Beards - Page 2

**jAZ** · 11-20-2002, 10:08 PM

So I am looking for a little advice on the facial hair... I have long bounced between the goatee and clean shaven. I have never NEVER liked the mustache. I have tried the beard before, but I was never satisfied.

I am trying again, but I suspect that my problem is that I let it get too long, or I don't know how to properly groom the beard. I am going to keep it closely trimmed this time and see how it goes.

Just curious what everyone thinks of beard grooming.

Mojo Rising · 11-21-2002, 12:13 AM

Frazod - I know what you mean about the barber. My experience is a reverse though.

I grew up in the burbs getting my hair cut at the local Oak Park Mall style center. I recently moved to SF and found a true barber in the Financial District.

This guy is old school. Buzz clips my neck, trims the ears and nose. Uses a straight edge. Trims the mustache & beard with the buzzers. Full treatment.

Plus, he has a subscription to Playboy so I don't have to order it at home at tic=off the little misses.

And, oh yeah, he has football cards to get the weeks college and pro football's handicapping sport in.

2bikemike · 11-21-2002, 01:20 AM

Gotta say the Goatee When you start losing it on top I guess you gotta make up for it somewhere. Now my problem is I don't like to shave and don't trim as much as I should. I shave once a week most weeks and occasionally will shave twice. The trim comes about once a month and I usually will trim real close.
You didn't ask but I will say that the hair on my head gets buzzed with number 1 or number 2 gaurd all over about once a month. If I had the cajones I would shave my head because it is cool to be bald now. But as I already stated I hate to shave.

tk13 · 11-21-2002, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by angel
I, being a female, absolutely love the few days growth, rugged look on guys- I haven't seen one yet that I didn't think was so sexy... but that's just me

Do you think this is typical of women? It seems like women either love it or hate it, which is more popular I'm not sure.

angel · 11-21-2002, 01:33 AM

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Originally posted by tk13

Do you think this is typical of women? It seems like women either love it or hate it, which is more popular I'm not sure.

actually, when I tell guys that I like 'em hairy- not like I'm wearing a sweater when I'm naked hairy- but they usually are suprised. And to tell the truth, most of my girl friends tend to like less hair on guys.
but I do have at least two friends, who are girls, who like hair on men... personally, I think that men are supposed to be hairy- that's what makes 'em men... but I am in the minority around here

2bikemike · 11-21-2002, 01:36 AM

TK says:Do you think this is typical of women? It seems like women either love it or hate it, which is more popular I'm not sure.

I can be pretty certain that my wife doesn't care for it. She doesn't really like my haircuts either. But I wear a motorcycle helmet and my hair is getting rather thin if I let it get long it just looks like crap. So I just keep it really close cropped.

As far as the weeks worth of growth she doesn't complain anymore as long as I do my Honeydoos and make sure dinner is on the table when she gets home from work.

tk13 · 11-21-2002, 01:37 AM

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Originally posted by angel
personally, I think that men are supposed to be hairy- that's what makes 'em men...

That and the loud, gassy sounds we make...

But otherwise, I'd probably agree. I'm not all that hairy though, I just don't shave but every other day, or 4.

angel · 11-21-2002, 01:42 AM

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Originally posted by tk13

I just don't shave but every other day, or 4.

neither do I

tk13 · 11-21-2002, 02:02 AM

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Originally posted by angel

neither do I

I hope you're talking about your face... I think...

Mark M · 11-21-2002, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by ENDelt260
... take steps to keep your beard soft. depending on your hair type it could be as simple as using your shampoo on your beard. ...

Actually, you should always wash a goatee, mustache or beard with shampoo. Use conditioner about twice a week as well. Soap dries it out.

My goatee is very soft and I use a Norelco trimmer on it every other day. Now if it would just pick a color--it's got some red ... some brown ... a few black ... a lot of blonde ... and even white (the white is getting more noticeable

).

MM
~~The Mrs. loves his goatee

headsnap · 11-21-2002, 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by angel

neither do I

headsnap with the flavor savor...

DrNick · 11-21-2002, 09:10 AM

I have the 'chin beard'. It is basically a goatee without the mustache.

I don't trim it, as that would hinder it's growth.

I'm going for distance here, and seeing how long it will get.

It would be to ZZ Top proportions by now, but I had to shave it off when I went to work at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando...

58Forever · 11-21-2002, 09:13 AM

Since shaving is one of my least favorite manly duties and I'm not blessed with Jackos hairless skin, I shave like twice a week....on Monday and Thursday...

No one ever knows if I'm starting a beard of just being lazy...

Scaga · 11-21-2002, 09:18 AM

Much like Mike....when you start loosing it up top, gotta make up for it somewhere. The Mrs. loves the goatee...

Wahl trimmer about every four-five days. (yep...the one Al Borland endorces).

~not crazy about the grey in the goatee though~

memyselfI · 11-21-2002, 09:29 AM

'And to tell the truth, most of my girl friends tend to like less hair on guys. but I do have at least two friends, who are girls, who like hair on men... personally, I think that men are supposed to be hairy- that's what makes 'em men... but I am in the minority around here'

I'm with ya Angel.

I'm not real big on my man having facial hair as it tends to tickle too much in all the wrong places...

Not to mention having to kiss it after its visited the 'wrong places.'

I DO think a man with a nice 'shadow' is a very good thing.

But chest hair...hell, yeah. And nicely shaped and toned and softly hairy forearms (and thighs) are a HUGE turn on.

**Rain Man** · 11-21-2002, 09:30 AM

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Originally posted by alanm
I've got a mustache and it's a damn fine mustache. I think it looks goofy as hell to have a beard without a mustache!

Well, yeah, but it just makes my overall look more consistent.

View Poll Results: What type of beard do you recommend?
Closely trimmed (less than a week of growth)	21	18.92%
Not close, not bushy	28	25.23%
Bushy	3	2.70%
Mega bushy	1	0.90%
ZZ Top	11	9.91%
I can only recommend goatees, mustaches or shaven faces	47	42.34%
Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

11-20-2002, 10:08 PM
jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9817493	Beards So I am looking for a little advice on the facial hair... I have long bounced between the goatee and clean shaven. I have never NEVER liked the mustache. I have tried the beard before, but I was never satisfied. I am trying again, but I suspect that my problem is that I let it get too long, or I don't know how to properly groom the beard. I am going to keep it closely trimmed this time and see how it goes. Just curious what everyone thinks of beard grooming.
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11-21-2002, 12:13 AM	#16
Mojo Rising Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OC Casino cash: $10009560	Frazod - I know what you mean about the barber. My experience is a reverse though. I grew up in the burbs getting my hair cut at the local Oak Park Mall style center. I recently moved to SF and found a true barber in the Financial District. This guy is old school. Buzz clips my neck, trims the ears and nose. Uses a straight edge. Trims the mustache & beard with the buzzers. Full treatment. Plus, he has a subscription to Playboy so I don't have to order it at home at tic=off the little misses. And, oh yeah, he has football cards to get the weeks college and pro football's handicapping sport in.
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11-21-2002, 01:20 AM	#17
2bikemike Born to Ride Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NWA Casino cash: $-1054623	Gotta say the Goatee When you start losing it on top I guess you gotta make up for it somewhere. Now my problem is I don't like to shave and don't trim as much as I should. I shave once a week most weeks and occasionally will shave twice. The trim comes about once a month and I usually will trim real close. You didn't ask but I will say that the hair on my head gets buzzed with number 1 or number 2 gaurd all over about once a month. If I had the cajones I would shave my head because it is cool to be bald now. But as I already stated I hate to shave.
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11-21-2002, 01:36 AM	#20
2bikemike Born to Ride Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NWA Casino cash: $-1054623	TK says:Do you think this is typical of women? It seems like women either love it or hate it, which is more popular I'm not sure. I can be pretty certain that my wife doesn't care for it. She doesn't really like my haircuts either. But I wear a motorcycle helmet and my hair is getting rather thin if I let it get long it just looks like crap. So I just keep it really close cropped. As far as the weeks worth of growth she doesn't complain anymore as long as I do my Honeydoos and make sure dinner is on the table when she gets home from work.
Posts: 16,422

11-21-2002, 09:10 AM	#26
DrNick Veteran Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sunny Orlando, FL Casino cash: $10004900	I have the 'chin beard'. It is basically a goatee without the mustache. I don't trim it, as that would hinder it's growth. I'm going for distance here, and seeing how long it will get. It would be to ZZ Top proportions by now, but I had to shave it off when I went to work at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando... __________________
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11-21-2002, 09:13 AM	#27
58Forever It's dejavu all over again! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: at home in my own chair Casino cash: $10004900	Since shaving is one of my least favorite manly duties and I'm not blessed with Jackos hairless skin, I shave like twice a week....on Monday and Thursday... No one ever knows if I'm starting a beard of just being lazy... __________________ joe If the other team scores zero, three points is enough! "screw you guys, I'm going home."
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11-21-2002, 09:18 AM	#28
Scaga Pissed off now Joboo Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my wife's $hitlist Casino cash: $1181665	Goatee... Much like Mike....when you start loosing it up top, gotta make up for it somewhere. The Mrs. loves the goatee... Wahl trimmer about every four-five days. (yep...the one Al Borland endorces). ~not crazy about the grey in the goatee though~ __________________ Bluto: Christ. Seven years of college down the drain. Might as well join the f_cking Peace Corps
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11-21-2002, 09:29 AM	#29
memyselfI CHANGEd your mind yet???? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lunatics Anonymous Casino cash: $10005234	'And to tell the truth, most of my girl friends tend to like less hair on guys. but I do have at least two friends, who are girls, who like hair on men... personally, I think that men are supposed to be hairy- that's what makes 'em men... but I am in the minority around here' I'm with ya Angel. I'm not real big on my man having facial hair as it tends to tickle too much in all the wrong places... Not to mention having to kiss it after its visited the 'wrong places.' I DO think a man with a nice 'shadow' is a very good thing. But chest hair...hell, yeah. And nicely shaped and toned and softly hairy forearms (and thighs) are a HUGE turn on. __________________ Meet the new boss same as the old boss. BigChiefDave:"Anyone who thought we would only be in Iraq for a few years is either stoned or just stoopid." "It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 wks. I doubt 6 mths." Rummy 2/7/03
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