Smooth vs. Scruffy: What's Hotter?

Sexy stars – George! Justin! Leo! – have been experimenting with facial hair, but is it a hot look? You decide! By Julia Wang

  • NICK LACHEY photo | Nick Lachey

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Updated: Monday Oct 30, 2006 | 06:00 AM EST

NICK LACHEY

Lachey usually likes things smooth, but now the solo singer is all about change with a new rugged look (right), a new sound and a new love – Vanessa Minnillo, who was spotted in New York City recently giving Lachey's chin scruff a playful tickle.