Topic: Hair

Men With Beards: More Attractive?

Men With Beards: More Attractive?
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Santa Claus
Paul Bunyan
Fidel Castro
Karl Marx

If men with beards are more attractive, which science now says they are, certain bearded fellows – like Castro and Santa Claus – must be rejoicing. I still don’t think they’re getting laid, but they’ll be rejoicing nonetheless.

According to The World Observer Online:

A study from the University of Southern Queensland, published in the Radiation Protection Dosimetry journal, found that beards block 90 to 95 percent of UV rays, thereby slowing the aging process and reducing the risk of skin cancer. Got asthma? Pollens and dust simply get stuck in that lustrous facial hair. Additionally, all that hair retains moisture and protects against the wind, keeping you looking young and fresh-faced. What’s more, shaving is usually the cause of ingrown hairs and bacterial infections that lead to acne.

 

 

Huh! Which one of these men do you think is sexiest? No, real question. (The answer is Paul Bunyan). (We also do have some alternatives if you do not like my personal bias on this topic) (my personal bias is that beards do not make men more attractive) More »

14 Positive Lessons Learned From A Bad Haircut

14 Positive Lessons Learned From A Bad Haircut

This is a crosspost from our friends at Gurl.

I had the wonderful fortune of starting off high school with a pretty terrible haircut. Like, I remember hiding my freshman student ID very far into the back of my closet. To this day, I don’t think I have ever cracked open a yearbook from that era.

But despite that, I remain very pro-hair experimentation. Really, the worst that’s going to happen is you get a bad haircut. I made it out okay so I’m not scared anymore! In fact, there are a few lessons to be learned from a terrible haircut, so if it happens to you, remember that it can be a valuable learning experience. More »

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