The history of bearded men and beards, in general, goes back to the distant, distant past This can be said to be a real dramatic story about conflicts with public opinion, the fight against church prejudices and various newfangled trends that appear every new year The right to wear a beard on the face was at some points in history a privilege For example, when the Russian state was ruled by the great Peter the Great, a “beard tax” was introduced For those distant times, quite a decent amount of money Not all citizens of the country were delighted with this kind of innovation After all, the sovereign adopted European traditions, which he wanted to root in Russian society There were many who disagreed, who then paid for their inappropriate speeches and actions - they simply had their facial hair cut off, despite their rank and status in society This question about wearing a beard arose earlier (in the 12th century) at the suggestion of the “almighty and all-seeing church” Since then, representatives of the stronger half of humanity have been waging “endless wars” for the right to have facial hair or, more simply put, a beard In the second half of the twentieth century, a turning point occurred in the minds of the entire population of the vast planet Subcultural trends began to develop rapidly The entire appearance of a person could really show which subculture he belongs to This progress helped the beard once again become an extremely popular attribute in some circles Now we can say with complete confidence that the rights of bearded men are no longer infringed anywhere One way or another, the bearded men were able to succeed It’s no longer worth talking about our time The beard has become a popular and extremely fashionable trend A man with facial hair looks much more brutal and mature than most of his peers Among other things, facial hair can hide with extraordinary ease some of the flaws present in a man’s appearance Also, the service sector immediately caught up with the fashion trends of the last decade Barbershops began to open everywhere - these are specialized places equipped with the latest technology, where every man can bring his beard into proper shape: cut, styled, trimmed, etc Such establishments are opening in all the largest cities of the country and it is worth noting that they enjoy huge demand and popularity Every first Saturday of September, all bearded men simply rejoice - after all, it is their professional holiday Also, highly qualified specialists from related service sectors do not stand aside Quite often, a variety of master classes, large-scale photo shoots, and flash mobs are dedicated to this date Some ordinary people ask a very relevant question: “What is their essence?” The answer is obvious; at such events, representatives of the stronger half of humanity clearly demonstrate how having a beard can really change (for the better) their appearance Various bearded competitions are also held on social networks Unique photos are posted, and knowledge and invaluable experience are exchanged It also happens that some men who had not previously thought about a beard do not shave on this day in order to support those who wear a beard throughout their lives