In light of the Omicron variant and at the urging of public-health experts, the CDC has updated its mask guidelines. The agency’s new standards stress that fabric masks are the least protective ...

Yeah, I’ll say it: I have a big head. And with face masks, that poses a slight dilemma — I need something that will cover more surface area than a typical cloth mask can. Some of my bearded friends ...

N95 masks require shaving beards to ensure a good fit. Masks are at the forefront of people’s minds as health care workers continue to face shortages during the coronavirus pandemic. Together with ...

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 ...

Eric Bandholz is the founder of the grooming company Beardbrand, and he seemed like someone who might be able to help. Bandholz is a fan of wearing a shemagh as a mask, as it protects against Covid-19 ...

On a good day, facial hair can spark a lot of debates. (Just look at how the internet blew up when Cole Sprouse shared his social-distancing mustache with the world.) To shave or not to shave is often ...

If your family is like mine, you probably have a stack of COVID-19 face masks. We have a basket on a table near our back door that's overflowing with throwaway paper masks, comfy cloth masks, ...