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Offline baldbill54

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Beards and bald heads
« on: November 25, 2008, 05:24:52 PM »
I generally grow a full beard from September to March and allow it to grow with only minor trimming keeping it neat.  By March it is close to 4 inches long.  Since going sly in July, I have put off the annual growth.  As a professional, I am concerned about a full beard and baldness being a little too radical.  I plan to go unshaven (face, not head) during the Christmas holiday break to try it out.  A beard does keep my face warm during the winter.  Any suggestions?



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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2008, 05:52:15 PM »
As long as your beard looks neat, I don't see an issue.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2008, 06:48:07 PM »
I think Booted's avatar answers your question just fine.
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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2008, 06:51:24 PM »
Take a look at my avitar.  The length you see there is about the longest I am comfortable getting away with right now.  But I don't feel like I am being outlandish.  There have been some others here with full beards and shaved heads.  That might give you some encouragement.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2008, 09:41:03 PM »
I work in a so-called professional environment (medicine) and I have had nothing but compliments about my beard from patients and colleagues alike.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2008, 03:28:42 AM »
Yeah, I think some guys with a shaved dome look OK with a beard. I always use to grow a beard in the winter also but the last few years since being sly I just can't bring myself to grow one. Since I retired I work part time at a funeral home and have to don the suit and tie etc when called out to work and am not sure how the full beard would look for that occasion.   :-\

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2008, 03:30:40 AM »
Do what you want to do in life and f**k everybody else.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2008, 04:12:39 AM »
I think the 5 o clock shadow look suits a sly dome. Think Jason Statham et al.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2008, 07:18:13 AM »
Hmmmmm!!!! Wonder Where i Fit On this issue LOL. first off I dont know how you define a professional job? I always thought if you do your job well your a professional no matter what the job is. i deal with the public at work on a limited basis or when i cover other shifts. i work nights at a major towing company we handle the evidence garage for the detroit police dept.i deal with police officers and investigators. any car deemed on hold for any forensic work comes to us from anywhere city wide. i've had nothing but compliments on my beard, mostly questions are asked i.e. how long did it take to grow,how do you keep so soft,or whats the longest it's been.i have been thinking of having it braided with red,white and blue beads in support of a friends son who is in iraq as a marine.i,m also man enough to know that no matter how short or long,kept or unkept, i keep my beard someone will object to it. thats fine because you have the right to your opinion.if you start to invade my space and not consider my right to my choice of bearded or shaven then can get screwed.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2008, 11:08:43 AM »
Tow, I'm green with envy.  I would give anything to have a beard like your.  Unfortunately, Mother Nature does have a sense of humor.  All I get are patches.  Lots of head hair but no beard.  I agree with you, be yourself.
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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2008, 12:19:08 PM »
Love hair on my face but the Mrs hates it  :(
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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2008, 05:38:29 PM »
I work in a so-called professional environment (medicine) and I have had nothing but compliments about my beard from patients and colleagues alike.

Great look J.J.  Thanks, I'll try it over Christmas.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2008, 08:07:44 PM »
As long as your beards not scraggly and well kept I don't think you will have an issue. I've never had one with mine.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2008, 10:58:19 PM »
Great look J.J.  Thanks, I'll try it over Christmas.

Thanks!  Good luck.

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Re: Beards and bald heads
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2008, 12:12:13 AM »
A shaved head and a beard always look great

 



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