Dread Pirate Roberts
Moustache

A moustache is composed of facial hair above the upper lip. Moustache hairs can start growing from up to a maximum of 5/8" (1.5 cm) beyond the end of the upper lip.

Capt. Jack Sparrow
Partial Beard

A partial beard is any facial hair that is neither a full beard nor a moustache. Natural or shaven gaps define the different styles and classes in this competition.

Capt. Henry Morgan
Full Beard

A full beard consists of hair on the upper and lower lip, the chin, the cheeks, and the sideburns, without any natural or shaven gap.

Salty Sea Dog

Any facial hair in varying shades of gray, from salt & pepper through to white.

Blackbeard the Pirate
Styled Facial Hair

Facial hair or any type presented with the use of styling product(s).

Legal products include only wax, hair spray, and other hair cosmetics. The use of hair extensions, fake hair, detached hair, or any form of hair pins, bands, or supporting elements is prohibited. 

Capt. Anne Bonney
Artistic Realistic

Create the most realistic looking facial hair you can, inspired by any style of facial hair. The more lifelike and convincing, the better. The facial hair style should follow the traditional and realistic appearance and structure of the beard and moustache style being recreated.

Sirens: Mermaid / Merman / Merb’y
Artistic Creative

This artistic category is wide-open. Create the most imaginative and fantastic design you can, inspired by any style of facial hair. Creativity in material choice is encouraged.

Best Jake
Firefighters-only

The best suited facial hair for any active-duty or retied firefighter. Women are definitely encouraged to make their own work-themed creations as well