Dat beard

Uther · 11 Feb 2015 at 16:42

Nyvo said:
I'm using this at the moment, smells really nice and does the trick.

http://www.thebrightonbeardcompany.co.uk/products/creampot_toms_beard_balm

I've tried the beard oils from there too, but prefer the balm. Need to get a good brush though.

Yep, exactly what I use. I find the oil doesn't last long though, the balm is much better.

Skeeter · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:45

I read somewhere that research shows that, in general, women prefer men with beards only when beards are the minority. Once more than half of men have beards they start to find clean shaven men more attractive.

My GF has actually banned me from shaving mine off.

Skeeter · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:48

HAz said:
my mates got beards its like some new fad trend, its so camp i dont get it all this beard wax/oil and daily trimming and combing. what has this world come to....

But daily softening, clean shaving, smoothing and moisturizing is tough and manly?

Dimi · 11 Feb 2015 at 18:20

Each to his own, couldn't care less what others thought of my lovely beard :cool:

Funny thing is, the ones who usually look down on it are the types who can't grow one in the first place. Much envy much wow

http://100beards.tumblr.com/ beard pron

skaif · 11 Feb 2015 at 18:55

tom_e said:
I've started to get shooed away from playgrounds and schools since growing a beard.

Do I need to ask what you're doing near playgrounds and schools?

Uther · 11 Feb 2015 at 18:59

skaif said:
Do I need to ask what you're doing near playgrounds and schools?

Fondling the beard obviously!

sports_brah · 11 Feb 2015 at 19:39

Skeeter said:
But daily softening, clean shaving, smoothing and moisturizing is tough and manly?

I don't think many people do that.. (unless shaving is part of a work commitment).

Certainly the idea of anything other than shower --> dry has never entered my mind.

Beard trimmer in a once over is so much win in terms of time saving/ease

Munkyman · 11 Feb 2015 at 19:54

I shaved my beard off yesterday and I'm actually regretting it. I keep going to stroke the chin and finding nothing there.

4 months of growth gone in a rash decision.

subbytna · 11 Feb 2015 at 20:04

Beard - check
Side of head shaved - check
Hair on top either tall or combed over - check
Skinny jeans - check
Tattoos - check

3 or more and you can call yourself an identikit hipster like nearly every other young lad these days.....

skaif · 11 Feb 2015 at 20:13

Munkyman said:
I shaved my beard off yesterday and I'm actually regretting it. I keep going to stroke the chin and finding nothing there.

4 months of growth gone in a rash decision.

Ahh stay strong man! Gotta weather the storm and battle the urge! Keep strong for the future :cool:

Munkyman · 11 Feb 2015 at 21:04

skaif said:
Ahh stay strong man! Gotta weather the storm and battle the urge! Keep strong for the future

The beard will return and it will be mighty! This time i'll keep it in better condition with oils and such.

PardonTheWait · 11 Feb 2015 at 22:33

subbytna said:
Beard - check
Side of head shaved - check
Hair on top either tall or combed over - check
Skinny jeans - check
Tattoos - check

3 or more and you can call yourself an identikit hipster like nearly every other young lad these days.....

Don't be jel, be reem.

GAM8LE · 11 Feb 2015 at 22:52

I wish I could grow a beard

Mine is too patchy to warrant growing as it looks stupid

Aedus · 12 Feb 2015 at 00:56

C35799Gamble said:
I wish I could grow a beard Mine is too patchy to warrant growing as it looks stupid

Have you tried mustard?

kaptainmarc · 12 Feb 2015 at 03:11

subbytna said:
Beard - check
Side of head shaved - check
Hair on top either tall or combed over - check
Skinny jeans - check
Tattoos - check

3 or more and you can call yourself an identikit hipster like nearly every other young lad these days.....

awesome I'm one!!!

apart from skinny jeans my legs are too chunky

Beard - never clean shaven in my life too lazy
Side and back shaved - wear a hardhat at work makes life easier
Combed over hair - better than looking like a bog brush
tattoos - are awesome and me and my partner love them

I am officially cool

AHarvey · 12 Feb 2015 at 05:16

I have the potential to grow a hefty beard quite easily but once it gets to around 1-1.5cm it gets too itchy and it's trimmed back with electric hair trimmers with no attachment. I wet shave 3-4 times a year maybe.

As for people suggesting girls don't like beards, I've had a few instances in the pub when a 18-22 year old has walked past, grabbed my face and made some comment about a nice beard. a good 10-12 years younger than me and I have no idea who they are. I also worked in an office with 60-80 girls aged 18-28, I would say most like hair on a man.

The issue is, beards are now a "trend" and you get beard clubs on Instagram... it's like they are the new tribal arm band tattoos

skaif · 12 Feb 2015 at 06:52

Uther said:
Fondling the beard obviously!

Playgrounds, schools and fondling?! What has this become!!

avrc · 12 Feb 2015 at 12:05

Had short beards on and off for the best part of 12 years but decided to start growing this properly since approx September 2013. I usually just shampoo it every morning but interested in trying some of the things mentioned in this thread now.

tom_e · 12 Feb 2015 at 12:07

Epic beard!

I find that beards these days are only really a trend thing with hipsters and other associated skinny leg wear wearing manchilds.

Mine gets a fair bit of positive attention, because I am not one of those.

Freefaller · 12 Feb 2015 at 12:17

subbytna said:
Beard - check
Side of head shaved - check
Hair on top either tall or combed over - check
Skinny jeans - check
Tattoos - check

3 or more and you can call yourself an identikit hipster like nearly every other young lad these days.....

Beard - check
Side of head shaved - my whole head is shaved because I don't have much hair, does that count?
Hair on top either tall or combed over - I have none!
Skinny jeans - I have 28" thighs, it's not gonna happen.
Tattoos - no thanks

Phew I'm not a young hipster!

In fact I could probably eat a couple of skinny hipsters for a snack right now...

Dat beard

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