Our advice, grow your hair a bit more on top, to nail the messy Burr cut. This will hide any visible patches. And if you have a heart or diamond face cut, wear a short boxed beard with this one ...

But Tom Hardy’s most recognisable beard is probably his goatee which ... Use a comb – but let it get a bit messy Having facial hair that’s longer than stubble can be tricky and tangly ...

Beard washes, for instance, are formulated to clean both your facial hair and face skin without drying or damaging either ...

For avoiding dandruff and whipping messy beards into shape, it’s a long-lasting brush that won’t let you down. For long beards and thick or wiry hair, we recommend reaching for this Zeus brush.