It's not only the Beard, it's the Attitude.
Contestants will be added to the Photo Gallery throughout the duration of the contest.
Due to the high volume of entries, we will group the entries into collages of 8 and post on separate blog entries.
We are giving away a $100 MEAN BEARD GIFT CARD to one lucky voter-commenter and the contestant they voted for! Draw will take place at the end of the contest.
Who is your favorite MEAN BEARD?
Vote now by leaving your comment below.
| First Name | Steve |
| Last Name | West |
| Instagram Username | tigerbeard |
| Hometown | Melbourne |
| State/Province/Region: | Victoria |
| Country | Australia |
| Bearded Since: | 2001 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | Husband and father, an international beard wearer, born in England, now living full time in Australia after spending a few years in the US. Started the beard in 2001 and never looked back. Added the handlebar a few years ago and now putting on some length and bulk. Injury and age have curtailed my martial arts so time to switch to another obsessive activity. Now on the long road to becoming a craftsman having just started to learn blacksmithing. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Seek the truth and be kind. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | Once you're styled up and out the front door you're committed. The beard and moustache will draw attention and the occasional complement. Being self conscious is no longer an option; it's permanently attached so you can't take it off and stuff it in your back pocket. Instead the response has to be confidence. Head up, chest out and a swagger in the step. The beard has made the man. |
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| First Name | Ciaran |
| Last Name | McLaughlin |
| Instagram Username | grumblebeard92 |
| Hometown | Oswaldtwistle |
| State/Province/Region: | Lancashire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Bearded Since: | 2010 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I'm a musician by passion. I enjoy the simple things in life such as a good book, fine beer and peace. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Calm seas never made a skilled sailor. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | I started to grow facial hair at a young age, about 11 years old. One day I just put down the razor and never looked back. Bald, bearded and badass! |
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| First Name | Scott |
| Last Name | Garan |
| Instagram Username | |
| Hometown | Kent |
| State/Province/Region: | Ohio |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2011 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I am retired detective and did everything in police work from road patrol, to SWAT, to being on bike patrol, to running the Detective Burea. While working in police work I became a fitness trainer and tester for police officers resulting in me being the lead Fitness Instructor for the University of Akron's Law Enforcement Trainer Center from 2000-2008. I am now a Master Fitness Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Specialist in Body building Coach. Additional certifications include Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Youth Fitness Trainer, Specialist in Exercise Therapy and certified Nautilus Strength Trainer. I have been training others for 25 years now. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Get Big or Die! |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | I don't try to intimidate people but probably do since I am a large man at 270 that works out for a living and have my flowing long beard locks. I once was walking down the isle of a store and some young college aged men were walking toward me. I heard Whoa and they quickly turned down the next isle when they saw me walking toward them. They apparently thought i had bad intent I think I was simply looking for a common item like a hair brush. |
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| First Name | Brandon |
| Last Name | Livingston |
| Instagram Username | CL_Custom_Fab |
| Hometown | Central Point |
| State/Province/Region: | Oregon |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2002 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I'm an field aircraft mechanic on a heavy lift helicopter, a welder/fabricator by trade, husband to a wonderful wife, father to two wonderful children, and lover of all things metal. I split my time between being in the field (currently Australia) to maintain the aircraft for firefighting operations, and home, where I spend my time with my family and fabricate and weld for fun. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | If I Can "Si Je Puis" |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | I started my current beard in the Amazon jungle of Peru as a competition with a coworker to see who could let their beards grow the longest. I won after about two months, but I figured "why not?" and just let it grow. I'm on about 18 months now and don't see any reason to stop. I've had to figure some stuff out along the way to maintain my beard through wrenching, welding, and chasing the kids, but I love it and see no good reason to stop! |
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| First Name | Deepu |
| Last Name | Nair |
| Instagram Username | Deepuakadenzil |
| Hometown | Ahmedabad |
| State/Province/Region: | Gujarat |
| Country | India |
| Bearded Since: | 2017 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I am a Recruitment Manager for US Staffing. I help people get a job without much of struggle. As they say with great beard comes great responsibility, I am trying to be responsible for someone's happiness everyday. My hobbies include singing, listening country music, traveling and eating. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | My goal is to be happy and proud of what i do and also to have meanest beard. I stand for humanity, not religion or region. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) |
I started getting excited when I saw it grow. Where I come from people really don't like it. I ignored every stupid person till they actually saw my fully grown beard and started appreciating the effort. Moreover it took me 2 years to find a good stylist. That means for 2 long years I tried every other salon and was disappointed but didn't lose hope. That shows the patience and my love towards a full beard
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| First Name | Steve |
| Last Name | Jordan |
| Instagram Username | Bullydog1939 |
| Hometown | Hull |
| State/Province/Region: | East Yorkshire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Bearded Since: | 2015 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I am a forklift driver. I have bearded for the last 5 years and counting. My hobbies and interests are tattoos, heavy metal music, riding my Harley Davidson motorcycle and beers of all types. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | Live life to the fullest |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | I started growing my beard 5 years ago, never intending for it to grow as long, but soon realized that it becomes addictive, and a way of life, and soon discovered the British beard club, and many more fellow beardsmen. |
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| First Name | Bian |
| Last Name | Totzke |
| Instagram Username | |
| Hometown | Schaumburg |
| State/Province/Region: | Illinois |
| Country | USA |
| Bearded Since: | 2013 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I am a Brand Ambassadador for two local restaurants. I am the President of the Chicago Beardsmen Suburban chapter. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | I'm a simple man with a Beard. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) | I may not have the meanest Beard, but it's mine and I love it. My son has never seen me without a Beard and he is Bearded also. |
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| First Name | Surendra |
| Last Name | Singh Chawda |
| Instagram Username | beard_king_keasriya_pridhan |
| Hometown | Dewas |
| State/Province/Region: | Madhyapradesh |
| Country | India |
| Bearded Since: | 2017 |
| Tell Us A Bit About Yourself. (Career, Hobbies, Interests) | I love to be with everyone, and everyone loves to move together at the same time. It's nice to roam. |
| What's Your Motto / What Do You Stand For? | My motto is my beard and my business is someone I want to pursue, I know in my city today because of the beard and I want to name it by keeping a beard. |
| Tell Us Why You Have The MEANEST Beard? (Share An Interesting Story Behind Your Beard. We Want To Know Who The Man Behind The Beard Is.) |
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It's not only the Beard, it's the Attitude.
Contestants will be added to the Photo Gallery throughout the duration of the contest.
Due to the high volume of entries, we will group the entries into collages of 8 and post on separate blog entries.
We are giving away a $100 MEAN BEARD GIFT CARD to one lucky voter-commenter and the contestant they voted for! Draw will take place at the end of the contest.
Who is your favorite MEAN BEARD?
Vote now by leaving your comment below.
23 comments
Deepu Nair : Deepuakadenzil,
His beard reminds me the movie character Garuda (Villain) and I wish him best to win.
The one and only Deepu Nair
Deepu Nair