Before and after... should i keep it shaved?

[cellison]

I actually think the hair looks better - sorry!!

There's nothing to be sorry about. That's why I posted the pics… to get opinions.

[slybeard]

The facial hair itch can last from a few days to a couple of weeks.  It never lasted more than a couple of days for me.  Sometimes the itch can continue due to keeping it trimmed to short stubble length.

I just truned 53 myself.  Since I went sly, most people think I look younger - but that was not my motivation for going sly.  I was never happy with my hair, it was always difficult to style and seemed like I never got a good haircut (one that looked good and was easy to maintain).  I mostly just kept a short traditional hairstyle since my hair was never the type for whatever was the trendy hairstyle at the time.

[Semi-Sly]

I'm on day 5 (shaved last Wednesday) and figure I'll use the end of February as the 30 day mark. So far I'm loving it and have no intention of stopping. One thing I hadn't considered is that my wife is getting used to it faster than I am since as she puts it "I see it more". I don't look in the mirror that often so I guess she has a point.

As per suggestions by almost all of you I'm growing out a goatee. Time will tell if I can get past the itch this time.

Man, that photo is even better.  It is absolutely AMAZING how much better you look Sly!  It takes a good 15 years off of you!  And don't worry if you don't keep the goatee.  You look great without it!


Thanks for the support!

[DOC_OSMC]

Keep the bald and grow the goatee or a full beard.  I think there is a majority consensus here.

[cellison]

Day 6 and still going strong! I'm liking it more every day. I don't think it's going to take 30 days for me to make the decision

Goatee is starting to come in.

[TheSlyBear]

There's nothing to be sorry about. That's why I posted the pics… to get opinions.

Now there's a good attitude! 

[tobler1]

Glad you're liking it!

[Semi-Sly]

I'm 51 and I think with facial hair, I look my age. I look younger without the facial hair, but I like it, so most of the time I have a goatee or some sort of beard.

wow Mike, except for the grey in your beard I would have never guessed that you are in your 50's!  But now that you mention it; why don't you test fly going clean shaven?  I'll bet you would look a lot younger!

[Mike E. P.]

Thanks, Randy. I'll probably shave the beard off in the spring and then stay clean shaven for a while just for a change of pace.

[cellison]

Day 8 and the obligatory sunglasses pic

[DOC_OSMC]

Looks good, although I think some Aviators would look better on you.

[Semi-Sly]

Day 8 and the obligatory sunglasses pic

Whoa!  The "Dude" got some atti-"Tude"!

[Mike E. P.]

Great photo.

[SlyMike]

Looks good, great picture

[SimplySly]

Awesome, your a natural....rocking the dome!