Beards are significant in today society. Growing a beard, regardless of sexual preference, is a way of setting yourself apart from the rest of the male populous. Beards today are symbolic of Male dominance, Sexual virility, and overall prestige.

Why do men grow beards psychology?

Because the ability to grow a beard is a sign of physical maturity in men, its not a great leap to assume it can also be a sign of general maturity. As we get older (and better at growing beards), we usually become more mature. Beards therefore, psychologically speaking, work in the subconscious to indicate maturity.

Do men like other men with beards?

For men, approximately 60% preferred some type of facial hair for themselves while 40% preferred a clean-shaven look. When judging other men, the results narrowed: approximately 50% of men preferred other males to have a clean-shaven look while 50% preferred some type of facial hair.

Do beards age you?

Get your razors at the ready as it was revealed today that a beard can make men look up to ten years older. Even a light stubble can age a man by three years and having a moustache can add up to five years to a mans age.