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05-06-2011, 06:29 PM
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This thread is to gauge everybodies opinions on mens facial hair.
Do you have a beard? If not, why not? I do have a beard. My fiance said it's an epic beard actualy. The people I encounter during everyday business who do comment on it have varying opinions. Some guys say no matter how hard they try they cant grow one - positive. Others outright question my character based on my beard alone - negative. Another common question I receive is whether I am some kind of convert to Islam, a "Cat Stevens." Europeans have long worn beards. I will give the well known example of the Vikings. So why do so many Aussie's dislike them? Is it only that they've tried growing one before but without success?
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05-06-2011, 06:39 PM
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If it ain't broke........
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My mother always said "Never trust a man with a beard, he's hiding something" .................!!
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05-06-2011, 06:57 PM
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I rarely shave, only when the missus begs me, then I do it for some kind of financial gain LOL
If I had it my way I have a massive beard... |
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05-06-2011, 06:59 PM
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Couldn't grow one if I tried!!
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05-06-2011, 07:08 PM
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I do have a beard, because I hate to shave and I look like a little fat kid without one!!! Also I work outside most days and having a beard keeps me warm well I think so anyway!!!
But I have had ALOT of bad looks from other people because of it ??? the whole terrorism thing!!! |
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05-06-2011, 07:31 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I cant go past 7days without shaving as it itches like mad!
Beards tend to make us look older too. Plus i think there is the "stigma" of men with beards just look untidy, specially if its a long one.
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05-06-2011, 07:41 PM
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I need to shave every 3 days and that's pushing it. Should prob do it every 2nd day but I hate shaving. The longer I hold out, the better the shave.
I did got for around 6 weeks without touching a blade once while traveling. Wanted the whole 'wild man' look while in the wilds of Mongolia. First week was a nightmare... itchy, annoying, uncomfortable. Once it started to get a little long it was easier to live with. I wouldn't wear a beard for 2 reasons. 1, I find them uncomfortable and 2 the wife doesn't find them all that 'appealing'. |
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05-06-2011, 07:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i Dont purely because i have dark brown hair... And a vibrant wranger beard if i let it grow
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05-06-2011, 07:54 PM
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05-06-2011, 08:47 PM
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05-06-2011, 07:45 PM
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I have a goatie. The missus loves it, which is the only reason i haven't shaved it off.
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05-06-2011, 07:45 PM
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I only shave my beard because of school. In the holidays, no one recognises me! Being an Arab, i've had a full beard since 15!
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05-06-2011, 07:51 PM
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05-06-2011, 07:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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An ex employer of mine would not hire men with beards, his opinion is they naturaly lazy people.
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05-06-2011, 08:03 PM
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I used to have a full beard for ten years, a Ned Kelly.Constantly getting knotted,trimmed it down and then got sick of trimming it.Shaved it off for a job and never grew it back,so much easier to shave and makes me look a bit younger anyway.
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05-06-2011, 07:59 PM
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My facial hair grows in patches, looks like a womans triangle on my neck if I don't shave LOL.
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05-06-2011, 08:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I'm almost 28, and I cannot grow much...only growing the hair on the side, and have the hair around the mouth...
All I have is hair under my lip...I call them facial pubes. One of the ladies is insisting that I trim it, but I like it long and unkempt, and what difference does it make to her anyway? I would not expect to be hired by a large global company though due to it...but that's fine. They will never appreciate my intangibles...:P
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05-06-2011, 08:04 PM
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people are overlooking the subconscios in my opinion.
a beard is a sign of strength , and confidence . women like beards like we like tits , accept , they will never admit it , because they dont want to tell a man how to attract a woman , that is why wives hate them , because girls like rough men who dont give a stuff , although they will never ever ever admit it . dont believe me!! ever seen a bikie have trouble picking up an attractive young female ? |
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05-06-2011, 08:11 PM
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I have a goatee that I am slowly working on develloping into a ZZ Top tribute.
I have had it ever since before me and the missus become a couple and one night she dared me to shave it off. When I come out of the bathroom she asked if I woudl go and stick it back on. the look of shock on her face was priceless! I have been banned from shaving it off ever since! |
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05-06-2011, 08:13 PM
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tried to grow one once...When it started to look like an "Abraham Lincoln" one, I got rid of it quick smart and never tried again
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05-06-2011, 08:19 PM
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i've had a go-t of some description since i was 16.. in three days i'd have a full beard if i left it, but i like having varying styles over time. Nothing wrong with a beard!
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05-06-2011, 09:07 PM
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John
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I would kill to be able to grow a beard, I can manage a moustache and chin hair.. it's quite sad really.
Does anyone know of any tips to encourage growth/ |
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05-06-2011, 09:15 PM
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I can grow a bit of thick scruff, but it never gets long enough to go into 'beard' territory. Wouldn't really want one anyway, they look a bit questionable and unkempt in my opinion.
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05-06-2011, 09:34 PM
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The only people who should be seen with beards are Sea Captains and ZZ Top
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05-06-2011, 09:44 PM
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Good for smelling what you got upto the night before.  so no need to be ZZ top or a sea captain to enjoy that part of it 
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05-06-2011, 09:49 PM
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I got a goatee, Which I keep pretty trimmed about 10mm long. Though I do need to shave my neck and cheeks every 2-3 days. I have a goatee since about 2005 and don't think I will ever get rid of it, I too attached to it. The missus like it and doesn't want me to shave it all off as I will look to young (I'm only 25yo)
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05-06-2011, 09:57 PM
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With facial hair I turn from looking like an average Aussie to Afghan bomber in one foul swoop. I wouldn't let me through customs with a week's growth :-)
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05-06-2011, 10:03 PM
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When I was working I shaved twice a week...I would let it get to "stubble" stage then cut it down.
Back at uni now, so once a week....below my jaw line itches like mad when it gets to long...for some reason it curls there and not above..weird.
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05-06-2011, 10:08 PM
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i have a beard.... only keep it because it makes me look my age and im too lazy to shave on a regular basis. Have been told i look 14 without it!
Edit: (im 20)
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I work in an office, and I have the beard and shaved head, but my boss has the same look so everyone's cool with it.
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