Not long ago there was talk of the beard being out of date and even offensive, with some companies going as far as to ban employees from having one altogether. Now it seems a beard is the must have accessory. Celebrity beard growers George Clooney, Daughtry and Colin Farrell have made the facial hair cool again. But make sure you get the beard right as there is an art to what is in and what just isn't.
- Keep it groomed or trimmed. This look is not about being bedraggled and low maintenance. It is about being a little rough and rugged. Most ladies love that.
- The style world has not yet embraced the solo moustache so it is one to avoid. I think Hitler killed that look for the foreseeable future.
- Pick up the razor quick if you get bald spots, bum fluff or if your significant other's face looks like they were dragged through a rose bush. Your beard growing days are officially over. For everyone else check out the good and bad beards below...
Good Beards
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To be fair, if you look like this guy people will probably put up with any kind of facial hair.
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Neat, tidy and absolutely inoffensive.
A good example of the 'rugged but well groomed' look.
Bad Beards
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