Beards went out of vogue for a few years after they hit the big time on the hipster trend – and now fashion gurus say the ...

PRINCE William is the sexiest famous face with a beard, analysis suggests. He is the most searched for online in the UK by people looking for hot bearded men or those wanting to copy his look.

But before the era of big beards came another curious trend ... Prior to then, British men had been clean-shaven for 150 years, a look exemplified by the smooth faces of the Georgians.

For rectangular faces, the goal is to add some fullness and create a more chiseled look. 'Beard styles that add width, like the hipster beard, work well, as do styles that help define the jawline, ...