Scientists have revealed its bad news for fans of the full beard as women prefer stubble.
A new study from the Pontifical Catholic University of Panama found that younger men with light stubble were rated as more attractive and trustworthy than their clean-shaven or bearded counterparts.
Researchers digitally altered photos of men and asked women to judge their looks and trust levels.
Stubble came out on top, acting like “makeup for men”—but only if you’re young.
So if you’re aiming to impress, ditch the lumberjack beard and embrace the five o’clock shadow.