Would you rock a ladybeard? Reddit and Imgur users xcrea, morihime, and kaileeann gave it a go.

If you've got long hair, some bobby pins, and a free afternoon, we have an idea for you.



Women on Reddit and Imgur have been plaiting and twisting their hair over their faces, creating the lush beards they would grow if they could.

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The results are impressive, if probably a little impractical. We're thinking all that hair pinned over your chin might be somewhat itchy.

"They said I should try something different with my hair", Imgur user morihime captioned her picture. "So I did."

She's arranged her red hair into artful twists and braids, including a pair of black glittery bows. It's got a Tolkein-type look to it, and commenters agreed.

"You're one of the most beautiful dwarves I've ever seem", wrote graee.

Over on Reddit, xcrea posted a carefully composed shot of her beard, paired with a bright blue flower crown.

"That is one damn fine ladybeard", said commenter theedgewalker, summing up most of the feedback on these pictures.

The internet can be an unkind place, but for women who've DIYed a beard, there seems to be a lot of love.