Health and Wellness Wisdom The Book of Beardcraft

Beard Practices Throughout the Ages

The history of beards is as long and tangled as the beards themselves. While prehistoric men likely grew them for warmth and protection, civilization sparked a greater interest. Soon men were coiff...

Joe Nightingale Joe Nightingale , MBBS, MSc
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Did All Pirates Have Beards?

Tricorn hats. Eye patches. Peglegs. Jolly Rogers. These are all the hallmarks of a pirate. But there’s one other feature we often see: beards. From Jack Sparrow to Captain Hook, fictional pirates...

Joe Nightingale Joe Nightingale , MBBS, MSc
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The Surprising History of Braided Beards

Beards are back. Balboa. Ducktail Goatee. Soul patch. Whatever your style, beards have never been more popular. But there’s one style you don’t see nearly as often: braided beards. Think Khal Drogo...

Joe Nightingale Joe Nightingale , MBBS, MSc
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How to Find a Legendary Beard Barber Who Knows How to Trim

The secret to an impeccable beard is one part home routine, and the other is a quality beard barber. The latter is harder to find than you'd think. We've all heard horror stories about a bad beard...

Joe Nightingale Joe Nightingale , MBBS, MSc
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Bearded History: Beards of the Baroque

Beards are a sign of the times. A symbol of the fashions and cultures of an era. Who can forget the chin-curtain of old Abe Lincoln, or today, the finely trimmed full-beards of hipsters? Artists ha...

Joe Nightingale Joe Nightingale , MBBS, MSc
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Why Can’t Elves Grow Beards? (D&D and More)

Fantasy is replete with legendary beards. Great kings boast glorious full-beards that embody their regal splendor. Wizards are renowned for their flowing beards: a sign of their years of study. Eve...

Joe Nightingale Joe Nightingale , MBBS, MSc
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Do Men Dye Their Beards? And Should We Judge Them?

Should men dye their beards? There's plenty of men who already dye their hair. And loads of ladies can barely remember what their natural color is. Yet, there's a stigma around men and hair dye. So...

Joe Nightingale Joe Nightingale , MBBS, MSc
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