Many men will neglect their razors for No Shave November or try a new look for Movember, but the guys seen here are taking stylized facial hair to a whole new level.
The 2013 World
More than 300 people from around the world competed in the showcase. Beard Team USA took home 16 trophies overall, including six first-place winners.
Check out some of the glorious mugs, below.
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Armin Bielefeldt of the U.S.
![world beard champs star moustache](http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/527d05f8ecad04e2340cd406-800-518/rtx14xfg-1.jpg)
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Daniel Lablor of the U.S. poses with his one-of-a-kind freestyle moustache.
![World beard champs Justin Kellermeier](http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/527d087b69bedd5f0265990e-800-547/rtx14xg9.jpg)
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American Justin Kellermeier shows off his beard, a masterpiece that takes him more than 5 hours to style.
![World Beard champs winner imperial beard](http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/527d13b76bb3f73a48e9b7dd-799-599/world-beard-champs-winner-imperial-beard.jpg)
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American Michael Johnson won second place for his imperial partial beard.
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Frazer Coppin of Britain
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Gerhard Knapp of Germany
![World Beard Championships combo photo](http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/527d06c4ecad046b370cd406-800-384/rtx14xec.jpg)
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