# Beard-loving Social Networks Bristlr is a Platform That Connects Beards and Beard-Lovers By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristlr References: [bristlr](http://www.bristlr.com/) Bristlr is a [social network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island) dedicated to connecting "those with beards to those who want to stroke beards." Beards are having what you could call their "moment." Never has a bearded man been more in style. A good beard, coupled with a man bun (don't get me started) and a sense of humor is a winning combination. While Bristlr is not necessarily a dating service, it functions much in the same way as hook-up apps such as [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-dating), in that, if two people mutually "like" each other, they can chat. However, the site explains, "Most dating apps are pretty heavy going. We shifted the focus from hook ups to a more light-hearted, warmer-in-winter kind of thing." Whether you have a beard or not, Bristlr is open to everyone, allowing people of all ages, genders and sexual orientations to connect over a mutual appreciation of spectacular facial hair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Beard-focused Social Networks:** Create platforms that exclusively cater to beard enthusiasts and their admirers, providing a unique space for people to connect over a shared interest. - **Light-hearted Dating Apps:** Explore the opportunity to create a dating platform that values humor and non-traditional modes of attraction. - **Niche Social Networking:** Develop social networks that cater to specific interests and subcultures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media:** As online communities become more specialized, social media companies can capitalize on catering to a wide variety of niche interests. - **Dating and Matchmaking:** Exploring new approaches to online dating that prioritize shared interests and personality traits over traditional physical appearance-based matching. - **Personal Care and Grooming:** As the trend of beard grooming and maintenance continues, there is an opportunity for companies to create unique products and services that cater to this specific demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meme-Based Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schmooze.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Hookup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grindr-right-now.md) - [Pooch-Preferring Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-app-for-dog-lovers.md) - [Beard-Focused Premium Grooming Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-grooming-brand.md) - [Simplified Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-apps.md) - [Comedy-Inspired Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bantr.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dating Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-dating.md) - [Parental Pet Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petters.md) - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md)