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Man fur: Shaving comes to a halt at the 6th annual Misprint Beard & Moustache Competition

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The best facial hair in the country came together to compete in Misprint's Beard & Moustache Competition Saturday night at the Mohawk. 

Justin was part of a large contingent from Ohio. He  will be going to a Beard-con soon. He competed in the freestyle group.

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This guy won the Freestyle group.

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Arnie, from Germany, competed in the freestyle group this year, after winning the Gnarliest Beard group last year. 

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On of the memebers of Austin Facial Hair club paints his head and beard.

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Chuck, the host of No Control Radio, is an Iron Maiden fan.

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Brandon Brandt has been growing his beard over six months. 

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Jon, part of the Houston Facial Hair Club, recommends people check out their Facebook page. 

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Billy Gibbons made a guest appearance at the beginning of the night. 

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Jacqueline Abreo competed in the ladies group.

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 Rachel has been working on her beard for a year.

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The winner of the Gnarliest Beard group (basically the prize to win) has to drink beer out of the trophy. He beat out 2x World Champion Jack Passion

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Matt Bearden talks with Jack "M*ther F*cking" Passion, 2x World Champion & star of Whisker Wars

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Matt Bearden introduces Gordon Peterson Peterson had been growing his beard since 1971, and last trimmed it in 1992. 

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This guy competes in the freestyle-partial beard catagory.

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With a  moustache that continues down his chest, this guy won the moustache group.