The Credit Goes to You, sir

In this economy everyone is worried about their credit score, the possible loss or theft of identity, piling up credit card bills, late the credit card payments and of course the associated rates that drain our finances without fail each month… as such we here at Build-a-Beard wanted to provide our readers with a safe, trusted and hairy option of whom to trust in this turbulent environment.

As you can see, the beardo below used to swim in credit card debt, but he was able to lower his interest rate and get help with his monthly payment dates… he never thought that he’d be able to pay down his credit card bills, but he was able to join thousands of Americans who have gotten out of debt… and so can you.

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The New Year Resolution Beard

As we get deeper into the holiday season, we here at Build-a-Beard encourage you to endorse our petition (official petition not included) for support of facial fluff for all mankind (we take the ‘man’ part seriously)… This year, please consider making growing a BEARD your failed New Year Resolution.

Due to this cynicism, we always have to stand up, recognize and support those brethren that are indeed fighting the good fight, sticking to it and following up/following through. So... Hello, unkempt, mega beard that's been around since January 1st, 2009, and the 20 y/o NYU student, with interests in Stockholm, that you are attached to. We salute you!

Beard Head!

It's December in NYC and it is freezing, but whether you're sporting a clean face (ew) or rockin' out with some beard love... one needs protection from the elements... and what better force to protect your facial hair (or fake like you have it) then the Beard Head. Yes, you read correctly - the Beard Head.

For just $29.99 you can purchase a knitted beard face in numerous styles, colors & cuts - pirate, lumberjack, etc (or our personal favorite - the yellow viking).

Check out: BeardHead.com and place your holiday order now. PLUS there is also a pink beard for the ladies.

Beardexting... like sexting, only hairy and more legal

Do we accept texting of facial goodness here at build-a-beard? If you know us, sure! If you know someone who knows us and asks them to text your newly trimmed beard while out drinking with them in Brooklyn? Why... the hell... not?

This BK beardo says he hasn’t used a razor in 4 years! Well done, nameless beardexting stranger. Let’s get to know each other, I like your flannel…

Stroke It - Before You Text It

Our friends at Beard Revue brought to our attention that our bearded brother, James Lipton is now starring in Give It A Ponder by LG. (Side: click that link - no, seriously - it's a beard that speaks to you - and there is nothing cooler than a beard talking w/o a face who strokes his own damn facial hair).

The best video of the bunch:

Bravo TV Video - Big Ass Red Beard

Proving It

That's right, today's #provedit comes from Dorsey Shaw. This Air America Radio Video Content Manager has a pretty intense stare and a fast response time via Twitter.

Checkmate.


Note: Fullness, tweaked ends and flavor savor.

Celebeardity (See What We Did There?)

Last night, James Eugene "Jim" Carrey tweeted at us and not only that - called us a bastard - because we plan to steal his beard emoticon :)} (genius). Up to this point, we have neglected the Canadian-American actor and stand-up comedian's scruff, but no longer.

Here's our proof and formal request to Jim -- We want to interview your beard! What inspired you to grow? Do you enjoy being on Jim's face? Do the ladies love you? Etc. Etc. Have your people call our... humble staff.

FTW!

(PS: We still admire your work from the In Living Color days, btw).

VaynerMedia - Now Is The Time To (Grow Beards)

It was brought to our attention by our staff writer and friend, Russ Marshalek, that the employees at VaynerMedia were rocking some p-r-e-t-t-y sweet facial hair persuasions at Gary & AJ Vaynerchuk's office. #crushit

And although the highly talented Gary has been saturating our airwaves and personal NYC island with ways to "cash in on your passion," he is not crushing it when it comes to his beard. In fact, he should prob stop concentrating so much on how to help others "build brand equity," and start concentrating on ways to grow a 'stache.... or even some scruff! #crushitFAIL

Example:

Lucky for him, B-A-B decided to interview the bearded fellas that make the day-to-day run smoothly for his brand consulting agency with a penchant for social media. Special thanks to Sam Taggart who submitted his fellow employees, but did not participate. Wonder why?

So without further ado...

Name: Caleb Brown

Title: Web Developer (VaynerMedia)
Random Fact: I've had some kind of facial hair since my senior year of high school.
Worth Noting: When I do shave, I use a 1940s Gillette Aristocrat Razor.

B-A-B Thoughts: We like the way you shave, Caleb. No, seriously - we're highly impressed with the choice in your instrument. *raises martini glass to you or odd cup of yellow substance as in the picture below.

Name: Marcus Krzastek
Title: Project Manager (VaynerMedia)
Rockin' It For A Cause: Protest of Turkish non-recognition of the Armenian genocide.

B-A-B Thoughts: We're not sure what lil' project is happening on your face, specifically below your lip, but you're definitely not managing it. Also, the sweater... dude... come on it's 2009.

Name: Matt Sitomer
Title: Chief of Staff (VaynerMedia)

View Askewniverse Fetish: First grew the beard so I could be Silent Bob for Halloween in 2004, and everyone told me to keep it.

B-A-B Comment: Respect points on the Kevin Smith love, but you need to get that beard thicker and grow it over your upper lip. Also, stop posing like it's MySpace.

Name: Kyle Bragger

Title: CTO (Cork'd)

Why You Want To Sleep With Him: I dream in German
B-A-B Comment: Winner!!! We heart your pirate look - bonus points for the perfectly tweaked ends - although we had to look past your almost-too-much-asymmetrical-haircut, odd bathroom background, and shameless use of iPhone.

Twitter Pic Of The Week

It may only be Tuesday, but @GoGoGadgetSupa is our Twitter default of the week! If you know someone with a killer facial hair picture - send him (or her... it happens... sadly) our way.

Keep it growin'!

Peace,

B-A-B

Tiger Woods - Join US!

We don't need to report on Tiger Woods' recent headline news, but it is interesting to note that Mr. Woods has an endorsement deal with Gillette - our mortal enemy - among Nike, Accenture, AT&T, American Express and others - totally more than $100 million annually. More importantly, as this recent blog post by Heckler Spray points out -

"If we can't trust Tiger, then what are we going to do with our faces? We'll have to grow beards, that's what. We hate beards. Damn you, Tiger Woods."

Gillette users - your days are numbered. Welcome to the bearded side.