The handmade beard wig was crafted from real human hair, angora goat, horse, and yak hair, strewn with copper threads to reflect light and give it texture.

Beards, like the ones worn by Santas across the globe, can cost between $200 and $800.The wigs can be made with a variety of materials, including human, yak, synthetic and even crepe hair.

Beards, like the ones worn by Santas across the globe, can cost between $200 and $800.The wigs can be made with a variety of materials, including human, yak, synthetic and even crepe hair.

The crux of their argument is that a good quality fake beard – the best are made with the hair from a yak’s belly, and can cost upwards of $2,000 – actually looks more Santa-like.