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BY MIRIAM LANDRU
H
istorically, a man's beard was seen as a sign of
virility, social stature and wisdom. Think about
William Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln and
Genghis Kahn. They were all great leaders and innovators
whether it was in literature, leadership or conquering…
and all had beards.
Today, some still believe that beards are all powerful, but
more importantly…they're totally on trend.
And you can blame TV shows like Sons of Anarchy, Duck
Dynasty and even Game of Thrones for the phenomenon.
In the Fayetteville/Fort Bragg area, not too many locals
rock the beard, but you will see plenty of off-duty soldiers
rocking a five o'clock shadow or more. A telltale sign that a
soldier is in Special Operations is a fully-grown beard.
Check out this collection of a few of the most sought-after
stubble styles.
The Slight Stubble
This look is a little rugged, but still a little clean cut. It's
the borderline look for beards. You're still in the safe
zone.
Full Beard
Think sophisticated, but with a dash of lumberjack
on the side. This beard can go from the boardroom to
getting a round of beers for your bros at the bar.
The Pirate
This look is Johnny Depp in The Pirates of the Caribbean
sans dreadlocks and eye-make-up. It's definitely for the
type of gentleman that's a risk taker.
Beard Maintenance
To keep your beard shiny and untangled, beard oils are
a popular choice. At www.beardsupply.com you can
choose manly scents like I.P.A. and Driftwood.
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