If you’ve ever seen an Amish man, it’s likely you noticed that he had a long, full beard but no mustache. The tradition of Amish men not having mustaches is rooted in their religious and cultural principles. While practices can vary among different Amish communities, there are some common reasons why Amish men choose not to have mustaches. When Amish men marry, they grow a full beard to indicate that they are married because they don’t wear wedding rings. Amish men are deeply committed to their Christian faith and believe that wearing a full, long beard aligns with the principles of the Bible, specifically Leviticus 19:27, “Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard.” The New Order Amish, however, are an exception to this rule. They usually keep their beards shorter and well-groomed. Finally, when the Amish community was formed in Switzerland, mustaches were associated with military service, and the Amish shave theirs to indicate their commitment to pacifism.
