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The face mask mandate has seen some beard-owners sacrifice their beloved bushy facial hair in order to comply with rules comfortably.

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Wearing a too-tight face mask over a beard can causes a dreaded “beard dent.” And while many folks in the bearded community opt for neck gaiters instead, they’re not the most effective face covering ...