin strap.
