Scientists have answered the question why men need a beard
From the point of view of evolution, a beard seems to be a very dubious accessory, that is, completely useless. Yes, it's no secret - most of the inhabitants of the planet, women, children and many men, look just fine without it. Did nature leave a beard so that men could pay tribute to fashion? Scientists have found that the vegetation on the face still has a purpose and it is not at all to anoint it with balms and trim it at the barber.
You might think that a bearded man, and even tenderly caring for his jewelry, is trying to attract the attention of the fair sex in this way. But this, as the brutal statistics show, does not work. Most women prefer either clean-shaven guys or those whose chin is decorated with a small stubble.
But do not rush to make hasty conclusions and shave your favorite Chekhov beard or a luxurious merchant's "shovel". Studies have shown that women perceive a bearded man as more mature and ready for a serious relationship. Bearded men seem to them courageous, aggressive and strong, unlike guys with cheeks as smooth as a baby's.
In the representation of women, a bearded man is more successful and prepared for mating, and this is not just their fantasy. Bearded men have left a significant mark in the history and in the gene pool of our planet. For example, in Central Asia, 8% of men are genetic descendants of Genghis Khan, and he, as you know, was a convinced bearded man.
To determine the patterns in beard fashion, the publication Nigel Barber conducted a thorough analysis of the period from 1842 to 1971 and found a very interesting pattern. It turns out that beards came into fashion during periods when unmarried young men turned out to be more than unmarried women. It turns out that the beard increased the chances of finding a couple and it really worked!
See for yourself how much more brutal and authoritative the guys who have grown beards look.