The finest in facial hair creations have descended on Germany for the 2013 World Beard and Moustache Championships that should give plenty of food for thought for Movember.
Men in Ireland, and right around the world, will be doing their bit this month and there will be some interesting styles on display, but they will struggle to reach the lofty standards that have been set in Leinfelden-Echterdingen.
The Americans lead the way as Beard Team USA scooped nine trophies and some of the categories included English Moustache, Freestyle Moustache, Full Beard Natural, Imperial Partial Beard and Goatee Natural.
Here is a flavour of some of the entrants.
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