![]() And of course, there's the itching.Įating can be another problem. Girlfriends can suffer from razor burn after nuzzling. Jack Twatchman, 26, just got out of the Navy, so he immediately grew a beard because he was finally allowed. "That's how I'm able to keep this burly beard here," he said as he unravels his beard to at least 6 inches long. His first few jobs had the same strict rules, so when he started working as a guitar salesman, he leaped at the opportunity to grow it out. It can be a life-altering decision.įor some, like Edmund Dansart, it's a sign of rebellion.ĭansart, 31, said he grew up "kind of repressed," attending private schools that forbade facial hair. The bearded path is not to be traveled lightly. ![]() Some Biblical scholars even think Leviticus forbids shaving: "Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard." William Shakespeare said, "He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man." The Bard digs beards. (To be fair, on the other side, you have The Unabomber and Spencer Pratt of "The Hills.") These facial hair activists point to "great men" like Chuck Norris, Tom Selleck and Teddy Roosevelt. Others balk at the suggestion that facial hair is just a trend. "The metro thing kind of bothered me a little bit, but what are you going to do?" "I like to see guys be guys," said Jesse Bibbee, a 30-year-old sales rep. One humorous Web site, the American Mustache Institute, claims that, "2008 was a banner year for celebrities growing mustaches, including Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Betty White."Īnother theory is that it's backlash from the years of "prettying up" men during the metrosexual trend. Some think the trend is celebrity-driven. Now you can look around most bars in Jacksonville, and you'll find plenty of people under 30 stroking their beards. They're traveling to Alaska to compete in the World Beard and Mustache Competition.Ī few years ago, a fluffy beard was only for freaks and outcasts: terrorists, bikers and college professors. There's even a pair of twins with long upturned waxed mustaches like painter Salvador Dali. Men with handlebar mustaches, long Santa Claus beards, cop 'staches and Vandykes mingled, complimenting one another. Last month, about 40 people attended the club's second meeting. The Jacksonville Beardsmith Society, a casual club for facial hair fans meets the last Tuesday of every month, about 8 p.m., at Steamworks, a pub in Five Points. Now these beard aficionados have a place to meet. "There was one girlfriend who had a problem with my beard," said Nick Fresh, a local DJ sporting some short scruff. Some have even picked follicles over females. They buy special conditioners, use hot combs and enter local competitions. These 'stachenistas have made a commitment to their facial hair. But for a select few, a big fluffy beard isn't a passing fad. Others see celebrities with little hairs scattered on their visages and follow like sheep. An excellent hydrating agent that helps stop beardruff.Some men let their scratchy whiskers grow because they are too lazy to shave. This lightweight, non-greasy oil penetrates the skin and beard whereas most other oils sit on the surface. Avocado oil naturally contains biotin which is essential for growing healthier, thicker hair. One study found that the minerals in avocado oil helps seal the hair cuticle thus preventing future breakage. Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil - Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and monounsaturated fats. All this while locking in serious moisture and supporting your lipid barrier. ![]() Believed to reduce inflammation and increase circulation to the hair follicle when applied topically. Significantly improves the look and feel of the beard. Associated with increased protein synthesis leading to higher levels of keratin which is the main structural component of your hair. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – Your secret weapon for a happy, healthy beard. In vitro studies conducted by the ingredient manufacturer also show this probiotic can increase the thickness of the outermost layer of the skin and stimulate the production of antimicrobial peptides beneficial for both skin and skin/beard microbiota health. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate – Studies show that this intelligent probiotic ingredient positively influences both the quality and speed of epidermal growth resulting in better barrier function, recovery and skin renewal.
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