In all honesty, sometimes, there's nothing wrong in not caring enough. There's so much fortune in DGAF and unkempt grooming practices (of course, with healthy discipline), that you'd realise how much you've been missing out on, because of modern-age routines. While Mustafa Burmawala's life isn't far away from this wizardly theory, you'd hardly find a trace of him following it. His balance of letting his mug grow, with just minimal use of products, and yet, make it look like he never really cared enough, is one that only a few can master. He may not be the most inventive with his beard experiments, but if he likes it a little au naturel—you rather let him be. 

For our second edition of '30 Days 30 Beards', Mustafa gives us a massive lowdown on his wild-sized beard. Something, that even you, can easily peg. 

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Do you think beards are overrated?

Only men who can't grow proper beards think that they are overrated!

How has growing a beard changed your life?

After years of just buying products for my hair, I've now evidently started investing in products for my beard. That's a huge change!

What made you grow it in the first place?

Honestly, because I was too lazy to shave. Until I realised, that it actually really looked good. So I let it be!

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Do women dig the beard or clean shaven men?

Of course, men with beards!

Ever thought of a name for your beard?

Ghar ki kheti!

Razor or trimmer? And how often...

Trimmer, every three weeks.

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Beards need care. What's your regime like?

When it comes to care, I'm quite fuss-free — can't overdo it. Just some essential oils and shampooing for my beard everyday!

Your best and worst beard phase?

You know, there was a time when I just couldn't grow a full-blown beard. I was miserable. However, right now, I'm completely obsessed with it! The length is right, it looks hydrated/healthy and well, the oils are helping me maintain its sanctity.

According to you, the most iconic celebrity beard in the world?

Chris Hemsworth!

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Your next big beard move?

To go from beard to beard-er.

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Mustafa wears a sweater, jeans; all from Park Avenue.

Photography: Manasi Sawant

Creative Direction: Santu Misra

Styling: Siddharth Batra

Grooming: Jean Claude Biguine

Production: Anand Pratap Singh

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