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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Beards => Topic started by: os1019 on October 27, 2011, 06:47:37 AM

Title: First Beard
Post by: os1019 on October 27, 2011, 06:47:37 AM

Ahoy Mates...
I am thinking of growing a beard for No Shave November but as someone who has never grown a beard before I am turning to you guys for any tips when it comes to growing, cleaning and maintaining a healthy beard. Anything you can share me will be greatly appreciated.  O0

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: Paul the Headblader on October 27, 2011, 06:59:59 AM

I can only tell you" go for it"
changing your look is good :)

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: Mike on October 27, 2011, 09:42:47 AM

I havent grown one real long yet but what I do for mine is I use some shampoo/conditioner on my beard when Im in the shower. I trim up the stray hairs about once a week. Thats about all I do other than being patient and letting it grow.

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: Mike_412 on October 27, 2011, 10:28:25 AM

Be patient and stay away from mirrors.  It's easy to critique things on ourselves that others just don't see so give your beard some time to develop.  Also, facial hair doesn't grow at a uniform length on many guys.  You have to let it grow out a bit and allow for some slower growing hairs to come in.  Give it some time and then decide what length you want to keep it at, whether you want a neckline, etc.

Also, don't make any rash decisions while growing it, especially during the scruffy phase.  Think about it for a day or two.  Prime example is me the other day.  I've been keeping a short, just past scruffy stage beard.  I decide on a whim to go back to a goatee, shave right away, get out of the shower and I'm like "WTF did you just do?"  In the process of growing it back now lol.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy it.

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: Arnie on October 27, 2011, 12:26:17 PM

Just do it...you will have fun figuring out your grooming pattern.

I shaved my beard and left the Van Dyke...but am going to join in the effort in November.

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: Slynito on October 27, 2011, 12:47:11 PM

I agree...grow lots of whiskers and then decide your style. Good luck!

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: os1019 on October 27, 2011, 06:56:55 PM

Guys thanks for the advice...

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: mrzed on October 27, 2011, 07:52:16 PM

I have not shaved my beard off since 1980.  At first (back at about age 27), it took a long time to grow in the bread. Now it grows in steadily.  I trim about once a week with clippers and guard and use a razor at the edge of my neck to trim up a bit.

Growing up never dreamed of having a beard, but now would not think of going without one.

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: jimbo48 on October 27, 2011, 08:41:44 PM

Don't shave your face for a month and see how you like it. 

Title: Re: First Beard
Post by: Slynito on October 27, 2011, 08:55:05 PM

After a week or two it may itch like crazy...I used some Nivea cream and it helped me...many years ago.

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