Chinstrap beards
When asked about the chinstrap, a style that is a thin beard lining the jaw line and topped with a mustache, Haley stuttered with disgust at the style.
“When I see a chinstrap, I see weak,” Haley said. “If you’re growing a chinstrap, you can’t grow anything else. It’s like a last resort.”
—No Shave November has come to an end, and furry students who haven’t picked up a razor for the past month might be at a loss for what to do with all the accumulated facial hair. Mick Haley, the founder and president of the MSU Beardsmen, gives his tips on his favorite ways to style beards — and what to stay away from.
General advice
As a beard advocate, Haley advises growing a beard. However, he said he understands when men must shave.
“It’s going to be sad, it’s going to be traumatic,” Haley said about the attachment men have to facial hair.
The MSU Beardsmen will be hosting a “CeleBEARDtion” in honor of No Shave November at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub to show off facial styles and fundraise for the American Cancer Society.
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