Jake Gyllenhaal: Face Plus Beard Equals Man

Scruff or no scruff?

It's Beard-a-palooza 2008.

Nothing says manhood like a giant growth of face-fur. It’s like wearing a sign around your neck that says: “No, this is not a badger under my nose. It is merely a product of my excessive testosterone.”

Jake Gyllenhaal made such an entrance into the realm of masculinity. Gone are the pubescent days of Donnie Darko; they've been replaced by a formidable bear-man for Prince of Persia. Ryan Gosling also used to be clean-cut and baby fresh. Now his beard looks like a wiry Scottish brushfire.

When preparing for a movie, celebrity guys have to be especially careful with their beards. As any lady knows, crumbs, cheese, small animals, and other hidden trinkets within a dude’s face can be off-putting. That’s why maintenance is key to stink-free chin-tresses.