As the temperature drops, the amount of clothing increases. Thicker socks, longer pants, warmer tops, bulky sweaters, fingerless gloves, which I still don't understand, and hats are all fashion pieces that could make a statement but also serve the purpose of keeping us warm.
To some, this is an exciting time because this wardrobe change means their favorite season is upon us or because colder weather means Christmas is closer. With the changing season, people do look different in their fall get-ups, but I don't think anyone looks more different than men around this time of year.
That is because guys can change more than just the clothes they wear on their bodies. They can change the hair they grow on their faces.
In a few weeks, it will be November, and males around the country will be participating in No-Shave November, a pledge to refrain from shaving for one month.
People abstain from shaving for various reasons throughout the year. Men who are superstitious about their sports teams and won't shave until they lose often sport the playoff beard. No-Shave November serves different purposes for people and is specific to this one month.
Some participate out of laziness. Others participate because it gives them a reason to try out facial hair, and some withhold from shaving for charity. Money that would be used for shaving supplies for one month goes toward another cause. The American Cancer Society is an organization that benefits from No-Shave November.
It serves multiple purposes. November is a good time for men to pledge not to shave their faces because it comes just in time for colder weather, as the extra layer of hair warms the faces of the participants. The beard can also be used as a fashion statement. They go well with flannels and beanies this time of year.
Considering November does not start for another few weeks, men might keep their faces clean-shaven until the 30-day period begins to see how much hair they can grow in that time.
If you notice more beards next month though, it's probably people participating in No-Shave November. You could even ask someone his reason behind his facial hair because it might be more charitable than you think.
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