It Was a Big Week for Famous Guys' Facial Hair
The best grooming game—i.e. a good haircut, some tended-to scruff, and hydrated skin—can make a huge difference in how a man looks. And if you ignore all three, well, you won't look like a DGAF rebel as much as an intensely hungover, decade-older version of yourself. In order to motivate you to visit the barber regularly or just change up your routine once in a while, we're bringing you a recap of the best grooming moves of the week.
Zachary Quinto Buzz-n-'Stache
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 02: Zachary Quinto attends 'The Play That Goes Wrong' Broadway Opening Night at the Lyceum Theatre on April 2, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Walter McBride/WireImage)Walter McBride
With this thick upper lip warmer, Quinto enters the hall of terrific mustaches, and pairing it with a shaved head is a nice contrast. The glasses and sweater-collared shirt combo make it every so slightly like a creepy uncle, but worn with a T-shirt and jeans this summer and he's got the ultimate cool guy facial hair look on his hands.
Chris Evans's Scruffy Red Carpet Beard
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 04: Actor Chris Evans attends the premiere of "Gifted" at Pacific Theaters at the Grove on April 4, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)Paul Archuleta
Evans consistently has a killer beard, and this is no different. Usually he's a little more trimmed, but we're likely the slightly unkempt growth he's sporting here. Emphasis on slightly — anything more unruly would be questionable.
Brad Pitt's Salt and Pepper Goatee
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 05: Actor Brad Pitt arrives at the Premiere Of Amazon Studios' "The Lost City Of Z" at ArcLight Hollywood on April 5, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)Jon Kopaloff
While we're usually in the anti-goatee camp, Brad has already proven his ability to revive old trends. What makes this work is the fact that he keeps it so trim and the fact that it's gray, making it a subtle facial hair swerve.
Riz Ahmed's Everyman Go-To
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Riz Ahmed speaks onstage during HBO's "The Night of" - FYC on April 6, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO)FilmMagic
The Star Wars actor was spotted rocking a variation on what we call the The Handsome Dad — a little bit longer on top and towards the front with gentle tapering on the back and sides. The key here is to make sure it's not too sharp, it looks better slightly undone and relaxed. The 5 o'clock shadow scruff is a nice touch.
Snoop Dogg's All Natural Gray
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 07: Presenter Snoop Dogg attends the Press Room of the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 7, 2017 in New York City. The event will broadcast on HBO Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 8:00 pm ET/PT (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)Jamie McCarthyMost Popular
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No narcissism here — Snoop, who's 45 years old, showed off some gray at an event this week. There's something to be said for a man owning his grays as a reward for a life well-lived.
RIP to a Legend
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This week we had to say goodbye to a dear friend, a man who had razor sharp wit and, let's not forget, a great head of hair.
Watch NowInside the National Beard and Mustache ChampionshipMax Berlinger is a freelance writer who's based in Brooklyn, NY. He has written for the New York Times, GQ, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Departures, Robb Report, Town & Country, and many other publications. He's interested in the way fashion and culture overlap. He's probably killing time on Twitter right... Read moreXInstagramRelated Stories for GQSnoop DoggChris EvansZachary QuintoGroomingCelebrities