Who will win this year’s Mustache and Beard Competition on Sept. 10 at Coney Island? Here’s our guide to understanding the different styles:
The Natural Myk O’Connor, a legend of the game, sports a foot-long natural that he says makes him feel like a man. He’s a two-time Coney winner, and this year is giving others a chance, and will be a judge instead.
Photo by Karolina Wojtasik
— Susannah Lark
The Selleck Eric H. Brown, another two-time winner, sports a red mustache inspired by the “Magnum P.I.” star. This will be Brown’s first year competing in the “Natural” category.
Photo by Eric Henry Brown
The Bushman Upstate New Yorker Steve Cline loves attention, so he goes with a big bushy goatee, complete with silvery gray flashes.