Comb-over moustaches, handlebars and lots of gel. Hundreds of hairy men from around the world descended on Antwerp in Belgium for the 2019 World Beard and Moustache Championships. The wacky contest sees the well-groomed competitors take part in three main categories - moustache, partial beard and full beard - with each including several sub-categories.
The world's best and most full-bodied beards have been crowned. Thousands of facial hair aficionados flocked to Austin, Texas to witness the 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships.
Take a look at this wacky world of dazzling facial hair.
We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.
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