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September 2nd • Fashion & Grooming

World Beard Day

Held on the first Saturday of September, World Beard Day is a celebration of facial hair in all its forms. Beyond mere aesthetics, beards have historically symbolised power, wisdom, and masculinity. Today, we debate the hipster beard trend, whether facial hair is professional in the workplace, and how grooming standards have evolved over the centuries.

A man with a well-groomed beard

Speaking Discussion

  • What is your opinion on beards? Do you think they make a man look more attractive or just messy?
  • Why do you think the popularity of facial hair cycles every few decades? What is the current trend in your country?
  • In your opinion, should a person's grooming (like having a large beard) affect their chances of getting a high-level corporate job?
  • Do you think there is a double standard when it comes to hair? (e.g., men being allowed to have facial hair while women face more pressure to be hairless).
  • How has the grooming industry for men changed in the last 10 years? Why are men spending more money on their appearance?
  • If you were forced to either have a massive, 20-inch beard or be completely bald for one year, which would you choose?

Activity 1: The barber shop Marketing Pitch

The Task: You are opening a Luxury Barber Shop. You need to convince a group of investors that men will pay $100 for a beard trim.

What is your unique selling point?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "I think beards in the workplace are..."
  • "The most important part of a person's appearance is..."
  • "In my opinion, fashion trends are..."