The trend for men that just continues to grow (no pun intended!) is facial hair. It seems that the clean-cut, well-groomed man that Mom may have encouraged her daughter to date or son to be, has given way to the burly, more rugged looking man who has decided to skip the razor.

Sometimes referred as a lumbersexual, a man with an abundance of scraggly hair is no longer seen as someone unmotivated and unsuccessful. Today, a man with some scruff is confident and desirable. Need proof? According to YourTango.com, science proves that a man with a beard will make a better husband.

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    Beards Are Rugged and Masculine

    It's true. YourTango.com's research shows that 54 percent of women asked prefer a man with facial hair rather than a clean-shaven baby-face because they just look more masculine.

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    Men With Beards Are Smart

    Research shows that beards (and body hair in general) is connected to intelligence.The ability to grow a beard also shows that a man is mature and has the ability to make good decisions because of his commitment level and patience. Another study has shown that the majority of members in Mensa, which is the largest IQ society in the world, have thick body hair and beards.

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    Men With Beards Are Fun

    A man with a beard is definitely not a "cookie-cutter" type of guy. Having a beard shows that they are not afraid to try something different or unusual, spontaneous and an adventure seeker.

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    Men With Beards Are Into Good Causes

    That "good cause" usually begins in the month of November. Men who decide to forego the razor for "Movember" do so to promote awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. And a man who brings awareness to causes is going to be good marriage material!

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    Men With Beards Are Secure With Themselves

    A man with a beard just seems sure of himself and even has an element of dark sophistication. If a man can grow a nice beard, other men respect him. All men want to be able to grow great facial hair, and according to YourTango.com, when a man has a beard, he shows his Alpha status, causing women AND men to look for him for guidance.

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