12 Badass Civil War Beards To Inspire You For "NoShave November"

Here are some hot facial hair styles for No Shave November beardspiration! Brought to you by Badass Civil War Beards.

1. Columbus Delano

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The great thing about Columbus Delano is that you can copy his beard OR his eyebrows, which are like little mini-mustaches!

2. Thomas Jefferson Rusk

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If you feel like taking a "rusk" with your facial hair, check out Thomas Jefferson Rusk's sideburns!

3. Levi Strauss

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You should definitely look to Levi Strauss for facial hair inspiration because he's a fashion mogul. He invented a little thing called blue jeans.

4. Charles J. Folger

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If you grow your sideburns out long enough, you can feather them out like Charles J. Folger!

5. Walter Booth

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Chin strap beards are so last year. Try a neck strap beard like Walter Booth's instead!

6. John W. Geary

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John W. Geary's facial hair requires advanced shaving skills, but if you can pull it off, it's an impressive look!

7. William Bensinger

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For subtle, but statement-making facial hair, grow a mustache like William Bensinger's!

8. Matthias H. Nichols

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For a new take on Ambrose Burnside's "sideburns," shave off the mustache, like Matthias H. Nichols!

9. Henry Clay Caldwell

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If you're already blessed with a full beard, but want to change it up a little, try parting your beard down like middle, Henry Clay Caldwell-style!

10. Elbridge G. Lapham

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Who says that all sideburns have to be squared-off with flat bottoms? Elbridge G. Lapham knows that rounded-bottom sideburns are different and sexy.

11. William T. Minor

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If you want a full beard but don't want to hide your chin, let William T. Minor be your inspiration!

12. Alexander Kelly

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If you're feeling really indecisive, you can try out Alexander Kelly's facial hair! It's got a little bit of everything.