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koolpc

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Well, i have had a goatee for quite a few years. Now, i fancy growing a full 'wedge' shaped beard!

Never used any beard products either but going to start using beard oil.

One tip i have read is to let it grow! Dont trim etc. But, important to nourish the beard.

Anyone on here done the same?

Any tips?

What about oil, balm etc? Your favourite?

I am 55 now and goatee is grey!
 
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PardonTheWait said:
i used to use stuff quite often on my beard but recently it's very rare that I bother recently. I just wash my face and beard with Wright's soap and use oil like literally once a month most of the time when it takes my fancy, or sometimes just for the smell.

I don't think it really helps with anything except making it a bit softer and smelling nice.

However the ones I like most are Grave Before Shave (all the ones I've tried are nice) and Apothecary 87 Mango & Vanilla which smells amazing.

My beard's probably 4 inches or so at the moment from the bottom of my chin which is longer than it normally is, and keeping it clean, having the barber keep it in shape, and giving it a proper brushing every day keeps it in check nicely.
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Nice. How long did it take to grow?
 
morbid42 said:
Youll go through a stage of lookng like a rat when its at certain length. Unless youre a woman, in which case youll always look like a wire brush :D

Seriously though, veet cream is good at softened the beard up
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Veet cream! Lol
 
LoopyOrc said:
Had mine for about 10 years now, can't see myself ever going clean shaven ever again!

I wash mine once, maybe twice a week and oil it a little daily otherwise it ends up feeling quite straggly. I just use the bulldog original beard oil, you can try all the fancy oils you want but they're all the same to be honest.
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Bulldog. Seen that one.

Not sure if i should shave my goatee down or not.
 
Only problem is that a beard will prob make me look about 70! Lol

It will be totally grey. Got a grey goatee now. Bald head too.

Going to give it a go though. Will shave just above Adams apple though as i hate scruffy, hairy necks! Lol

Looks like oils are a waste of money then. On youtube they all recommend them though. Maybe they on commission!
 
mattyfez said:
You still need to shave a little bit to keep the edges neat, but on the plus side, something like a Gillette razor will last closer to a year rather than a month before the blade is knackered.
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I use a Double edge safety razor. On my dome too.
 
Nearly a year since last post and i didnt grow it out but, going to do so now for november and maybe longer!
 
fobose said:
35 here and I only get one of those goatee side sections so mine isn't even symmetrical! I still don't get hair growing where the lamb chops should be.

*edit* oops, didn't realize this thread was so old.
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I deliberately bumped it as i am now going ahead and growing a beard for this month and hopefully into new year
 
I heard that conditioner is good for a beard as it helps it stay soft. Obviously only use a couple of times a week though.
 
I want to grow a beard. I have an established goatee. Do i trim the goatee down or just let the 'beard' grow and catch up?
 
I like watching the Beardbrand videos on YouTube. Some very inspirational ones. Wish they stocked their products in th UK..
 
UTT said:
Currently sporting lamb chops down to just above chin line and a goatee

Trying to talk myself in to honoring the big man and going with 'the man who would be king' look. IE, shave bottom goatee off. Just think it looks cool and i fancy something different

Anything to look forward to during lockdown's a bonus
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Go for it!
 
Just let it grow! Dont touch it. Give it time.

As for itching, beard oil. Try it. I use it. Awesome stuff.

Been just over 3 weeks for me without shaving. Early days. I use Bulldog beard oil.
 
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