Day 30 - 2008

Here is what I looked like on the last day of November.

Day 30




I shaved most of it off today, and this is what I ended up with, the Fu Manchu.

Day 24/25/26/27/28/29 - 2008

Here are some of the last few days of the month.

Day 24




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Day 26




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Day 29

How to Grow a Manly Beard

Here is an article about things you should know before you start growing facial hair.

Via The Art of Manliness

Day 20/21/22/23 - 2008

Here are pictures from the last four days of facial hair growth.


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Day 23

Lumberjack Followup

As I posted a couple days ago the video of the lumberjack, I truly felt this concept go full circle as I unloaded almost 100 live Christmas trees at my store today.



The only thing missing from the picture was a great lumberjack jacket, which I could have gotten here.

Bearded Music for Bearded People

That is the motto for The Beards, a musical group that celebrates facial hair.

I would strongly suggest picking some music to help you through the month and to stay strong growing that hair, and what better music than that which was created with facial hair in mind.




From their Myspace:

The Beards are a bearded four-piece band who only play songs about beards and having beards. Onstage, The Beards preach about the virtues of having a beard with near-militant intensity. The audience will find itself divided as The Beards sing crowd favourites like Growing a Beard, Beard Revolution and No Beard, No Good. The beardless members of the crowd may find themselves singled out and chastised for their lack of facial hair, while those with beards may be brought onstage as an example of what having a beard is all about. But as hilarious as this oddball outfit are, they can be equally appreciated for their music.

Enjoy. (And please check out their music, it is very inspiring).

Day 16/17/18/19 - 2008

A little late on the posting of these.

You may notice my hair is a little flat in some of these photos, blame my recent wearing of hats.

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Day 19

A Lumberjack?

Watching the following video, what is missing?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zey8567bcg


He really isn't that burly without a beard, I think things may have turned out much better for him had he a beard.

Thanks to Dav for inspiration with this video/song.

No Shave November Article

Check out this article about No Shave November from commenter Eric Wilkens.

Beard and Moustache Mannequins

Look at this collection of mannequin heads displaying beards and moustaches for sale. Just incase you don't think you'd be able to grow any facial hair, you can always just buy it.



Via Kottke.org

Facial Hair and Success

Does facial hair impact one's success in life? Check out this article about the relationship between the success of computer programming language and facial hair.

It does seem pretty compelling, and maybe even so much that I should keep my beard so I can guarantee my success in life. Although, chances are it might only apply to computer languages.

Day 13/14/15 - 2008

It's really starting to look full.

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Day 15

Wikipedia Update

So, while No Shave November does not have a full Wikipedia page yet, I have come across something that is pretty important for the entire movement.

The November Wikipedia page has No Shave November listed as one of the month-long observances during the month, along with Movember.

Anybody interested in starting up a Wikipedia page for No Shave November?

What kind of facial hair does your name have?

Check out this website that turns your name into a face. I have facial hair on mine, what will you have on yours?

Day 10/11/12 - 2008

Take a look at the progress.

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You can start to see the redness of my beard coming in.

Beards as Art

Check out this list of "The Hirsute of Happiness" which portrays facial hair as art.

Day 7/8/9 - 2008

For 3 days in one, here are the last few days.

Day 7



Day 8



Day 9

Day 5/6 - 2008

Check out Day 5 and 6 of the beard.

Day 5



Day 6

Grow a Giant Beard

Check out the 10 Very Good Reasons Why You Should Grow a Giant Beard.



(Via AdFreak)

Day 4 - 2008

Here was my Day 4 (election day) beard.

Day 4

20 Manliest Mustaches and Beards

November is ever increasingly being known for not shaving. The Art of Manliness blog is even celebrating it this year by posting this compendium of the 20 Manliest Mustaches and Beards.

Day 3 - 2008

It's starting to come in a little better, but it is still a couple days until I get that really sexy light bearded model look.

Day 2 - 2008

Hopefully you weren't expecting too much growth in one day, but there is a little bit extra there.

Day 2

How Will You Grow Your Facial Hair?

Check out this list of about 32 facial hair styles.



What will you work towards this month?

Also check out the Beard Page of the same blogger and find out a lot of great info on his facial hair growing experiences and some other interesting tidbits such as the Beard FAQ page.

Day 1 - 2008

I am hoping to take a picture of my face every day of the month to show you all my progress with my facial hair, and if I have the time, maybe even create a time-lapse video of the entire month.

Day 1