< PreviousAge: 33Occupation: Owns two small busi-nesses — Gulf Coast Water Sports and CrossFit Galveston. This spring, he’ll launch stand-up paddleboarding busi-ness SUP Gulf CoastHometown: Galveston My ideal mate: They have to be completely open minded. I’ve seen great relationships where the people are exactly the same and others who are complete opposites. My proudest accomplishment: Last March, I officiated my sister’s and brother-in-law’s wedding.The most important value in a relationship: Love. If two people love each other enough, it overrides every-thing else.Top song on my playlist: “Stop-Go” by Widespread Panic. Super powers I wish I had: Breathing under water.My favorite thing about living on the Gulf Coast: Being able to go to the beach right out your front door no matter where you live on the island, at any time seeing the water and beach.Relationship deal breakers: If they didn’t treat everybody with the same respect. Drink of choice: Definitely water. Biggest turnoff: Not treating every-one with equal respect.Last time you cried: When my dog died a couple of years ago. JASOn WORTHen40 COASTMOnTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 41Real Estate Matchmaker3220 69th St Unit D62/1 $59,0001209 Bayou Shore Dr.3/2/1 $99,000CommittedCommittedSusan Cahill - 409-457-6995 | SusanCahillRealtor@gmail.comRealtor, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Resort and Second Home Property Specialist, Certified Tourism AmbassadorThe “Most Eligible Properties”are going fast901 11th St.“Looking for that buyer who appreciates beauty and History” 3 BR 2 1/2 BA Built in 1920 and magnificently restored with all new plumbing, electrical and gas lines. $399,0001821 BroadwayThis historic beauty is looking for the unconditional love of a buyer who’d like to own a piece of Galveston history.” 6 units built in 1883 in need of restoration. $245,0002311 67th St.“The land of your dreams”4 lots ready to build your dream home or multi-family income property. $79,000FeaturesStory by Erin Jensen Photos by Jennifer ReynoldsConsider it a whisker revolution. In coffee shops, grocery stores, on the beaches, in the pages of this magazine — everywhere we look — there’s a man and there’s a beard. A full, bushy beard — Paul Bunyan style. The fierce follicles have become a fashion frenzy, introducing new lingo into our vocabulary, such as the pro-vocative “lumbersexual,” and invent-ing new ways of dating, like Bristlr, the app that unites men with beards and those who want to run their fin-gers through them.But why beards and why now?There’s no denying that initiatives meant to raise awareness about men’s cancers and health issues are bring-ing equal amounts of attention to facial hair. Such initiatives include No-Shave November and also Movem-ber, an international charity inspiring men to grow mustaches for the month of November. Since it began in 2003, Movember organizers have raised $559 million and inspired more than 4 million participants looking to grow a beard or cultivate a mustache. We also can pin this trend on nature. There’s a phenomenon called negative frequency dependence, which basically means the rarer a trait is, the more we find it attractive. In fact, a trio of researchers found that beards are most attractive when fewer people have them. That likely means beards will be cool until every-one sports one.In the meantime, the extreme facial fashion is promoting growth for busi-nesses along the Texas Coast.When Coast Monthly spoke to Manny Salazar, owner of Manny’s Traditional Barbershop in Galveston, he had just finished one beard trim and had another customer waiting in his chair.Salazar’s beard-trimming busi-ness has quadrupled in the past six months, he said.“Mostly, it’s the younger people — I’m talking about under 35 or 40 years — who are really getting into the beards,” Salazar said. “And it’s not short beards. It’s a fuller beard.”The fad also brings about opportu-nities for local businesses to sprout new products. Although many cus-tomers at the Santa Fe Soap Factory sport a respirator at work — either at a plant or a firehouse — owner Jim Morehead is tinkering with a beard oil in response to the sudden growth in facial hair.A growing trendIn a manly movement, big, bushy beards are everywhere Manny Salazar, who owns Manny’s Traditional Barbershop at 1117 23rd St. in Galves-ton, trims and shapes Travis Sterne’s beard. Sterne has had a beard for close to two years and has Salazar trim it when he stops in for a haircut, he said.42 CoAStMontHLY.CoM / APRIL 2015 COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 43Monday - Saturday 9 am to 5:30 pmSunday 10 am to 4 pm2014 - 45th Street 409.763.4713SEASIDE CASUAL 2015Galveston Island, TXOFFSHORE DRILLING RIG MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTERFeaturesAnd in Beaumont, there’s a band of mostly bearded buddies who a year ago started Texas Beard Co. The online retailer sells beard oils and balms made with natural ingredients, along with brushes. Adam Haynes, one of Texas Beard Co.’s founders, recognizes the revolu-tion, but doesn’t partake year-round. Still, beards and beard culture is a phenomenon, he said.“There is just as much culture around beard growers as there is fashion,” Haynes said. “It’s developed into a kind of worldwide club. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of competitions and meet-ups across the country throughout the year.”Haynes is right. You can join the Buffalo Bayou Beard & Moustache Club or start growing your facial hair for the World Beard and Moustache Championships that will be held in Austin in 2017. CTravis Sterne gets his beard trimmed at Manny Salazar’s Traditional Barbershop.(Above and bottom right) Brandon Jones gets his beard trimmed by Manny Sala-zar. Jones said he’s had his beard for four years and at one time let it grow to about 6 inches in length.Beard careIf you’re a little fuzzy about how to maintain a beautiful beard, try these tips from the Texas Beard Co. • Brush your facial hair every day.• Using a beard balm or oil daily will make sure your scruff stays soft.• Pay attention to your product’s ingredients and stay away from harsh chemicals. Moisturizing your beard and the skin underneath it with natural oils will help keep the dreaded “itchy beard” at bay.44 cOaSTMONTHLY.cOM / APRIL 2015 COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 45TEXAS PROPERTIES Physical: 13655 FM 3005 | Suite B Mailing: 4121 Pirates Beach | Galveston, TX 77554heritagetexas.comEnjoy this comfortable 4 bedroom / 2 bath beachside home in the heart of Pirates Beach. Views from the spacious front and back decks. This is an open floor plan with plenty of room for family and friends with a beautiful stone fireplace in the living area. This property offers great rental potential since it’s so close to the beach. Turnkey - ready to rent!!! Sleeps 12. Don’t miss this one because it won’t last long.Marketed Exclusively ByHolly Wade, abr409.996.9126HollyWade@heritagetexas.comHOUSE HUNTING?HOP ON OVER... TO GALVESTON!Pirates Beach. • 4102 Barataria Ct.Brown strappy platform heels by Steve Madden:“I wear these in the summer with capri pants. They are ultra comfortable.”Closet ConfidentialStory by Sue Mayfield Geiger Photos by Stuart VillanuevaKiMBerly HardingOccupation: Broker/owner of the Kimberly Harding Group RE/MAX SynergyTown: League City and Tiki Islandage: 42Style icon: Gwen Stefani. “She’s tomboyish but fashionable, like me. When not working, I’m usually hunting or fishing.”Favorite designer: Michael Kors. “My purses, watches and most of my style is Michael Kors.”Favorite place to shop: White House/Black Market, Caché, bebe and Michael Kors.Best place to snap up a fashion bargain: Tanger Outlet Mall.Favorite online fashion store: BostonProper.com.Favorite place to shop in the world: South Beach, Fla.dream fashion purchase: Louis Vuitton luggage set.Fashion crime: “Those who wear sweatpants in public, especially while shopping.”Favorite trend this season: Rose gold jewelry.What Kimberly is wearing:Tropical, multicolor, maxi length sun dress with braided bodice by Sky. “I’ll wear this a lot this summer and it’s great for cruises.”Michael Kors watch:“This is from his spring collec-tion. It is gorgeous — thick rose gold with mother-of-pearl accent and diamond circle face.”louis Vuitton gold-rimmed, smoky lens:“My favorite pair.”46 COaSTMOnTHly.COM / APRIL 2015Closet ConfidentialWhat Kimberly is wearing:Michael Kors sky blue, belted mini dress with silver accents. Michael Kors stiletto sandals. “I accessorize with a silver Tiffany necklace that my husband gave me, James Avery silver robin’s egg studs that my sons got me for Mother’s Day and my Michael Kors white watch. I add my three David Yurman silver bracelets, Bvlgari platinum ring and James Avery spiral dome ring. I carry my Michael Kors white satchel with silver hardware that holds my laptop.”What Kimberly is wearing:Gold-studded Michael Kors jeans; gold shimmery top by INC.Jessica Simpson platform heels with houndstooth pattern:“My favorite pair of shoes when showing homes. The thick, 5-inch heel allows for easy walking, and the houndstooth pattern is a classic look.” COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 47Fashion FlashStory and photos by Erin HeffernanKim CherryhomesTown: GalvestonDay job: Owner of Tangerine Bou-tique, 2218 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s downtown.Where we spotted her: Helping customers find their perfect outfit in her island boutique.What inspires her look: “Everything I wear comes from the shop. We defi-nitely have a West Coast vibe — sort of bohemian contemporary.”opening her own boutique: “The store has been here for almost five years now. I called it Tangerine because I wanted something organic and earthy. Tangerines are fresh, they’re good for you, they are a great color. It’s nothing but good.” Fashion inspiration: “I love natural and laid back women like Katharine Hepburn and Faye Dunaway. I also love the way Jennifer Aniston dresses — the way she can just wear a pair of jeans and a T-shirt and look great. I also love an outdoorsy style because I love to surf and skateboard. I love looks that you can tell make women feel good and able to do whatever they want wearing them.” What she’s wearing:• Top: Chan Luu silver tank top. “Chan Luu is one of my favorite brands here in the shop. She’s a great designer from LA. She makes really quality stuff, but also has a wonderful humanitarian mis-sion that she is passionate about.” • Jewelry: Chan Luu and Houston de-signer Rebecca Lankford ring, bracelets and necklaces. • Jeans: Black jeans from Mother Denim. “Mother is a great brand that sort of mixes the best from Citizens of Humanity and 7 brand jeans. They’re really popular with customers here. They make a great pair of jeans.” C48 CoAsTmoNThLy.Com / APRIL 2015 COASTMONTHLY.COM / APRIL 2015 49Featured Home4014 Elissa CtPirates Beach4 Bedrooms, 2.5 BathNew Construction103 Marlin Fish Village2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath$127,0001721 61st St.Residential/Commercial6 Bedrooms3 Full Baths, & 4 Half Baths10,524 Square FeetRyan Moody, B.O.I.Broker Associate / Co-Owner, ABR®, AHWDAccredited Buyer Representative(409) 599-1818 www.RyanMoody.netLeading EdgeThinking of buying or selling? ConTaCT me! TREASURE TROVE2719 61st Street • Mon - Wed & Sat. 10-6 • Sun. 12-5409-737-9900 • www.giftsandgarments.com • Vietri hand-crafted Italian Ceramics• Jon Hart • Home Fragrance • Bath & BodyWe’ve Got Your Spring Bargains!Watches, Shoes, Purses and Much More!Next >