We are going ruggedly retro with a celebration of facial hair scenes from Wearside over the years.
So if you were in the Sunderland Echo headlines any time between 2003 and 2015, we have photo memories for you.
In case you missed it;
9. Father and son heroes
Michael Roper and son Michael pictured before having their beards shaved off in aid of BLESMA and Cancer Research in 2014. | se Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
10. A long wait for Alan
Sunderland fan Alan Strand wasn't going to shave his beard until Sunderland's first win of the 2015/2016 season. He finally got his chance when Sunderland beat Newcastle 3-0 on October 25 that year. | se
11. A team effort at Academy 360
Teachers at Academy 360 had their beards shaved off for charity at the school in 2015 and here they are - Craig Wood, Gerry O'Hanlon and Michael Urwin. | se Photo: Kevin Brady
12. One more from Academy 360
Teacher Craig Wood had his beard shave for charity at Academy 360. The shave was done by City of Sunderland barbering lecturer Mark Sowerby in 2015. | se