Revealed: The most attractive facial hair on men - and it's bad news if you've got a moustache!
- Professor Tim Andrews revealed first impressions make all the difference
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Stubble is considered the most attractive facial hair style on men - but moustaches are the biggest turn-off, according to a new poll.
Scientist and expert in facial perception, Professor Tim Andrews, who teamed up with Wilkinson Sword on the study, revealed first impressions make all the difference.
A poll of 2,000 adults who are attracted to men, found 55 per cent considered stubble, which actor Chris Hemsworth has been seen rocking, to be the sexiest facial hair option, well ahead of the 24 per cent for the short beard that Ryan Gosling sports and eight per cent for the hipster beard-sported by Leonardo DiCaprio.
The moustache - which Tom Selleck has sported - was only considered alluring by three per cent, behind the goatee got seven per cent and chin strap only four per cent.
It comes after a separate survey of 994 men found 55 per cent of them said having a fresh shave or beard trim makes them feel sharp and 34 percent said it made them feel more manly.
A poll, of 2,000 adults who are attracted to men, found 55 percent considered stubble, which actor Chris Hemsworth has been seen rocking, to be the sexiest facial hair option
Tim's research revealed it can take less than 10 seconds for appearance to be instinctively judged when meeting someone new in person.
He said: 'It's human nature to judge others by their facial appearance and make quick assumptions about their personality, even if these assumptions aren't always accurate.
'Just like women use makeup to enhance their features, men can use facial hair to influence their attractiveness and personality perceptions. Understanding these insights can help men optimise their dating performance.'
The study revealed stubble was most associated with being 'outgoing', short beards as 'intelligent', while men with moustaches and goatees should watch out - as both scored highly for 'arrogance'.
Clean shaven men were viewed as 'reliable', while long beards were most associated with being 'lazy'.
According to men, the clean-shaven approach is worn most, followed by stubble, short beard, moustache, and goatee. While the long 'hipster' beard and chinstrap styles were least common.
A fifth feel they receive more compliments after a shave or beard trim, with 43 per cent always tidying up or shaving before a date.
But when it comes to new styles, most men play it safe, as a quarter worry a new look won't suit them.
The moustache - which Tom Selleck has sported - was only considered alluring by three per cent
Eight percent of people voted that the hipster beard, sported by Leonardo DiCaprio, was the sexiest
Meanwhile 24 percent of people find the short beard, which Ryan Gosling sports, is the most attractive
Nearly a quarter of men can't grow a full beard, and 47 per cent would ignore suggestions from others to change their style.
However, 30 per cent admitted their dating profile picture doesn't reflect their current facial hair style.
Euan Condron, of Wilkinson Sword, added: 'It's been interesting to uncover the impact of facial hair when it comes to what people like and how they feel.
'Those who are attracted to men aren't exclusive in their love of the stubble or clean-shaven guy, but the findings did show a clear preference.
'And men definitely enjoy the feeling of being well-groomed themselves, according to the study.
'Whatever style men choose to wear, it's important to keep it looking sharp as our research shows that first impressions make a massive difference.'
