For the beards.

Darrin Scott · October 18, 2013, 09:31:08 AM

Is anyone else trying to grow a beard? I'm trying and I'm unhappy with my thin facial hair. It's not thick enough in my opinion. However, I'm trying! Haha.

I wanted to make a thread for those of us trying to grow a beard. Maybe show some progress, tips etc?

My beard so far.

Sorry my face is goofy!

Mr.X · October 18, 2013, 10:02:01 AM

Your beard looks fine to me. Although it may be hard to judge from a relatively dark picture. Also, I couldn't help but think of this when I saw your post:

My facial hair is by no means ready to become a beard (I'm 5 months on T) but who knows, maybe in the future!

aleon515 · October 18, 2013, 04:57:58 PM

Don't think theres' a thing you can do. Beard growth is highly genetic and all cis males don't grow wonderful thick beards.
I used dye on my mustache. It's visible without but it does help it look darker. I used Just for Men Mustache and Beard. I am thinking of trying to find something natural. I have heard some guys have trouble with irritation and blisters.

--Jay

Kreuzfidel · October 18, 2013, 05:35:35 PM

Good idea for a thread.

I'm 2 years in and you have a better beard than me, Darrin (I think you started not too long after I did). Mine is thickening right up, but is still sparse and I have practically no sideburns. I can see it coming in still and I know that it usually takes about 5 years for a good beard to creep up your face, so I'm not in a rush - just thankful for the little that I have:

I've been using Biotin daily for about a couple of months and it seems to be helping with the growth thickening. I'm also starting to use a face scrub and massaging eucalyptus oil into my beard to see if it stimulates new growth.

supremecatoverlord · October 18, 2013, 09:59:46 PM

about a week's worth of stubble. Will keep this updated if anyone wants me to. XD

Darrin Scott · October 19, 2013, 10:39:24 PM

Quote from: supremecatoverlord on October 18, 2013, 09:59:46 PM

about a week's worth of stubble. Will keep this updated if anyone wants me to. XD

Wow thats great!

Everyone is looking good. I hope more people post on here. I want to see people's progress. I know you can't force growth, but I thought it'd be a good thread for people trying to grow facial hair or a beard.

Here are some more shots of me: New hairs growing in! My beard is spreading!

The other side:

chuck · October 21, 2013, 11:38:33 AM

Like this one?

My best advice dont shave.

But I have found that my beard looks a million times nicer when its trimmed. Especially the edges of the beard to give it some shap. Right now, its pretty scraggly, but it doesnt bother me, so I am letting it go for a while until I feel like trimming or shaving. I also think that scruff looks much nicer than my scraggly beard. I usually let my mood dictate my beard. If I feel like keeping the world away, I grow it out longer and if I feel like being more friendly then I keep it short (just scruff).

Darrin Scott · October 21, 2013, 05:04:42 PM

Quote from: chuck on October 21, 2013, 11:38:33 AM
Like this one?

My best advice dont shave.

But I have found that my beard looks a million times nicer when its trimmed. Especially the edges of the beard to give it some shap. Right now, its pretty scraggly, but it doesnt bother me, so I am letting it go for a while until I feel like trimming or shaving. I also think that scruff looks much nicer than my scraggly beard. I usually let my mood dictate my beard. If I feel like keeping the world away, I grow it out longer and if I feel like being more friendly then I keep it short (just scruff).

Your beard looks really good. I assume you've been on T a while.

Adam (birkin) · October 21, 2013, 05:10:39 PM

Quote from: chuck on October 21, 2013, 11:38:33 AM

Damn! Very nice

xsmittyx · December 02, 2013, 09:55:56 PM

Ah it's all about genetics. Mine is still pretty patchy but I have the exact same beard as my (bio male) brother

Darrin Scott · December 03, 2013, 07:56:56 PM

Wow. Didn't think this thread would come back. haha

Here is some progress.

xsmittyx · December 03, 2013, 09:59:58 PM

yeah I'm late to the party

great beardy pics

wheat thins are delicious · December 04, 2013, 07:45:16 PM

6 months of growth.

BrotherBen · December 04, 2013, 10:16:14 PM

So do you guys actually shape your "neck/cheek lines" like this describes? http://www.beards.org/neck.php Or just let it do its thing? Some day I hope to have a nice thick beard to help strengthen the look of my narrow chin.

wheat thins are delicious · December 04, 2013, 10:25:14 PM

I just let it do it's own thing. I don't want to risk messing it up while trimming and having to cut part off. Plus I actually really like the look of a natural neckline more and wish I had more neck growth.

Darrin Scott · December 05, 2013, 01:07:33 PM

I agree with wheat. I just let it do it's own thing. I don't trim it really ever.

Timo · December 07, 2013, 02:23:28 AM

It sucks cuz I wanna grow some too but I'm asian I guess that's not how it works. hm....

lexical · December 08, 2013, 01:32:31 AM

Quote from: BrotherBen on December 04, 2013, 10:16:14 PM
So do you guys actually shape your "neck/cheek lines" like this describes? http://www.beards.org/neck.php Or just let it do its thing? Some day I hope to have a nice thick beard to help strengthen the look of my narrow chin.

When it didn't grow in as thickly I left it alone, didn't want to mess it up and have to shave it. These days I usually shape the neck line. Just took this for reference:

lexical · December 08, 2013, 01:44:41 AM

Quote from: supremecatoverlord on October 18, 2013, 09:59:46 PM

about a week's worth of stubble. Will keep this updated if anyone wants me to. XD

dude it looks awesome, nice coverage. i'd be interested in an update

Alexthecat · December 19, 2013, 12:35:40 PM

Quote from: supremecatoverlord on October 18, 2013, 09:59:46 PM

about a week's worth of stubble. Will keep this updated if anyone wants me to. XD

That chest hair!

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