(Photo: Instagram @danaramoore)
In this installment of I Love Your Beard BUT… we explore something that many men might fail to realize: your beard can be scary. That’s not to say that you’re scary per se, but seriously some might find beards in general to be a “what are you hiding under there” type of thing. That’s why it’s of the utmost importance, to keep your situations always situated. We have a whole website of products to help you out with that. But seriously, check out Danara’s story with her husband. You’ll find it both entertaining and insightful, especially if you too have scared off a person or two with your mask of hair.
Name: Danara Moore
Occupation: Music Business Professor at Greenville College, Greenville, IL
What do you love the most about your guy’s beard: You know those times when you go shopping, get separated, can’t find each other and your cell phone dies just as you finish that ‘where r u’ text? You could spend the next 20 minutes strategically walking in circles only to realize your husband is waiting in the car OR simply embrace the beard! I love that my husband is known for his beard and it’s the easiest way to find him! Screw walking in circles! I just ask anyone at all “Have you seen a guy walking around with a really big beard,” and I am promptly pointed in his direction.
What do you hate the most about your guy’s beard: The only downer in loving a bearded man is the upkeep and whether or not he does it. The beard sheds, it gets dirty, sometimes candy might even get stuck in it…it takes some TLC to keep it trimmed and looking well-kept..
Advice to guys on what to do to better their beards: Let me share a story…
First, while most all of my students know my husband, there was one student in the class who did not. Second, my husband had just woken up after a 12 hour overnight shift and his beard was wild (Not to mention he had no sleeves, was wearing athletic shorts and slippers in 30-degree weather). As he walked in, the one unfamiliar student stood up and began walking toward the door as if to block my husband from entering. I happily exclaimed an, “Oh Hey Babe!” which was then followed by some awkward shuffling, confused looks and eventual laughter. It turns out that this student thought my husband was some random crazy guy and wanted to deter him from coming any further into the room. The moral of the story is: If your beard looks crazy, others might assume you too are crazy. Do your girl a favor and at least wear pants.
(Photo: Instagram @danaramoore)
