Topic: Beards

[The Bournemouth Red]

Same here. I've never really grew a "proper" beard, but mine is about 6 weeks or so in and it's coming along grand. I've tried before, but I always got to that itchy phase and just fucked it off. I've blonde hair, so it doesn't look as prominent as it could do. Might keep it for a bit, actually.

It will go ginger soon, mine always does. Don't bother anymore as I take too much abuse.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

First time beard virgin here. Started one as a joke over a week ago so i can surprise my brother the next time i see him as ive always been the clean cut type and its pure white cept for t'Muzzy. Never gone more than a day or 2 without a shave so didnt know how it grew. I shave my head every 4 days cos my hairs always grown fast and thick as i like to keep it at number 2,and my beards gone exactly the same way. Im dead impressed actually and think i might keep it. So much so ive bought a proper beard brush and clippers and now only listen to folk music and Jethro the comedian

[CraigDS]

Wait until you move onto the proper beard scissors and a selection of waxes and oil stage 

Had a full on beard for years now, and never really been properly clean shaven since I was about 17, so 18 years now.

My missus has never seen me without a big beard 

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

The funny thing is mate my nephew and my brother have them and my mums always telling them to jib them off as she wants her handsome son and grandson back and thinks it makes them look homeless and ugly . My mums actually a fan of mine and so are a few of the older women in my family as they say i look distinguished. Haha im actually fucking made up with it. Its actually mad how fast mines growin. As i said, my hair grows dead fast but never expected my face to an all. Still no match for my nose an fucking ear hairs though

[red1977]

I’ve had a beard for years. I go get it trimmed at the barbers from time to time but I have a bad habit of trimming it myself and fucking it up (to many YouTube vids). I say to myself “just leave the fucking thing alone and let it grow” but I find myself in front of the mirror trying to square it off under the chin and taper the sideburns and end up taking to much off or bodging the shape of it up. I’ve not touched it for 6 weeks and hope I can leave it alone until it’s all good to go the barbers again.

[Macphisto80]

It will go ginger soon, mine always does. Don't bother anymore as I take too much abuse.

Hope not. Hair's not light enough to go ginge, I think. At the moment (for a picture reference) it's similar to Hemsworth's in Ragnarok. Maybe a wee bit shorter. Same colour too.

Anyone know the rules for keeping it tidy? Been pruning the stragglers like a shrub.

[Crosby Nick]

The funny thing is mate my nephew and my brother have them and my mums always telling them to jib them off as she wants her handsome son and grandson back and thinks it makes them look homeless and ugly . My mums actually a fan of mine and so are a few of the older women in my family as they say i look distinguished. Haha im actually fucking made up with it. Its actually mad how fast mines growin. As i said, my hair grows dead fast but never expected my face to an all. Still no match for my nose an fucking ear hairs though

FaceTimed my mum last weekend having not shaved in a few weeks and she said she liked it. Also said I looked like Michael Ball so she can fuck right off.

[TepidT2O]

FaceTimed my mum last weekend having not shaved in a few weeks and she said she liked it. Also said I looked like Michael Ball so she can fuck right off.

Michael Ball?

Got to be a CT in that

[Crosby Nick]

Michael Ball?

Got to be a CT in that

I assure you, she’s completely wrong. Although my wife told me he’s better looking. Can always rely on your family to cheer you up.

In my mind I’m a resplendent Alisson Becker.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

FaceTimed my mum last weekend having not shaved in a few weeks and she said she liked it. Also said I looked like Michael Ball so she can fuck right off.

hahaha fucking hell

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

Wait until you move onto the proper beard scissors and a selection of waxes and oil stage 

Had a full on beard for years now, and never really been properly clean shaven since I was about 17, so 18 years now.

My missus has never seen me without a big beard 

So beard oils then. Whats the score with all that then? how and when etc

[Macphisto80]

I assure you, she’s completely wrong. Although my wife told me he’s better looking. Can always rely on your family to cheer you up.

In my mind I’m a resplendent Alisson Becker.

Haha.

[CraigDS]

Anyone know the rules for keeping it tidy? Been pruning the stragglers like a shrub.

If it’s a new beard try to just let it grow out for a while before cutting. That way you can see what shape it naturally goes and then trim to that.

So beard oils then. Whats the score with all that then? how and when etc

Don’t be fooled by all the gimmicky ones. Some with 100% argan oil in tends to work great. I do it right after a shower as pores will be open so moisturises from root down.

Try nitro comb / brush it too often either, as can split the hairs.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

If it’s a new beard try to just let it grow out for a while before cutting. That way you can see what shape it naturally goes and then trim to that.

Don’t be fooled by all the gimmicky ones. Some with 100% argan oil in tends to work great. I do it right after a shower as pores will be open so moisturises from root down.

Try nitro comb / brush it too often either, as can split the hairs.

Ta. So what sorta price would you say for oils?

[CraigDS]

Ta. So what sorta price would you say for oils?

You can get pure argan oil fairly cheap. Think my last bottle was something like £9 from Amazon and it's coming up to a year since I got it and still plenty left.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

You can get pure argan oil fairly cheap. Think my last bottle was something like £9 from Amazon and it's coming up to a year since I got it and still plenty left.

Cheers again, ill get on that.

Im seeing balms and styling wax etc. Are they to be used as well as oils or just one or the other? Sorry for all the questions

Watched a few hours of beard videos last night 

[ToneLa]

Shaved mine off. Makes me look older and I look like everyone else. Dealbreaker though was my muzzy getting wet when I was on the ale. No ta 

[Butcher Knife Roberto]

I've not shaved since the beginning of the lockdown. 

I'm on full lockdown beard growing mode - had one for over 10 years but decided to grow it out for a laugh and see how long it goes. Normally it gets a trim fortnightly so I've not noticed how quick the fucker grows. Had a video chat a couple of weeks ago with some colleagues and they laughed at how long it was then. It's going to be proper Gandalf by the time I'm back in the office so I can't wait to see their faces then.

In terms of care for them, I have sensitive skin sometimes on my face so I do slap some moisturiser on to keep my face from falling to pieces. Looks like hell to start with but it saves having the dreaded dandruff beard. Never been one for the beard waxing thing as I tried it once and felt like when I put too much gel in my hair as a teenager. Good quality oil is nice though, loads to choose from out there.

[CraigDS]

Cheers again, ill get on that.

Im seeing balms and styling wax etc. Are they to be used as well as oils or just one or the other? Sorry for all the questions

Watched a few hours of beard videos last night 

Balms are pretty much oils which have been set in something. So not needed as well.

I’ve tried styling waxes but to be honest never found them really worth it. If it’s groomed to a decent shape (I try not to over groom mine as don’t like that really sharp trimmed beard look) then it shouldn’t be needed. Most I do is I’m going out out is I’ll just smooth it off with any wax left over from doing my hair just to keep the fly always neat!

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

Balms are pretty much oils which have been set in something. So not needed as well.

I’ve tried styling waxes but to be honest never found them really worth it. If it’s groomed to a decent shape (I try not to over groom mine as don’t like that really sharp trimmed beard look) then it shouldn’t be needed. Most I do is I’m going out out is I’ll just smooth it off with any wax left over from doing my hair just to keep the fly always neat!

Nice one Craig. Appreciate it

[Red_Mist]

First time beard virgin here. Started one as a joke over a week ago so i can surprise my brother the next time i see him as ive always been the clean cut type and its pure white cept for t'Muzzy.

Same here. What is it about the muzzy? I stopped over a week ago and the sides and chin are mainly grey/white, but the muzzy’s brown. Mine needs to grown a bit more as there’s some patchy bits that look a bit scruffy. I veer between liking it and feeling like I’d love to be clean shaven again. Ah well, might as well persevere and see what happens

[Red_Mist]

Also, can’t decide whether to shave me neck or not. I think I will as it’s the scruffiest part.

[CraigDS]

Also, can’t decide whether to shave me neck or not. I think I will as it’s the scruffiest part.

Yeah you don't want a neck beard!

It's just deciding how high to go. Too high and you look like you've got an uber styled and trimmed beard, too low and it can look scruffy!

[Mr Mingebag Squid]

You can get pure argan oil fairly cheap. Think my last bottle was something like £9 from Amazon and it's coming up to a year since I got it and still plenty left.

Agree with what Craig has said - but stay away from L'Oreal oil - its overly fragranced and just itches like hell.

A few I've tried and liked are Johnnys Chop Shop, Braw and Bulldog. I find you may need to trial a few as some irritate the hell out of my skin and others turn it soft as anything. Read reviews if you go down the Amazon route!

[Crosby Nick]

An additional problem I have is that it’s growing thicker down the sides and tache than the bits in the middle. Looking like a less moley Lemmy.

[Samie]

My grandma doesn't like the beard as it is now and she cooks the food most of the time so I'm gonna have to shave it off. 

[CraigDS]

An additional problem I have is that it’s growing thicker down the sides and tache than the bits in the middle. Looking like a less moley Lemmy.

It'll grow at different rates and fill out once it gets a decent length. Unless you're one of those beta males unable to grow a proper beard 

[Crosby Nick]

It'll grow at different rates and fill out once it gets a decent length. Unless you're one of those beta males unable to grow a proper beard 

Alright Silverback.

How dare you.

[CraigDS]

Another thing, use a decent sulfate free shampoo / conditioner. Although only use the former a few times a week (use the conditioner on it's own between then to clean it).

Ogx do a really good one. It's expensive in most supermarkets but you can get it for about £2 in Home Bargains.

[Son of Spion]

I've got a full beard at the moment. it's not long though. I trim with my Wahl Super Taper. If we go out I clean shave, although Mrs Spion prefers the beard. As things are currently, we go nowhere, so the inclination to shave it off is not there. I feel ten years older with the face furniture, though.

If Mrs Spion had her way I'd look like Grizzly Adams most of the time. 😁

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

its Quite interesting reading all this beard malarkey as far as picking up tips etc. Just hope Al666 doesn’t turn in here now and debunk everything Craig’s said And that John Henry’s the Devil

[CraigDS]

its Quite interesting reading all this beard malarkey as far as picking up tips etc. Just hope Al666 doesn’t turn in here now and debunk everything Craig’s said And that John Henry’s the Devil

Just be thankful Henry doesn't have a beard.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

Just be thankful Henry doesn't have a beard.

haha Als prolly growin one now as we speak so he can come in here to argue. Can just picture him devouring all the vitamin e rich type foods available with his face covered in horse shit and fertilzer so it grows at an exponential rate

[Red_Mist]

[afc tukrish]

haha Als prolly growin one now as we speak so he can come in here to argue. Can just picture him devouring all the vitamin e rich type foods available with his face covered in horse shit and fertilzer so it grows at an exponential rate

Only local fertilizer, and proper white horse shit...

[Macphisto80]

Also, can’t decide whether to shave me neck or not. I think I will as it’s the scruffiest part.

First thing I did without being told. Along with my cheeks with a straight edge. If you don't, then you take on that scruffy, I'm a scruffy bastard that's been sent to the hole in prison for two months look.

[CraigDS]

First thing I did without being told. Along with my cheeks with a straight edge. If you don't, then you take on that scruffy, I'm a scruffy bastard that's been sent to the hole in prison for two months look.

I don’t do my cheeks as it’s relatively neat and not too high on its own and would rather it not look too looked after, if that makes sense!

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

ive got the type of facial hair where my cheek hair grows quite high up my face, to Just above my eybrows

[CHOPPER]

ive got the type of facial hair where my cheek hair grows quite high up my face, to Just above my eybrows

[Crosby Nick]

ive got the type of facial hair where my cheek hair grows quite high up my face, to Just above my eybrows

The Pete Sampras?