In times of country-wide lockdowns amidst the coronavirus pandemic, one trivial yet necessary question that we keep thinking about is to grow a beard or not. Growing a beard is tricky business and only a select few are able to master the art. On top of that everyday routine life can sometimes become a major hurdle when it comes to growing a beard, from corporate dress code restrictions to strenuous daily commute. 

There is something about the beard that gives your face a certain character that is worth trying out. However, now is the time to give growing a beard a try, considering we're all locked up in our houses. Even if the experiment goes wrong, you can go back to being clean-shaven and no one will notice once everything resumes back to normal. But if the experiment is successful, you might end up with a new look altogether that people adore. If you're looking for some inspiration, 

Here are 8 real men with glorious beards who've mastered the art of growing one.

© Nitin Mehta

An ex-army official who has now taken up modeling as a full-time profession.

(Nitn Mehta)

© Umesh Gulia

Umesh Gulia is a beard model and designer from NIFT.

© Paras Chawla

Paras Chawla is an Indian designer who owns the label, NAKA Clothing.

© Abhishek Paatni

Abhishek Paatni is an Indian designer who owns the fashion label 'Nought One' - that deals in streetwear and athleisure.

© Sowrav Bhowmik

Sowrav Bhowmik is a fashion and grooming journalist.

© Aksheev Puri

Aksheev Puri is an entrepreneur and a stylist.

© Mayank Sehgal

Mayank Sehgal is a bespoke menswear designer.

© Param Sahib

Param Sahib is a Delhi-based fashion designer.

Now that you're inspired, you could look up hacks to get you started on growing the beard of your dreams.

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