Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Beards => Topic started by: -Doug- on May 25, 2011, 02:22:13 PM
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Hey fellas! I was wondering if I could get some opinions on my current facial hair. I'm thinking of taking the beard down to a Van Dyke style. Thoughts?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nGFuGjanaQY/Td1kS9t6c0I/AAAAAAAAAeo/nVrG6i2kTzY/s400/Goat.jpg)
(Sorry for the craptastic quality of the picutre)
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I'd say leave it, I'm hoping my beard grows in as full as that one day.
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Another vote to retain the full beard--it gives a good definition to your jawline. And, another point--great shine on the dome, really great shine O0.
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Keep it as is and, though you didn't ask, the glasses actually make you look better and balance the beard.
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I'm with the others. Looks great as is. If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it :)
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Thanks for all the opinions! I think it will stay intact for now.
Keep it as is and, though you didn't ask, the glasses actually make you look better and balance the beard.
I generally keep my glasses on unless I'm doing outdoorsy type of stuff. Not sure why I took them off for the picture. :)
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Good choice...
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full beard.
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I like the beard, but I like it better trimmed short as it is in your avatar.
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The beard looks good, keep it.
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Keep the beard.
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Van Dyke. (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc07.deviantart.net%2Ffs7%2Fi%2F2005%2F193%2F1%2Ff%2Fponder2_by_RetroZombie.gif&hash=bb0da345d3c3ee6186f5d8862178a1148fd5e1aa)
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Keep the beard but bring it down short as you have it in your avatar. To my eye the stubbly beard is a great summer look. And I agree on the prior comment about your glasses. And that is a great shine - do anything special for it?
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Keep the beard but bring it down short as you have it in your avatar. To my eye the stubbly beard is a great summer look.
I took it down to the length in my avitar. Feels much bett that way.
And that is a great shine - do anything special for it?
No. Actually I use the matte HeadLube. But my naturally oily scalp usually wins out and I end up with the shine by the afternoon.
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Since this is the longest period of time that I've had facial hair curiosity got the better of me. I wanted to see what Van Dyke would look like. Here's the results...
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yXiGw91foyA/TgibBHzEUYI/AAAAAAAAAf4/fYT7K-ZUBM8/s400/delete2.jpg) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HnCDDYi-ZLs/TgibBGyClyI/AAAAAAAAAf8/LicMcTmyRDA/s400/delete1.jpg)
I'm thinking that I'll keep the 'stach fairly trimmed (about what it is now) but let the bottom half grow out/down a bit.
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Looks good, and now you know you've got choices. O0
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I agree with the Saint. It looks pretty good.
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Looks very good!
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Keep the goatee, it looks good.
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Looking great both ways! O0
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Going back to the full beard. I don't like the goatee as much as I thought I would.
To all the beard veterans out there....is it better to shave it all off and start anew or just let the rest grow out and catch up to the current goatee?
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I'd just let the sides fill in.
Red
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Going back to the full beard.
O0
To all the beard veterans out there....is it better to shave it all off and start anew or just let the rest grow out and catch up to the current goatee?
The advice I give, and I speak from recent experience having made the mistake of shaving it all off in late August last year after a bad trimming accident, let it grow out and keep what you've got. I believe you've decided at this time to keep it trimmed pretty short, so there's not much growing out to do. I found that the stach grows more slowly than the rest, and if that's true in your case too then you'll have a more mature look quickly. The nice thing about growing a beard is that it's nothing more than not removing it--just let nature drive the process.
Take a look at the Rules of Beard Acquisition--some good advice and counsel--
http://jefffsbeardboard.yuku.com/topic/3688/Rules-of-Beard-Acquisition
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you are very lucky to have a wonderful full beard.I am / was blond and gray and in the COLD winters of Arizona (lol) I grow my van dyke out to a full beard. I just trim it down to a 1 and then let the sides fill in. This winter will be my first sly so it will be interesting how it looks. My chin is the darkest, the mustache and cheeks are much grayer, I might not grow full out this year, but your face and head are GREAT with both styles. Maybe give the goatee the 30 day rule, maybe you will learn to love it as much as you love your full beard.
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The contrast of your full short beard and shaved head looks great. Grow back the full beard. it looks REALLY sharp.
I've not shaved my beard off since Jan 1, 1980. I just trim it and let it fill in as necessary. Wife says, "don't you dare sahve of the beard. I won't know who you are! (She has never seen me without a beard).
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I liked the beard but like the van dyke on you too. You have a great shine on your head too. I like it. When you had the full beard, did it itch at all?
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...When you had the full beard, did it itch at all?
Yes, but only for the initial growing in period. After a while it only itched every now and then.
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When you had the full beard, did it itch at all?
Well, back in 1980 when I was growing my beard it was a little itchy in the 2nd week or so ... but never again. Had the beard 31 years now.
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Looks awesome!
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When i've switched from a goatee back to a full beard, I usually let the sides grow in and neaten it up. Stops people thinking you're just being lazy.
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it's fine.
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i've gone back to the beard once again...only about 5 days in so far.
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i've gone back to the beard once again...only about 5 days in so far.
O0
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Looks good. O0
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Humble beginnings....again...
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dim1k_iZvHM/TwSs7OtloZI/AAAAAAAAAlI/uy9C6PlNNDw/s400/2012-01-04.jpg)
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Facial hair looks better on you Doug. O0
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>:D, Dare I say it--now thirty days--no shaving or trimming, then let's go from there. Good foundation for the future.
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Facial hair looks better on you Doug. O0
Thanks!
>:D, Dare I say it--now thirty days--no shaving or trimming, then let's go from there. Good foundation for the future.
Haha! I'll try to leave it untouched for 30 days.
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30 days no trimming/shaving the beard - Mine would look like a grissley mess!!
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A beard requires patience and a lot of it..
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Humble beginnings....again...
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dim1k_iZvHM/TwSs7OtloZI/AAAAAAAAAlI/uy9C6PlNNDw/s400/2012-01-04.jpg)
Looking good, Doug. Beard, goatee or not, it works for you regardless, IMO. (**!
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Doug, you are an inspiration. The bald head and the emerging beard look great.
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Doug - good luck with the new project (the beard!)
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Really liking it Doug. Looks great so far!
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30 days no trimming/shaving the beard - Mine would look like a grissley mess!!
Me too. I have to trim it at least once a week.
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(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi795.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy238%2Ffdchester%2Fabef9291.jpg&hash=998acb36bafb9d136ec6b1aa7f4b07e97eb5ed59) (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi795.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy238%2Ffdchester%2F5b656b6b.jpg&hash=565f88db23e6fe70c212460f43b57bdf0699299c)
Beginning of week 3. I did end up trimming the neck line. It was starting to look like a jungle.
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You've got a first rate full beard going, really first rate! Keep up the good work. In about another month you will be moving into a mature beard stage. Good color & coverage too.
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You've got a first rate full beard going, really first rate! Keep up the good work. In about another month you will be moving into a mature beard stage. Good color & coverage too.
Thanks Saint! I'd like it to be a little more full on the upper checks but can't do much about that. We'll see if a little more time helps to fill them out.
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Looks good. The upper cheeks will fill in in time. Just be patient. The beard really suits you.
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Just to emphasize what Razor says--the fill in will occur. It will become clear to you, if it already hasn't, that the growth rate varies from upper lip, cheek, chin, etc. That's why it is essential to allow time for the slowest growing parts to reach a pretty good length before you do any real trimming. What looks thin now may at the end be one of the apparently densest areas. But, to repeat myself, you're well on your way to a killer beard. Now it's an exercise in patience, the beard will do the work if you let it.
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Its a keeper Doug. Excellent beard. O0
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Doug, that looks SHARP. My beard is not that thick. So I need to let it grow longer to look decent. I would not sweat the 'upper cheeks'. I think it looks great.
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(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi795.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy238%2Ffdchester%2Fabef9291.jpg&hash=998acb36bafb9d136ec6b1aa7f4b07e97eb5ed59) (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi795.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy238%2Ffdchester%2F5b656b6b.jpg&hash=565f88db23e6fe70c212460f43b57bdf0699299c)
Beginning of week 3. I did end up trimming the neck line. It was starting to look like a jungle.
I hear you Doug about the neckline. For me, the lower part grows upward, and eventually clashes with the rest of the beard growing downward. So I shave the neck area clean and keep the beard at the jawline/chin area.
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Doug, the beard is a keeper! I would keep that as your primary look! Keep it up!
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Doug your beard is really looking nice!!!
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Doug, if you add a little white there in the beard, it will start to look like mine!
Looks great.
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hey doug: the full beard with super slick dome suits ya. if u r having 2nd thoughts... atleast keep it 4 the winter. until than... i say keep it & have fun with it. O0
WARHAWK O0
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It should stay! O0 O0 O0
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That's a great beard, I always go for a full beard but it gets pretty crazy looking after a while, I'll post soon
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Time to update my profile pic because the beard is no more. I let grow for ~5 weeks then started trimming it back a little for a more crisp, clean look. Well yesterday I went to a barber and got my first straight razor shave. It wasn't the most pleasant (read: painful!) experience, but the pampering aspect of it was nice.
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The beard looks very good on you, Doug. O0
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Time to update my profile pic because the beard is no more. I let grow for ~5 weeks then started trimming it back a little for a more crisp, clean look. Well yesterday I went to a barber and got my first straight razor shave. It wasn't the most pleasant (read: painful!) experience, but the pampering aspect of it was nice.
Strange, I've never heard anyone experiencing pain! Lots about the pampering, but never anything about pain.
So, when do you start another beard?
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Maybe he didn't have that old cutthroat sharp enough.
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Doug, does the painful experience mean that you're going to resume the beard?
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Doug, does the painful experience mean that you're going to resume the beard?
Painful as in physically painful to have it removed. It will make a come back tour at some point I'm sure....just not sure when.
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You are lucky either way suits you. I look awful without a beard! It never comes off!
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Either way works Doug. I just shaved off my goatee the other day too, going to keep the face smooth as the dome for a while.
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Sorry to see it go, it looked great.
Always grows back...
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Doug, the beard was a great look on you! But you do look good without!
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I'm in the beard camp... it looked great on you man. But hey being free is what it's all about, do whatever your whim desires
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I'm in the beard camp... it looked great on you man. But hey being free is what it's all about, do whatever your whim desires
I agree
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retain it
O0
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Rad dude, I'd definitely just trim it down and keep it more closely groomed. I personally like to rock the stubble and think that it compliments my #1 buzz well. I have the "Perfect Stubble" ( http://tinyurl.com/76g4uof ) and it's great for grooming. Has an all-in-one adjustable guard and cuts real nice.
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I'm in the beard camp... it looked great on you man. But hey being free is what it's all about, do whatever your whim desires
I agree
Another + 1 here... But hey I'm beard biased :p
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Beard or no? Personally I love the beard.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1174.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr609%2Ftmfrizzell%2Fa0900565.jpg&hash=caf70958a6903649ccb1989b14cdd10220d6d2e8)
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It's a keeper!
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That is a definite keeper BBCESQ, looks good O0, will only get better!
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Beard or no? Personally I love the beard.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1174.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr609%2Ftmfrizzell%2Fa0900565.jpg&hash=caf70958a6903649ccb1989b14cdd10220d6d2e8)
That is one bad ass beard, I'd kill for that.
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Beard or no? Personally I love the beard.
Please keep the beard.
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Beard or no? Personally I love the beard.
Beard! Definitely, it looks great!