Movember (or No Shave November) is all about being lazy, growing out your beard and looking good while doing so. We speak to 30 men—from all walks of life—who have mastered the art of grooming a good mug-rug, and are now ready to spill all the beans. Read on: 

Name: Ishaan Sethi 

Profession: Founder, PropheSee.

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Tell us about your beard timeline. How long have you been growing it. Any special beard stories: 

I've been growing my beard since Aug 2011. I've never kept it as a flowing beard, but more along the lines of a clean, matte & pressed look. Since growing my beard, I went clean shaven once (no other choice: I fucked up my shave on my own and it was all asymmetric so had to take it off). Couldn't recognize myself—in fact, didn't even want to—have never shaved it all off since. 

Favourite beard products (if any): 

Since my beard isn't a big flowy one, I don't have any dedicated products I use. However, in order to keep it at this length & shape, I have to trim & shave, a couple of times a week. Hence, I’ve invested in good after-shaves, razors, trimmers & moisturisers. 

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Does it Help or hurt your chances of getting laid. Are guys into beard?  

Definitely helps. Perhaps it has to do with confidence too—I feel a million times more confident when I have my beard. Besides, I also think while the lumbersexual trend may be fading (or faded), a well groomed beard can add oodles of maturity & appeal. 

How do you maintain your beard. Tell us your routine—how often do you wash it etc? 

Since it's not a heavy beard, I don't wash it etc. I trim and shave to keep it neat about twice a week & hit up my stylist once every two weeks. He's a pro at creating all the right lines so that it accentuates my jawline. For those conscious about their baby cheeks (like me!), the way he (my hairstylist) lines it up, my cheeks instantly go from chubby to you-want-to-play-with-them (grins)!

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One beard do's and don'ts?

Don't get a beard if you aren't going to maintain it, whatever the style may be. Nothing looks worse than a dirty, unkempt and all-over-the-place beard. 

Has it changed your sense of style. Do you dress differently to fit your beard? 

I wouldn't say I have changed my style to suit my beard. I got my beard when I was 19 and I'm now 25, over the last six years my style has changed distinctly given my moves from Portland, OR to Manhattan to Brooklyn, and now back to Delhi. I would say my style is rather eclectic but I've worked my beard into my sartorial choices rather than the other way around. 

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Do you think beards will be huge in 2017? 

Yes. Not the lumbersexual, ultra-manly look, but perhaps a more suave, kept, and slick look.