http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FacialScruff Facial Scruff Facial hair grows naturally on the faces of most adult male humans. In spite of this, men have been shaving their faces smooth since time immemorial. At certain times and in certain places, those who choose not to do so may be marked out as at least different, if not strange, unsightly, or outright subversive. To varying degrees, either not shaving as such, or else maintaining a specific style of facial hair, may reflect negatively on the wearer. It may range from a simple aesthetic preference (such as when a woman says she prefers her partner to be clean-shaven) to an outright prejudice against a man who chooses to...
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COVID-19 beard warning issued by US experts includes entire Australian nation © Getty Beard. Men with beards are being warned their facial hair could prove hazardous in the spread of coronavirus. The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an infographic warning that facial hair may play havoc with the effectiveness of breathing respirators. Side whiskers, soul patches, lampshades and handlebar moustaches get the green light. But trendy styles like stubble, a full beard, the Dali 'tash and mutton chops, should go. However, the breathing respirators the advice applies to are mainly only used by at risk health professionals, CDC said. © Graphic: Tara Blancato...
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Are Gray Beards Coming Back in Style? " class=" featured-image full-bleed-featured-image "> As we age, our facial hair begins to go gray. This is just a scientific fact. With each passing year, our hair produces less and less pigmentation, which means that over time, our hair goes from its original color to gray, and eventually to white. For decades, men have been at war with nature, desperately trying to conceal their grays by any means possible. Now, however, things have changed. To the delight of aging men everywhere, that gray look is beginning to become the epitome of style. This means that men no longer have to take the time to pluck out those grays and dye their beards. ...
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When considering any change to our appearance we often want to consider whether is fashionable or not. One of the questions we should always ask ourselves is who determines whether something is fashionable or not? Typically, we look to the fashion and textile houses to explore clothing and all apparel, but when it comes to hairstyles, cosmetics and overall appearance who do we look to? Many of us look to celebrity fashion and style for inspiration, but there lies the fly in the ointment. Celebrities have reached that status because they stand out as individuals with specific personalities and tastes and style of their own. If ever there are “fashion breakers”, you’ll find them among...
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We have already taken a few steps in the New Year 2018, and we are still on the verge of figuring out what new beard trends it is going to bring. Beards have been in trend for a long time now. They have always been a sign of machismo, maturity and desirability. There is a variety out there when it comes to facial hair styles for men to choose from. Most beard styles are the epitome of manliness, while some plainly would not suit you. We, at Gangs of Beard would love to help you out, to choose from the variety of styles to be the modern alpha male. Before we jump to discussing beard styles we should definitely know what exactly are beards comprised of? The answer is totally obvious! And not...
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