Bearded boys are bad boys?

Why bearded boys are BAD boys: Facial hair makes men 'more likely to be sexist, cheat, fight and steal', studies claim

 -Indian and American study found men with beards of any length agreed more with hostile sexist statements than men without any facial hair

-A separate study found they are more likely to cheat on their partner, steal or get into fights than those who are clean shaven

The first of the two surveys, which involved 500 men aged between 18 and 72 from India and the US, studied men with nine facial hairstyles varying in length - from light stubble to a heavy beard.

The group was asked to pick one that best matched their own facial hair and were then asked to agree or disagree with a series of statements about gender roles.

The results revealed that 86 per cent of Indian men and 65 per cent of American men had facial hair, and those with beards of any length agreed more with hostile sexist statements than men without any facial hair.

The study, conducted by Qualtrics, an online survey software provider for businesses and academics, concluded: 'Our research suggests that there is a link between beards and gender role beliefs, but it's not apparent what causes this association.

 FACIAL HAIR IS RIDDLED WITH BACTERIA WHICH MAY SPREAD GERMS AND TRIGGER INFECTIONS, EXPERTS CLAIM
 Experts have warned that beards are nothing more than a 'bacterial sponge', riddled with thousands of bacteria - and a perfect way to pass on germs. Carol Walker, a consultant trichologist from the Birmingham Trichology Centre, said having facial hair can lead to more frequent skin infections and to germs being passed on to others. Beards harbour more germs because facial hair is courser than other hair, so traps dirt and germs more easily, she explained.

She told MailOnline: 'Beard hair; it’s courser. It has the shape of a bayonet, a round, convexed bottom and then comes up the side to a point. ‘It becomes curly and smooth, it tends to have more bends and kinks which trap dirt. ‘The cuticles on the hair – which are like layers of tiles on a roof - trap the germs and grease. ‘Hair around nostrils and mouth is well-placed to harbour bacteria.

Source: Daily Mail