Travis looks handsome with longer hair or shorter hair, he is a good looking guy. His eyes, smile, and dimples shine through either way. I love him with Taylor. I know she loves him no matter what.
He honestly looks like he's in that in between stage where it's not short enough to look good, and not long enough to look good - like growing bangs out LOL Doesn't matter, he's a good looking man and it's just hair.
During the season short hair was probably practical under the helmet. And letting the beard grow think was a superstition thing (lots of athletes & even fans have them.) He is a beautiful man no matter what, but the new look is probably better suited to being on camera.