Celebrate Your Hairy Self

How to Rock a Mustache [Fatherly](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/FCpb3FDFErPcHEuSJoV12nhY7PM=270) Even if you’re losing the hair on your head, chances are you’re making up for it in other places, whether that be your face, your chest, your back, or, well, less polite areas. And science shows that there may be some good to having extra fur. Women are more attracted to men with beards. Older women in particular tend to love a hairy chest. And studies show being hairy could be a sign of intelligence. But being a wooly mammoth is a double-edged sword. Research shows that kids are less likely to trust men with facial hair, guys with beards are more likely to die young, and women in the prime of their fertility prefer a hairless chest. So weigh the pros and cons of a full body wax, or just let your hair do its thing. Either way, the key to rocking the hair you have is proper grooming. FATHERHOOD %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhistory-of-mustaches%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/GtcJG44LiZnyLZ-32VjQPYs6GCI=270 [Why Dads Don’t Have Mustaches Anymore](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhistory-of-mustaches%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/NW7uq92PN1l6dKqf-tVh5QHfaw4=270) [How a culture views lip fuzz has everything to do with how it views men.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhistory-of-mustaches%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/DKEcEfWVH7M6jQAw4XL0xvPp-VA=270) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhistory-of-mustaches%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/BngJ_-lXIiHaRQrags5p8klRm8w=270) TIPS AND TRICKS How to Rock a Mustache The key to rocking a mustache is pairing it with the right beard. “A mustache and beard go together like peanut butter and jelly,” says men’s grooming expert Jason Biggs. The combination of the two makes for great personal style and can help accentuate the more masculine features of the face like the jawline and cheekbone areas. Nowadays, Biggs says, the popularity of the look also stems from the fact that a lot of guys find beard maintenance to be a pain and can more easily give their attention to a mustache while letting their beard play second fiddle. The result is a thick, solid mustache set over a beard that’s been well-groomed; however, the mustache still takes center stage. FURTHER READING - [How to Grow a Beard That Isn’t Patchy](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-grow-beard-not-patchy%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/gciPoRZN3bDmtZm0_VOFpCTQpHQ=270) - ​​​​​[The Best Beard Grooming Tips for New Fathers](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fparenting%2Fbest-beard-grooming-tips-new-dads%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/UuAB2-8KW9qDm9VefTmkg8k9vV4=270) - [Why Does Facial Hair Go Gray Before Head Hair?](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Ffacial-hair-goes-gray-head-hair%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/AdqhWLKrrBB0NR6Jyp0f9M6EjQI=270) GEAR %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fthe-best-electric-trimmers-as-determined-by-heavily-bearded-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/hVF2qtX7omliPLDlWpCv_Tp2fGw=270 [The Best Beard Trimmers for Taming Your Stubble](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fthe-best-electric-trimmers-as-determined-by-heavily-bearded-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/sOg1Ib4Vhmzi2exODC4N8Hi-T4M=270) Don't let things [get too hairy](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fthe-best-electric-trimmers-as-determined-by-heavily-bearded-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/VNUEu-HluBNjfoj8ddMI98OBxAU=270). [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fthe-best-electric-trimmers-as-determined-by-heavily-bearded-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/5Zsc-cG2bfmUbnO5z87d_Pv2qy0=270) RELATIONSHIPS %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fnews%2Fwomen-prefer-men-with-beards-survey%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/9heqQsZrrSHNRaI8n4RKghdU3uU=270 [Women Prefer Men With Beards as Long as They’re Not Filthy, Survey Shows](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fnews%2Fwomen-prefer-men-with-beards-survey%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/icXN6FT4IozgigQ3ZPvr7k6WejU=270) [Beards are cool. Just shower, OK?](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fnews%2Fwomen-prefer-men-with-beards-survey%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/Iti02WmiFd0qenIz0MG_4ZIFKWI=270) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fnews%2Fwomen-prefer-men-with-beards-survey%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/f4qvh7f_a5iiLyfJSMESWXNA29s=270) TIPS AND TRICKS Everything You Need to Know About Rogaine for Beard Growth It's tempting to cheat your way to a thick, badass beard. Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine, has been proven to [stimulate hair growth](%2F%2Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2F29972712%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/Vy2hh7SF9XlAtW4NLbO1i9kxb5A=270) on our heads. But before you put it on your face, there are caveats. “We know from scalp studies that minoxidil use will promote hairs to stay in the growing phase longer,” says Dr. Robert Finney, a cosmetic dermatologist at [Entière Dermatology](%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http:%2Fwww.entierederm.com%2F__;!!DXLOH-mOgTM3!XZONLnTj-k6Id7lFVuQuSJvQO_SN_WkoigdOUOH9NWvLfBo_X-yxcK3mGTBJ9BY-U8D6JVvc9sQTIx6iCsuv%2524%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/QZ0IaxiErsWjHH8FeSNI6F7CPXQ=270). If applied to the beard, by promoting as many hairs to stay in the growing phase and less to rest, the result is a fuller looking beard.” However, it can take several months up to half a year before you see any new growth. In the first month, one side effect can be skin shedding. Beyond that, some guys may experience dry or scaly skin, irritation, changes in hair color or texture, weight gain, and dizziness, however most of these side effects resolve as the body acclimates to the minoxidil. Also consider that in many cases, results can look worse before they look better. Read more [here](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fdoes-minoxidil-work-for-beard-growth-what-men-need-to-know%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/9DWlZoHPtxypW700FD5SpKM3ipc=270). FURTHER READING - [Kids Don’t Trust Men With Beards, Study Says](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fkids-think-beards-are-ugly-and-scary%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/9ANPWqvIkJaqRCfRo8Vr0o0TYBo=270) - ​​​​​[The Best Beard Oils to Soothe and Soften Your Scruff](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fbest-beard-oils-to-soothe-and-soften-your-beard%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/U4BoUNENGfSr0UJaYgf_2IdNWVY=270) - [The Best Beard Trimmers for Taming Your Stubble](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fthe-best-electric-trimmers-as-determined-by-heavily-bearded-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/5/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/rpPMmF6HF2IA62lD5yAfMlmljdo=270) SCIENCE %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fscience-of-what-beards-mean%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/LAQ83GRyZY4_GlPLxEnEAdjoQHY=270 [5 Scientific Things That Happen to Men With Beards](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fscience-of-what-beards-mean%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/ScxfmAYBtePpX23wdHaq0JfEOcg=270) [To beard or not to beard? The science is prickly.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fscience-of-what-beards-mean%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/YuRxe93Rl7jSZZs3JpW3CncX12k=270) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fscience-of-what-beards-mean%2F%3Futm_campaign=29784%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180e2fb68db-33c07b5d-b216-45f5-9587-e58517a2f70d-000000/fCNvV1HjjPbnsoxnDMg09jR9uUk=270) You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. 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