Chris

Bearded since: 1993. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

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I grew my beard because I was tired of shaving. It can be so tedious. I know growing and grooming a beard is a commitment but not nearly much as always being clean shaven. I also have a young looking face for being almost forty years old. My father and his father were very hairy and when I started to grow my beard I was pleased with the look of maturity it gave me. Also, my heritage is of the Old Norse. So I wondered what it would look like to grow a longer beard. It has been much longer than recent pics but I plan to go to the New Year without shaving and update again then (photo is from 2013/08/04).

How do I feel about my beard? I love my beard. I have coarse hair. So it likes to take its own shape. I add conditioner when it gets longer so it feels softer. To me, growing a beard is a sign of maturity and manhood. Like my father, his father before him, and my uncles, I will remain full bearded and continue to grow my beard as long as it will grow and as long as I am happy with it. And right now, I am very happy with it. UPDATES TO COME SOON.