Designer stubble

For the stubble remaining in fields after harvest, see crop residue.

Designer stubble is a facial hair style which is a short growth of beard, aimed to affect a rugged masculine or deliberately unkempt appearance.^[1] In the late 20th century it was popularized by singer George Michael^[2] and actor Don Johnson,^[3] the style later regained popularity after being worn by actor Tom Cruise in the 2000s.^{[citation needed]} Several companies now manufacture beard trimmers designed specifically to maintain the designer stubble look.^[4] Typically created by trimming the beard to a length of 1–3 mm, designer stubble is roughly three days of growth, in contrast with the shorter "five o'clock shadow".^[5]

The lower face of a man with designer stubble

See also

• List of facial hairstyles