Beard History

Beards VS Sun 

A study found that beards can block up to 95% of harmful UV rays, protecting the skin underneath from sun damage and reducing signs of aging.

 

Ancient Warriors

In many ancient cultures, warriors took great pride in their beards. The Spartans would swear oaths on their beards, and cutting off a man's beard could be seen as the ultimate insult or punishment.

 

Illegal Beards

Beards were once illegal in the workplace. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, some jobs - like the British Army, police forces, and railway companies - banned beards entirely unless for religious reasons. Mustaches were allowed though!

 

Pogonology

Pogonology is the study of beards. Yes, beards have their own scientific field! Someone who studies beards is called a pogonologist, and the word comes from the Greek pogon meaning "beard."

 

Summer Growth

Beards grow faster in the summer. Facial hair growth is influenced by testosterone and blood circulation, which both increase in warmer months - meaning your beard can grow faster in the summer than in winter.

 

Shave Time

The average man spends 3,350 hours shaving in his lifetime. That's nearly 140 days of scraping a razor across your face! Another reason many choose to grow a beard instead.