Pogonotrophy (fancy terminology for the growing of facial hair) is a somewhat peculiar event in a guy's life. It symbolizes virility, masculinity and can contribute a major sense of macho pride.
Here’s a short list of memorable facial hair and the memorable men who sported it. Some of these styles are forever linked to periods of time, some to gifted entertainers and one style, a reminder of a man’s accomplishments.
Prince in Purple Rain
Prince
The varying incarnations of Prince’s facial hair spans decades. There was his crazy “Horseshoe” moustache that morphed into the ever popular “Van Dyck” – the moustache and goatee, unattached. There was also that “Hollywoodian” look with his thick beard attached to a thin moustache. Of course, Prince’s most memorable look was when he rocked his squint and you’ll see it five o’clock shadow moustache.
