zekko
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I would think that since facial hair is a clear mark of masculinity, and of being male, then it would be naturally attractive to females on some deep level. On the other hand, as you note, in the past the clean shaven look denoted a certain amount of success. So in the days when women needed a man to support them financially, that was probably more appealing.Everything and anything that signals that a man is successful, sociable, healthy, etc... will be trendy.
That's the logic of it, as far as I can see. But the reality seems to be more varied and complicated than that. For example, simply having facial hair is not necessarily going to attract women. Sometimes it can look goofy if not properly groomed. But the appeal of the scruff look seems to be its effortlessness, as opposed to a meticulously groomed beard. Facial hair or not, women are still attracted to the top tier of men in the looks department.