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Beards from Below Spotlights the Awesomeness of the Under Whiskers

— June 25, 2011 — Pop Culture
Beards from Below is a photoblog with a mission that is exactly what it sounds like: to spotlight the glory of beards from below. If you are not a fan of overgrown male facial hair, you should probably look away now.

Beards from Below takes the Internet's obsession with beards and amplifies it tenfold, focusing on the most obscure aspect of the beard. While you wouldn't think that a blog with such a ridiculous premise would be so successful, Beards from Below has tons of pages filled with pictures of beards viewed upside down.

Once you get past the its ridiculous premise and grungy beards, this blog is actually pretty interesting. Sure, we've all seen a gnarly beard or two in our lives, but how many of us have seen it from the neck up? Ask yourself that question, and if you can't find the answer, then you're going to want to check out Beards from Below.
Trend Themes
1. Upside-down Facial Hair Photography - Opportunity for photographers to capture unique and viral images by focusing on lesser-known aspects of their subjects.
2. Niche Social Media Content - Opportunity for creators to explore highly specific areas of interest with a dedicated and engaged audience.
3. Hyper-focused Blogging - Opportunity for bloggers to cover unique subjects within a larger overarching theme, such as the Beards from Below site.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Professional photographers can specialize in a certain niche, such as upside-down facial hair photography, to capture viral images and create a unique brand.
2. Social Media - Creators can explore highly specific areas of interest, like niche beard culture, to build a dedicated and engaged audience on social media platforms.
3. Blogging - Bloggers can attract a highly engaged audience by covering unique subjects, like obscure aspects of facial hair, within a larger overarching theme.
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