Poll: Salman, Shah Rukh, Aamir or Ranveer – Which Bollywood actor looks the best with facial hair?

The stereotypical good boy clean-shaven look is now a thing of the past. If recent trends are to be believed, men are opting for beards, moustaches and soul patches instead. Celebrity stylist Ashmee

By: Pavitra Sampath | | Updated: July 16, 2014 11:20 am

The stereotypical good boy clean-shaven look is now a thing of the past. If recent trends are to be believed, men are opting for beards, moustaches and soul patches instead. Celebrity stylist Ashmeen Munjaal, who has unisex salons across the capital, gets an average of five clients per day who want to groom themselves and grow facial hair. Also Read - Get rid of unwanted facial hair with these chemical-free home remedies

The belief is that not only does facial hair make one look more distinguished and professional, it also is a great help with the ladies. Right from designer moustaches to geometrically-shaped beards and sideburns, the facial hair trend is taking professionals by storm. Also Read - 4 natural remedies to get rid of facial hair at home during lockdown

Want to ride the trend? Here are some tips on how you can maintain that good looking stubble. Also Read - Attention men: Stay away from these common grooming mistakes during summers

The first thing you need is a decent trimmer. There are a number of them out there that can trim your beard and moustache to the perfect length. For that sexy stubble, just keep the trimmer at the length you prefer, and clip away. To shape your beard, use the trimmer at the shaver setting and start clearing out the parts you want clean-shaven.

Tip: If you are planning to sport a goatee or French beard, make sure you make it even from either side. The best way to do that is to draw an imaginary line running across the middle of your nose and between your eyebrows. In the case of a soul patch, keep the tip of your nose as the marker for the centre of the patch. Alternatively, you could get it done professionally at a salon.

To keep your facial hair clean and well-maintained, shave or trim regularly. Wash your face on a daily basis and remember to use an aftershave – even if you are not shaving. This will help keep any infections at bay and keep you looking fresh and smelling even better.

So, is this new trend just that – a trend? Or is there some truth behind the theory. We looked at a few Bollywood hunks who have in the past pulled off the facial hair look with élan.

Shah Rukh Khan

He is known as King Khan for a reason. The man has kept his fans hooked for decades now, even post-forty; the king looks as hot as ever. He sported the stubble in movies like Don 2, Jab Tak Hai Jaan and his bad boy look went down really well with the ladies. Clearly unshaven is what his fans prefer.

Aamir Khan

Known to be a perfectionist, this actor has wowed us in every film he has done. Shrugging off the chocolate boy looks he had in earlier movies like Dil, Aamir Khan has matured into a fine man and actor. He sported a handlebar moustache in Talaash, and his police officer avatar made all his fans weak in the knees.

Salman Khan

The Dabangg star has ruled the roost in Bollywood for over two decades. Known for his awesome body and bindaas style, Salman Khan has come a long way from his Biwi Ho To Aisi days. His pencil-thin moustache in Dabangg made him look every bit the part as a wayward yet kind-hearted police officer, who instantly stole the hearts of the masses.

Ranbir Kapoor

The youngster is still green in Bollywood circles, but the young actor has taken the box office by storm, not to mention his fans. His amazing transformation from his Saawariya days has stunned his critics and we are sure they are having a very tongue-in-cheek moment looking at him rising steadily. His fans drooled over his bad boy avatar in Rockstar and his facial hair was an integral part of the role. What do you think ladies?

Ranveer Singh

Right from his first movie Band Baaja Baraat, Ranveer Singh has consistently shown us that he is a force to reckon with. Switching images from a tapori to a sheepish lover boy in Lootera, the bearded star has stolen millions of hearts. His current moustache and beard look in Ramleela has the ladies swooning and we definitely think the new look suits this rising star.

Ajay Devgn

From a not-so-conventionally good looking actor to a stunning man in Singham, Ajay Devgn has made a total turn around in his appearance. From metamorphosing to fit into comedy roles to being absolutely breathtakingly macho in Singham, the actor has kept us glued, wondering what his next move will be. He sported a manly moustache in Satyagraha that fit perfectly with his brooding good looks and intense eyes.

Saif Ali Khan

The son of royalty did not always look as dashing as he does today. From a boy-next-door look in Yeh Dillagi to a stern man in Quarbaan, the actor has come a long way from when he first started. His rowdy avatar in Omkara surprised his critics and wowed his fans. We think the stubble suits the debonair man and facial hair is the way to go for him.

Akshay Kumar

Known as the stunt king of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has left us in awe of his stunning physique and manly good looks. The actor entered Bollywood with his first film Saugandh and has taken great strides since then. The suave actor sported a handlebar moustache in his runaway hit Rowdy Rathore and is sticking to his style statement in his upcoming flick Boss. While the actor looks drool-worthy in the clean-shaven look, his face fuzz definitely adds to his all round appeal.

Farhan Akhtar

Son of Javed Akhtar, this multi-talented actor has dabbled in every aspect of film making. His look in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara took his fans by storm, and his absolute transformation in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag left everyone spellbound. Dedicated to his craft, the actor sure knows how to keep his audiences enthralled.

John Abraham

His first stint in the limelight was as a model, a bit shy, the actor turned up the heat in Jism and has continued to engage his audience. With his current bearded, brooding look in Madras Cafe, the actor has once again managed to stun his critics and fans with an amazing performance, raw good looks and mystifying persona.

Abhay Deol

Best known for his role in Dev D, this dimpled actor sure knows how to win the hearts of his fans. His look, meant to make him look like he was in a constant state of intoxication, did the trick at the box office and wowed us all.

Aditya Roy Kapoor

This VJ-turned-actor caught the attention of viewers and critics during his role in Guzaarish. His brooding looks in Aashiqui 2 and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani went down really well with the female audience. Clearly, this is one newcomer whose sparkling eyes combined with his facial hair has found his way into female hearts.

So, who do you think looks the best in this look? Take this poll and vote for your favourite!

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Published : September 27, 2013 11:41 am | Updated:July 16, 2014 11:20 am

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