![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Amish, devout pacifists, sought to differentiate themselves from the military and so forbid their followers to grow one. In Europe, the Amish and other Mennonites were usually persecuted by the military who commonly wore elaborate moustaches. The tradition of the Amish beard predates their arrival in America. In either case, it is a deeply spiritual style of facial hair that carries significant symbolism of the wearer’s beliefs. Whilst the thickness of a Chinstrap is somewhat less than a Brett, both remain relatively similar.Ĭhinstrap beards can be seen on athletes such as Dwayne Wade and Elvis Andrus as well as British grime artist, Stormzy and Mexican filmmaker, Guillermo del Toro.Īlthough typically referred to as an Amish beard, we already highlighted above that it is also typical among the Muslim community. Both are often kept short and trimmed with defined contours. However, the principles of a modern Chinstrap remain very similar. Furthermore, hair is removed on the top part of the chin to retain a uniform thickness across its entire length. Unlike the Brett, a soul patch is completely absent on the Chinstrap. It was popular mostly in Europe followed by Russia and Japan. Much like the Old Dutch, the Chinstrap was very fashionable during the late-18th to mid-19th Century. ![]() The Chinstrap bears a strong resemblance to the Brett and is sometimes confused with a short boxed beard. A “Klingon” variant exists for Sci-Fi enthusiasts, which retains the corners of the moustache extending to just above the lips. Whilst this is true in some cases, it’s a very rare occurrence. It widens slightly under the chin to nearly an inch (2.5 cm) of growth to avoid the appearance of a double chin.įinally, some argue that a Brett’s hair growth stops on the corners of the jawline or doesn’t include Sideburns. Hair growth is trimmed half an inch (1.25 cm) below the jawline and runs parallel to the cheek line. The cheek line curves below the ears and meets the top of the chin. Brett beards do require prior knowledge of identifying the cheek and necklines. However, the best results are achieved after about four weeks to maximise overall hair growth, which is then trimmed down. It can be achieved with as little as two weeks of beard. The chin’s hair can be angular with intersections along the soul patch. A Brett is typically trimmed short with defined contours. What sets it apart from the Chin Strap is the presence of a soul-patch. A Brett consists of growth that extends down the Sideburns, along the jawline and meets at the chin. The origins of its name are unknown yet the name is useful in differentiating it from its older counterparts. Today, the Brett is the most contemporary and popular variety of the chin beard. However, it is not exclusive to seniors and revised styles are popular with men of younger generations too. Today, the chin beard is mostly seen among older gentleman. Whilst many Sunni Muslims disapprove of shaving the moustache, it’s not forbidden nor uncommon and even permissible among some communities. In Islam, the Prophet proclaimed, “trim the moustache and let the beard grow” to distinguish themselves from other faiths. However, the chin beard can be traced back even further to Pan, the Ancient Greek god of the wild, shepherds and flocks. ![]()
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