I can think of very few men who would be willing to put this much time into their appearance.

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European Beard Championship prize winners in the category chin-beard and mutton-chops imperial, Franz Mitterhauser of Austria, left, Juergen Burkhard of Germany and Herve Diebolt of France, pose for photographers during the European Beard Championships in Leogang, Austria on Oct. 2. More than 150 competitors took part in 17 categories to win the prize for the most attractive, fancy and eccentric beard.

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Stefan Bartl from Germany looks into a mirror while styling his beard on Oct. 2 during the European Beard and Moustache Championships.

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The jury of the European Beard Championship rates a participant's beard.

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Participants of the European Beard Championship wait for a competition on Oct. 2.

