Beard baubles: Try this kitsch but cool festive trend

Updated on: Dec 15, 2014, 17:52:14 IST

Hindustan Times | By Sanya Panwar, New Delhi

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Are you a wannabe trendsetter who wants to make his facial foliage stand out? Or are you feeling extra-festive this year and want to show the whole world the holiday joy that is beaming from your heart? How about turning your whole face into an upside-down Christmas tree with a beard?

Are you a wannabe trendsetter who wants to make his facial foliage stand out? Or are you feeling extra-festive this year and want to show the whole world the holiday joy that is beaming from your heart? How about turning your whole face into an upside-down Christmas tree?

Well that's exactly the idea behind specially-designed beard baubles.

Because big bushy beards are approaching the mainstream and because we secretly love the weird holiday accessory, we'll tell you this: Hairy Christmas beard baubles are by far the most festive accessory we've seen this year!

You read right: This holiday season, these bizarre clip-on Christmas decorations -- beard baubles -- can turn your face into a glittering festive centerpiece! Trust us you can't turn Christmasy any quicker.

Beard Baubles are mini metallic ornament-shaped accessories that attach to men’s facial hair with bobby pins, and they’re taking the Internet by storm. What's even better: It’s all for a good cause.

Grey London, an ad agency, together with designers Mike Kennedy and Pauline Ashford, who launched this strange product, came up with the idea to benefit Beard Season. Beard Season is an Australian charity that raises awareness for melanoma by asking men to grow out their beards during the winter months.

Grey London's employees Mike Kennedy and Pauline Ashford have told Mashable that demand went through the roof after Beard Season founder (and impressive beard-owner) Jimmy Niggles posted a photo of the Beard Baubles on Instagram.

The best part? The baubles have been flying off the shelves and onto beards everywhere. Currently, Grey London's website shows that they are out of stock. But they promise you’ll be trimming the tresses, decking the hairs and festooning the facial scruff in no time.

So, now thanks to the beard bauble folks, hairy Christmas is just few beard baubles away! But just one question: How had no one thought of this until now?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanya Panwar
With a keen eye for detail and a heart for storytelling, Sanya is a seasoned lifestyle journalist who has spent over a decade documenting the intersection of aesthetics and substance. Since stepping into the media world in 2012, she has cultivated a career defined by versatility, curiosity, and an unwavering passion for what makes life both beautiful and meaningful. Over the last many years, she has navigated the fast-paced realms of health, wellness, fitness and fashion while pivoting seamlessly into the nuances of decor and travel. Her work often explores the deeper layers of modern living, delving into art and decor trends that transform spaces, insightful perspectives on gender, parenting, and mental health, immersive travel narratives that capture the essence of a destination. A self-proclaimed aesthetics enthusiast, Sanya doesn't just report on trends — she analyses them. Whether she’s identifying the next shift in fitness or discovering a breakthrough in design, she uses her platform to spark meaningful conversations that resonate with a contemporary audience. Sanya is an alumna of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, where she honed the investigative rigour she brings to her lifestyle reporting today. When she isn't chasing deadlines or conducting interviews, Sanya practices what she preaches. You’ll likely find her sipping matcha, practicing yoga, or scouting the newest cafes. Above all, she finds her balance in nature — whether it's a quiet hike or a moment of reflection in the outdoors, she remains constantly inspired by the tranquillity of the natural world.Read More

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