It’s that time of year again where your co-worker comes into the office and you cock your head to the side wondering if they’ve always had that moustache. People around the world will be growing their facial hair in honour of No-Shave November (also called Movember), and some lean into the challenge with true panache and flair. This made me think about some of the phenomenal beards and moustaches that have been recorded through art history. Robert Gordon of Straloch (1580–1661) by Charles Whyt (active 1701–1715). Photo credit: Hubert de Gotham Parker-Jervis (1859–1894) by William Graham Simpson (b.1855). Photo credit: Staffordshire Archives & Heritage, CC...
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Race and appearance of Jesus The race and appearance of Jesus has been a topic of discussion since the days of early Christianity. Various theories about the race of Jesus have been proposed and debated. By the Middle Ages, a number of documents, generally of unknown or questionable origin, had been composed and were circulating with details of the appearance of Jesus. Now these documents are mostly considered forgeries. A wide range of depictions have appeared over the two millennia since Jesus's death, often influenced by cultural settings, political circumstances and theological contexts. The depiction of Jesus in art of the first Christian centuries gradually standardized his appearance...
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7 Things to Keep in Mind When Going from a Long Beard to a Short Beard One thing that we have found about having a long beard is that you tend to feel a bit of pressure to keep it long. It becomes such a staple for your look, that you (and others) begin to associate your beard length with your personality. This can prevent you from being a bit more creative and experimenting with and evolving your look, which is often one of the reasons that you started growing a beard to begin with. We will talk more about styles and techniques for trimming in upcoming posts, but for now, we’re going to focus a bit more on some advice if you’re thinking of going from a long beard to a short beard. One...
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When it comes to styling your beard, you are free to decide whether to have a long or short beard. You may want to pay attention to your face’s shape and other factors to determine how long your beard should be, but in the end, your preference decides everything. No matter how long you want your beard to be, you have to make sure that it is properly shaped. Beard styling is not only about cutting and trimming beard, but also about sculpting it, so if you decide to keep a short beard, make sure that you know how to trim a short beard and to sculpt it. this show you a large selection of beard grooming equipment that you can use to get the best-looking short beard. In addition to...
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Nourishing Beard Grooming Oil For most men, skincare isn’t usually the first subject that comes to mind, but did you know physiologically men’s skin is 30-40% thicker than woman’s skin? Plus, it has more oil-producing glands, larger pores, and is more exposed to UV radiation and pollution resulting in more rapid skin aging over time. Add shaving and bearding to the mix and it comes down to one simple fact: men’s skin requires care that’s specially formulated to its unique needs. Kiehl’s US President Chris Salgardo is a big fan (with an enviable beard) and shares a few tips of his own. "Everything I use to cleanse my face, my Facial Fuel Cleanser, I take...
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