The British army has lifted its century-long ban on beards. British troops can now grow their facial hair, as long as they adhere to the new rules.

Gravitas: British Army lifts ban on beard

For African men, a visit to the barber shop is an important rite of passage. For generations, men have visited to get their hair and beards styled, but also, to exchange conversations around masculinity, fatherhood and other issues affecting African men.

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