In recent years, it has become fashionable for men of all ages to wear beards. In addition, it must be perfectly maintained, trimmed and cared for. Today a sign of seduction, the beard has evolved throughout history.
But aesthetic problems aside, in ancient times, it was something totally different. Let’s go through the history of the beard, its origin, its meanings and its evolution.
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Back to anecdotes about the ups and downs of facial hair, from ancient Egypt to the hipsters and lumbersexuals of the 21st century. A hairy story. Back to the most famous beards in history.
Although hipsters pride themselves on having made beards fashionable and even invented them, the reality is that beards have existed since time immemorial. If we were to mention famous bearded men, surely actors, athletes, musicians and even the Magi, Santa Claus, the magician Merlin or six of the Seven Dwarves come to mind, to name but a few examples.
As a young man, we often wait until we have the first hairs on our chin. And sometimes dream of having a beard worthy of a pirate. And we can say the beard changes the face of some people considerably!
If you want to have a beautiful beard or moustache faster than Nature made you, there are a few little tricks. Before we unveil the men who have become real hot with their new hair, here are a few tips to make them grow faster and become the latest hipster in fashion.
How Annie Jones became famous as PT Barnum’s “bearded lady” and yet died as a “monstrous phenomenon” of the circus in the eyes of the company that gnawed at her.
Bearded women have been a favorite subject since time immemorial, and were often at the top of the list of “circus freaks”. Although Annie Jones became famous because of this, it didn’t stop her life from being marked by tragedy.
Annie Jones was born in Virginia in 1865 and would have come out of her mother’s womb when her chin was already covered with hair.
Her parents’ initial shock of having a young girl with the hair of an adult man quickly faded after they realized they had been presented with a unique opportunity to earn money. Jones wasn’t even a year old when her parents first pushed her into the PT Barnum show in New York City. The little girl’s name was The Infant Esau, a reference to Jacob’s famous hairy brother in the Old Testament.
In addition, Jones has been described as “the most wonderful specimen of shaggy development known since the time of Esau” and thus began his career in the entertainment business before he could even walk. She was such a popular attraction that Barnum offered her mother a three-year contract at a rate of $150.
But Jones would serve as a secondary attraction for much longer than the duration of that initial contract. Over time, “Little Esau” became the “Lady Esau” and eventually the “Bearded Lady”.
Along the way, Jones seduced the audience by playing her feminine aspects such as her hair, dressing in fashionable women’s clothing and learning to play the mandolin. The contrast worked and Annie Jones proved to be one of Barnum’s most memorable acts.
It is still not known exactly what caused Annie Jones’ illness. Although it is probably hirsutism, a disease that causes “coarse hair in women in a similar distribution to men” and is believed to affect about 5-10% of women.
Indeed, although Jones may have been the most famous bearded lady of the time. Due to the fact that she was part of Barnum’s very famous show. She was certainly not the only one. Julia Pastrana, born in 1834, was a Mexican woman whose body was almost entirely covered with thick black hair. Considered “the monkey woman”, Pastrana was another minor celebrity of the Victorian era who travelled throughout Europe during her life. But also as a mummified specimen after her death in 1860.
In 1880 Jones married a man named Richard Elliot, a “barker”. The man who shouted at passers-by to lure them to see the attractions. As an adult, she concealed her age and her parents disapproved of the marriage.
Nevertheless, the marriage lasted 15 years, until the two divorced in 1895. Soon after, Jones married William Donovan. The two lovers decided to travel as a duo for a while. They toured Europe together before the unexpected death of her husband four years later. Rather than continue alone, Jones chose to return to the only home she had ever truly known… And joined PT Barnum’s “greatest show on earth”.
Although Jones owed all of her fame and fortune to being presented as a “Barnum Monster”… It was at this point in her career that she campaigned against the use of the word to describe performing artists. However, at the age of 37, she died of tuberculosis after visiting her mother, having “known no other life than that of a monster”.
Since then, there have been other famous bearded women. Her case is not unique!
Who would have thought that your hair could help protect your environment?! Wouldn’t you?! Neither would we. Yet it’s an idea that was born in the head of this hairdresser from the Var region of France in 2015. And the association Coiffeurs Justes was born.
Your hair can have a second life once cut. And not just to make sweaters or hats. No, much better. In 2015, a hairdresser from the Var region of France created an association that collects hair cut in salons. One objective: to make the most of them. How to make the most of it? By integrating them into the manufacture of absorbent filters for the oceans or insulation in buildings.
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Being hairy, hairy, some women claim it loud and clear. Whether it is for feminism or simply freedom of choice for her body, the fashion for hair is in vogue. Here are 10 things that only hairy women know.
Do hairy women make you fantasize? Do they boost your libido? In any case, for those who assert themselves with confidence and pride, it is certainly part of their charm. So, being hairy, it’s assumed. Especially since there are bound to be a few little things that go along with this trend that only they can understand. Here are 10 things that only hairy women know.
Women can grow a beard too! Does that sound weird? Yes, it does. Some women have more beards than others. Although beards are considered sexy for men, it’s exactly the opposite for women. Let’s focus on those women with beards who take charge.
A woman with a beard faces immense intimidation because of this anomaly. Despite all these obstacles, some girls have the courage to wear a beard. Find out why…
Good! First and foremost, it’s totally a biological problem. Facial hair growth in women has several causes, of which the following are the most common and can be diagnosed. Why does one become a bearded woman then?
It takes a lot of determination and stamina to grow a beard like a man when you’re a woman. Some women have managed to overcome all the difficulties of society and their environment. We have made a list of those well-known and courageous bearded women who have stood up against the “classical” current and tried to send a message to society.
Little Bear Schwarz is a victim of a hormonal disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, which refers to a type of hormonal imbalance. She first understood it at the age of 14. As a teenager, it was obviously difficult to undergo such abnormalities. Then she realized that hair was just a natural phenomenon and decided not to hide it.
Rose Geil experienced excessive hair growth in her early teens. She shaved every day at the age of 13. She also tried laser treatment but never found a permanent solution. Tired, she grew a beard. More importantly, she is happy about it.
Another bearded woman who shifts the female vision like a leader. The beard has never been a problem for this woman because she wears it while raising her children. If you want a lady with an inspiring beard and an ever-present mother, this is Kore Bobisuthi.
Jennifer is a circus artist from America. She is also a teacher at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. The woman bearded never had any problems with her beard, so she kept it. She is a talented circus artist and has gained fame for both her performance and her beard.
Harnaam Kaur is a British model who is also an activist who fights against body shaming. She was a victim of serious intimidation early in her life. But she overcame all obstacles and became an inspirational figure around the world.
Conchita Wurst became a woman in Neuwirth. Although she became a successful transgender woman, she has not lost the ability to grow facial hair. As a result, she is now a bearded woman.
She is also a victim of PCOC. Polycystic ovary syndrome causes facial hair to grow on a woman’s face like a man. She had laser treatment, but it didn’t work. Then she started to accept reality. Since then, she has been wearing a beard and is proud to be a bearded woman.
The beard is a natural phenomenon. Sometimes beards are unexpected, especially in women. But there’s nothing we can do about it except to admit the laws of nature. If you have a beard, keep it. And at least it may not age you like some hairdressing mistakes that make you 10 years older! And if you like hairy women or women with beards, tell us about it!
What if the beard is your seduction trump card? The beard trend has been established for several years now. Initially, the 3-day beard gave a slightly more “raw” look and was very popular (while allowing the man not to have to shave every day), then it is the long and well trimmed beard that took over with the fashion of hipsters in particular.
The movement is not about to run out of steam, if you can believe the number of barbers who have been opening their shops everywhere lately. It seems that this trend is very popular with women (maybe that’s what makes it so successful). But why do women like naked men so much?
Hair and hair fascinates people all over the world. No wonder the Guinness Book has the craziest records in the hair business. Take a guided tour through the world of hair records.
Will you be as fascinated as we are by all these hairs? Will it give you ideas? Let’s plunge into the strange world of the Guinness Book and the records that sometimes make our arms bristling with hair!
“I WANT TO BE A POSITIVE INSPIRATION” Who is Harnaam Kaur, aka “the bearded woman” and how did the polycystic ovaries make her grow facial hair?
Harnaam Kaur, a former teaching assistant, suffers from polycystic ovaries, which have caused her hair to grow. Qand Harnaam Kaur began to notice hair growth on her face, chest and arms, and was trapped in a constant cycle of shaving and bleaching.
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