Gentlemen, Start Your Octobeards

Today marks the beginning of the celebration of beards and the men who wear them, OCTOBEARD. Join the BuzzFeed staff while we retire our razors for 31 days and you could win awesome prizes and fawning admiration from everyone you know. Read More ›

OctoBeard a year ago 49 responses

OctoBeard: The Final Check-In!

It’s been an itchy month, but we’ve finally made it, beardsmen. Time for the final check-in! Read More ›

OctoBeard 2 years ago 1 response

OctoBeard: Week Three Check-In!

With only 11 days left, we’re coming down the home stretch. Let’s see how everyone is coming along. An “against all odds” winner badge will be awarded to weakest beard this week, just for staying in the competition this long. Read More ›

OctoBeard 2 years ago respond

If Your Dad Doesn’t Have A Beard…

In celebration of Octobeard, I thought I would resurrect this little ditty. [Ed. note: Some mid-October inspiration for you all, fellow beardsmen. We’ll be checking in again soon. Keep up the great beards.] Watch Video ›

Kelly Holmes 2 years ago 29 responses

OctoBeard: Week One Check-In

Time to check in and show us how your OctoBeard is coming along after one week. Winner badge to whichever beardsman and beardslady are showing the most growth after 7 days. Read More ›

OctoBeard 2 years ago 7 responses

Halloween Costumes You Can Rock with Your OctoBeard

By the end of the month, your OctoBeard will be long and luxurious! Put your beard to good use with these Halloween costumes. View List ›

Ashley Baccam 2 years ago 36 responses

European Beard And Moustache Championship

This past weekend, high in the Austrian Alps, 150 men competed in what is possibly the manliest of contests ever. If hipsters could just latch on to this style, I would be so happy. Click through for more pictures. View Image ›

John Winskowicz 2 years ago 47 responses

Let The OctoBeard Festivities Commence!

And so begins the second annual OctoBeard! Submit your official day 1 photos in the comments of this post. Godspeed, beardsmen! If you’re not sure where to begin, start by reading our official OctoBeard rules. View List ›

OctoBeard 2 years ago 20 responses

The Official Rules Of OctoBeard

OctoBeard starts on Friday. Prepare your soft, pink faces now. View Image ›

OctoBeard 2 years ago 30 responses

Octobeard: The Aftermath

If only Eva could see Jack. She’d forgive her dad in a heartbeat. View Image ›

Amanda Dobbins 3 years ago 23 responses

Octobeard Check-In

We are coming down the home stretch of Octobeard with only 10 days left to go, so what better time to check in and see how robustly our beards are coming in. Special thanks to Fred Flare for providing us with all the happy/sad sweaters. View List ›

OctoBeard 3 years ago 8 responses

5 Celebrities Who’d Look Awesome With Beards

A good beard can make even the most baby-faced male celebrity look like a tough, battle-hardened bad-ass. In celebration of Octobeard, let’s take a look at what some fresh-faced celebrities might look like with awesome beards. View List ›

OctoBeard 3 years ago 49 responses

The First Day of Octobeard

Today marks the beginning of the annual time-honored tradition known as “Octobeard”. Men are encouraged to withhold from shaving for the entire month of October to pay tribute to this ancient rite of masculinity. Post your clean-shaven mugs today, and in 31 days, when we are all brimming with bearded awesomeness, we will see who among us has grown the most glorious beard. Read More ›

OctoBeard 3 years ago 8 responses