Joe

Bearded since: 1980. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

Comments:
I grew my beard because I had wanted to grow a beard since long before I actually could (i.e. pre-pubescence). I feel it completes my face, as natural to it as my eyebrows or head hair. I think it is my best feature. At the risk of sounding conceited, I love its color, thickness and texture. I love the way it seems to grow faster and thicker as I get older. I do not even mind the grey coming into my sideburns. In short, I love it!