In a dramatic turn of events of which we’re not entirely sure how to feel, female braided beards seem to be becoming the next big hair trend.

Unlike glitter or floral beards which are done on actual (and typically male) facial hair, ladybeards are a new phenomenon that see women braiding and pinning their hair (from their scalp, not face) across their chins and over their mouths to mimic beards.

Dating back to around 2013, an entire community of “ladybeards” has since been formed on Reddit, where enthusiasts regularly post intriguing photos of themselves rocking the bearded trend. In particular, Imgur user morihime graced the internet with a picture of herself donning a majestic ginger beard along with the witty caption “They said I should try something different with my hair – So I did. Especially my parents will never say it again.”

Well… we don’t really know what to make of this surprising new trend, but we’re praying that it’ll be gone by 2016.

Pearlyn Chang