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    We all know that cats can grow some pretty impressive, human-like facial hair. But can humans grow hair on our mugs that looks like cats? The questions may seem silly, but a few brave facial hair pioneers have proven that we should take it seriously. Behold the cat beard! This is the future of chin accoutrements. Read on to find out the finer points of adding a little kitty to your look. 

    NICE KITTY 

    An affectionate feline is key to pulling off this tricky style. If you have a cat who isn't much for sitting still and giving nose boops, then you may want to wait out this craze for something a little less paws-on. 

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    HO, HO, HO

    Sick of how chintzy fake Santa beards look, but don't have the follicles to grow the real thing? Cat beards are a purrfect substitute, offering the real holiday look without the mess of growing out your own hair. 

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    LADIES LOVE IT

    Females, don't opt yourself out of this trend; facial hair isn't just for circus ladies anymore. Cat beards can easily be added to your own personal style. 

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    HAIRY BEGINNINGS 

    All quality cat beards begin as sweet, curious kittens raised in the comforting blanket of a jolly man's facial hair. 

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    A PAW TO FAR

    Remember, as with any fad, there is a point where things go too far. Cat beards are living creatures and they don't want to be tainted by you embarrassing yourself with bad style. 

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    A TAIL FOR THE AGES

    Cat beards may seem like a new phenomenon for most, but evidence has recently surfaced that our ancestors were all about merging felines and facial hair. 

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    CAT ABOUT TOWN

    This style poses one major problem: transportation. How are you supposed to tote your cat beard on social outings so you can impress your friends? We recommend baby bjorns. 

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    TWO-TONE

    We are not going to tell you how to pull off this posh pussycat look, but we do recommend trying to get a kitty that matches the hair you already have. 

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    ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE

    Cat beards do not work from all angles. For some it will just look like you and your feline are having some really bizarre personal time. That orange tabby knows what we are talking about. 

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    BEARDED AND DARING

    Some people go for the full-frontal cat beard. This can be off-putting to many who aren't used to seeing facial hair with its own face. 

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    META MEOWS

    As relatively self-obsessed creatures, some cats will just try to be their own beards.

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    Next: Meet a Cat with Eyebrows!

    KITTY CONTENTMENT

    Once again, it is important to remember that not all cats have a future in bearding. It shouldn't be forced, or else you could find yourself with an unhappy pet and more scratched furniture.