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Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
I have been cutting my hair off for the past 14 years and just started to grow it out.
I am toying with the idea of trying out a beard as well. He is a shot from today, I have not shaved for 2 days.
Darn getting old and gray hair
I agree. As mine grows out I'm seeing the odd non-black hair here and there and think it looks quite distinguished.
Good looking beards here, fellows! People are telling me mine is still a bit patch but I have a good feeling that it will fill out with time and patience. I'm only about two weeks out now.
I really think this is an experiment every guy owes it to himself to try at least once. It's such an odd sensation to touch my face and feel anything more substantial than mere stubble.
I haven't been lucky enough to have non-cranky old ladies at work commentary on my beard yet but, fuck it, if they aren't paying my bills or having sex with me why should I care? I like the way it looks so far!
If people are really aggressively repulsed by a well-groomed beard I think that's kind of a sad commentary on them since men, by our very nature, are SUPPOSED to have them.
weekend_warrior
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Damn fine beard. Could use a haircut though.
Monkeylord
Member
Here's me from New Years Day
About a months growth there.
About a months growth there.
Monkeylord
Member
Mine sticks out to the side like that too 
My GF keeps saying that my head is getting ferocious.
My GF keeps saying that my head is getting ferocious.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
I'm catching up on some movies and I thought this was just about the best thing ever (From the Amityville Horror) :
You damn modern-day radicals. What with your woolie manes and wild beards...
You damn modern-day radicals. What with your woolie manes and wild beards...
ohhthegore
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bottom of the page but whatever, fuck it
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do you trim the area to the sides underneath your lower lip or does it just grow like that?
CrocMother
Banned
When do you achieve your perfect level of "gruff"?
I've notice that mine is about 8 days
I've notice that mine is about 8 days
ohhthegore
Member
grows that way, I wish it didn't
triplestation
Member
Here's me from New Years Day
About a months growth there.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Month in. Living the dream!
I'm not sure about the relative douche factor of the hat. I may have made a tactical error.
I'm not sure about the relative douche factor of the hat. I may have made a tactical error.
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Finally bought myself a nice trimmer. Worth it, I think.
WeAreStarStuff
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I've decided to join the brotherhood. About two weeks of slow growth (I do trim it though.)
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Good stuff! Looks classy.I've decided to join the brotherhood. About two weeks of slow growth (I do trim it though.)
Like the hat?
Banned
One month or so in to my no shaving for six months experiment.
blame space
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potam I don't want to alarm you but there's a giraffe
yeah he was my lil buddy. He just wanted some drank
edit: he tried to eat my friend's baby
not really but kinda
Krauser Kat
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Looking for a trimmer. I need to tame the beast. Its too cold to remove it all in chicago right now.
My response to anyone who doesn't think beards are totally badass...
As others have said...completely professional, but know you're surroundings. I keep mine close and trimmed because most peeps in my office are fresh-faced and I don't want to rock the boat too much. Otherwise, I'd definitely grow it out a bit more. Wife and kiddies hated it at first...now my kids get nervous whenever they hear me say anything about shaving.
"Y-you're...not shaving it off...are you???"
As others have said...completely professional, but know you're surroundings. I keep mine close and trimmed because most peeps in my office are fresh-faced and I don't want to rock the boat too much. Otherwise, I'd definitely grow it out a bit more. Wife and kiddies hated it at first...now my kids get nervous whenever they hear me say anything about shaving.
"Y-you're...not shaving it off...are you???"
The_Hitcher89
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Here's me from New Years Day
About a months growth there.
A MONTH?!
That'd take me like 4.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Looks cool on ya'. There's no time like the present, man.I miss this thing
You have no idea how much the wife hate's facial hair. I can't go through that battle again.
thecouncil
Banned
took a pic of my beard. still have a month or so until i shave.
took a pic of my beard. still have a month or so until i shave.
Looks bloody good, but I think you made a typo. Why would you shave?
thecouncil
Banned
Looks bloody good, but I think you made a typo. Why would you shave?
Haha. Well not clean. Never clean. Just... shorter.
krypt0nian
Banned
Beard-GAF checking in.
I was suffering from split ends, and not really knowing how to look after my beard for the longest time. Normal shampoos were just not helping. I finally found a place that sells decent beard care products though!
http://www.bluebeardsoriginal.com/Lotions-and-Conditioners/
From my experience, I'd say the Beard Saver is the less useful of the two, the wonder repair conditioner is amazing though.
The beard saver is like a moisturizer; the only time I really appreciated it was after being out in the desert for a while and having completely sand-blasted my face / beard so badly that it felt like a wire brush.
The conditioner I use every 3-5 days, and it's just awesome. I no longer get the "sharp" feeling after trimming my mustache, which is a popular outcome with the ladies. I also dont have split ends any more, which is great.
They're expensive, but well worth it for maintaining a well groomed beard.
I was suffering from split ends, and not really knowing how to look after my beard for the longest time. Normal shampoos were just not helping. I finally found a place that sells decent beard care products though!
http://www.bluebeardsoriginal.com/Lotions-and-Conditioners/
From my experience, I'd say the Beard Saver is the less useful of the two, the wonder repair conditioner is amazing though.
The beard saver is like a moisturizer; the only time I really appreciated it was after being out in the desert for a while and having completely sand-blasted my face / beard so badly that it felt like a wire brush.
The conditioner I use every 3-5 days, and it's just awesome. I no longer get the "sharp" feeling after trimming my mustache, which is a popular outcome with the ladies. I also dont have split ends any more, which is great.
They're expensive, but well worth it for maintaining a well groomed beard.
Diseased Yak
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great beards
Trying to figure out what to do with my beard. It's just a giant messy thing and has been since I started growing it. I trimmed it for a little while at the start but haven't touched it in a good while, 8 months or so. It was always patchy when I trimmed so i've left it.
I don't mind the beard but it's all a little .. frizzy? So it doesn't look as bad ass as a beard should.
Suggestions?
I don't mind the beard but it's all a little .. frizzy? So it doesn't look as bad ass as a beard should.
Suggestions?
Try to make it a more decent one remove all the hair that is sticking out. Go for a more smoother look and make it a bit shorter.
criesofthepast
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Do you guys let the mustache grow long enough to go below your upper lip line or trim it just so it is above the lip line? I don't like how it feels on my lips and have been trimming just a bit to keep it above but not sure what proper beard etiquette says. I see some pictures in here doing it both ways.
CountAntonius
Member
I'd like an answer to this as well. I'm in the same bind.
obin_gam
Member
I trim it so it's just in line with the upper lip line. Otherwise I get it in the food...
Proper beard etiquette says do what you think looks good and makes you feel right. I trim mine as it gets to my lip, if I could grow it longer and then style/wax it I would but I can't put up with it while it grows.
Up to the individual. And the person you kiss may have opinions too, but they can often be ignored
You've got plenty to work with there. If you can, trim the sides down so they dont stick out. If you like the longer beard look, leave it at the chin where it's looking good, and shape towards that.
Here's a super rough approximation of what I'm suggesting.
Do it in stages! Dont over trim and regret things afterwards.
Progress is being made:
I'm getting a haircut tomorrow, so I'm hoping my usual place (hot NZ girl, rawr) does beard thingys as well because I'm COMPLETELY clueless about how to "trim for my face shape", particularly the neckline (I think I have the rest nailed, that's pretty much natural growth in that pic).
I'm getting a haircut tomorrow, so I'm hoping my usual place (hot NZ girl, rawr) does beard thingys as well because I'm COMPLETELY clueless about how to "trim for my face shape", particularly the neckline (I think I have the rest nailed, that's pretty much natural growth in that pic).
Arjen
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I always trim it, don't like the feeling when it gets to long.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Sept or Oct of last year was the last time I shaved.
Not exactly the best lighting conditions there.
Or here for that matter.
The beard before this was growing for almost two years. This one is going to get shaved down into a manageable respectable look. I'm going to try to get consistent work. Lost in the woods look could be damaging.
My beard SSUUUUUUCCCCKKKKKS. I will report back with a picture of me beard so you can all laugh at my face and tell me how I'll remain a prepubescent boy for the rest of my days
Sure it's not as bad as all that.
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