Fans of Home Town on HGTV are absolutely obsessed with Erin Napier and Ben Napier! This dynamic duo has been renovating homes in Laurel, Mississippi, since the show’s debut, showcasing their incredible design skills and unmistakable personal style. You can't miss Ben, standing tall at 6-foot-6 with his signature long beard. But have you ever wondered what he looked like before the beard? Keep reading to uncover some fascinating details and even see a photo of Ben without his iconic facial hair!
Ben Napier's Beard: A Journey Through Time
Since the very first episode of Home Town aired back in 2016, Ben has been rocking that beard. Sure, he’s trimmed it here and there, but for the most part, it’s stayed long and proud. Fans have naturally been curious about whether Ben ever shaves it off when he’s not in front of the camera. As it turns out, his beard has a story that goes way beyond just style.
Erin Napier has shared some fun facts about her husband's beard over the years. In a few posts on her Laurel Mercantile blog, she revealed that Ben won the Duluth Trading Co.'s Paul Bunyan look-alike contest in 2015. This contest celebrated the ultimate lumberjack aesthetic, and Ben fit right in. He even dressed as Paul Bunyan during the Loblolly Festival for several years. If that wasn’t enough, Erin has also shared photos of Ben dressed as Santa Claus, complete with a white-dyed beard. Talk about versatility!
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The Real Reason Behind Ben's Beard
In a candid interview with The Wrap back in January 2019, Ben opened up about why he hasn’t shaved his beard in so long. The last time he did was way back in 2006, and let’s just say his wife had a pretty emotional reaction. Erin recalls the moment vividly: “It made me cry,” she admitted. “He walked into the bathroom and said, ‘I’m going to shave it and I’ll come back out.’ When he walked out, I cried because he looked like a total stranger to me.”
What Does Beardless Ben Look Like?
Back in February 2022, a curious fan took to Twitter to ask Erin if there were any photos of a beardless Ben. Erin, ever the good sport, replied, “Sure. But they’re old.” She then attached a throwback photo of Ben from way back when he was clean-shaven. In the photo, Ben is dressed in a navy suit with a floral tie, looking every bit as handsome as he does today. The only difference? No beard. One thing remains unchanged, though—his signature bright smile!
While we’re talking transformations, it’s worth mentioning that Erin Napier has undergone her own remarkable change. Fans know her best for her signature blonde pixie cut, but she used to have long hair that fell past her shoulders. She made the bold decision to chop it off during her freshman year of college, inspired by none other than Drew Barrymore. Talk about channeling your inner childhood icon!
