Do Women Find Guys With Beards More Attractive?

To shave or not to shave, that is the question.
And the answer? It’s surprisingly clear: Don’t shave.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales and published in Evolution and Human Behavior found that women found men with beards -- specifically 10-day-old beards -- more attractive. Not just that but guys with full-beards were perceived as better and more protective fathers.

Both men and women had to rate the faces with varying levels of facial hair growth (clean-shaven, five-day stubble, 10-day stubble and full beards). While guys thought clean shaven looked better than a short, five-day beard, women actually rated smooth faces as the least attractive.

Past studies have found that men with beards look tougher, more aggressive and masculine and would make better romantic partners.

So what’s a guy to do?

Find the right facial hair style for you face and learn how to take care of your beard: