October 18th is National No Beard Day #NationalNoBeardDay. Did you know that? Do you have a #Beard of does someone you know have a Beard? David does and I told him today was No Bear Day but he refuses to #shave.
As for Charlie he has started to get a #Mustache at times but as soon as he see’s even the tiniest bit of facial hair Charlie shaves it off. I don’t think Charlie will ever had a beard of any kind or even keep a Mustache which I’m happy about because he has such a handsome face he shouldn’t try and hide it.
For those men who are part of the “no beard resistance” in a bearded world; did you know there’s National No Beard Day on October 18th. Shaving off your facial hair is a fast way to change your look. Going clean shaven could give you a totally new outlook on life, land you that job or completely change your dating pool!
Did you know it appears that National No Beard Day is one of those internet-generated holidays which we have all come to love or in the case of bearded men, hate! But National No Beard Day is an annual event every October 18th, does open up the discussion on the history of hair removal in general and beards, specifically.
In the 1800s, barbers used straight razors to remove beards from patrons. Though that was a standard practice, most men wore beards as the fashion of the day. But according to the National Museum of American History, beard removal came into vogue in the United States around the early 1900s.
There were numerous reasons for cutting those beards which it might sound gross today, but those large, lush beards that were commonplace in paintings and photographs, were also “breeding grounds” for parasites like lice.
Did you know beards also trapped bad odors from perspiration, especially for those men who worked together in close quarters without an opportunity to regularly take a bath. When a man sported a clean look sans beard; women took that as a sign that this person practiced good hygiene and could be marriage material.
Enter the Gillette Company in 1904 with its “safety razor” which encouraged men to take their beards in their own shaky hands to remove excess facial hair. No need to find a barber, when you could do the job yourself!
Eventually, men were looking for ways to keep the hair off for longer periods of time. By 1930, Jacob Schick introduces the Electric Razor as the “Schick Dry Shaver” and another milestone in the hairy history of men’s hygiene was surpassed!
National No Beard Day Activities
- Take the opportunity today to assemble all the right products, including a new razor, shaving cream, and moisturizer. A good exfoliant can’t hurt, either. Then you should trim your beard to a manageable length, soften up the remaining hair by taking a steamy shower or applying a hot towel to your face, and then apply shaving cream.
- Shave with the grain while holding your skin taut to get the best results. Exfoliate and moisturize that awesome skin below and voila!
- Shaving off the beard that took you so long to perfect can be scary. Why not convince a hairy friend to share there beards off with you? Take some “before and after” Instagram shots and cherish the memories.
- Getting a straight-razor shave from a barber is one of the most relaxing, manly, old-fashioned things you can possibly do. Sit back and leave the shaving to a professional because self-care is cool and you’ll leave smoother than if you DIY’d it. Next thing you know, you’ll be open to a pedicure!
Weird Beard Facts
- Did you know Pogonophobia is a real thing, which means anyone who suffers from a fear of beards is freaked out by the mere sight of a beard. That isn’t anyone I know. How about you?
- If you want to get on the Forbes list, it’s time to start shaving because the people on it don’t have a beard.
- One theory postulates that having a beard contributes to baldness due to the body’s increased thermoregulation effort. Now, I know why David is bald. I wonder if we shave his beard and he keeps it off if his hair would grow back? Might be worth a try right?
- Both Peter the Great and the State of New Jersey tried to cash in on facial hair in the past.
- Did you know Beards are like velcro, trapping food and bacteria inside the beard and the thought of leftovers and viruses lurking in facial hair is a total turn-off. Isn’t it?
Why People Love National No Beard Day
- Remember your facial hair can give beard burn to those who love you and love to kiss you isn’t that enough reason to shave? You know how cool you think your beard looks? That’s how uncool the rash it gives us looks. Go clean-shaven and get more kisses!
- Maybe you grew a beard to stop getting carded every time you ordered a Beer but if it’s been awhile since you went clean-shaven, romantic partners might go ga-ga for that babyface you’re hiding underneath all that hair. If you just grew a beard recently take pride in slamming your ID down and telling the bartender you’re going to be a very youthful-looking senior Citizen someday!
- Most executives are clean-shaven, especially the higher up the ranks you go. I you’re gunning to be your company’s next CEO losing the beard can’t hurt because we all know you have to look the part to get the part.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
