The Early Show

Dave's Facial Hair Journey

October 16, 2009 / 10:30 AM EDT / CBS News

"Early Show" weather anchor and features reporter Dave Price grew a beard as he crossed the country with only a backpack and $50 in the "No Way Home" series. He kept the beard for a week following the assignment. In this photo, Dave is reporting on the threat of flooding in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Dave has the Weather Chops

With his new muttonchops look, Dave joked that he wanted to quit CBS News and join the band Metallica, known for their unique facial hair stylings.

Shaving a Goatee

Dave kept shaving on "The Early Show" Friday, reaching goatee status. Would he shave it all off?

Mustachioed Meteorologist

Dave's facial hair grew even thinner as "The Early Show" continued Friday. He ended the broadcast with a Fu Manchu moustache.

Clean-Shaven Dave

Dave eventually shaved off the entirety of his facial hair.