Facial hair

[Dustin_80]

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?

[buggerlugs]

My mother always said "Never trust a man with a beard, he's hiding something" .................!!

[MexicanBatman]

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...

[Iggypoppin']

Couldn't grow one if I tried!!

[TowG220]

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!!!

[Jim Goose]

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.

[Yellow_Festiva]

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'.

[fat4D]

i Dont purely because i have dark brown hair... And a vibrant wranger beard if i let it grow

[GT69]

I have a goatie. The missus loves it, which is the only reason i haven't shaved it off.

[hamoudy10]

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!

[Kryton]

Originally Posted by Dustin_80

My fiance said it's an epic beard actually.

My mum says I'm cool - doesnt mean its really true though.

[GS608]

Originally Posted by fat4D

i Dont purely because i have dark brown hair... And a vibrant wranger beard if i let it grow

same ere, i go 3 days without a shave and it starts to turn from brown to ranger..

[BadMax]

An ex employer of mine would not hire men with beards, his opinion is they naturaly lazy people.

[Franco Cozzo]

My facial hair grows in patches, looks like a womans triangle on my neck if I don't shave LOL.

[uranium_death]

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

[Big Bird 17]

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.

[gtfpv]

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 ?

[MAV50L]

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!

[Yaw]

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

[Professor Farnsworth]

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!

[fasty73]

Originally Posted by fat4D

i Dont purely because i have dark brown hair... And a vibrant wranger beard if i let it grow

Glad I'm not the only one!!!! I hate shaving. I'm a bit like homer, as soon as I shave, 5 minutes later it feels like sandpaper. 2 weeks and I look like Ned Kelly but red!!

[FCleader]

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/

[Ford_The_Win]

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.

[GasoLane]

The only people who should be seen with beards are Sea Captains and ZZ Top

[svo supporter]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

The only people who should be seen with beards are Sea Captains and ZZ Top

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

[asusdragon]

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)

[mcnews]

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 :-)

[Polyal]

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.

[XR_6falcon]

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)

[MYVYSS]

Professionally employed, and shave if not everyday every second, have had a beard of some sort and the goatee.....I hate shaving, but I hate itching more.