Kolu

Bearded since: 2013. I am an occasional or seasonal beard grower.

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Why did I grow my beard? I grew a beard as an experiment to see how I would look with one after years of discouragement from people. I also grew it to keep my face warm over the winter period when working outdoors.

How do I feel about my beard? Years ago I hated it because it was a different color than the rest of me and I was always discouraged by family and friends from growing a beard. Now I love the feeling of having a beard and that it is part of my identity and masculinity. I plan to grow it longer. If anything, I wish it were a little thicker and that it had not gone gray so quickly.