THE ORIGINAL RUDDY MAN Jimmy Atkins is the creator of Ruddy Man Grooming Co. During a long stint as the frontman for a regional Christian rock outfit and a full-time occupation as a worship pastor, Atkins came to identify himself as "the guitar guy with the red beard." Having this facial hair invited comments and questions, and after having been asked how he got his beard to look healthy and hold shape, he decided to make the products he'd be proud to endorse. Thus, Ruddy Man was born. WHY RUDDY MAN? A quick search of the term "ruddy" will uncover this definition: "of or having a fresh, healthy red color." PHILOSOPHY While not every beard is red, every beard (or any facial hair) CAN be healthy. Don't just grow your beard; take care of it! It is our belief that being a Ruddy Man not only means that you have a great-looking mane, though. It also means taking care of your family, friends, and community with selfless cultivation and hard-earned patience, traits that are found in a healthy man. So join the Ruddy Men. After all, you're not ready until you're Ruddy!