Side By Side Photos Of Celebrities With And Without Facial Hair Are Unexpectedly Surprising (17 Pics)

Facial hair is something that can change your entire look, and these celebrities have proven that.

Facial hair can completely change a celebrity’s look, and these side by side photos make that point fast. A clean shave can make someone seem younger, sharper, or almost unrecognizable, while a beard or stubble can add a totally different vibe.

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In this roundup, 17 male celebrities show how much facial hair can affect style and first impressions. Some have switched things up for roles, while others have simply gone through different phases over the years, which makes the comparisons even more noticeable.

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From subtle changes to dramatic transformations, these photos are a reminder that one detail can shift everything. Read on.

1. Tom Holland

Tom Holland looks wildly different and much younger without facial hair. However, he compensates for it by letting the hair on his head grow out.

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2. Jacob Elordi

Jacob definitely underwent a transformation with his facial hair and hairstyle. I think we can all agree that his clean-shaven look is much more appealing.

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3. Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber looks a million times younger without a mustache, but he can pull off both looks quite well.

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4. Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan is another celebrity who looks much younger without facial hair, but the facial hair certainly works for him.

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5. Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas is definitely one celebrity we would suggest should get rid of the mustache and keep it that way.

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6. Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet's facial hair was a no-go, and his clean-shaven face is absolutely slaying.

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7. KJ Apa

KJ Apa is one of those individuals for whom facial hair makes such a difference that he looks like a different person. I mean, KJ with facial hair could be the father of KJ without facial hair.

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This facial-hair surprise also reminds us of the makeup artist who claimed he was Jim Carrey at the César Awards.

8. Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak is another person who looks very different with and without facial hair.

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9. Zac Efron

Zac Efron looks great with both facial hair and a clean-shaven face. It's hard to say which look we prefer.

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10. Evan Ross

Evan Ross looks fantastic both with and without a mustache. Clearly, the beard is here to stay either way.

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11. Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi definitely looks much better without facial hair. It's a cleaner look for him.

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12. The Weeknd

The Weeknd is more commonly known for his look with facial hair, and we agree that it suits him better.

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13. Jason Sudeikis

Jason Sudeikis looks good with both facial hair and a clean-shaven face.

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14. Timothy Simons

Timothy Simons exudes a more professional, businessman vibe without facial hair, and we're loving it.

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15. Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson looks almost the same with either style, as his facial hair isn't very prominent.

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16. Miles Teller

Miles Teller looks great both ways, honestly.

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17. James Franco

James Franco looks better without the wild mustache.

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This has definitely proven that facial hair can make a significant difference in how a man looks or is perceived. Most of these men can pull off both looks, but some may have one style that suits them better than the other.

Either way, this just shows how much of a difference it can make.

One small change can completely shift the whole look.

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