MJ Johnson

MJ Johnson, a four-time World Beard and Moustache Champion, and competitive beard grower illustrates that adventure may sprout right under your nose. In addition to his World Beard and Moustache Championship titles, he has won more than 50 contests with his extravagant beard which includes over 21 inches of sideburns. Johnson also works with the National Beard Championships USA as the Director of Growing Operations. Since he was a young man, he always wanted his beard to appear in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Guinness Book of World Records highlighted the 2020 National Beard and Moustache Championships. He was blessed with his long-held dream where his glorious facial hair will be forever emblazoned in print in the 2022 edition where he appears alongside a few of his bearded best friends.

He’s traveled to New York City, Las Vegas, Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Portland, Richmond, Denver, Germany, Austria, Toronto, and South America on his bearding excursions. He had no idea his mustache would grow to be that strong, yet it had been there under his nose the entire time. He’s also appeared in publications including The New Yorker and New York Magazine. Johnson is frequently featured alongside beard photographer Greg Anderson, and the two collaborate to make art using Johnson’s facial hair to create amazing images. Check out Johnson’s Instagram for some truly inspiring and visually stunning beard photography. There he boasts over 25 thousand fans and followers.