Dat beard

Doug73458 · 8 Sep 2015 at 20:01

I have blonde hair but have a ginger beard... sucks

John40 · 8 Sep 2015 at 20:12

Aedus said:
Definitely a lack of beards on OcUK!

Still growing mine:

You should be signing up for ISIS with that, very Muslamic.

norm · 8 Sep 2015 at 21:49

That hipster look is so generic looking now, ironic really.

Josh · 8 Sep 2015 at 21:55

Having a beard is a hipster look?

I can understand skinny jeans and snap backs with "peng" etc on it but beards?

Think they have been around a tiny bit longer.

*unless you mean the dodgy haircut/s, then yes, I agree

dirtychinchilla · 8 Sep 2015 at 21:56

That is a damn fine beard! You're missing some hair inbetween your ears and...and your hair.

Uther · 8 Sep 2015 at 21:58

Shaved most of mine off.I'll re grow it when it's not fashionable again.

dirtychinchilla · 8 Sep 2015 at 21:59

So you're intentionally trying to be unfashionable?! That's just as bad as trying to be fashionable, and I think that makes you a hipster by definition.

Uther · 8 Sep 2015 at 22:10

dirtychinchilla said:
So you're intentionally trying to be unfashionable?! That's just as bad as trying to be fashionable, and I think that makes you a hipster by definition.

Yeah, ok.

Aedus · 8 Sep 2015 at 23:14

I'm so glad you can't see my jeans or glasses in that picture....

In my defense I've always had the back and sides really short just after a hair cut, I usually let it grow out for 1-2 months, and an undercut is the only hairstyle which naturally suits me, if I want anything else I have to straighten it.

elmarko · 8 Sep 2015 at 23:23

I did my first clean shave in about three years... my god its horrible - got asked for ID at 30.....

I think I'll go back to my short/scruffy beard, suits my laziness!

dirtychinchilla · 8 Sep 2015 at 23:41

Uther said:
Yeah, ok.

Hah I'd forgotten that

AHarvey · 9 Nov 2015 at 14:27

So mines been going for a couple of months now but it's getting to the stage a simple shampoo and conditioner routine a couple of time a week isn't enough. It'gets combed/brushed too but I need to get it trimmed/styled I think.

Any good links on how too look actually shave/trim a beard to style it. All the ones i've found either have pictures of beards or just show how to maintain a beard. Nothing for going from full bush to something more manageable. Wasn't an issue but i've just got a customer facing role so feel i need to keep it tidy.

platypus · 9 Nov 2015 at 14:33

I'm into a month and a bits growth now. I'm actually taking decent care of it this time, shampooing it and oiling it. And man it really pays off.

ColdAsIce · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:28

platypus said:
I'm into a month and a bits growth now. I'm actually taking decent care of it this time, shampooing it and oiling it. And man it really pays off.

Oiling it Gyver, really!

platypus · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:29

Yessireebob. Percy Nobleman's Beard Oil. Makes it feel pretty lush.

Ducky89 · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:31

How do people grow it down, rather than just out? Mine seems to be going in a rather circular fashion. Do the sides need trimming? >.>

Skidder · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:32

I have beard in order to not faff about with maintenance ao have never tried oils and what not. I also have unmaintained pubes if anyone is wondering.

dirtychinchilla · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:38

I can't be arsed with oils or any of that stuff either. Beards are nice and low maintenance. I do occasionally condition it but I'm talking once every few months. Pubes require more care.

XeNoN89 · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:45

26 next month. Still can only grow proper hair on my chin and top lip

soo annoying

Aedus · 9 Nov 2015 at 15:48

AHarvey said:
Any good links on how too look actually shave/trim a beard to style it. All the ones i've found either have pictures of beards or just show how to maintain a beard. Nothing for going from full bush to something more manageable. Wasn't an issue but i've just got a customer facing role so feel i need to keep it tidy.

Trim with scissors, shape in accordance with your face shape, need to really see your face to recommend how to shape it, but don't be afraid to take off length to make it even, you can also go to a barber and ask them to clean it up. Another thing to note is the stache, it plays a big part in the overall look, I wasn't growing mine out before, but I'm growing it out now, despite the bloody thing always getting in the way, but looks much better with a bigger beard.

If your beard is really curly you can brush it daily to help straighten the hairs out, you can also blow dry it after a shower using a comb to help straighten the hairs out. I normally wash using a beard wash, condition it, blow dry it and then oil it.