Grow a full beard and you can floor her

Men, take note! Women tend to prefer those with full-grown beards, especially while looking for long-term relationships, while stubble is considered to be the most attractive overall, according to a new study.

Researchers used computer graphic manipulation to morph male faces varying in facial hair from clean-shaven, light stubble, heavy stubble and full beards, with additional differences in brow ridge, cheekbones, jawline, and other features so that the same man appeared more or less masculine.

The research from University of Queensl-and and University of New South Wales in Australia suggests that women tend to find beardedness attractive when judging long-term relationships, perhaps as a signal of formidability among males and the potential to provide direct benefits, such as enhanced fertility and survival, to females. Stubble was judged as most attractive overall and received higher ratings for short-term relationships than full bea-rds, which were more attractive for long-term relationships.