HISTORY OF WORLD BEARD DAY

Before shaving creams and razors were invented cave dwellers wore beards. Even though it is believed that they used clamshells as a substitute for razors, these early humans are usually depicted sporting wild and bushy beards. Sometime around 4000 B.C., shaving caught on, and beards started being trimmed or chopped off.

An early prototype of shaving cream was prepared by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia. From going to war to exerting dominance, the beard has held its prestige throughout history. Today, beards are not customary, except in the Arab world, where they are seen as a necessity. Beard trends over the years include looks such as the lumberjack, the biker, and classic.

We don’t know the origin of World Beard Day, but some historians state that a day to honor beards was celebrated by the Danish Vikings as far back as 800 A.D.
Of course, we doubt there was a fantastic source like National Today to ensure that beards are celebrated every year on a specific date, and multiple celebrations are held in different regions.
Sir Anthony van Dyke, a Flemish artist, painted portraits of aristocrats with pointed beards and mustaches in the 1600s. This style was called the Van Dyke. Wax, or pomade, was used to shape the beard and then groomed with combs or brushes. The men from this era took their beards very seriously, ensuring that their shape remained intact while they slept.