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50 Men Before & After Shaving That You Won’t Believe Are The Same Person
Growing out a beard can dramatically change a man's look, but shaving one off can be even more of a shock, revealing the dreaded post-shave baby face. Some say that the right choice of beard styles make men's faces look stronger and more masculine, while others argue that it all comes down to bone structure. We're definitely not evolutionary scientists here at Bored Panda, but we've compiled some photos of guys before and after grabbing the razor, and we'd like to know which one you'd rather ride off into the sunset with.
Beards certainly have their place in this world, and they do a lot more than just aiding in human mating rituals. Bearded men, especially with thick facial hair, can boast about having a healthy balance of bacteria in their stubbles that are actually good in keeping skin healthy, according to a 2014 study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection. Male hospital workers in the US who were in the habit of shaving beards had higher amounts of harmful bacteria present on their faces than their bearded counterparts, possibly due to the damage skin often sustains after a shave. The youthful glow of a smooth look is worth a few nicks, though, and shaving has also been proven to scrape away dead skin cells.
It's hard to say whether having a beard is healthier or not, but it's undeniable that men with beards are either a hit or miss in aesthetics. Check out a whole list of before-and-after shaving comparisons below, and just try to believe that it's the same person in each photo.
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Before And After Beard
This gentleman is very lucky- he looks great both ways. Nice to be able to do something different now and then.
Kyle Amor Shaved His Head And Face To Raise Money
quiet, or he will put that shirt on again. *drools*
Load More Replies...With hair, no beard; shaved head, beard; shaved head, no beard- as long as the shirt stays off... ✨⚡️zowie!💫💥
I don't understand why men with such nice faces want to hide it behind messy beards. My husband is the exact same way, he looks 20 years younger and much more handsome without it. But it is such a fight for him to shave it.
Men probably wonder why we would want to hide such nice legs by not shaving them
Load More Replies...After 3 Years Of The Beard Life My Buddy Matt Shaved His Beard
i dont get it.....these long a*s beards look so bad on EVERYONE!! maybe its just me but i think guys with long beard look kinda dirty & look like they dont take care of themselves im sure they do....thats how i feel!
Beard Is Gone
well, with a beard that ugly, there really is no contest
Load More Replies...Right?I should talk, me with the turquoise hair, but this guy is doing a big disservice to himself by having this style. Hidden handsome
Load More Replies...Very handsome gentleman. I prefer the clean shaven look, but I'd like to see him try the hair combed back.
I Decided To Shave My Beard And In Doing So, I Unlocked Instant Baby Face
THE TROUBLE WITH BEARDS, NO ONE TRIMS THEM AND KEEPS THEM NEAT. EVEN HIS MUSTACHE IS IN HIS MOUTH. HE LOOKS BETTER WITHOUT IT ALL.
It Happened
now if we could just figure out who's been messing around with the gravity on both sides of his face...
That's a very great looking man there. Mostly without the beard in my opinion
Shave My Beard The Wife Said. You Will Look Young Again She Said
I thought, "why are they showing a picture of his wife here, and then I read the caption and ohhhhhhhhh...."
So cut your hair and grow a mustache, a neat one. You are very nice looking naturally.
TC... I almost fell off my chair... I laughed so hard. 😅😂🤣
Load More Replies...This Transformation
The look is so different without the beard. Almost two different men, just with same eyes etc.
Wow - with the beard we can't even see the artwork tats you have. Without the beard, you look like one interesting guy.
I Shaved My 9 Month Old Beard For Prostate Cancer Awareness
Good for you. If you wanted to start a lot of conversations to bring awareness to prostate cancer, you did a good job. A good representative for a good project.
You gave up your beard for prostate cancer? I'd rather have the beard!
Shave In Half
Much prefer the furry bod. I'm a gay dude that loves fur..... There will always be some folks that like NO hair and others that love the fur. Love thy fur! lol
8 Months Sober, Down 17kg (38ibs) And Finally Shaved Off My Neck Beard
Absolutely gorgeous. Again... I have some pretty, smart young female relatives ....
Are you on here picking up men for your relatives!? Haha! That's beautiful and hilarious! At least you aren't pimping them out I suppose!
Load More Replies...Complete Transformation
Pic # 2 is what I think of when someone says "I'd like to meet someone tall, dark & handsome."
Is it me or does he kinda look like Drake with the beard. Lol cute either way!
Mike Donated His Hair And Luckily Has A Pretty Good Mug Underneath All That Scruff
I dont know how I got onto this site, but Im glad i did, much better without
Harley Morenstein Before And After Shaving His Beard
Oh sorry I didn't realize Katharina Vittenlind said it already
Load More Replies...Roy Asotasi Shaved His Beard To Raise Money
Beautiful face- why cover it up with a beard? Love the five o'clock shadow look though.
Beard No More
Now I like this man's bearded look. It's curly and not too long and shaggy.
My too. Really different looks with or without a beard but in my opinion he looks good either way
Load More Replies...Before And After Shave
Much better without... and I really want to see what the rest of that shirt is! ;-)
I reckon shirt can be this: 3a17c91524...99e643.jpg
better without and the haircut looks good now as well.. handsome fellah.
Before And After Shave
I like both but actually think I like him a little better with the beard
Load More Replies...Little Difference
Noooo!!!!!!!! Don't keep the beard. Super good looking without!
Very elegant and classic after picture. I like that look on you.
wow, this is one of those '10 years off' shave & haircuts! Good choice!
Wow that’s almost like a father/son difference, especially if the bearded version had a few wrinkles or glasses.
Bye Bye To My First Beard, Lol Feel So Naked
OK, now for a compromise: grow the hair a little longer, and grow the beard and stache again but keep shorter. The neat look that doesn't make you look like a teenager.
Flint Lockwood! He looks like Flint Lockwood from Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs in the second picture!
Maybe some glasses that actually fit could help too. Trim the beard, keep the old hairstyle- unbearded is fine too though I prefer before- but with a trimmed beard- Seriously- get decent shades
Daughter's Reaction To Dad's Clean Shaved Face. She Does Not Approve
My exact response going through this entire thread Good innocent beards gone
Hey, I say the baby's opinion trumps all of our. Let it grow back please! LOL
My m did this when I was about 6. Went from having long permed masses of hair, to a pixie cut, I didn't even recognise her when she came to collect me from school
Damn the disappointment was too real. Lol I think she was more confused that's why she cried.
Had To
Love the color of the beard. Looked good, well groomed, like the clean slate.
Decided To Donate 10" Of My Hair To Locks Of Love. Shaved The Beard While I Was At It
Did you know that Locks of Love CHARGES the cancer patients for the hair?! There are better organizations you can donate too that will NOT charge the patient.
Shaving My Chance To Be In Star Wars VII Off My Face
bwahahahaha Im sorry, but that was funny! Hope you'll get a better chance now!
Transformation
He looks great either way, because of his happy eyes and relaxed nature. I'm not a 'beard person' but his beard is almost perfect on him. Looks like a friendly college professor. He's a winner.
I kinda like the hair and the beard- looks good either way, but for him, I prefer "before" ...
I Used To Get A Lot Of Attention - From Men
By GOD remove the moustash. Same goes for anyone else who has one like that.
If this guy were a friend, I just know he would be the first person I would call when I have a party! 💃🏻🕺🏻
Before & After Shaving
wow! hellooooooouuu cutie! You looked nice with beard, but you look absolutely much better without it!
What a good looking guy! Please don't keep that beard. Ever.
Beard Shave
Hair-B-Gone
After Shave Mood
Probably the big forehead wrinkles in first picture don't help.
Load More Replies...My dad shaved his beard once. My baby sister didn't recognize him so she wouldn't go near him, and then, of course, she started bawling her eyes out. LOL, she got used to it.
you got a great face.. the beard looked good but i think you look younger and fresher without.
No More Beard
Handsome either way, but better without the beard. What a great jawline!
Stay off the beard young man. You're movie star looking. Enjoy that while you're still in your prime
I’ve Made A Terrible Mistake
Half/Half
Shaved My Beard, Feeling Incredibly Naked, Self Conscious And Full Of Regret
Looks like a mash up of both Dan le sec and scroobius pip. (Their love child maybe?) Google that, you'll see it!
Load More Replies...Shouldn't Have Done That... I Should Not Have Done That
A genuine happy face would solve all your problems, with or without the beard.
It is about feeling happy. Not looking happy to others.
Load More Replies...I do like you better with the beard, but you look fine without it as well. Get rid of the sad look, get a good moisturiser and you will be all set.
Beardless
Before And After Shaving Beard
Before And After
A Friend Of Mine Shaved His Year-Long Beard And Recorded "The Process"
How about Charlie Chaplin Face instead of Hitler....
Load More Replies...With the beard he reminds me of the actor who played Thor in Vikings, the wanderer guy.
My uncle used to have the third mustache. He tried to pull it off as the Chaplin. Not since WWII, buddy!
Thought My C Pap Mask Would Fit Better If I Shaved But It Still.. Just As Bad
Logan, you are a very handsome guy and people are able to see that now. Why hide it under a shapeless beard?
I love beards but in my opinion most look way better when they are kept nice and not growing wild.
Try using the mask that only fits over your nose. I did and it's much more comfortable.
I Shaved My Beard Off
The eye band is pushing his ear lobe up look again... I did
Load More Replies...This Is My Brother After No Shave November
It may just be the lighting or the camera angle, but his eyes are really more beautiful (and noticeable) in the second picture. I would say he looks handsomer clean shaven.
Reminds me of jug head from Archie comics he is just missing his crown
Time For A Change. Before And After
It Was Time For The Beard To Go, Compulsory Before And After Shot, And Shameless Selfie. Till Next Time
Same lighting, same angle, same expression, same shirt, hair styled in almost the exact same way. It's almost like two photos taken in succession, maybe a few seconds apart, and then a beard was photoshoped on.
At The Request Of My Wife, Daughter, And General Comments Of Me "Looking My Age," I Took Part In Transformation Tuesday
Adios
Im not into facial hair but like him without... BUT YES , if it had been short and trimmed he would have probably been really sexy with it
Load More Replies...My Wife Calls Herself A “Beard-Widow.” I Guess I’m Not The Only One Missing My Beardy Face
Last time, my husband shaved without warning me first. I didn't get to say bye first. :,-(
Illustration Vs. Reallity
This Is My Plight Every Year For Movember... Yes, Thats A Soul Patch.
The "BLOB" of hair under your mouth just looks like you forgot a spot... Never thought that did anything for anyone.. ALL or None... here too
It Was Time To Change
Men think they look like rugged pioneers with wild beards but most just look like hobos. If you have a fat face or a weak jawline, a beard disguises your bland features. Many of these guys were infinitely improved by shaving.
Sooooo much better and younger. You look like an very old man in first
Before And After
Shaving Mistake. I’m Growing My Beard Back And Will Wear It Proudly
Difference In Face After 120 Lbs Lost And A Shave
What A Difference A Beard Made On Me! What The Hell, I'll Grow It Back
i agree with joelyn.. you do have a handsome face.. maybe do some stubble or something but yeah our chin and jaw is great.. no need to hide it..
Fresh Face
Okay, now keep shaving, but grow your hair a bit. We want more choices. ;-)
9 Month Affair
Bye Bye Beard
I think if you like the beard it is good but short and clean not so long..
Better without. You have a really nice smile. The beard would distract from that.
outstanding either way... cool looking guy. like someone i would want to hang out with..
Very short beard would probably look great on you. We need to see that smile!
Before And After Shaving
I like the five o'clock shadow look-it adds a bit of mystique, but I really like the moustache alone.
No Idea What To Say
A real cutie either way. I would pass your number to my prettiest daughter /grandaughter /neice
What the... young man you had made yourself an old man with that beard!
Shaving Facial Hair Before And After
Woah there! I didn't realize we were in the presence of the highly influential beard police! Better do what they say, quick. You won't like them when they're angry!
Load More Replies...I'm A Brand New Man
Fun With Shaving... It's Off!
From drunk jokester at the bar, to "hello, I'm Matt, your personal gym trainer".
You're so funny!!! I am laughing of all your comments!! Hahaha you have the gift, girl!
Load More Replies...Oui, I Did Shave Today
Really? You look like a member of a boyband! Dang! you are so good looking! (with AND without beard)
This Is About What Happened To Me When I Shaved. I've Grown It Back Since Though
aww, no! keep shaving, why hide that handsome face under all that hair?
Did you grow it back so people treated you like an adult & stopped carding you for everything?
nnnaaa... thats is a PERFECT beard! Shape, colour.... well cut. Imagine that gentleman in a 1900 outfit... SWOON!
Before & After
Wasn't this a beard first, then shaving it? What's this dude included for?
Half Man, Half Beard
I think a short beard and kinda long hair would be the perfect combination for you. You're handsome anyway.
Why I Won't Shave My Beard Again
agree wholeheartedly gotta have a beard it makes you look more rugged.
You're just making a face, and you're too close to the camera. You look good with a beard, though...
Here Is A Very Rare, Once A Year Glimpse Of What's Known As... My Face
i think i would do a short beard if i were you.. not as long as before.. great tatts. cool looking guy..
Better shaved, you resemble Charles Hanson otherwise, which no one wants
with look like a badass criminal, without like a pedophile, grow it back
Today Mood
Woah there! I didn't realize we were in the presence of the highly influential beard police! Better do what they say, quick. You won't like them when they're angry!
Load More Replies...Short and trimmed would look nice... feel No one looks good with crazy wild facial hair
Had Some Fun Today
Before And After. The Playoff Beard Is Gone And So Are Years From My Face. Until Next Season
Shaved
Hahaha thought that was chest hair for half a sec in the 2nd photo. :D Looks great either way. :D
With the hair on his head longer and all that facial hair he had no FACE left and the glasses take away too...SO WITHOUT for sure
If I had to hazard a guess I'd say I doubt very much that those glasses are only there to *hide his eyes* he probably you know, requires them to see?
Load More Replies...Start The Summer Off With A Fresh Shave
With the beard he looked like a Viking warrior, without it looks like one of Santa's elves.
Before And After Shave
When You Do Something And Instantly Regret It
Why are you assuming he's straight? Or even wants a girlfriend?
Load More Replies...Fresh Face
Either. He looks like the cool dad with the beard and without if he had a suit and tie on he would look like a lawyer
Before And After
Absolutely, I would have cried over losing that fantastic hair!
Load More Replies...Oh no! U looked so handsome and sexy with all that hair! Maybe clean up the beard around the edges and you are ready to go!
After 6 Months I Had Enough ... Grew It Back Though ;)
after looks like a young professional working on wall street or something
Now I Can Smile Again
So I Shaved My Beard After Growing It For 4 Months
Gracious, I never sad I wasn't ! I was merely voicing an opinion. I wasn't inviting him for a ride in my wheelchair !
Jesus Christ have a scrap of dignity. You're more than old enough to be his mother, even grandma at a push!
Load More Replies...A New Day Has Dawned My Friends
Before And After I Shave
Ooo beautiful eyes. :D Looking good either way. I like em hairy... I like em bald. Or any in-between. Geez I sound like a hussy hahaha
a short close to the face beard and mustache would look very good on you
That Moment Shortly After A 'Trim' Where You Realise You Looked Better With The Beard
Actually I think he looks really nice clean shaven. Looks like he has a really expressive face now that it's not hidden by beard. :)
Before And After! From Beard Twins To Tash Twins
Before And After Shave
Before And After!
better without beard but ease up on the extra forced smile, we understand your wife or girlfriend made you do it LOL.
2 Years Worth Of Beard Gone. Got Tired Of The Grooming Regimine.
I Know This Pain Well
Gonna Cry Like A Baby
That was quite a lovely facial pelt you had, handsome. Respectfully request you grow it back.
Before And After. Goodbye Beard, You Were A Good Friend
Lumberjack To Baby Face
He actually looks better with a beard to be honest, but he looks good either way
Half Way
It's like two totally differently guys! Great either way, but def younger without
Had A Fun Shaving 5 Months Of Bearding
Now that was a nice beard and very well kept. It's a coin toss, but he tapers it in such a flattering way it subtracts a few pounds. Lucky Guy!
Before And After
I think both are quite drastic - how about a short, well kept beard?
Beard: sells lumber and wood working products; without beard: owns large company with multiple stores, spends weekends fishing
After 100 Days I Finally Had A Shave. RIP Beard
in the second picture they look creepy, the whole face does!!! in the first they are awesome.
Load More Replies...The Beard
so many negative comments from you. Away with you
Load More Replies...the beard and mustache looks good but keep it a bit shorter to have that sexy look
Beardless Once Again...smooth As Baby Seal Nalgas!
I like the beard Iran very captain... the guy on the alcohol bottle in the red outfit with his foot on a barrel
I'd say no beard if you're single so you can enjoy your prime still and get all the tush you'll get before you become an old fart.
The Beard Is Gone
Or try a close trimmed beard, just don't completely cover that strong jawline.
Load More Replies...After tho I bet you rock a beard if you groomed it. This one is scruffy looking
Holy c**p get laser on your face and resist the temptation of growing it back
This Is My Transformation
Two Faces
Very handsome, nice eyes. I say leave hair on head very low cut beard and that would be awesome!
zero hair or none on head and a small "goatee" or nothing on face. you are handsome. b
beautiful face! short, well trimmed beard and no hair would really bring out those eyes!
This is no snap shot documenting a hair cut. This is art. Nice photography, captivating eyes/ expression. I love it!
Woah! Tom Hardy lookalike! Gorgeous eyes. Looks better without I think
Man 💪 --------> Child🚼
My Xmas Shave
Before And After
with beard, you look like a model of a magazine... without beard, you look like the guy at school/work/party I would love could notice me and to talk to me.
Birthday Moustache
Beautiful eyes! I want to see no beard/ no stache, maybe some stubble, but don't distract from those eyes!
Annual Beard Removal
Winter Look Vs Summer Look. Btw, I´m 44...
That´s because my hair used to be black and turned to grey about 10 years ago. In summer I paint it...
Load More Replies...Before After 4 Years With A Beard, Feel Strange Without It
ha, look at that goatee tan line. first time I've ever seen that.
It Is December First And I Have Been Reborn
Before And After
Half Bearded Man
Both and this is the 1st that I can't pick one or the other of which is better
Well, Now That No Shave November Is Over
neater hair, but with beard. without you look like a momma's boy.0
Job Interview Of A Lifetime! So Time To Shave
Before And After Shaving
Boyfriend Shaved His Year Long Beard For Thanksgiving (Beardsgiving)
Michael Phelps Before And After He Shaved His Beard
So, I Decided To Shave After 12 Years Of Beard/facial
Shaving Makes You Sad
Kido Is Back
Before And After
Asked My Boyfriend To Shave His Beard. Big Mistake. Now He Has A Mustache
hahaha, that will teach you, i hope he's just messing with you ! XD
Change the style of your moustache - shorter. Fine with or without the beard.
I Just Finally Shaved Off My Movember Beard. I Immediately Regret This Decision
Con O Sin // With Or Without
You hairy like animal. Rawr. Either is good. Just leave the chest hair alone. :D
Forced To Shave. Now To Grow It Out Again And Repeat
Before/After Shave
Had A Little Fun With My Beard Before I Shaved It
Put your finger to cover the other half of his face when youre looking at one side and you'll get it
Load More Replies...Movember
Well I Have Completely Lost My Intimidation Factor
I don't see you as intimidating. Neaten the beard and you will lok awesome
Again
with looks like he works at a motorcycle garage, without looks like a high school teacher
Change Is Good
I vote for mustache only. It makes you look like those dudes that lift barbells!
I'm A Lazy Shaver.
Before And After
He did it as a promise to our youth group. If they raised $2500 for missions, they could shave him completely. They raised $3300!!!
Weird you still manage the salt of the Earth vibe without the salt of the Earth hair and beard. That's cool
I had to keep scrolling back and forth to be sure it was the same man. What a difference!
I like either way but please get a haircut and trim the beard if you want that look
I Shrunk Myself Today
Shave
My Playoff Beard: Before And After
Almost every comment on these pics are very judgmental and sometimes down right insulting. Maybe we could do a post where all you older ladies who've looked through this post and shoved your opinion down every on of these men's throats could all post a 'make up' pic and then a no make up pic! Then we can sit here and watch how s****y and disrespectful your judgment sounds when you're the one being insulted.
Ajinkya Rahane Before And After Shave
I Had To Shave For A Job Interview. RIP Beard
I Shaved My Beard
Beard Vs. Clean Shaved
Finally Had To Let Go Of My Beard Baby
My Before & After Shaving
Either way is good - your eyes draw the most attention anyway! :-)
Both look nice but without having the beard would look nicer with a trimmed hair cut.
Before And After The Shaving Of The Year
30 Years Since I Last Shaved, And It Aint Going Anywhere! A Beard Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas!
It's Gone. No More Beard
So Many Different Looks
all 3 pics are great can't choose out of the 1st & 2nd pics but 2nd pic looks younger
I Recently Shaved My 16 Month Old Beard. I Now Look Like I'm 12
Before And After Shaving
I can't take you seriously in the pink floral bathroom. LOL. Kidding - I think better with a beard, just kept shorter. Nice features.
Before And After Shave
Before And After Shave
There Is No Better Way To Loose Some Years (at Least For Me)
Winter Look With Natural Gray Hair, Summer Look With Painted Black (the Original) Hair
..;(
The Beard Is Gone But Will Surely Return. Just A Matter Of Time
Maybe we need to see the eyes and the smile at the same time to decide.
This Is The Story Of My Adult Life. I Have Made A Huge Mistake
That Transformation Though
Before & After Of My 7 Month Beard Growth
Before And After
Me With About 6 Months Of Growth Vs Freshly Shaven
Grew My Beard For 15 Months, Then Shaved It All Off For Movember!
6 Month Beard Before Sending Visa Application
Before And After!
Before After
If you're gonna shave the skimpy beard, lose the porn stache. Otherwise keep them both. All or nothing!
Shaved My Beard Off
Dude, if u lose some weight, i bet u will be unbelieveable handsome
Twins, Not Really.
I Grew My Beard For 9 Months
Before And After
I Made That Mistake Once...
Say Hello To Steve Wilkos...lol
Me With About 6 Months Growth
3 Steps Of Social Integration With A Razor
Lol
I've been hearing the opposite lately... 😉
Load More Replies...Decisions Were Made.
I Grew My Beard For 9 Months
After No Shave November 2016 👌🏼
I Am / I Am Not Khaleesi
Gbs
Trimmed My Beard And Cut Off 8 Inches Of Hair.
3 Month Of Facial Hair
Before
Fff
For The First Time In 10 Months
After/before
I must be a beard girl. I guess it's from being married to a man with a beard for the last 6 years. Some of these fellows look so much better with a beard. If you want the beard, wear it with pride!
I would add that a well-groomed beard is key. Some of these guys look homeless before they shaved, and you know they aren't. Guys, if you want a beard, then keep it trimmed and groomed.
Load More Replies...As a Man who has spent his entire life with a boyish look, a beard is the equivalent of answered Prayers For me .
Working w US teens, I think many people need to go through a "wild" phase w their hair. Beard, long, dyed--just keep it CLEAN & groomed!
If your face is chubby or very slim or if you have a small chin, you look better with a beard. I always thought no man should grow a beard but now I understand better.
It depends on the beard, though. For men who can only manage fifteen beard hairs, they should just give it up. They only look sloppy.
Load More Replies...Every guy with long hair looks horrible with and without the beard and every guy looks better with out the beard sorry I hate beards
I must be a beard girl. I guess it's from being married to a man with a beard for the last 6 years. Some of these fellows look so much better with a beard. If you want the beard, wear it with pride!
I would add that a well-groomed beard is key. Some of these guys look homeless before they shaved, and you know they aren't. Guys, if you want a beard, then keep it trimmed and groomed.
Load More Replies...As a Man who has spent his entire life with a boyish look, a beard is the equivalent of answered Prayers For me .
Working w US teens, I think many people need to go through a "wild" phase w their hair. Beard, long, dyed--just keep it CLEAN & groomed!
If your face is chubby or very slim or if you have a small chin, you look better with a beard. I always thought no man should grow a beard but now I understand better.
It depends on the beard, though. For men who can only manage fifteen beard hairs, they should just give it up. They only look sloppy.
Load More Replies...Every guy with long hair looks horrible with and without the beard and every guy looks better with out the beard sorry I hate beards
