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Do Men Look Better With or Without Beards?

Joanna Douglas

·Senior Editor

Updated March 12, 2015 at 9:22 AM

The Maroon 5 singer looks more like a stereotypical rocker with a thick beard. Clean shaven and wearing a tie he looks almost preppy.

Which is your favorite: hipster Gosling or cleaned-up Gosling?

The beard is one thing, but we’re not so cure about the neck hair. With lighter hair sans scruff he’s ready to play a blockbuster hunk.

While scruff works with Law’s textured hair, sometimes he looks better without it.

The “Twilight” star has gone both routes, but one thing is for certain: a clean shave knocks a few years off his look.

Another factor to consider: the jawline. While a beard can mask double chins, they also hide an angular jaw like Kutcher’s.

To beard or not to beard? Affleck has taken on both looks with different results.

Thankfully the actor’s trademark smile shines through even with a face full of scruff, but we’re used to seeing his smooth cheeks.

Handsome either way, the singer’s adorable dimples are more prominent when he’s beard-free.

This one’s a tough call. A week’s worth of stubble seems to suit the actor well.

Hamm has impressive beard-growing ability, but with a face this handsome it’s almost an injustice to cover it up.

Smith is rarely seen without his goatee, but does it look better accompanying a beard rather than stand-alone facial hair?

Pitt has had a variety of beards over the years, but this one was his most memorable and way before they became trendy. But he definitely rocks the clean cut look very well.

A little stubble or substantial scruff, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor can do no wrong.

With his “Harry Potter” days a distant memory, the actor has changed up his look—but which looks better?

The “50 Shades” star has grown a beard in recent months, trading his pretty boy image for a tougher look.

The actor often is seen with varying degrees of facial hair, but clean shaven may be his best look.

The “X-Men” star’s Irish heritage may have become evident through his reddish beard.

Whether sporting a full beard or a freshly shaved face, The “Captain America” star looks great.

The “Foxcatcher” actor sported a new beard and glasses throughout award season this year—a very cool change he wore well.

Leto recently chopped off his ponytail, shaved his beard, and dyed his hair blonde for a role—but he’s had that look once before, as pictured here. Beard or not, his piercing blue eyes will make any style work.

Alright, alright, alright already with the beard. The “True Detective” alum has such a great smile it shouldn’t be obstructed by facial hair.

Scruff or no scruff, the “Foxcatcher” actor is very handsome.

The Maroon 5 singer looks more like a stereotypical rocker with a thick beard. Clean shaven and wearing a tie he looks almost preppy.

Source: Yahoo Magazines PYC

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