WHY ARE MEN GROWING BEARDS AGAIN?


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It seems that every now and then beards become popular once more. However, have you ever wondered why? Are men more interested today on how to grow a healthy beard than they did decades or centuries ago? Does it have to do with women finding men with facial hair more attractive or is it related to being perceived as more powerful and dominant among other men? 

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We will try to answer these questions in this article, however, it is not a secret to anyone that beards are hot right now. Just take a look at Hollywood actors, for instance, or at the male models in magazines and count how many of them have a beard and how many of them don’t.

Are women interested in men with beards?

There's a study from the BBC that suggest that both men and women perceive men with beards as wiser, stronger and more aggressive than others. “And dominant men can get more mating opportunities by intimidating rivals to stand aside”, they explain.

And it is this “dominance” perception which could actually make a difference in whether a man will appear more attractive to a woman or not. In every species on the planet, the dominant male usually gets more mating opportunities by intimidating others to step aside. Therefore, if a man with a beard is perceived as more dominant - and as more likely to pass on his genes to the next generation - then yes, from an evolutionary perspective, a woman could perceive that a bearded, dominant-looking man is the best match for her, in terms of procreation.

Some women also confess that beards make men look more masculine. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that one of the main differences between men and women - regarding, of course, the human species - is the facial hair. This is different from any other species on our planet. Take for instance cats and dogs. Both males and females have hair on their faces and long whiskers as well. 

Are beards still in?

The short answer is yes. Beards are still in, but not the Tom Hanks “Castaway” style, but instead in a less-scruffy and a more well-groomed way. So yes, beards are here to stay, what changes every now and then are the beard styles, trends and looks that become popular. Therefore, if you are thinking about beard growth and how to achieve this trendy look, you need to keep reading.

We are not expecting beards to disappear anytime soon and what is hot right now is a properly trimmed and maintained beard that looks professional and nicely-shaped. How do you achieve it? If you are really committed to the long haul, then there are a few things you need to know.

1.    You need to have a routine

A very important part of having a beard and allowing it to grow nicely has to do with maintaining a routine. If you incorporate into your daily tasks the washing and combing and adding beard oil every now and then, you will succeed in your beard journey. 

2.    Use appropriate beard care products

If your beard looks amazing without doing anything special in particular, congratulations. However, it is not usually the norm. Applying products made especially for helping facial hair growth in a healthy way will benefit you in many ways and will help you achieve your look in no time. We also recommend you take a look at these five tips for growing a beard that we know you need to know ASAP.

3.    Do what goes with your own style

Even if beards were not trendy at the moment but you feel that it goes with you and your personal taste and style, then go for it, do whatever makes you feel good. Some men say that although they would like to grow a beard, their job does not allow it (they would need to wear a beard net) or they are not feeling the beard vibes at the moment, so they prefer the clean-shaven look.

 

We know that growing a beard is more easily said than done but if you are truly committed to this lifestyle and the process involved, we are sure you will get to where you want to be beard-wise in no time. We also know that those who are just trend riders will quit. Which one are you?


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