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#2160
by
Rusty Shackleford
on 15 Dec, 2015 15:15
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I unleashed my beard today so that I could dye the roots and tie it back up. It was the first time in 6 weeks!:
I accidently mixed up the entire bottle of dye when I had intended just to use a little bit for the roots. Oops. This time I got the light brown instead of the blonde that I used the other week. The blonde did absolutely nothing.
This is it after I colored it, and it measured 28" on the chin. I was gradually letting the rest get longer and about a year ago I stopped trimming altogether so I could have a terminal length beard all around. You can see where the shorter hairs match up at below my shoulder:
Then this is it tied back up and with a nice bit of my homemade beard balm:
Typically after doing it strays will pop out for a couple days so once I get enough I bind them back up and fasten them in.
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#2161
by
DoberDaddy
on 15 Dec, 2015 18:03
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Rusty,
One of my all-time favorite bald/beard combos here!
Steve
I unleashed my beard today so that I could dye the roots and tie it back up. It was the first time in 6 weeks!:
I accidently mixed up the entire bottle of dye when I had intended just to use a little bit for the roots. Oops. This time I got the light brown instead of the blonde that I used the other week. The blonde did absolutely nothing.
This is it after I colored it, and it measured 28" on the chin. I was gradually letting the rest get longer and about a year ago I stopped trimming altogether so I could have a terminal length beard all around. You can see where the shorter hairs match up at below my shoulder:
Then this is it tied back up and with a nice bit of my homemade beard balm:
Typically after doing it strays will pop out for a couple days so once I get enough I bind them back up and fasten them in.
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#2162
by
Rusty Shackleford
on 15 Dec, 2015 21:06
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Rusty,
One of my all-time favorite bald/beard combos here!
Steve
Thanks. I remember early on when I was on the fence with the whole bald head thing yours really helped inspire me to go with it. I still don't think my bald head and beard are anywhere near as badass as yours but I'm happy with it.
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#2163
by
beardbald
on 16 Dec, 2015 01:30
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I had mine trimmed this week to give I some shape as it can get a bit too thick and wild. I prefer it to grow down rather than out!
You look great!
Agreed. You've got some great thickness there so it gives you a lot of flexibility with styling. There is something to be said about keeping the sides in check while letting the length grow.
Cheers. After shaving it off last time I have just realised I'm not good when it gets out of control. My beard gets very thick at the sides and looks scruffy. I want to go longer but this time taking my time to grow the beard I want.
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#2164
by
slybeard
on 16 Dec, 2015 06:56
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Rusty, your beard is an inspiration to me and I assume many guys on this board. My dream is to one day have enough length to do a tie-up like you do.
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#2165
by
Cave Dweller
on 16 Dec, 2015 12:25
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Rusty:
Genuine genuflection, sir!
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#2166
by
Rusty Shackleford
on 17 Dec, 2015 00:10
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Once when my goatee was around 8" or so I went to a dress up Old Fart birthday party where I dressed up as an old fart. I "bleached" my goatee with talcum powder and it worked great, so any future Santas out there should consider it instead of bleach. I did it before using wax and oil so I don't know if that would make things better or worse.
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#2167
by
Rusty Shackleford
on 17 Dec, 2015 02:13
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Cheers. After shaving it off last time I have just realised I'm not good when it gets out of control. My beard gets very thick at the sides and looks scruffy. I want to go longer but this time taking my time to grow the beard I want.
The nice thing about thickness on the side is that it rounds out a thin face. I don't really have cheeks so the extra mass on the sides helps round my face. On the other hand if you go for length having shorter sides can help make for a long sweeping controlled beard. In other words I've seen both concepts done well. As long as you don't return to stubble or edge a neckline at your cheek then you're good
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#2168
by
Razor X
on 18 Dec, 2015 10:49
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Once when my goatee was around 8" or so I went to a dress up Old Fart birthday party where I dressed up as an old fart. I "bleached" my goatee with talcum powder and it worked great, so any future Santas out there should consider it instead of bleach. I did it before using wax and oil so I don't know if that would make things better or worse.
And here I was thinking mine was getting long at 3 1/2".
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#2169
by
Razor X
on 18 Dec, 2015 19:06
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#2170
by
DoberDaddy
on 19 Dec, 2015 00:34
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Razor,
Looking awesome!
S.
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#2171
by
Rusty Shackleford
on 19 Dec, 2015 00:45
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I agree that beard just gets better and better with the thickness, texture, and color. It's basically a flawless beard-envy generating beard!
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#2172
by
SlyMike
on 19 Dec, 2015 07:18
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I agree that beard just gets better and better with the thickness, texture, and color. It's basically a flawless beard-envy generating beard!
I agree it is a very fine beard
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#2173
by
slybeard
on 19 Dec, 2015 08:53
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+1 more razor, a very good beard that looks better in the 2015 photo. Waiting to see what lengths you may take it to in 2016.
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#2174
by
Razor X
on 19 Dec, 2015 09:26
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Thanks, guys. The current length wasn't planned; it just sort of sneaked up on me. I don't know where in going from here but I am starting to like the extra length.