Welcome to the board!! Don't worry about the extra pictures! Try to get smaller pictures next time. And ... NICE!!!!  I like how it is looking! You definitely have a good look there and have growth for a good looking long beard! So ... how long are you going to grow it?? Do me a favor and measure it ... measure from the bottom of your lip to the bottom of your beard without stretching or pulling it. I'd like to see if I can get you over to Long Beards or if I should move you to Short Established! So ... what are your goals, man? It looks good to me!

As to the shampoo ... any natural shampoo will work.  Don't sweat it too much.  If you use oil that will help it fine.  I would use a few drops once or twice per day or after you wash it - since it gets dirty.  Beards are pretty durable.  I would usually tell you to only wash it once or twice per week and condition it more often, but if it is getting dirty, then you may want to shampoo it more than that.  It is good that the girlfriend is good with it!  At this point if you are going for a long beard, then I would not trim anything - not even a neckline (if you do that).  Trimming the 'stache from time to time is okay so that it doesn't get in the way. 

Welcome, man!



BHster's TWEARD!! (2 Years!)  

Stuff I use:
Oregon Wild Hair  'stache wax used daily to keep 'stache out of mouth
Bed Head Hard Head  'stache tamer for keeping da handlebars in line
Capo's Alaskan Beard Oil Balm, Oil and Wash for beard care 

Helpful Links:
Library Central of Beard Growing - Styling, Trimming, Products
Beard Board Essentials - Posting, Pictures, etc.

Time and length do wonders for a beard!   
Last Edited By: bhster Aug 1 15 11:44 AM. Edited 2 times.