Abdul

Bearded since: 2012 officially, not counting goatees. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

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Why did I grow my beard? I have always been fascinated with beards seeing my father have one and the majority of my community being and encouraged being bearded. I have been growing this beard since January of this year so this is my nine-month beard with exception of trimming the stray hairs. But my friend Muj and I started growing our beards as a part of a challenge to see who could grow his faster and best looking (by the way, he won it! ) and we haven't shaved since!

How do I feel about my beard? Honestly for a twenty-two year old I'm blessed to have one and I love it but I wish it were a bit thicker. I had a bald spot that made me hate my beard as I was growing it, but I overcame it. Also I wish it would grow faster because my beard grows in slow motion! Overall after all the patience and trimming I can genuinely say I love my beard. :D