# Hairy Business Ventures 'Beardski' Bearded Ski Masks Would Make ZZ Top Proud By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beardski-bearded-ski-masks References: [discoverourtownblog](http://www.discoverourtownblog.com/discover_our_town/2010/11/poker-buddies-band-together-to-sell-bearded-ski-masks-and-their-plan-works.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049XFBEY?camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B0049XFBEY&adid=0MB6GQJ7KYJYWSNSR3F1&tag=trenhunt0f-20) 'Beardski' bearded ski masks are the invention of six poker buddies who wanted to see if they could start a successful business with almost no money. They each kicked-in $2,000, time and expertise to start this project. The end result is the formation of Tripleye Holdings LLC, a new company that has brought the 'Beardski' bearded ski masks to market. There are several versions of the ZZ Top-esque 'Beardski' mask available. Check out the featured gallery to choose your facial fuzz options. [Fake facial hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-chia-pet) has never been put to such a fun and innovative use! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fake Facial Hair Accessories:** Opportunity to create innovative and fun accessories that incorporate fake facial hair. - **Low-cost Business Ventures:** Opportunity to start successful businesses with minimal investment. - **Novelty Ski Masks:** Opportunity to design and market unique ski masks that stand out from traditional designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity to develop and sell fashion accessories, including fake facial hair items. - **Entrepreneurship:** Opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to start low-cost ventures and test their innovative ideas. - **Winter Sports Gear:** Opportunity to create novel and eye-catching ski masks for enthusiasts and professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beard-Focused Premium Grooming Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-grooming-brand.md) - [Playful Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box.md) - [Social Good Beard Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benevolent-beards-contest.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md) - [Soothing Post-Shave Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-neck-oil.md) - [Cheekily Co-Branded Beauty Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-deaths.md) - [Beard-Specific Hair Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beard-hedger.md) - [March Madness Chip Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-march-mustache-collection.md) - [Beard-Refining Grooming Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harrys-beard-care.md)