​There are so many variations of beard types, it is hard to keep track of them all. I think the reason there are so many types of facial hair is that everyone wants to express themselves in a unique way…to distinguish themselves from others.And for those of us who are leaders with public personas that to attend, we are perhaps even more conscious of our facial appearance. I admit that this is a strong reason for my facial hair type.Plus social scientists have noted a shocking number of stats that appearance can have real positive or negative consequences, depending on whether others perceive you as trustworthy or good looking.Check out these research stats on how we can benefit or suffer from our appearance:

• Economist Daniel Hamermesh has found that more attractive people can earn incomes 10 to 12% more than the average person.
• A woman judged more beautiful than most may find it harder to get a top job.
• The more dominant and powerful you appear to others, the more likely you are to be hired as a senior executive and the higher your pay.
• Those who look more trustworthy are more likely to be obtain a loan.
• Among those with an innocent looking face are less likely to be found guilty.
• Even 3 and 4 year-olds make snap decisions on who looks “mean” or “nice” based solely on appearances.

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Enjoy this list of 28 beard types and please leave your comments in the section at the bottom of this post with additional facial hair types you think I should add to the list.

So, is there any hope of being perceived fairly with or without facial hair or a beard? No, we cannot change our looks, short of a face transplant (video below). But, I believe there is a way we can influence perceptions. Review these 2 posts for more:

• 23 Power Positions of Top Leaders (To Be Published Soon)
• 61 Business Buzzwords & Jargon to Banish

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