Beards Are Not Just Back, They're Bushier

Hipsters, not Hollywood-types are at the (not) cutting edge

By Emily Rauhala, Newser User

Posted Feb 9, 2010 11:30 AM CST

(Newser) – Beards are back, big time, and its the boy next door, not Brad Pitt, driving the trend. More young men today are bearded than not, observes Robert Crampton. "The beard is about as back as it’s been since the 19th century," he... Read full story »

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