Nile

Bearded since: 2005. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

Comments:
I had always had really big muttonchops and, for some reason, I never wanted a mustache. Once my chin started filling in, I opted to cover my butt chin with a chinstrap, still no mustache. I got sick of the obvious "Abe" and "Amish" references. So in came the mustache and it's been there ever since, excluding trimming mishaps.

How do I feel about my beard? I love it, the way it looks, feels, and the way it makes me feel. I definately feel more confident with a beard. There are some days I wish it weren't red, but I don't like the way it feels when it's colored.