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- Van Dyke
Catalog exampleImages are AI-generated catalog examples. Your real result depends on how your beard grows and your barber’s technique.
Van Dyke beard
A chin beard shaped into a point, paired with a mustache that stays separate from it. The cheeks are shaved, so the focus goes to the center of the face. A classic, sharp style with a bit of attitude.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- Medium
- Growing time
- 4–6 weeks
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, heart
How would Van Dyke look on you?
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Slicked Back
Side Part
Undercut
QuiffWhat to tell your barber
“I’d like a Van Dyke beard. Please keep the mustache and chin beard separate and shave the area between them. The chin beard should start below my lower lip and taper into a point. Cheeks fully shaved, and the mustache trimmed off my lip.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- A sharp focus on the center of the face
- Makes a round face look longer
- Great with classic hairstyles
Keep in mind
- The gap between mustache and beard needs frequent shaving
- Looks messy if the point isn’t symmetrical
Similar styles
About Van Dyke
What sets a Van Dyke apart from a goatee is the gap between the mustache and the chin beard. The small patch at each corner of the mouth is shaved daily or every other day, like the cheeks. The chin beard starts below the lower lip and narrows into a point. The mustache can stay natural or get a little wax at the tips.
On a round face, the pointed tip adds a vertical line that lengthens the face. It adds volume to a narrow chin on a heart-shaped face, softens an angular jaw on a square face and looks balanced on an oval face. It takes four to six weeks to grow in. It pairs well with slicked back hair, a side part, an undercut or a quiff.
What’s the difference between a Van Dyke and a goatee?
In a goatee, the mustache runs down and joins the chin beard. In a Van Dyke, the mustache stays separate and the chin beard ends in a sharper point. Try both on the same photo to compare them side by side.
How long does it take to grow a Van Dyke?
For most people, four to six weeks. You can already see the look in Mane; the real result depends on how densely your beard grows.
How many credits does it take to try Van Dyke in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
Van Dyke is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.