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**Categories**

Natural Mustache – Mustache may be styled but without aids. Sideburns unconnected to the mustache are permissible; they cannot be overstated and will not be considered during the judging

Styled Mustache – A styled mustache is any length of hair styled with any product. Styling aids are permitted. Sideburns unconnected to the mustache are permissible; they cannot be overstated and will not be considered during judging.

Groomed Beard – under 7″ – 7″ from the bottom of the lip maximum. Judges will be looking for the best overall appearance of the participant, with emphasis on the beard and shape and how dapper A.F. you are; styling aid permitted in beard only.

Full Beard with Styled Moustache – Competitors must have a full beard of any length and a styled mustache; styling aids are permitted in mustache only.

Whiskerina Creative – You may use any beard or mustache style to inspire your design. You are encouraged to use creativity in material choices. The creation must be able to hang freely on the face or general head area.

Freestyle Beard – Anything goes, styling products are highly encouraged. Competitors will be judged on creativity. Competitors that don’t fit into another category will be placed into Freestyle.

Chops – Chin is shaven at least 1.5″ (4 cm, the width of a razor blade) and hair is optional on the upper lip. The mustache may or may not be connected, also known as the “friendly or unfriendly” chops. No styling aids allowed.

Goatee – The goatee appears as it grows naturally. The more natural the better! The goatee and mustache may be maintained but without any styling aids. There must be a clean-shaven section of at least 1.5″ (4 cm, the width of a razor blade) between the onset of the head hair and the beard.

Donegal – Full beard, no mustache; also known as the Whaler, Abe Lincoln, or Amish. The focus is on the full natural beard with no mustache. No styling aids allowed. No mustache allowed. Points for length, girth & shape. Extra points for no mustache.

Texas Red Beard™ – A North Texas Beard Alliance’s crowd favorite since our first competition back in 2011. Only contestants with a certain gingerness may enter. The color is the emphasis, but growth should also be considered.

Business Beard – 4″ and under: Highly groomed and manicured beard no longer than 4 inches. Shaping and manscaping are encouraged. Styling aids are allowed. This category is for shorter groomed beards. Businesses beard for the businessman.

Full Beard Natural – under 12″ – The beard appears as it grows naturally. The more natural the better! Competitors will be judged on length, fullness, and overall appearance. No styling products are allowed.

Full Beard Natural – over 12″ – The beard appears as it grows naturally. The more natural the better! Competitors will be judged on length, fullness, and overall appearance. No styling products are allowed.