National Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 ( World Beard and Moustache Championships 2015 ) by 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
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