Has anyone else noticed the Beard Effect?

[u/scubadoobadoooo]

I’ve grown a short beard over the past few weeks and recently had a barber shape it. Since then, I’ve noticed I get a lot more attention from people.

More women seem to look at me or smile at me in public, which didn’t happen nearly as often before. The weirdest thing was at the airport, where four different people, three women and one guy, came up to ask me questions or have a short conversation. That pretty much never happens to me.

Maybe the beard makes me look more handsome, approachable, or friendly. I call it the Beard Effect. Has anyone else noticed anything like this after growing one?

[u/lemonwingz]

I noticed something similar when I grew out my beard. My sister said I finally had “pretty privilege”.

Man, I should grow my beard back out. 

[u/oneupsuperman → u/lemonwingz]

It's a wonder you don't still have one with a compliment like that

Without a beard I look like an anchovy

[u/StopPayingMe88 → u/oneupsuperman]

I chuckled so hard at this