I had to do it as part of my ordination into a Buddhist monastery in Thailand a few years back and I had to keep them shaved. I will lie it was a one thing that was freaking me out more than anything else! And it was just silly once they were gone it really wasn’t that noticeable and I really did not miss them. And when I came back home people didn’t even seem to notice it as they grew back in! At least there were no negative comments!
It’s just like everything else we are so wrapped up into our own self centeredness that we make a big deal out of nothing!
If you got the itch- then for heaven‘s shake scratch it!