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No Shave November in 2016 was epic. Because of it, we fully expect men who have been waiting for an entire year to get their Dumbledore to not disappoint on No Shave November 2017.

But while we patiently wait for this, here’s what we found out about this strange – but actually pretty awesome – national “holiday.”

No Shave November Background

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Although No Shave November has become something of a fashion craze, it’s rooted in cancer research and donations.

According to No Shave November’s website, you’re supposed to donate the money you save while avoiding your shaving products to foundations and charities that focus on cancer prevention. Big charities that heavily contribute to this cause include the American Cancer Society, Prevent Cancer Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more options, scan through this Charity Watch list that also includes ratings for each organization.

And contrary to popular belief, No Shave November isn’t just for men.

This month extends to women too, maybe even more so because we tend to spend more money on waxing, shaving and grooming our bodies. So celebrate in this month and join in on the activism!

No Shave November Pictures

In honor of No Shave November, here are some before and after pictures of famous celebrities with and without their body hair. Maybe their hairy beauty will convince some of you to join the cause and donate too!

Additionally, it’s always fun to see different sides of the celebrities we see so much. So, vote to see which celebrity photo (with and without body hair) looks the best and see how others voted as well!

1 Brad Pitt

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Photo by @LumbersexualVIP via Twitter

It would be Brad Pitt to pull off the homeless man look with ease and somehow still be cute. What do you all think? Shaggy beard or no shaggy beard?

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2 Madonna

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Photos by @/zesty_miley and @/yaooisawannabe via Twitter

Always the fashion forward queen, Madonna does what she wants and always makes a statement. While shaved Madonna looks good, she’s pulling off the hairy look too.

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3 Navin Andrews

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Photos by naveen.andrews via Instagram

Navin Andrews chose to grow his beard after he hit his late-twenties and we’re completely here for his decision. What do you all think?

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4 Mo’Nique

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Mo’Nique the trailblazer. Shaved legs has never been a social norm she felt like she had to join. Because of this, sometimes she’ll shave and sometimes she won’t. At all times, though, she does what she pleases.

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5 Hiroyuki Shimosawa

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Photos by dyorce and katanamart via Instagram

Shimosawa, an action movie star, wears very versatile hairstyles. You can see him with three different styles all in the same year. But we get it. Someone who has played as many roles as he has must stay on their toes.

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6 Michelle Rodriguez

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Photos by @/Jeneymaria and @/costea_natalia via Twitter

This “Fast & Furious” star loves her beach days.  A constant voice against sexism and confining gender roles, she’ll have fun whether she’s waxed or not.

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7 Antonio Banderas

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Photos by @/MattRSays and @/cineespanol via Twitter

No matter the age, Antonio Banderas will always have the juice. Although most of his career he’s been cleanly shaved, his beard fits him perfectly. What do you all think? Should Antonio keep his beard or go back to his usual style?

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8 Miley Cyrus

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Photos by @/lanewsnow and @/ELLESouthAfrica via Twitter

This pop star is a huge advocate for embracing your body hair, whether you’re a woman or a man. Miley Cyrus has fought against the norm, especially during her hippie period with stickers, glitter and all.

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9 Kofi Siriboe

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Photos by @/rayaldn via Twitter

The up and coming star, Kofi Siriboe looks good with and without a beard. However, his beard looks so good on him, it seems like it was made for his face.

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If these stars aren’t afraid to get hairy, you shouldn’t be either. Your follicles will thank you for the break and so will countless cancer patients around the world. Although it might be easier for the men to go au naturel, we can’t let the men show us up, ladies! Hair isn’t just for hipsters; it’s also for cancer philanthropists.

So, what do you think? Ready to celebrate No Shave November with the rest of the country? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. Or you can grab one of the No Shave November memes from below and share them with friends!

No Shave November Memes

Right-click to save and share a few of these funny memes. Girls or guys, we don’t discriminate. These GIFs are for everyone to use and spread the awareness for this creatively charitable month.

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