Fashion Feature

The Rise of the Beard

by Amanda Jean Harris

In the ’70s, popular psychologist Robert Pellegrini said inside every clean shaven man is a beard screaming to be let out. The wait is over.

Photo by Robin May

In the ’70s, popular psychologist Robert Pellegrini said inside every clean shaven man is a beard screaming to be let out. The wait is over. The beard and various forms of facial hair are back. And they’re stronger than ever — from well-groomed faded beards to handlebar mustaches. We head to Acadiana Barber Company to check a variety of facial hair options done in style.

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Randi Landry in Vanessa V. chambray jumpsuit. Nichlos Vincent, barber and ABC co-owner, in Brother’s on the Blvd.

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Jacie Legere in Brother’s on the Blvd. striped dress.

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Barber Stoney Dupuis in a blue Tommy Bahama shirt from Brother’s on the Blvd.

Photo by Robin May
Photo by Robin May

Randi in polka dot dress from Jewelie’s with her fur daughter Lola and Nichlos in Brother’s on the Blvd.

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Andy Rooney and barber Jordan Istre in Maven Menswear.