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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Beards => Topic started by: g9 on August 14, 2015, 07:08:13 AM

Title: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: g9 on August 14, 2015, 07:08:13 AM

Hi again,

I have been thinking about goatee, though my hair are not dark and not thick. The hair itself are thick, but they are rare, with spaces between them larger than I would like. Should I keep the goatee, grow it longer or shave it? I would like to hear your opinions.
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs15.postimg.org%2Fls6s0yjsb%2F20150814_DSC0196.jpg&hash=00b70a224fc5bc7e38a3a19f16efa9ac6aebac86) (http://postimg.org/image/9dk00ms9z/full/)

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Update: not much going on here, trimmed it few times because some hair were growing twice as slow. I don't like it because it's not thick, also I would like full beard better, but can't do it because of bald spots. So I shaved it and here are last pics. Will not try to grow a beard again for at least 5 years.

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Fuv2nhkcg9%2F20150903_DSC0005.jpg&hash=a44e8c3313f1b3eee94c19f6b04ea47e3777969e) (http://postimg.org/image/dujr8vzet/full/)

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Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: slybeard on August 14, 2015, 07:38:44 AM

I say keep it for now, it looks like just a start.  Lighter color beard hairs require more time and length to look full, since the color blends in with the skin.  So I suggest you let it grow out a bit and I think you will be more satisfied.

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: Cave Dweller on August 14, 2015, 08:24:17 AM

I agree with Slybeard. Give it a few weeks to see how it is growing in before making a decision.

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: Razor X on August 14, 2015, 12:27:35 PM

Looks like it's off to a good start.  Give it a chance to develop a bit before making a decision.  I think it will look great with a little time. 

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: SlyMike on August 14, 2015, 02:14:12 PM

I agree with the others, give it a chance to grow in more

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: Quiet_Dan on August 15, 2015, 12:00:34 AM

your hair colour gives your goatee less definition, but give it a bit more length and it will work better with your face

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: stasiu on August 15, 2015, 07:26:51 AM

Patience my young balding man ...

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: mangosink12572 on August 15, 2015, 07:57:09 AM

I agree with all the others     Go for it.  A very manly look and it goes with a bald sly guy

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: tobler1 on August 15, 2015, 05:11:36 PM

I think it's a good start, so worth seeing it through.  Don't shave just yet!

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: g9 on August 16, 2015, 05:06:04 AM

Thanks guys, I will grow it for a while and update pics after some time.

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: Goatee on August 16, 2015, 09:30:49 AM

Great start! Shave head and let goatee grow!!

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: g9 on August 20, 2015, 11:51:47 AM

Almost a week passed since my first post, the goatee is a bit longer but not worth updating the pics yet. I have noticed that my beard looks better when it's wet, because I guess then it looks a little darker and more shiny. Wondering if there are any products for beards that would make it look like it's wet?

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: Goatee on August 20, 2015, 12:15:41 PM

You would have to put some type of grease on it i guess or dye it! I would suggest just leaving it as some can take a while to grow plus with regular grooming and shaping it will change a little.

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: slybeard on August 20, 2015, 03:19:06 PM

Just takes patience. 

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: g9 on September 14, 2015, 03:48:42 PM

Bump. Updated first post and added new pictures.

Title: Re: Should I keep my goatee?
Post by: Razor X on September 14, 2015, 09:00:36 PM

Looking good!  O0