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Tash-tastic! Beards and moustaches compete at British Champs

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There were beards and moustaches galore at this year's British Beard Championship, which was held in Blackpool in England.

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The Championships were held at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool and featured beards and moustaches from all over the world.

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Five hundred people gathered across the weekend to compete in 24 different categories of beard and moustache.

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This triple-curled effort came from Norbert Topf. The conditions were not perfect for the beardsmen, as it was a little windy in Blackpool - but most competitors managed to whip their facial hair into good shape.

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Is it a beard? Moustache? Sideburns? Aarne Bielefeld's facial hair is up for debate - but looking great.