Famous Portland-based artists Brian and Jonathan, known as The Gay Beards, are changing the way we look at beards. No longer the source of an unfortunate post-makeout skin rash or a sad attempt at masculinity, @thegaybeards have turned beards into a work of art.
Here are 10 examples of how magical beards can be:

These roses give us a warm and fuzzy feeling in our hearts.

It’s the luck o’ the Irish! Or, a lot of fantastic glitter.

In case you wanted cereal for breakfast.

We’re feeling the love.

Even T-Swift would be impressed.

Mmmm, more glitter.

Welcome to the peep show.

Whatever you do, don’t sneeze.

It seems that spring is truly upon us.

Almost as delicious as blueberries in a bowl.

The salt would be exfoliating, no?
photos courtesy of @thegaybeards
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