NATIONAL NO BEARD DAY
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NATIONAL NO BEARD DAY
Annually on October 18, National No Beard Day challenges the bearded to take a bold step and go clean-shaven. Whether you've sported facial hair for years or just a few weeks, this day is the perfect excuse to rediscover the smooth face underneath and start fresh.
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While beards have their own season of celebration, this day is for the smooth, the sleek, and the freshly shaven. It's a fun opportunity to change up your look, surprise your friends and family, and feel the wind on your chin for the first time in a while. Whether you have had your beard for years or it is relatively new for you, this is the day to shave it off and go smooth. Perhaps your partner doesn't like your beard, or you just haven't shaved it off for years. No Beard Day is the day to see what you look like without it.
The timing of National No Beard Day is no coincidence. Falling just two weeks before the start of November, it serves as the perfect "starting line" for charitable events like Movember and No-Shave November. These popular movements encourage participants to grow out their mustaches and beards to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.
National No Beard Day provides the ideal opportunity for participants to shave down to a clean slate, creating a dramatic and equal starting point for the month-long journey of growth ahead.
In an age of electric trimmers, achieving a truly close, barbershop-quality shave is a skill worth mastering. Instead of a quick buzz, consider embracing the classic ritual your grandfather might have used. The results are incredibly smooth and satisfying.
Prep: Start with a hot shower or apply a hot, damp towel to your face for a few minutes. This softens the hair and opens up the pores. A good pre-shave oil can also help the razor glide smoothly.
Lather: Ditch the canned foam. Using a badger hair brush and a quality shaving soap or cream creates a thick, rich lather that lifts the hair and protects the skin.
Technique: Whether using a safety razor or a modern cartridge, use a sharp, clean blade. Shave with the grain (the direction of hair growth) on your first pass. For an even closer shave, you can re-lather and carefully shave against the grain.
Soothe: Rinse with cold water to close the pores, and follow up with a moisturizing aftershave balm to soothe and hydrate your skin.
NATIONAL NO BEARD DAY CELEBRATION IDEAS
Ready to take the plunge? Here are some fun ways to participate.
Treat yourself to the ultimate luxury: a professional hot towel and straight-razor shave. It’s a relaxing and nostalgic experience with an impeccably smooth finish.
If you're participating in Movember or No-Shave November, use this day to officially kick off your campaign. Announce your fundraising goal along with your "before" photo.
Don't have a beard to shave?That's ok! Use the National No Beard Day to compliment a friend, family member, or partner who is rocking the clean-shaven look.
The ultimate way to celebrate is to document the transformation. Post a picture of your glorious beard next to a photo of your newly smooth face. Share it on social media with #NationalNoBeardDay.
NATIONAL NO BEARD DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this fashionable holiday. However, since next month is No Shave November and we are halfway through October, this day serves as the perfect starting point for those participating in the month-long event.