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Congratulations to Andi Priest for being selected as Beard Booze Beard of the Month for the month of May!  Check him out on our Beard of the Month page!  A huge thank you to all that participated.  We look forward to seeing all of the great beards to come, you could be next!    

There is no denying that the beard is on an upward “trend”, but I question some critics’ reasoning behind it. I have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that some would suggest that the beard is in the same category as bell bottoms, tie dye or zoot suits. It’s hard to believe that most men who have beards grew them to “fit in” or “be cool”. Here’s why.  I think most beardsmen would agree that we don’t grow our beards for other people, or because we worry about what they think. To me, that defeats a majority...

As I have stated before, somewhere along the line someone decided, “The face is meant to be shaven”. Who? When? Where? WHY!? Well, unfortunately it is impossible to answer these questions with any level of certainty. However, there are some educated speculations on the subject. There are some that believe shaving started back in the Stone Age, with razors made of flint. We are talking 20,000 – 30,000 B.C. here! Flint dulls very quickly, talk about man’s first disposable razor. Maybe there was a “Dollar Cave Club”. But, I digress. The next theory starts with the great Egyptians back in...

I think it’s no secret that every beardsman fears suffering a dreaded beard injury. There are just too many possible instances and situations that could arise that may potentially damage or even destroy our beloved beard. Could it be a horrible trimming accident? Getting hairs caught in something and ripped out? A poorly placed candle!? The world is a dangerous place for a beard. Do you find yourself having nightmares of horrible things happening to your beard and waking up in a cold sweat? I feel this is a legitimate fear, but nightmares? I think it’s absolutely normal to have...

The very first Beard Booze Beard of the Month is coming soon and will be announced May 1st!