Shavius MaximusCreator of the razor and founder of Sculptium Liber, which later evolved into the FHLO. Excavated statues reveal Shavius experimented widely with his style. He is seen here cleanly shaven, probably a ritualistic homage to the gods. Jesus ChristA prophet of facial freedom whose legacy has been subverted by The Unshaven and their predecessors. All but a few images of Christ's true, revolutionary beard style were altered or destroyed, and his honorary title "shaviour" bastardised. Emperor Goh TiThe Fourth Emperor of the Shwing Dynasty relaxed centuries-old grooming laws across 5th century China and introduced a brand of chin art that is still popular today. Francois de la SuaveThis 12th century French Baron was revered as a style icon for many centuries after his hairoic death defending his choice of facial hairstyle in a bar room brawl. Salvador DaliRevered by many but misunderstood by most, Dali's greatest art was his facial hair. Elvis PresleyFor some it was the voice, for others it was the lips or the hips. For us it was the chops. Burns baby, burns.
Hairoes

The Facial Hair Liberation Organisation has never had an easy era. Throughout the centuries our crusaders have suffered oppressive regimes and fickle trends resulting in socially divisive behaviour. In some eras FHLO loyalists were routinely ostracised from towns and cities while their friends and families lived in fear of being labelled FHLO supporters.

Among the thousands of people who have fought the good fight, a few stand out as giants of facial hair liberation. This is our pantheon.



Note re Hairo statusFHLO leadership reviews the status of our facial hair heroes and considers new nominations every five years. On rare occasions decisions are reversed such was the case for a popular German politician who was deemed hairoic in 1937, but was removed from the list in 1942.