Greek Goddess of Men’s Facial Hair Spring Clean-Up with Swerve Contest

Spring is in the air and its that time of year when many feel the need to clean up their act. Whether its around the house or yard, lots of folks are getting rid of the old and bringing in the new. What better time to tackle those pesky grooming needs than now?

Have unsightly hair on the back of your neck that you just can’t seem to keep under control? Facial hair unsightly around the jawline? Back hair make it look like you’re wearing a fur coat under your shirt? Swerve may be just the tool to solve your problem!

Swerve is the proud sponsor of the Greek Goddess of Men’s Facial Hair Spring Clean-up Contest. First prize is a three-pack of Swerve; Second prize is one Swerve.

To enter, simply leave one comment on this contest post about how a Swerve will change your life. Keep it clean (no pun intended) and know that bonus points are awarded for humor and creativity. Ladies and international readers are welcome to enter, as well.

The contest begins Monday, March 16, 2009 and ends at midnight MT on March 31, 2009.

For more information about SWERVE, check out my earlier reviews and the SWERVE website.

Good luck to all!

The Swerve – Men’s Grooming Tool – New Product Review

New Grooming Gadget to Check Out: The Swerve

The Swerve


Images courtesy www.theswerve.com

U.K. Beards for Charity

Image by Genista via FlickrGreat news coming out of the U.K.

Big C in Norfolk is behind a charity drive to raise money for people with cancer. The facial hair growing event begins in February. For details, check out "Grow a Beard for Charity".

Celebrity Beard News

Image via WikipediaStrange but true: celebrity beards are making the news!

First up, we have the hotly debated facial hair of Prince William. Those against the prince having whiskers can now breathe easy: returning from his Christmas break, his face was once again clean-shaven.

Next, we have the Pitt Goatee. Yes, the gossip has gone from pregnancy and Jenn/Angie wars to Brad’s facial hair.

Sir Tom Jones joined the likes of Hank Williams, Jr by using facial hair to cover scars, proving that facial hair is about more than an aversion to razors and shaving.

Several months ago, Sting’s gray beard was all over the news, including quotes about how much his wife enjoys his furry face. Some fans complained that the gray aged him, and now the news world is abuzz with talk of his newly dyed non-gray beard.

Speaking of singers and gray beards, Kanye West was none-too-happy when the February cover of US magazine featured a photo of him with a graying beard.

Finally, we have gossip magnet Spencer Pratt. Since his marriage to Heidi Montag one thing has changed for sure: he now is sporting a beard, apparently in a flesh-tone color (Though, it doesn’t look flesh-tone to me in photos).

Will all this buzz about beards begin a new trend in facial hair? Will facial hair become more acceptable in the work place, and will President Elect Obama suggest bailout funds for those, like himself, who cannot grow facial hair? We at the Greek Goddess of Men's Facial Hair certainly hope America and the world will come to embrace the furry face.


Sources:

Prince William Shaves Beard. Jessica. Limelifebeta.
January 7, 2009.
http://www.limelife.com/blog-entry/Prince-William-Shaves-His-Beard/1646.html

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Arrive at the Globes. Molly. Popsugar.com.
January 11, 2009.
http://www.popsugar.com/2685128

Sir Tom Jones: My goatee hides plastic surgery scars. Nowmagazine.co.uk.
January 11, 2009.
http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/296853/sir-tom-jones-i-ve-grown-a-goatee-to-hide-plastic-surgery-scars/1/

Sting dyes his hair and beard dark brown in an old grey bristle test. Mirror.co.uk. January 12, 2009.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/01/12/sting-dyes-his-hair-and-beard-dark-brown-in-an-old-grey-bristle-test-115875-21035063/

Kanye West Slams Magazine for Grey Beard Image. Scott Colothan. January 9, 2009. Gigwise.com
http://www.gigwise.com/news/48622/Kanye-West-Slams-Magazine-For-Painting-His-Beard-Grey

TMI Alert! Spencer Pratt Dishes About His Flesh-Colored Beard. CelebTV.com Staff.
January 10,2009.
http://www.celebtv.com/tmi-alert-spencer-pratt-dishes-fleshcolored-beard

U.S. Presidents and Facial Hair

Image via WikipediaAn interesting article in the L.A. Times includes a morphing image display of all the presidents. Also included are some interesting tidbits about the trends with facial hair. For example, since 1914, there has not been a U.S. President with facial hair.

To view the show and find out more presidential facial hair tidbits, check out “Morphing 44 presidential faces from Washington to Obama”.

Show off Your Facial Hair

Image via WikipediaYou have fabulous facial hair. Why not show it off? Over on the Greek Goddess of Men's Facial Hair website, I have a photo gallery of handsome men and their amazing facial hair.

If you want to add your photo to the gallery, just send me an email using the email link in the sidebar. Be sure to include a link to your posted photo in any online album I can access.

Your photo will only be on display in the gallery, and if you change your mind, just let me know and I will remove it.

Beards and Politics

Image by Laughing Squid via FlickrWhether its Prince William’s new look (with a beard) or President-Elect Obama’s inability to grow facial hair, politics and beards have been in the news lately. One example is in “The politics of beards” by Knute Berger.

When it comes to facial hair, what type of impression do you think it gives in the world of politics? President-Elect Obama professes an admiration of bearded president, Abraham Lincoln (with whom some compare him). If President-elect Obama could grow facial hair, do you think it would ruin his credibility – or do you think the fervor surrounding him would enable him to ‘get a pass’ on any negatives associated with facial hair?

Does facial hair make any difference to you in the world of politics? To some in the UK it does. To see a picture of the Prince with his beard and read an article questioning his ‘suitability to be king’ because of it, check out this article (with comments) in the Telegraph.

Facial Hair Reading: Bizarre Beards and Magnificent Moustaches

Looking for some facial hair related reading with fascinating pictures? Try Hair India: A Guide to the Bizarre Beards and Magnificent Moustaches of Hindustan by Chris Stowers and Richard McCallum.

A review of the book is available online at Ambassadors.net

In addition, a brief story about the book has been published in the Hindustan Times:

Bizarre Bears and Magnificent Moustaces of Hindustand: the book. ANI. London, December 31, 2008. Hindustan Times (Fri, January 2, 2009)

Another book featuring such fascinating facial hair is titled The World Beard and Moustache Championships: The First Official Book. The book was written by Michael Ames and illustrated by F. Stone Roberts. Published in 2005, this hardcover book is sure to entertain and possibly inspire.

Fabulous Men's Facial Hair Resource - Articles and Photos

Image via WikipediaA handy resource for men’s facial hair styles and grooming tips may be found on About.com in the Men’s Hair section. Guide Dave Alexander has a lot of wonderful information and great pictures.

Pictures of Men’s Facial Hair Styles

Directory of Men’s Facial Hair Articles

Directory of Beard Care Articles

Greek Goddess of Men’s Facial Hair Blog Update Widget

A widget has been created that will display the latest post titles from this blog. This widget may be place on blog sidebars and on websites. It may be used in MySpace and Facebook, too.

If you would like to get your own Greek Goddess of Men’s Facial Hair widget, go to:
http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/dani-greek-goddess-of-mens-facial-hair

This is what it looks like:

Facial Hair Fun – Links

Image via WikipediaThere are some fascinating and fun blogs, photos and websites related to facial hair. Today, I am going to share with you links to just a few of them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do:

I will not shave my beard until Metallica comes out with a new album
Photo essay
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37219663@N00/sets/72157594281948201/

Dan Germain – My Beard and What it Means
http://dangermain.typepad.com/dan_germain/2006/08/my_beard_and_wh.html

The Happy Guy - How to Grow a Beard
http://www.thehappyguy.com/beard1.html

The Food in My Beard
(Actually a food review blog that is interesting and has great photos)
http://www.thefoodinmybeard.com/

Stuff in My Beard
Not to be confused with the food review blog (the food in my beard), this blog is all about facial hair. Fun and interesting stuff with great photos.
http://stuffinmybeard.com/

My Beard.org
Family-friendly beard website
http://www.mybeard.org/

What is Your News Year’s Resolution? How About Growing a Beard or Mustache to Win a Contest?

Every year multiple facial hair growing contests take place around the world. Why not start the new year off right by working on your entry into one or more of the contests?

While this is not a comprehensive list of every contest held around the globe, this list should give you a great starting point. If you plan on entering, are already participating in a contest or know about a contest not on this list, please let us know in the comment section.

Please note that some contest websites may be shut down for the holidays and will be updating contest information after the new year, or as the start time for the contest approaches.

Greek Goddess of Men's Facial Hair (Website) - Contest Links
Listing of various contest sites
http://greekgoddessofmensfacialhair.googlepages.com/facialhaircontests

All About Beards – Contests from Beards.org
http://www.beards.org/contests.php

World Beard and Mustache Championships
Upcoming Contest: May 23, 2009 in Anchorage, Alaska
http://www.worldbeardchampionships.com/

Whiskerino – Updating in 2009
May hold new contest – read about prior one on site
http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/

150 Days of Growth Beard Contest – Wilsonville, Oregon
Enter by January 1 – Contest Ends on May 30, 2009
http://ci.wilsonville.or.us/Index.aspx?page=10&recordid=329&returnURL=%2Findex.aspx

Iowa State Fair Beard Growing Contest
Information should update later
http://iowastatefair.org/entertainment/dailyprogram_detail.php?id=7079&cat=&cmonth=08&cyear=2008&cday=12

Richfield, Ohio Brothers of the Brush Beard Growing Contest
Enter by January 1, 2009
http://www.richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org/page/page/5589714.htm

With Facial Hair or Clean-Shaven - Which Celebrity Look is Better?

I believe that most men look better with some type of facial hair. That being said, it must also be the right style for their face and it must be kept well-groomed.

This photo essay from FoxNews features photos of various celebrities with and without facial hair. I think most look better with facial hair - what do YOU think?

BONUS:

Hugh Jackman was named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. The cover photo shows him sporting scruff. While he is attractive with or without facial hair, I think he looks better with facial hair. Perhaps it is the facial hair that helped earn him the title, eh?

Top 20 Manly Facial Hair Styles from History

Once again, The Art of Manliness has posted an amazing and insightful look at manliness and facial hair.

This post, with photos, is all about the 20 Manliest Mustaches and Beards from Facial Hair History.

Its a great read and the pictures are really interesting.

Which one is YOUR favorite? I am going to be a total chick here and vote for Selleck's 'Stache, with Sam Elliot's 'Stache coming in as a close second.

Learn All about Shaving and Shaving Kits, Plus How to Make Some of Your Own Cool Shaving Gear

Image via WikipediaToday I will be posting many great links to some wonderful information about shaving and shaving kits. In addition, I have included fun links to information about how to make your own cool shaving gear.

Learn all about shaving (tips and tricks for a better shave)

Learn how to shave like your grandpa (getting a close shave with style - and cheaply, too!)

Rather get an old-fashioned barbershop shave? Use the Art of Manliness Barbershop Locator

Learn how to make your own shaving brush

Want to know more about shaving brushes and the grades of hair used in them?

No badgers were killed to make your brush

Learn how to make a razor and shaving brush stand with a hanger

Learn how to put together your own world-class Dopp kit

Let us all know in the comment section your experience with any of the above tips – and if you have pictures you want to share related to the tips, I would be happy to post them for you!

Happy Shaving!

Shave Gel and Cream Reviews

Image via Wikipedia I have found a great men's grooming site that has product reviews on it. It is at About.com. Daniel Billet, the Men’s Fashion and Grooming Guide, has posted a list of the top six shaving cream/gels based upon his own review of each.

Top 6 Men’s Shave Gels and Creams

As always, I welcome your feedback and your reviews. Want me to find reviews for a (men’s facial hair related) product you have heard about? Send me a note and I will track down information and reviews to post here.

Men's Facial Hair Interactive Crossword Puzzle

I found an interactive crossword puzzle online and discovered that anyone can create and host them free. I decided to try it out here. Trouble is, I can't seem to get it loaded here, so I have to give you a link, instead. I hope it works there. Please let me know either way. For some reason the instructions are not appearing at the link. Here they are:

Click on the blank spaces to get the clue for that word.
Click on solve to have the answer filled in - click on check puzzle to have your answers checked.
If you have entered an incorrect answer, delete the incorrect answer in the popup box, and then simply enter the correct answer, or enter the appropriate number of 'spaces'. This will blank out the answer in the puzzle.

Men's Facial Hair Interactive Crossword

I was hoping this would be a fun new feature for this blog, but unless I can find a way to make it display correctly here, it won't be.

Mustache Mania in L.A.

A photo gallery has sprung up online featuring some mustaches seen around Los Angeles, California.

Club Style: mustache mania

Sting's Wife Proudly Proclaims Benefit of His Beard

Image via WikipediaOne of my favorite musical artists, Sting, has been sporting a beard as of late. Though critics thought he should shave it before his final concert appearance, his wife and he chimed in about their thoughts in this interview:

Interview

The article did not use a photo of him sporting said beard, but I found one elsewhere:

Sting's Beard - Photo

In the photo, the beard looks a little ragged, but other than that, I thought it looked good on him.

For many women, what his wife said is very true, gentlemen.

Let Disney Pay You For Your Facial Hair

Image via WikipediaDisney is hiring males with facial hair to be extras in an upcoming movie. Read all about it HERE. If the rumor about it being for Alice in Wonderland is true, I am thinking some of the extras would be the card soldiers.

If you apply for and/or land the gig as an extra for them, please let us know! We would love to know about your experience. Please be sure to submit a pic of you and your winning facial hair, too!

Etsy Mustaches: On a Stick, On a Handkerchief, on a Light Switch and More!

Image via WikipediaI found some fun and zany items on Etsy from a wide variety of artists/sellers for those who wish they had a cool mustache, but don't. Click on the links below to check out these fun tributes to mustaches.

Mustache on a Stick [sorry, this one sold out]

Mustache Handkerchief

Mustache Light Switch Plate

Mustache Pendant on a Chain

Mustache T-Shirts

Mustache Cat Toy with Catnip

Mustache Man Mug (leftie)

Killed in a Dream Mustache T-Shirt

Timothy Grows His (Strawberry Ice-cream) Mustache Painting

Small Mustache Pin

Felt Mustache Kit (3 'staches)

Mustache Book

Can you believe these are only a FEW of the mustache-related items on ETSY?

To see more
Click HERE
or
Go to ETSY and SEARCH in "All items" for "Mustache".


NOTE: There is an advantage to posting such a list as this one. The Greek Goddess has a birthday coming up in 3 days! LOL