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How Male Facial Hair Significantly Changed Throughout US History (Video)

by Emily Arata

The only men's style we care about these days is a shaggy, rugged beard, but it wasn't always that way. The fluffy mustache, chin strap and bare face all had their days in the sun.

A slickly produced video from BuzzFeedBlue takes us on a two-minute time travel trip through US history, stopping to point out the most striking trends in men's facial hair and their inspirations.

From General Burnside's sideburns to Magnum, P.I.'s mustache, all the landmark styles are here.

Grab a razor, because you might feel the urge to try out one of these vintage styles.

Citations: Watch A 2-Minute History Of Facial Hair In America (Huffington Post)

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