If you've noticed an increase in the number of clean-shaven men in the last few days, you might be wondering where all the hair went. Don't worry, it won't be gone for long. Shaving is just the beginning. For the next 30 days, men the world over will be re-growing their facial hair in honor of all that is manly. Some will even be doing it for a good cause as part of No-Shave November or Movember, two movements that promote cancer awareness and men's health by encouraging men to let their hair consume their face.
Raising awareness is an admirable reason to embrace your inner lumberjack, but there are plenty of other reasons to grow a nice, bushy beard as well. With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the reasons why you most definitely need a beard (or mustache) this November, at least according to the infinite wisdom of the internet:
It will keep your face nice and warm. With a beard, you are never alone.
You can use your beard to carry snacks, provided you have enough styling wax on hand.
Facial hair is known to make you look 100 percent more badass.
Abraham Lincoln had a beard, and he became president. He was also killed. Don't blame that on the beard, though.
Ladies love beards almost as much as they love Ryan Gosling. Almost.
They can save you $40/month on a gym membership.
Occasionally they'll ruin your favorite celebrity crush forever. But not often.
It makes you look older (and wiser).
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Whether you are on team beard, team mustache or both, there is plenty of epic facial hair to be grown and admired over the next month. Just know that when Dec. 1 comes, all good things must come to an end.
