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    Feb 23, 2017#21

    I saw this potential with your stache in the pictures you posted 2 days ago.   It is a reality that your beard has developed to a much greater extent than you realize because you haven't let it grow for a long enough time. Yes, you are getting new coverage also, but you must realize that beard hair grows at different rates... some hairs [called slower starters] don't join your coverage until the second month.  This is why you must grow it all to 3 months to see all the potential you have at this age. 

    Your beard is going to be spectacular at 3 months for a 15 y/o but you must realize that you could have many years of beard development beyond that time. The second of the two pictures you just posted shows a much more mature look than the first picture because you have dark areas starting to show up under the lip and along the jaw. That darker complexion you are getting with the beard will give some maturity and age to your look... so let it all grow and lets see the more manly look coming on for you.
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      Feb 23, 2017#22

      jasjes wrote:
      I saw this potential with your stache in the pictures you posted 2 days ago.


        It is a reality that your beard has developed to a much greater extent than you realize because you haven't let it grow for a long enough time. Yes, you are getting new coverage also, but you must realize that beard hair grows at different rates... some hairs [called slower starters] don't join your coverage until the second month.  This is why you must grow it all to 3 months to see all the potential you have at this age. Your beard is going to be spectacular at 3 months for a 15 y/o but you must realize that you could have many years of beard development beyond that time. The second of the two pictures you just posted shows a much more mature look than the first picture because you have dark areas starting to show up under the lip and along the jaw. That darker complexion you are getting with the beard will give some maturity and age to your look... so let it all grow and lets see the more manly look coming on for you.

      Thank you Jasjes for your opinion. I will surely keep you guys updated on the 13 week beard journey ☺

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        Feb 23, 2017#23

        Oh man...that is serious growth. Sure you will have a great stache in no time...probably a goatee too. Good luck man. Grow and show whenever you can..

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          Feb 27, 2017#24



          Alright everyone, I'm back with another weekly update here. So my moustache is rocking the 6th week mark and my beard hits one week. I have a question though, my beard itches a LOT at this stage and if you can give me some tips to stop the itching that would be thankful. I will turn 16 this Wednesday on 1st March.

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            Feb 27, 2017#25

            I can't think of a better birthday gift you can give yourself on your 16th birthday than the start of such a good looking beard.  Of course, you realize your sides are in full development and you can expect a lot of that skin to get covered in the months ahead. You can now stop asking if you should grow or not, because you want this beard and it already looks very decent.  So just continue to grow everything and turn your attention now to accepting your beardedness.

            Your face itches because short stiff hairs are rubbing against skin.  This is a temporary situation and it will go away in a week or two.  You can relieve it by using some oil such as jojoba which you are going to need in a month or two anyhow.

            Are you feeling any different now that you have this additional facial hair?  Going from your initial stache to what you have now should give you pause to reflect on what you have accomplished in this short time and how much more improvement you can expect over the next couple months. Keep the updates coming every week or two because progress will be quick.
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              Feb 28, 2017#26

              I love your decision to go for a full beard . Keep it all growing!

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                Feb 28, 2017#27

                The itchiness is to be expected.  It is something all of us with beards deal with.  I saw your earlier pictures and wondered why you didn't grow a beard.  I am happy that you have decided to ditch your razor.  You have sufficient beard for a chinstrap at this point.  I would do a neck line in about another week to tidy your beard up.

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                  Mar 04, 2017#28

                  So coming back. I have really something important to talk about this time. So, my 10th grade Farewell is going to be on 11th. So as I am going to be wearing a suit as it is a formal event I need my face to look pretty clean. The beard however which I am growing looks pretty messy. So I thought of going the van dyke style as I have vellus also on small portion of my chin, A Van Dyke would hide them and define my hair more. Can I go on with this?


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                    Mar 04, 2017#29

                    Certainly you can go with this. In worst case scenario you can go solo stache....

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                      Mar 06, 2017#30

                      Your soul patch and goatee might not be ready for this, but it is certainly worth a try. I recommend letting those sections grow for a good 2-3 months.

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                        Mar 06, 2017#31

                        Hey man. Your beard is looking really good at this stage. The Van Dyke is a possibility for you, but I think I would prefer the sides staying on. If you want to emphasis the front, you could always keep the sides shorter and let the front grow out more. Either way, it is a big decision as you will want to look nice and will want some photos taken on the day. Perhaps you could try the suit on in a couple of days and see what you like!

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                          Mar 06, 2017#32

                          I also agree that your sides are ready to show and I would keep them for your farewell.  If you try to shape something unusual as you have shown, you will not have the time to get accustomed to that look and you will likely shave everything off.  Be yourself and keep your beard.  It will look really good once you put that suit on.
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                            Mar 09, 2017#33

                            So, I am back with a bad news. Unfortunately I had shaved before seeing your replies people. Well, it's been already 4 days since I have shaved. I shaved only a part of the jawline and my undercarriage and not the whole thing. So, until my farewell I will look pretty clean. And after then I am looking forward to a 13 week no shave or trim goal with my beard. So, let's see what happens now.

                              Mar 09, 2017#34



                              Here's how my facial hair looks like right now.

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                                Mar 09, 2017#35

                                It's looks pretty good even after you shaved some! If you don't want to sport something more right now, you can certainly go with what you have on right now! Really good growth both on the stache and the chin for your age! Just imagine with the growth that you have right now, how good you will look in a few years time when it will get even fuller!! In my oppinion i would still let everything grow out since you look quite promising and have quite a bit of coverage but that's up to you! It looks quite good as it is as well!

                                Have patience and keep growing and showing! Good luck bro!!
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                                  Mar 09, 2017#36

                                  Can't really tell from this view but it seems that you left the strong parts of your beard intact....  sideburns, goatee and stache.  Let the goatee connect to the sideburns, sporting the chinstrap for now and in no time, you will be see expansion up and into the sides from the chinstrap.   This is definitely giving you an older look and this may be the reason you are getting some pushback from family.  Don't let that bother you... as you continue to grow, they will become accustomed to your beardedness.
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                                    Mar 11, 2017#37

                                    Hey everyone. I am really confused right now. So my moustache is not getting denser, what I thought it would. Its just getting longer and does not look good. So, right now I think I should sport only a chinstrap and goatee and keep the rest clean till June and try again. As Summer is coming, In India the temperature goes upto 45C and it would itch a lot.
                                    Thoughts on only goatee?

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                                      Mar 11, 2017#38

                                      I didn't get what is the problem with a thick, fat and big mustache...
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                                        Mar 11, 2017#39

                                        Your stache looks plenty full enough in the picture in post 34.   That is the perception others have when they see your stache.  You, OTOH, are looking at it close up and see a few areas of thinness.  That is causing confusion.  If you just step back from the mirror, you will realize that your stache is quite adequate at this point and deserves to be part of your facial hair.  As the hairs get longer, train them horizontal with got2b spiking glue and blow drying.


                                        Do not think that warm weather is a problem for beards.  When you perspire, water is trapped in your beard hairs and it evaporates from there, causing a slight cooling effect. Itching is caused by stiff hairs curling against skin that is unaccustomed to something like that.  Your stache hairs are long and soft at this point... not anything new to the skin and hence, should not cause itching.


                                        I realize all these things are new to you and you just have to experience them first hand and learn how to think about your beardedness. It may take a bit for this mental acceptance to kick in or you may find it kicking in soon.  Let your beard happen... let it look like others around you who also have heavy dark beards... and before you know it, you will not even realize you are wearing this beard around with you.
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                                          Mar 13, 2017#40

                                          The stache and goatee look great together; they look much thicker and polished in these later weeks. Keep it growing and showing .

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