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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Cam on May 24, 2007, 05:07:36 PM

Title: To beard or not to beard.. THAT is the question.
Post by: Cam on May 24, 2007, 05:07:36 PM
So, lately I've been thinking about growing a beard. Everytime I mention it Kori says she doesn't want me to because she doesn't like mustache's but I miss having a full beard. What does everyone here think? Would it be me or no?
Title: Re: To beard or not to beard.. THAT is the question.
Post by: Stu on May 24, 2007, 05:31:03 PM
IMO, a full goat is the best look for facial hair with a sly head.
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Post by: Sgt. Pate on May 24, 2007, 05:39:44 PM
I don't know Cam, I think a full goat but not full beard...  O:O
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Post by: Kajun on May 24, 2007, 05:42:32 PM
goat on da chin fits you bro!
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Post by: PigPen on May 24, 2007, 05:49:23 PM
Van Dyke
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Post by: Paul on May 24, 2007, 06:42:57 PM
What you have now sets off the sly perfectly.  Full goat might add some years unless that's what you want.
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Post by: Slickdome on May 24, 2007, 06:48:07 PM
So, lately I've been thinking about growing a beard. Everytime I mention it Kori says she doesn't want me to because she doesn't like mustache's but I miss having a full beard. What does everyone here think? Would it be me or no?

Go for it, Cam!  I've tried every possible form of facial hair with the slickdome, and the full beard was fun.  Not sure I would want it during the summer though, due to the furriness factor.

http://www.beards.org/images/albums/userpics/10001/usilj004.jpg (http://www.beards.org/images/albums/userpics/10001/usilj004.jpg)
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Post by: Tom McGarry. on May 24, 2007, 06:56:10 PM
Hey Cam; I think that the soul patch on you was way better, you looked like a bad a*^ mofo.
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Post by: David on May 25, 2007, 12:10:04 AM
I think you should go for it.    It will always nag at you if you don't.     Coming from someone with a beard  I think it looks just as good as a goatee with a bald dome.
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Post by: herronm on May 25, 2007, 06:14:44 AM
Cam, I like what you've got.  I'm not a fan of full beard and bald.
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Post by: SLYinKC on May 25, 2007, 06:22:24 AM
Cam, I think you've got a great look, right now.  The shirt and tie really are a great touch.  I always say "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

However, if it's something you want to try, you can alway shave it off it you don't like it. 8)
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Post by: MagmaBabe on May 25, 2007, 06:45:34 AM
sorry Cam, but I'm with Kori on this one...I think it would  also make you look older. Plus, that darn snoggers rash is gonna hurt!!  :-\

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Post by: schro on May 25, 2007, 06:57:58 AM
Pass on the beard. You don't need a "flavor saver".
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Post by: BALDANDRE on May 25, 2007, 08:29:42 AM
The goat works real good on you bro! If you're wanting to change things up, I suggest just reshaping the goat, by either growing it in a moch-beard thing...think Race Bannen in "Spead Racer" or go the opposite and do what Medic has in his newest avatar (very cool version of the goat)....

Magma is right by siding with Kori...you'll just ruffle feathers and not look as sly and cool as you do now! ;)
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Post by: herronm on May 25, 2007, 11:40:02 AM
sorry Cam, but I'm with Kori on this one...I think it would  also make you look older. Plus, that darn snoggers rash is gonna hurt!!  :-\



MagmaBage, I only speak Texan.  What is a snogger rash?  I have some ideas, but can't mention them here.  O:O
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Post by: Stu on May 25, 2007, 11:45:45 AM
So, lately I've been thinking about growing a beard. Everytime I mention it Kori says she doesn't want me to because she doesn't like mustache's but I miss having a full beard. What does everyone here think? Would it be me or no?

Go for it, Cam!  I've tried every possible form of facial hair with the slickdome, and the full beard was fun.  Not sure I would want it during the summer though, due to the furriness factor.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beards.org%2Fimages%2Falbums%2Fuserpics%2F10001%2Fusilj004.jpg&hash=20daebc7bb776cd052cb6bc9df22ff4e8894a983)


Thanks Slickdome for reminding me that I could never grow a beard like that guy!  >:(  just kidding

Cam, I guess you must be confused by now because you have the full gamut of answers.  Let us know what you decide.
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Post by: Razor X on May 25, 2007, 11:52:26 AM
sorry Cam, but I'm with Kori on this one...I think it would  also make you look older. Plus, that darn snoggers rash is gonna hurt!!  :-\



MagmaBage, I only speak Texan.  What is a snogger rash?  I have some ideas, but can't mention them here.  O:O

It means exactly what you're thinking it means.   >:D >:D
Title: Re: To beard or not to beard.. THAT is the question.
Post by: Cam on May 25, 2007, 11:52:48 AM
So, lately I've been thinking about growing a beard. Everytime I mention it Kori says she doesn't want me to because she doesn't like mustache's but I miss having a full beard. What does everyone here think? Would it be me or no?

Go for it, Cam!  I've tried every possible form of facial hair with the slickdome, and the full beard was fun.  Not sure I would want it during the summer though, due to the furriness factor.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beards.org%2Fimages%2Falbums%2Fuserpics%2F10001%2Fusilj004.jpg&hash=20daebc7bb776cd052cb6bc9df22ff4e8894a983)


Thanks Slickdome for reminding me that I could never grow a beard like that guy!  >:(  just kidding

Cam, I guess you must be confused by now because you have the full gamut of answers.  Let us know what you decide.

Yup, that's for sure! At least no one said for me to go with the SuperSly look, because that will never happen, I look like a 14 year old with no facial hair! I have no idea what I'll do, though. I guess I could let it grow while I think about it! lol.
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Post by: Professor Melon on May 25, 2007, 11:58:16 AM
   ;DBeard or goatee is very advisable if 1) you have a weak chin, and 2) if you have super-sensitive skin. Both conditions apply in my case, so I keep the goat. As to the dome, I love it clean and intend to keep it that way. Yours, Professor Melon
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Post by: BALDANDRE on May 25, 2007, 12:06:11 PM
Yup, that's for sure! At least no one said for me to go with the SuperSly look, because that will never happen, I look like a 14 year old with no facial hair! I have no idea what I'll do, though. I guess I could let it grow while I think about it! lol.

Whatever you do, i'm sure it'll have some "sly-flare" to it...in fact as long as you keep the dome scraped slic, smooth and sly...you're golden! ;)......

but I didn't have to tell YOU that! O:O
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Post by: Slickdome on May 25, 2007, 12:19:14 PM
So, lately I've been thinking about growing a beard. Everytime I mention it Kori says she doesn't want me to because she doesn't like mustache's but I miss having a full beard. What does everyone here think? Would it be me or no?

Go for it, Cam!  I've tried every possible form of facial hair with the slickdome, and the full beard was fun.  Not sure I would want it during the summer though, due to the furriness factor.

http://www.beards.org/images/albums/userpics/10001/usilj004.jpg (http://www.beards.org/images/albums/userpics/10001/usilj004.jpg)


Thanks Slickdome for reminding me that I could never grow a beard like that guy!  >:(  just kidding

Cam, I guess you must be confused by now because you have the full gamut of answers.  Let us know what you decide.

Hey Stew, sorry that my slickdome with the Grizzly Adams beard offended you.    ???
I'll never post it here again.   :'(
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Post by: Razor X on May 25, 2007, 12:20:10 PM
I think the full goat would look good on you --- better than a full beard would.  Give it a try; it's easy enough to revert back to your current look.

BTW, what happened to your ear-lobe stretching things?  It doesn't look like you have them in your current pic.
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Post by: Stu on May 25, 2007, 02:38:06 PM

Hey Stew, sorry that my slickdome with the Grizzly Adams beard offended you.    ???
I'll never post it here again.   :'(

Not offended, just jealous... also, no hair in the middle of my chin, so the goat is less than optimum.  Yours is good, as is RazorX's, and some others here.  My wife doesn't like it anyway, so go figure.
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Post by: Blagadan on May 25, 2007, 03:19:10 PM
I say no beard, I think a full beard rarely looks good on a baldy (no one take offence, personal opinion). What you have is cool. Personally I like a clean look like Slickdome or Stew.
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Post by: MagmaBabe on May 26, 2007, 07:53:46 AM
sorry Cam, but I'm with Kori on this one...I think it would  also make you look older. Plus, that darn snoggers rash is gonna hurt!!  :-\



MagmaBage, I only speak Texan.  What is a snogger rash?  I have some ideas, but can't mention them here.  O:O

PM   >:D 8)
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Post by: Medic aka Rocko on May 26, 2007, 08:22:37 AM
sorry Cam, but I'm with Kori on this one...I think it would  also make you look older. Plus, that darn snoggers rash is gonna hurt!!  :-\



MagmaBage, I only speak Texan.  What is a snogger rash?  I have some ideas, but can't mention them here.  O:O

PM   >:D 8)

Oh come on, I don't know either! ;D
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Post by: Cam on May 26, 2007, 09:03:23 AM
I think the full goat would look good on you --- better than a full beard would.  Give it a try; it's easy enough to revert back to your current look.

BTW, what happened to your ear-lobe stretching things?  It doesn't look like you have them in your current pic.

My lobes are still stretched, but I have some flesh colored plugs that hide them while I'm at work. They fool pretty much everyone!
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Post by: Cam on May 26, 2007, 09:03:56 AM
sorry Cam, but I'm with Kori on this one...I think it would  also make you look older. Plus, that darn snoggers rash is gonna hurt!!  :-\



MagmaBage, I only speak Texan.  What is a snogger rash?  I have some ideas, but can't mention them here.  O:O

PM   >:D 8)

Oh come on, I don't know either! ;D

Yeah, me either! C'mon, Sarah.. you can tell us!
Title: Re: To beard or not to beard.. THAT is the question.
Post by: Professor Melon on June 02, 2007, 08:05:53 PM
  :/O Ahoy, Cam. Try it in stages, full van Dyke (with stache) first, then, if you like it, go for the full beard. I think you'll like the full van Dyke, but, as others have noted, the summer is not a good time to start a full beard. I wore one for many years. It makes one look older. Take an old photo and pencil in both van Dyke and beard, then decide. The beard will require 10 days or so to pass beyond the itchiness stage. Also, check the quality and thickness of the hair from your sideburns to the area just below the end of your mouth; if it is scraggly, give up the idea. On the other hand, blonde guys often have interesting red/brown coloration in their beard. Ask Kori to consider that possibility. Depending on what look you're trying to achieve, you might consider shaving the 'soul patch.' That elongates the face and presents a clean, neat appearnace. Let's see the results. All best, Professor Melon
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Post by: Beer Barron on June 03, 2007, 07:21:57 AM
I wish I could have any hair on my face....the job won't allow more than a mustache which would just make me look old.  Besides, I don't grow a good stand alone 'stache.   :'(
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Post by: Razor X on June 03, 2007, 07:33:34 AM
I wish I could have any hair on my face....the job won't allow more than a mustache which would just make me look old.  Besides, I don't grow a good stand alone 'stache.   :'(

Restrictions like that are kind of rare these days.  What do you do for a living, again?
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Post by: wpruitt on June 03, 2007, 02:28:42 PM
I wish I could have any hair on my face....the job won't allow more than a mustache which would just make me look old.  Besides, I don't grow a good stand alone 'stache.   :'(

Restrictions like that are kind of rare these days.  What do you do for a living, again?

Friend of mine works for a major parcal carrier.  All employees have to meet the same facial hair standards as the pilots; hence no beards
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Post by: Big Tom on June 03, 2007, 02:31:41 PM
I think you should listen to whomevers face comes in contact with yours the most.
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Post by: David on June 05, 2007, 12:22:25 AM
I think either style works.   I went down to a goatee days ago after a trimming accident but I sort of like it a bit better.    Just do what makes you happy.   
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Post by: danyroo on June 05, 2007, 05:30:37 AM
Well I actually like the half goaty and decided to go that way to..
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Post by: Scott on June 06, 2007, 01:11:36 AM
Cam, go with your gut man.  If you want to try it, do it!  I would keep it trimmed down kinda close though since it is summertime.  Full goat would work for you too  O:O
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Post by: BigJeffrey on June 06, 2007, 01:02:35 PM
I've got a buddy that works for UPS and they aren't allowed to have more than a mustache.  He makes pretty good money driving the brown truck so I don't think he's complaining.
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Post by: wpruitt on June 06, 2007, 07:36:23 PM
Big Jeffrey - I've got a buddy w/Fed Ex and he has he same regulations. They can have no more facial hair than what regulations state their pilots can have.