God put them on our face for a reason...
A thread for the discussion of beards and encouragement in the growing thereof
A thread for the discussion of beards and encouragement in the growing thereof
Definitely. I use either coconut oil or olive oil for both my beard and hair. Both are very dry and coarse and only those 2 things help. The only issue with coconut oil is that is goes into your skin and causes an oil slick. I find olive oil is not so greasy or at least absorbs better. It may just be my personal hair type. Mileage may vary. I also like African Pride Olive Miracle leave in conditioner as an alternative.Coconut oil is a gift for beards, it is the only thing I put in mine (some pomade in my moustache at times) - no need for beard oils etc.
If you are growing one out, apply liberally, and allow it to soften the hair in the itchy phase. After it gets a little longer, a beard is very comfortable.
While some of it is genetic, some of it is age, as well. My beard didn't start getting thick until I hit about 40. Now, despite being in my mid-50s, when I grow my beard long in the colder months, I look 75 years old, because my beard is pale silver-to-white. Some people have had good luck using OTC Minoxidil on the face to help grow their beard. If you don't like the idea of chemicals, you can try rosemary, oregano, and lavender oils in a mild carrier oil to put on your skin, instead.I partly started this thread for my own encouragement, as I often grow out my beard and get discouraged and then trim it very short.
It's not the thickest beard in the world, but I think it is good for me to overcome my vanity and keep growing it out. I've been growing since August and its getting to the length where I start to feel scruffy and unkempt. Gonna soldier on this time though!
I understand where you're coming from. Mine is..... ok but patchy in the cheeks, which makes me self conscious, then I too end up trimming it down. It tends to look more like a goatee than a beard. I'm getting older, my hair is thinning more, and the beard I do have is showing some grey, so at this rate, are patchy cheeks really that much of an issue?I partly started this thread for my own encouragement, as I often grow out my beard and get discouraged and then trim it very short.
It's not the thickest beard in the world, but I think it is good for me to overcome my vanity and keep growing it out. I've been growing since August and its getting to the length where I start to feel scruffy and unkempt. Gonna soldier on this time though!
I like the combo of big beard with Marine Corps "high&tight" haircut. It shows purpose, rather than just looking like you don't care....If my hair on top ever completely goes though and/or I decide to buzz it down, then I'll have no choice but to rock the big beard.
The band "ZZ Top" know a thing or two about beards...
We have the videos of ZZ Top. Here is one from a religious:
If Fr. Peter Heers is not ashamed of his beard, no one has any reason to be. lolI partly started this thread for my own encouragement, as I often grow out my beard and get discouraged and then trim it very short.
It's not the thickest beard in the world, but I think it is good for me to overcome my vanity and keep growing it out. I've been growing since August and its getting to the length where I start to feel scruffy and unkempt. Gonna soldier on this time though!
If a moustache is called a "flavor saver", then a beard should be called a "snacks for later saver".My bread is already thick, so I don't need to do anything to it except remove the food that's left over.
It's growing like crazy and I wish my skull hair would thrive in the same way, but it doesn't. Maybe I should try rubbing some food on my skull and see if that works.