How to Grow a Goatee Like Ethan Hawke

Just as women have the option of changing their hair depending on their current mood or style, men have the option of growing either a full goatee around their mouth and chin or a half goatee simply on the chin. Known for his goatee, Ethan Hawke changes the shape and length of his goatee depending on his movie roles and personal taste.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Keep it wispy. Both fans and critics note Hawke does not grow a thick goatee. His goatee is thin and sparse and easily managed. Thin new hair growth as desired to achieve a thin covering of hair rather than bushy.
2. Resist the urge to shape as you trim. Hawke's goatee is more haphazard and untidy as if he doesn't put effort into it. Let the hair grow in a natural shape.
3. Match the length and shape of your goatee to your hair style. Hawke usually wears his goatee short, slightly longer than five o'clock shadow, when his hair is shorter. When Hawke grows out his hair, he also grows out his goatee, keeping it messy and unkempt.
4. Ignore criticism and be confident in your choice to grow a goatee. Hawke accepts insults as well as praise for his goatee styles and admits his friends call him "Goat" because of his trademark.
5. Shave if off and start over if you do not achieve your desired results after trimming and shaping. Men have the luxury of changing their facial hair often as the hair grows back quickly.