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Are Commercial Airline Pilots Allowed to Have Beards?
Can pilots have beards?
Have you ever noticed that most pilots are clean shaven or only have a mustache?
There's actually a reason why pilots don't have beards.
It all boils down to oxygen. Good old air.
According to Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.211, supplemental oxygen must be provided for the flight crew if cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet are reached (planes with jet engines have cruising altitudes of 39,000 feet or higher).
A partial rebreat
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Jun 14th 2018
More Halloween Costume Ideas for Guys with Beards - Beard and Company
We're back with even more Halloween costume ideas for our bearded brethren!
If you missed our first post, click here for our 12 Halloween Costume Ideas for Guys with Beards.
Updated 8/15/18: Check out our 55 Halloween Costume Ideas for Guys with Beards! (And Mustaches Too!)
1. Vincent Van Gogh
Image source: reddit user damon_lucas
2.Fidel Castro
Image source: reddit user tmart42
3. The Manliest Man in the World
Image so
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Jun 14th 2018
How to Keep Your Beard Cool and Styled During Summer
Dealing with the hot days of summer while having a beard can be tough.
Summer is here at last, and while most of us look forward to long sunny days, there is a downside to the extra heat, especially for those of us with beards. It's no secret that a full beard can turn those warm days outside into sweltering saunas.
Though they're ideal for keeping you warm in the winter, a beard in summer is about as helpful as a woolly scarf around your neck. You'll probably find yourself staying indoors n
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Jun 14th 2018
Are You Making This Mistake When Washing Your Beard?
This Simple Change Will Keep Your Beard and Skin from Drying Out
If you're like me, you like your showers warm. Really warm. Unfortunately, the hotter the water, the dryer your skin and beardwill become.
It's best to use cool or lukewarm when washing your beard and face because hot water causes the oils in your skin to soften. Add soap to the mix and your skin's protective barrier of oil will be stripped away. This causes itchiness and dryness.
Using
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Jun 14th 2018
The Best Products that Grow & Connect Your Mustache to Your Beard
Getting your mustache to connect to your beard is a common problem, don’t feel bad and don’t feel alone as it affects many guys. There are a number of things you can do to learn how to grow a mustache if you don’t have the ability just yet. Though it mostly comes down to genes, there are some tricks and tips to help!
The most important thing you need is time and patience. Ignore the myth that shaving increases hair growth...that is simply not true. You have to let the hair grow. Hormones ca
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Jun 14th 2018