I want to grow a beard

[Ragedaug]

Any tips on how to grow and maintain it? I can grow a beard, as I have the genetics for it. I've just never worked to maintain a sort of "style" to it.

Edit: Prooobably not gonna do the mustache in the picture, if at all haha

I don't know that anyone can give tips on the shape, since faces are all shaped different and beards will follow due to that and personal taste. For length, use a beard trimmer and set the sides and stash to either a 1 or a 2 guard, then fade the hair on your chin up to a 3 guard.

I use a 1 on the side, 'cause that's how long the hair above my ears is when I cut it. If my hair was cut a little longer, I would use a 2.

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[Velnora]

The worst part is getting through the itchy phase. That will be the part that tests your mettle if you are worthy of having a beard.

[kyoloco]

i wish i could grow more than 15 hairs on my face

fml

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[Mitters]

http://www.esquire.com/style/groomin...you-do-082914/
I've to say that it did not need a survey for me to know that. In fact I knew it for decades.
I sport a beard every year over the winter month. It keeps the face warmer lol
But one can tell the difference. A lot less attention. A lot less smiles and flirty eyes.
I'm in a relationship, means I don't care for the extra attention. But I notice the lack of it for sure.

Nothing wrong with a bit of stubble though is there?

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then grow one

[PACOX]

Like stated on the first page, grow it out and then get it trimmed (by a barber). Barbers know face types better and will get you off on a good start. Then you just maintain whatever the barber did with a good set of clippers.

[want my Slimjim]

Just don't grow a neckbeard

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If you grow and trim it right, it can enhance your style!

[ezgeze]

The best example I can think of where beards give a bonus to a look, just saying.

[Puupi]

Rub salt all over your beard/jaw before you go to bed. Put a glass of water on your chest when you lie in the chest. The beard will grow, because it gets thirsty and tries to reach for the water.

True story.

[pateuvasiliu]

Not everyone can grow a beard.
And not everyone has the face or personality to sport one either.

Generally I'd say, if you aren't a guy that would have to shave twice a day, forget about it.
And also, don't ruin your youth either.
A beard looks ridiculous on a young guy. As long as you aren't at least 30, stay clean and smoothly shaved. Increases the chances with the ladies a lot too.
Most aren't fond of shrubbery in the face.

Jesus fuck where do you live, a Disney movie?

Beards are the epitome of manliness and testosterone.

I'm sick and tired of this attempt to feminise men with your shaving and waxing everywhere.

Body hair is a typical sign of maturity in men just like a deep voice is. You don't like body hair that's fine but don't spread crap like '' it looks bad on young people '' '' it's cleaner to be shaven ''.

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The best example I can think of where beards give a bonus to a look, just saying.

To be honest Viggo looks amazing either way.

[hellhamster]

That feel when you can grow a Robin Williams Jumanji beard in like 2 months.

I'm keeping it trimmed though, the ladies usually prefer that over clean shaven or a jungle beard.

Anyway OP, it's purely genetics, there's not much to be done.

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The worst part is getting through the itchy phase. That will be the part that tests your mettle if you are worthy of having a beard.

The itchy phase is your body signaling you that it's time for a trim.