national beard & mustache champions sport skillfully sculpted and styled locks

the 2016 ‘just for men’ national beard and moustache championships took place in nashville, tennessee earlier this month, where beardsmen and facial hair enthusiasts from across the united states competed for prestigious national and category awards. winners took home titles for best dali moustache, amish beard, natural goatee, and sideburns — all judged on how the facial frock best enhances the participants’ overall appearance, style, and personality. 

winners took home titles for best dali moustache, amish beard, natural goatee, and sideburns
image by @gregandersonphoto

photographer greg anderson was on hand to capture the portraits of the medal-worthy mutton chops and gracefully-groomed goatees in all their glory. national beard and moustache champions sported their original and creative creations to the camera, showing off their skillfully sculpted and styled locks. see more hair art and design projects on designboom here, including the winners of the 2014 world beard and moustache championships. 

participants were judged on how the facial frock best enhances their appearance, style, and personality
image by @gregandersonphoto

medal-worthy mutton chops and gracefully-groomed goatees were captured in all their glory
image by @gregandersonphoto

original and creative creations were shown off on camera
image by @gregandersonphoto

beardsmen and facial hair enthusiasts came from across the united states
image by @gregandersonphoto

participants competed for prestigious national and category awards
image by @gregandersonphoto

photographer greg anderson was on hand to capture portraits of the participants 
image by @gregandersonphoto

competitors styled and sculpted their facial hair 
image by @gregandersonphoto

the competition took place in nashville, tennessee earlier this month
image by @gregandersonphoto

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