This resident of Pas-de-Calais has one of the most beautiful beards in France
Through Florian Brassart
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Quite a reward for this 45-year-old bus driver! End of December 2022, Albin Lemoine was elected vice-champion of France of a competition rewarding best beards from the country. The 40-year-old lives in allocatein the Pas de Calais.
But the editorial staff met him in Houdain, at his favorite barber, the Barbier du Bourg. Albin Lemoine came with his beautiful golden medal won at the end of the year in terminal second in the competition organized by the Barbu et Fier brand.
This competition is the last to stand in France, the Covid having put a stop to traditional competitions in 2020. “I sent a photo to the Facebook page and I was selected by professional hairdressers and barbers. It is an immense pride, ”he rejoices.
“My beard measures 40 centimeters”
The bus driver took second place in the long beard category. “A beard is considered long when it exceeds 20 centimeters. Mine is 40 centimetershe points out.
For Albin, this second place is stronger than the first obtained last year, in 2021. “I had finished first thanks to the likes of Internet users. There, professionals voted for me. I’m touched. »
The Allouagnais has had this long beard for five years, he had a click as a result of health problems. “I decided to take care of myself and at that time the long beard was very fashionable. I let myself be tempted,” he says.
After a year, Albin shaved it because his wife “was fed up”. “I missed it so much that I let it grow back. And today my wife accepts it,” he smiles. The 45-year-old bearded man also freed himself thanks to his beautiful beard.
Albin’s advice for having a beautiful beard
– Go get it from a good barber.
– Buy good products from a professional, not from the supermarket.
– Two or three drops of oil are enough for a short beard.
– Knowing how to surround yourself with the right people.
– Be meticulous every day.
– Eat well, balanced.
“I lost nearly 50 kg and gained self-confidence. As this beard has changed his life, Albin takes care of it every day. ” I devote at least 20 minutes to it every day. between shampooing, applying oil and balm and drying. But I enjoy it a lot. »
A pampered beard every day
The only downside is the mustache! “It’s harder to manage day by day. I had to stop ice cream in public, ”he laughs. The bus driver, celebrated daily by users, dreams of participating in a bigger competition.
“If it only includes me, I would do the world competitions. But it’s expensive. The European championship can be envisaged…”
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