As Colbert asserts in this Late Show promo, there are two things that anyone with a beard knows. One, to rely on your loved ones to tell you when there’s cheese in it. And two, when you shave you get to redefine your whole face. 

With Colbert set to return to late night on September 8, the funnyman is ready to open this new chapter of his career with a new look. 

Witness the transformation, AFTER THE JUMP…