This is a guest post from Zack Robbins of Beardoholic.com a a place where bearded men learn about beard care, fashion, and everything in between. In this article Zack talks about why every man who can grow a beard should and how it helps give off a more masculine look. Enjoy.
Since time immemorial, growing a beard has always been regarded as the epitome of masculinity and class.
Besides altering the way you look, facial hair is known to have a great impact on societal perception.
Additionally, according to various studies, having a well-maintained beard can make you more attractive to both genders.
Putting all these factors into consideration, you’d better think twice before sitting on one of those professional barber chairs for a shave.
Here are 5 reasons why you should consider growing a beard.
1. Masculinity
For ages, the perception of a man’s manliness and masculinity increases significantly with the presence of facial hair.
If you have more facial hair, you will be considered more masculine than your peers who do not have.
In addition, facial hair is a sign of active testosterone, which is known to stimulate natural aggression and dominance.
By growing a beard, you will be perceived to be more aggressive and dominant than your non-bearded friends.
This trait can work well to your advantage even at the workplace, as you will be considered as the right person to get the job done thanks to your high level of aggression and your competitive demeanor.It sounds good,right?
2. Beards Signal Maturity
The first signs of puberty normally revolve around the appearance of facial hair. This is a sign of physical maturity that cannot be ignored.
Young men who are yet to grow facial hair are often ridiculed by their peers due to their “child-like” physical features.
As you continue to grow into a man, it is widely expected that your beard will grow as well. This phase of growth is naturally associated with age, masculinity, power and social status.
Bearded men are perceived by the society to be more manly than clean-shaven or men without beards.
3. Beards Help Maintain Your Health
Besides making you appear manly and aggressive, beards play a crucial role in maintaining your health and general wellbeing.
This is particularly true for people with allergies and asthma. Growing a full beard can give you relief against the symptoms of asthma by trapping and preventing dust or pollen from getting into your respiratory system.
In addition, keeping a beard will protect you from harsh UV rays from the sun, subsequently preventing the emergence of various skin cancers such as squamous cell cancer and melanoma cancer.
4. Beards Boost Self-esteem, and Enhance Self-perception
Bearded men are known to be confident and with high levels of self-esteem.
Studies suggest that this has an impact on self-perception, as a man who believes that he is more manly is likely to behave in a dominant and assertive manner.
Comparing bearded men and non-bearded men, you will realize that the latter often have issues to do with their self-esteem (no pun intended).
In most cases, you will find non-shaven men wearing fake beards or bandanas just to look like their bearded friends.
5. Beards Enhance Sexual Appeal
There is a strong connection between facial hair and sex appeal. According to various studies, the majority of women find men with well-groomed facial hair more masculine and attractive than clean-shaven men.
Other studies go as far as suggesting that bearded men are not only masculine but also appear to be better providers with good parenting skills.
This is particularly true for men with full-beards in view of the assumption that if they are able to take care of their beards, they will also take good care of the family.
Nevertheless, you should take some of these findings with a pinch of salt considering the fact that the love for facial hair all depends on individual preferences.
Take Away
Here is the point…… We can go on and on giving reasons as to why should grow a beard.
However, if you really want to look mature, healthier, confident and more aggressive, then do not look beyond growing and maintaining a well-groomed beard.
You may consult your barber for the latest style guidelines for men to find a beard style the suits the shape of your face, your sense of fashion and individual preferences.
This will save you the agony of trying out different styles that might turn out to be a wardrobe malfunction.
