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30 Before & After Pics That Will Make You Reconsider Shaving Your Beard
It’s Movember folks! Movember and No-Shave November are two great causes which help to raise awareness, by growing facial hair for a month, of critical men's health issues such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as suicide and depression.
Apart from the obvious benefits of getting blokes talking about the issues that affect them the most, this month is a great time to ditch the razor and let the beard roam free, which might turn you into one sizzling hot guy afterward. We here at Bored Panda decided to ask our bearded men bros to send in their pics from their before and after beard journeys, and we were overwhelmed by the response!
Scroll down to check out the transformations from baby-face to lumberjack below. The list covers so many beard styles that even the pickiest will find something to their liking - from red beards to black beards, from goatees to full beards, it's all there!
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Before And After Growing A Beard
Plus a new hairdo, some taning, smarter suite and - according to the new facial expression - other intentions.
We need to be very cautious. How many years apart the picture was taken, the quality and resolution of the camera, the skill of the photographer, the lighting, the angle, the distance, etc. Can make a big difference when comparing two pictures. Without knowing this information it is hard to evaluate how much a beard and a change in hair style makes.
Doesn't matter. This isn't a photography contest. Beard is better.
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Just that, there are people who really look way better when they have beard or mustache. And good for this man, he's one of those people.
An Update On My Beard. 10 Months Cancer Free
Well done :) Keep going mate, you look great! Oh God, was that a rhyme?! Someone please help me...
Before And After Beard
The lighting is very different and the subject has lost weight. We need to be very cautious a lot can effect picture composition. How many years apart the picture was taken, if the subject has gained or lost a tan, gained or lost weight, the clothes they have on the quality and resolution of the camera, the skill of the photographer, the lighting, the angle, the distance, etc. Can make a big difference when comparing two pictures. Without knowing this information it is hard to evaluate how much a beard and a change in hair style makes.
Including dying his eyebrows and putting in contacts
Load More Replies...wow that's not very nice. A douche bag? Geez.
Load More Replies...Before And After Growing A Beard
I call BS - the one of the left has beauty marks on his neck - there's none to be found on the guy on the right. The arch of the eyebrow is completely different, the one of the right has GREY HAIR FFS and the one on the left looks barely pubescent not to mention the sudden chair hair and muscle definition too? Come on!
It's the same guy. He's an actor and he is the same guy from the above photos.
Load More Replies...When Horory Hairs Your Temples Adorn. At Least My Eyebrows Haven't Changed. Comparing 2001 - Age 40 To 2016 - Age 54
people keep saying it's not the same guy over and over. This IS the same guy. He's simply smiling in the first picture which changes your nose. Smile in the mirror and look at your nose. He's 14 years older in the second photo. Who do you guys think is submitting these photos? What would the purpose be for devilishly switching photos? HA, fooled them! My dastardly plan is afoot.
Load More Replies...Transformation
This is a perfect example of why more men should try beards. From good looking guy to hot man!
Beard's not bad, except for all those neck whiskers. Ewww. Shave that c**p off your neck and trim the beard a little closer.
Have Fun With This Little Transformation
I️ ain't sure if it's the same guy? According to both photos, the nose feature is a bit different?
same guy. He's a YouTuber. Swiftkaratechop / Matthew Brian Brown. These pictures were definitely a few years apart!
Load More Replies...Very handsome guy, but I can’t help but wonder if there might not be yet a third (and better) option there.
Compared To Last Year's Militarily Restricted Attempt, My Participation In Movember Has... Grown
This Is What 1 Year Of Growing A Beard Looks Like
unless you are harboring any woodsy critters keep it Mountain Man, other wise try something less grizzly.
Ew...I hate a long beard. It's hot when it's kept neat and trimmed, but once the thing looks bushy, I just start thinking about all the food that could be trapped inside.
Before And After
The left was cropped out of a photo taken with a telephoto lens and the right is up close with a wide angle. Makes a massive difference in face shape.
Load More Replies...I'm guessing your definition of a "poser" is someone who had professional photographs taken, judging from the type of photo's you drop your negativity on...
Load More Replies...For Me Looking At Old Pictures Is Like Traveling Back In Time And Watching A Mental Movie Of Someone Else's Life
What A Difference A (B)year(D) Makes
Much more sexy with a little more hair and no beard. BEAUTIFUL eyes regardless.
Kinda Crazy The Difference A Couple Months Can Make
This only takes a couple months? Ah, the miracles of testosterone!
From February Till Today. Please Take Note Of The Extremely Weak Chin
I have a weak chin too. I hope women can wear beard so we wouldn't have to depend on surgeries to have longer face.
Keep the beard! This woman has always preferred a man with facial hair, it's more manly looking ;)
Load More Replies...Okay, I'm done. Can't look at any more gross bushy beards! You just know that when they eat soup it gets into their beard and ... ewwww! I'm done.
A beard, like bangs on a woman, can hide a lot. He looks great.
This guy is hot without the beard.... then the second pic is just fire!!!
That's My Transformation. What Do U Prefer?
The first one is better, sorry. You have such a pretty face w. out the beard..
I need to agree... I like the first pic better, but thats just a matter of personal taste :)
Load More Replies...Most grow a beard because they have a weak chin, look too youthful, or are just not really attractive. You have a strong, masculine face that doesn't need to be covered up to improve.
You are a very handsome man. With or without the beard. P.S. I like the beard.
Before And After Beard, 24 And 26-Years-Old
Beard Transformation
But we know what's really underneath, don't we? This is the case with most guys I know who have beards they baby and buy products for.
Load More Replies...Cute guy. He’s like Clark Kent in the first and Super man in the second. I’d definitely fly away with #2!
Patience Is Key
The Difference A Year Can Make. Beard Is Here To Stay
He looks like a lot more has happened to him in a year than just a beard. (And like he also had a visit from the douche fairy)
You Majestic Bastards Have Rubbed Off On Me. Picture On Left Is Two Months Ago, Picture On Right Is Today
Yeah, that's a good comparison, when he's making a stupid a*s face in the first pic...
Hate the beard. They guy has nice hair. He needs a good haircut and could go for a longer look that typical barber shop fare close buzz. Spend some money at the hairstylist and you’ll have a great, attractive look. As it stands now it looks like 2 grungy guys side by side. You have a good face and nice hair. Work THAT!
Not Sure If Eligible For 'Yeard' As I Trim The Beard On A Regular Basis These Days, But Alas, Here It Is: A Year On Ago Vs Now
Good think you trim it, the beard might've been comparable to Hagrid's!
I truly prefer the clean shaven look...the facial hair is just not kept up
I'm just not a fan of the retro bushy beard look. So many men are doing it these days, it's not unique or attractive to me at all. Gimme a clean shaven man with long hair... or short hair... or no hair. But clean shaven.
For Most Of My Adult Life I've Had A Shaved Head And Face, Within The Past 6 Months I've Decided To Try Something New
Oh honey, let it grow! It actually makes you look much younger and like you are your own person :)
Three Month Beard Progress: Before/After
My 5 Month Transition From Boy To Man
3 Months Ago I Was Clean Shaven
Sorry, the first picture looks a little like a crazy person, but with the beard, he would be noticed for something else. Keep it!
Isn't Is Amazing How Chopped Wood Shows Up In The Background After You Grow A Beard?
His beard is grizzled, but he looks so much younger with the beard.
Traded In A Starfish And A Happy Trail For A Beard And Some Dumbbells
Where is "BlahBlah" telling us that this one is a "fake person" and a "poser"? :'D
😂😂 it's funny how the name is perfect for what they've been doing in this comments section
Load More Replies...Whether it's the same guy or not, the tat, muscles, and beard are a definite yes.
Here Is Me In 2014 And Now. My Hair Was Bad
This guy could play a really cool role in a really cool pirate movie!
This is how men can completely change their appearance and not even look like the same person. I love the color!
Just Over 2 Years Growth To Clean Shaven To How I Feel Confident
70 Days Have Now Passed, Mostly Positive Reactions So Far
How People Change With Time
Very handsome man either way, but I like the shaved one better because he has a really nice jawline.
Shaved is better, so handsome, great face. Now you look mean and angry like a psycho.
that's what I thought at first too but go to his instagram and it's not him.
Load More Replies...I like the shaved one better, although he is very handsome and both. I just really don’t like facial hair on men, unless it’s absolutely necessary.
This guy has to be a model. He does have a killer jawline, but that beard is fierce!.
Before And After Beard
Too much beard and liked your bod better before you drew cartoons all over it.
So the fit body and tats come with the beard? Also, the nose looks different... puzzled. Is this really the same guy?
No Beard To Beard In 43 Days (I'm 29)
This is me. I posted this to reddit three years ago haha we got married 15826880_1...ed10b6.jpg
Boys Also Can Grow Beard
Beard Growth Pattern At 23 Versus 28 Years Old. Just Goes To Show That There Is Hope Even For The Latest Of Bloomers
Two different guys. First one has dark eyes; second one has light eyes.
This is very obviously the same guy. His eyes may appear darker for a variety of reasons. The obvious first is the clear way the light is hitting him outside in the second photo. His pupils may be dilated in the first (for whatever reason). The scar on his forehead is clearly there in both and the same slight wrinkles are the same. Jesus it's the same guy.
Load More Replies...4 Years In Full-Beard Mode. Not Even Thinking To Change It
Love the beard! You look like the lead singer of a metal band now. Very hot!
Five Months Ago My Company Transferred Me To A Different Location. Lucky For Me There Was No Shaving Policy
I read that as "There was a no shaving policy" as if the person who made the rules has a fetish.
I work on a lot of sites that have a "no beard" policy. Where I work, it's because the respirator doesn't seal properly in case there are harmful gases in the air and you pass out and they have to extract you. H2S is fairly deadly. It can kill you before you hit the ground, but sometimes they can get you out.
Load More Replies...You should at least trim it and keep it clean. It kind of looks like a Brillo pad.
Once Smooth; Now Rough
Love the colour of the beard! Wow, is that natural? My husband has dark brown hair but his beard has so much red and every other colour in it, so awesome!
I believe is not natural, some cultures (most Arabs) sometimes use henna ink in their beards and it looks awesome.
Load More Replies...44 Day "Beard Bulk"
Nobody can tell this guy using some ps camera or similiar thing like snapchat to change the look? my goodness... cant be more faker..
what difference does it make? We're looking at him with and without the beard. The rest doesn't matter.
Load More Replies...No Shave November
Dark is much better, your eyes stand out like crazy! Love the beard too!
The blond fits the coloring better. The dark hair on his head doesn't look natural at all. And eyebrows and lashes too? Wow someone went all out with the hair dye.
My Boyfriend Before And After Growing A Beard
Don’t Think I’ll Ever Keep Just A Mustache Ever Again
This Summer I Grew A Beard
One Year Bearded! Can't Believe I Made It! Thanks Guys
You can't believe you made it? Are you on Team America, cuz unless you glued it on to fool the terrorists, it kind of makes itself.
Before And After Beard
Oh my God. It is OBVIOUSLY the same person. The lighting is different.
Load More Replies...Me Vs Me!
What an improvement. From nerd graduate student to exotic hipster.
Interesting fade. I kind of like just a touch of beard on the left. So handsome!
Beard Transformation
It's a nice photo with the beard but it's more like a National Geographic shot of people suffering in freezing temperatures. It's kind of hard to gauge your beard when you're covered in frost and frowning. Mostly though, I say with.
That beard just makes me want to get in there and suffer with him.
Load More Replies...You looked much younger and nicer without a beard. Now you look angry and unsettled.
Six Months Later
About 6 Months Now Between These Two Photos
Before And After Growing A Beard
Three Months In. What A Damn Difference
The Travel Beard: 3 Month Before & After
I hope that's a nasty stupid joke because she's awesome.
Load More Replies...Before And After Beard Season
Dan obviously loves his beard because of his moniker but I'm going to say I like him without...sorry Dan you've got a pretty face so I like you without.
Yay Or Nay ? :)
Before And After. If Anyone Tries To Tell You That Beards Are A Bad Thing, Look What It Did For Me. Left Was Late 2012, Right Was Election Day 2016
Beard Transformation
A Friend Of Mine Walked From Mexico To Canada On The Pacific Crest Trail. This Is Him Before And After
Looks waaay too thin in the after shot, though!
Load More Replies...Good Boy To Villain
Five Months Over 3 Pics
College Made Me A Man
Before And After Beard
would be nicer if a muscular body came with the beard - much less effort! :D
Load More Replies...So growing a beard seems to translate into more tats and muscles. Hmm...Wonder if my husband would grow a beard if this would be the result?
9 Months Into Bearding. Told Myself I'd Go At Least A Year... Yeard?
Ask any woman, beauty isn't free. Keep the beard but get it trimmed professionally.
I Was A Bit Ashamed Of The Colour Once But Now I Am Proud Of It. Ginger Power!
The first pic is a little "how do we sleep when our beds are burning" and the second is "Forgive Your Enemy but Remember the Bastards Name."
Before And After Growing A Beard
5 Years Apart, Never Going Back To The Feminine Look
Yeah I don't know either. While I agree (many) men look better with a beard, it doesn't work for all and that's not a shame.
Load More Replies...Before And After Beard
You look thirty years older and homeless. Loved the pic without beard.
And you could use the beard to scrub pots with. Just kidding, but I do like them under a little control.
The Left Photo Is Me With A Little Stubble And The Right Obviously Is Me With A Beard
Before And After Beard
Before And After Beard
Boy Vs Man #traditional Attire
With Or Without
Willemsson Before And After Beard - Left At Age 35 Right At Age 39
thx my husband is cute ;-)
Load More Replies...Before And After Why Shave Winter
No Shave November
I Was Stopped At Customs At The Boarder Because They Did No Believe I Was The Beardless Guy On My Passport
They're not very intelligent then are they? You don't look that much different. You should spike up your hair a little though I think.
Transformation
My thoughts are the same! His beard looks a little like a bear fur.
Load More Replies...Before And After
How do you tie your neck ties without catching the beard in there?
Beard Progression. Left Or Right?
I like before better. Or maybe you need a better after picture, because this one makes you look like a psycho ready to kidnap some chics
I don't understand all the hair coloring. SMH No No No Shave it and go natural.
Journey To A More Sophisticated And A More Philosophical Look!
Girly Man Vs. Manly
Before And After
Now My Question To You Guys. Who Will Win? Beardy Lion Vs Babyboy ?
i like both, but i think if you are going to do beard, then keep it a bit closer cut.
Before And After
I Honestly Had Forgotten What I Looked Like Before The Beard
I don't think you know how good looking you are. Let your face show.
Beard Transformation
The beards are great, but they are even better when tamed a little.
Beard Transformation
So gorgeous shaved. Some men look better covered. HE looks better clean!
Before And After
The Difference That A Year Can Make
Before And After Growing A Beard
Journey To A More Sophisticated And A More Philosophical Look!
Now You Know Why I Don't Shave My Beard... I Look Like I'm 12
Transformation
16 Vs 34
well obviously we can't judge from when you were a kid but you're cute with it. You were a cute kid too.
Trim the beard, loose the ridiculous hardware and smile! You have great eyes and beautiful lips!
13 Years
Beard Transformation
I think some of these guys that get a beard and tattoos, probably just got divorced.
Love The Beard!
Get rid of the metal AND the beard. Great face that you are covering up with all of that stuff.
both are super cute. Why aren't there any guys like this where I live?
Moving Towards A More Carefree Life And Attitude, Freedom All The Way!
Before And After
Before After Beard
thanks :) well maybe I will cut it off. but not this season. :)
Load More Replies...cuz everybody thing bearded guys are angry. But we are shy and cute :D haah naaa... but well. Its for the photo.
Load More Replies...Before And After Beard
Someone has amazing eyes. They pop more with that beard, but either way, woohoo! :)
Beard Transformation
Before And Now
Less Than A Month Away To Reaching My Yeard
4 Years Of A Difference .. 1st Pic 2013; 2nd Pic With Beard 2017
A Beard Can Make Big Difference Year 2014 - 2015 Before And After Styling - 2017
Before And After Beard. Well 14 Years Before. Infantry Basic Training Blue Cord Ceremony In 2001. Time And Going To War Makes A Big Change
Thank you for your service. You look like you are so much older with the beard. You added thirty years to yourself. You have such a great face without.
Before And After Beard
You look like someone I would never want to meet after dark. Scary and thirty years older.
Today, It's Been 3 Years Since My Friend Last Shaved
keep the beard but trim it. It's scraggly and messy looking and get some gel or mousse in the hair.
agree about the beard, but leave the hair along - it's great!
Load More Replies...How Times Have Changed
Definitely without. You look goofy and old. Loved your face before.
Well, That's How It Is.
3 Weeks And Goin ...
Roughly 3 Months Of Beard Growing
I think I could pull off the acting as well, haha.
Load More Replies...Viking
Really? I thought definitely without! Very handsome!
Load More Replies...#before And After Beard
November
I'd take him any way I could get him! Those eyes are just beyond!
4 Years Of Difference
Loose the beard, the earplugs and dirty shirt. You look like you are trying to be someone else that you are not.
Before And After Beard
June 2016 Vs November 2017 Beard Transformation
Before And After Beard
Re-Born :)
Me Neeraj Before And After
Blad To Fuzzy
From 30 to 70 years old. Get rid of it. Great face before and you have wonderful eyes. Loose the earrings too.
Omg....
Yeahhh - 2 different dudes. Left side = Jared Leto. Right = Harry Styles.
Mario Regina Today
Please forgive my not understanding the whole idea behind ' BOREDPANDA' here I am 9 months later noticing that I am part of this site, and not even remembering having posted what I did. But if you indulge me I can tell you all a little bit of my story...but as I am getting ready to sit for dinner, I will absolutely do this when time permits. Mario Regina
I've always thought that beards can simply make men look older. What a mistake! Some of those guys were 100% cooler with a beard! It's so strange how some facial hair can change completely one's aura. That was one cool list.
It is interesting to see, that the photos without beards show more individual characters than compared to the zeitgeist style developed by some stylists. Some men look almost similar ... Anyhow ... to say it with Skajespeare: As You Like It!
I like the before/after that are basically the same dude, but with a beard. So many of these were "I didn't look badass like in the magazines so I got tattoos, bought plenty of product for my hair, and grew a beard". That's why I cut my beard off. I felt like I was looking like a hipster, or at least someone who was trying to look badass. I have before/afters, but they aren't also before/after gettting ripped/tattooed/haircut etc. They're proper before/afters because I went in reverse so the photos are 15 minutes apart.
Some of these guys have no chins. "False advertising" if you ask me.... (don't attack me, I'm joking)
I've always thought that beards can simply make men look older. What a mistake! Some of those guys were 100% cooler with a beard! It's so strange how some facial hair can change completely one's aura. That was one cool list.
It is interesting to see, that the photos without beards show more individual characters than compared to the zeitgeist style developed by some stylists. Some men look almost similar ... Anyhow ... to say it with Skajespeare: As You Like It!
I like the before/after that are basically the same dude, but with a beard. So many of these were "I didn't look badass like in the magazines so I got tattoos, bought plenty of product for my hair, and grew a beard". That's why I cut my beard off. I felt like I was looking like a hipster, or at least someone who was trying to look badass. I have before/afters, but they aren't also before/after gettting ripped/tattooed/haircut etc. They're proper before/afters because I went in reverse so the photos are 15 minutes apart.
Some of these guys have no chins. "False advertising" if you ask me.... (don't attack me, I'm joking)
