World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 Pictures

From willowy whiskers to mammoth muttonchops, America’s most bountiful bristles have gathered in New York to compete for the title of best facial hair in the United States | World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 | Picture: Reuters

Madison Rowley (right) winner of the 2014 World Beard and Moustache Championships gives some tips to fellow contestant Adam Gazda | World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 | Picture: Peter Foley/EPA

Gandhi Jones presenter a novel approach to the competition, shaving the back of his head to resemble a dandy ‘tache. | The 2015 US National Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 |
Picture: Rex Features

Nayland Blake from Brooklyn, New York | The 2015 US National Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 |
Picture: Reuters

Chris Bates from Detroit, Michigan | The 2015 US National Beard and Moustache Championships | Picture: Reuters

Helix: Daniel Lawlor arrives to compete | World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 | Picture: REUTERS/Elizabeth Shafiroff

Keith J. Haubrich from Seattle, Washington, or Salvador Dali? | World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 | Picture: Reuters

Alfred Nash from Los Angeles, California, won the ‘English Moustache’ section of the competition | World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 | Picture: EPA

Pincurls and a Christmas suit were the order of the day for Chris Baker | World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 | Picture: Rex Features

Scott Metts from Orlando, Florida, celebrates after winning the 2015 Just For Men National Beard & Moustache Championships at the Kings Theatre in the Brooklyn borough of New York City | World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 | Picture: Elizabeth Shafiroff/Reuters