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I used to hate (nay, despise) the hipster beard. Right up until the point where I realised that it makes 22 year olds look older than me, at double their age. 
Keep on growing those beards lads.
Since I was 14 or so, 3 days growth has made me look like The Man With No Name's younger brother, which, I admit, does look kinda cool, but AARGH so itchy.
Keep on growing those beards lads.
Since I was 14 or so, 3 days growth has made me look like The Man With No Name's younger brother, which, I admit, does look kinda cool, but AARGH so itchy.
I had a beard for about 4 years in my 20's, I had light brown hair and the beard went blonde towards the middle, so a sort of integral blonde goatee.
Thought I'd grow one last year until it just came out mainly grey so I shaved it off again and everyone said I looked ten years younger without it. So unless I get a job as father Christmas, that's probably it.
Thought I'd grow one last year until it just came out mainly grey so I shaved it off again and everyone said I looked ten years younger without it. So unless I get a job as father Christmas, that's probably it.
I had the odd long growth from time to time, but late last year my Father in Law turned up with a Goatee - despite the fact he is not a company director. It really suited him and I decided we'd both have Goatees for Christmas so a grew one, and endured the itching.
It looked OK, but being in my early 40s with black hair going a bit grey at the temples, it was a proper salt and pepper affair, with a good bit of pure white.
Everyone, including my good mate and business partner who rarely offers more than insults about my appearance/life told me it looked great.
After Christmas, the itching got too much and I woke up in the middle of the night and shaved it off.
My wife told me she preferred the bearded me, having been unsure about the goatee to start with, so I re-grew but opted for the full set this time.
I've had the beard since January, and I have to say I am used to it. I guess it might make me look older, but that's no problem, I'm not exactly God's gift with or without facial hair.
Women seem to like it. I don't know why, but for a fat balding 44 year old I do get approving looks (I take them as approving anyway) from random women. Maybe they see me as a non-threatening old man? Who knows, but Mrs Wildcat likes it, and my friends and family do too.
I keep it short, so would not mind some beard based advice on trimming it. Beard trimmers. Any recommendations? Currently I use an electric razor carefully holding it away from the base of the hair, but I do make the odd mistake leaving long single strands and if my hand slips, shorter patches.
I do have to say I don't miss the daily shave, though owning a beard does require more upkeep, as I don't like it creeping too far up my cheeks or down my neck. I do miss that hot steamy bathroom, lather fresh razor blade just shaved feeling though.
I've a friend whose boyfriend is a full-on hipster with as said above the released after 5 years hostage look. Too much for me, but fair play to beardos..
Its free fun!
SWoll said:
HTP99 said:
Had a beard for a few months a few years ago, I liked the look of it however generally it got a bit irritating after a while and whilst I hate shaving and don't shave if I can get away with it, I found keeping the beard clean and tidy was even more of a hassle than having to shave, so off it came.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BaByliss-Men-7890U-i-stubb...2 mins a day, no shaving rash, no cuts, no spending £20+ a month on blades and 'products'.
.4 mm gives good stubble. 5mm a nice tidy beard.
You know it makes sense.
If I wet shave I get a rash.
If I get a nice close shave using an electric razor then I get a rash.
I have now used a beard trimmer for about 4 years, ranging from the 0.5mm stubble look to the 5mm semi-beard and never looked back..
Buy one!
I haven't had a shave for 3 years and before that another couple. I rock the manly stubble :-) trimming every 3/4 days normally.
I have grown a beard twice and the first time I let it grow for about 6 months, I ended up looking like some scruffy Cornish tramp and friends I hadn't seen for a while didn't recognise me. They are itchy for a bit but you get past it.
I am on paternity leave currently and am tempted to go back to work bearded up :-)
I have grown a beard twice and the first time I let it grow for about 6 months, I ended up looking like some scruffy Cornish tramp and friends I hadn't seen for a while didn't recognise me. They are itchy for a bit but you get past it.
I am on paternity leave currently and am tempted to go back to work bearded up :-)
Rosscow said:
I've had a beard since February - just grew one on a whim and have had many good comments about how it suits me.
I tend to keep it quite neat so shave the messy half from the Adams apple down.
Also tend to trim it to a #2 or #3 once a month.
However, decided to have a shave on Monday. Instantly regretted it so now in the process of growing it back
Yep - definitely growing the beard back.I tend to keep it quite neat so shave the messy half from the Adams apple down.
Also tend to trim it to a #2 or #3 once a month.
However, decided to have a shave on Monday. Instantly regretted it so now in the process of growing it back
Several people I've seen since shaving it off have commented on how it suited me.
Plus I've just seen some pictures of me at a wedding last month and I think I look pretty damn cool with the beard
Saw this today: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-28333809
Not a look I'll be going for myself, though some of you young blades might find it appropriate.
Not a look I'll be going for myself, though some of you young blades might find it appropriate.
My Dad was/is (?) a product of the Punk and New Wave era so viewed beards as anathema. After all progressive rockers had beards; he didn't like Pink Floyd or Yes and was clean shaven.
I am now following this, in that I find the above groups dreary and wouldn't consider a beard. When coupled with long hair it just looks a tad naff. Either pretend Jesus or seventies reject. The eighties showed us the way forward: in the future we would have synthesisers, dry ice, suits made of foil and most importantly exposed chins.
The beard had its day. That day has gone. Beards are regressive, anachronistic. Akin to, maybe, insisting on communication only by fax machine. Clean lines are where it will be at, soon, and I've decided to lead the charge. Each morning up with the lark, Mach 3 in one hand and can of foam in the other ready to swipe last night's stubble into damp dregs in the sink. Plus moisturisers work better with no hair, there's nowhere for food to get stuck and smoking isn't a fire hazard. Women like it too! To be different is to be bold, to express confidence.
Peak beard has been. Peak beard has gone. The sleek shall inherit the earth.
I am now following this, in that I find the above groups dreary and wouldn't consider a beard. When coupled with long hair it just looks a tad naff. Either pretend Jesus or seventies reject. The eighties showed us the way forward: in the future we would have synthesisers, dry ice, suits made of foil and most importantly exposed chins.
The beard had its day. That day has gone. Beards are regressive, anachronistic. Akin to, maybe, insisting on communication only by fax machine. Clean lines are where it will be at, soon, and I've decided to lead the charge. Each morning up with the lark, Mach 3 in one hand and can of foam in the other ready to swipe last night's stubble into damp dregs in the sink. Plus moisturisers work better with no hair, there's nowhere for food to get stuck and smoking isn't a fire hazard. Women like it too! To be different is to be bold, to express confidence.
Peak beard has been. Peak beard has gone. The sleek shall inherit the earth.
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