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Jun 30 12 3:08 PM

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Hi. I just decided to try and grow a beard for the first time about 4 weeks ago and am now debating if I should try to shape it into chin strap or just shave it off. The cheeks are thin, whispy and have a few bald spots so I'm not sure I should let them keep growing. Would love any advice i can get.

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Mike

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Jun 30 12 3:13 PM

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4 weeks are NOTHING!!! Go for at least 2 months, it will fill in and I am sure it will look great.
If the cheeks do not get denser, try a full beard like this with carved out cheeks

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Jun 30 12 5:44 PM

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You're giving up too early. You could carve into a chin strap now but I suggest you grow at least another 4-6 weeks then decide. This will give your cheeks a chance to darken up a bit with slow growers and you might just like the look. Also, you have established a good neckline and could keep that shaved during this process. Have patience and keep growing.

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Jun 30 12 5:58 PM

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Welcome to the board. You have great coverage and density. As others said 4 weeks are nothing, you need to give it 8 to 12 weeks to see your full potental. Just be patient and relax.

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Jul 1 12 12:43 AM

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You're at the wrong place if you want the okay for shaving. The general rule on the board is wait 3-4 months before styling. I would personally stop shaving the cheeks and give them a chance. From what I can see you could have a very nice riker which you would leave the mustache and connectors and shave only the cheeks. If I were you and was wanting to style it that's what I would do and have done in the past.

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Jul 1 12 1:34 AM

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Like others already said 4 weeks is not enough to see your potential. Wait at least 1 more month and the upper cheeks will fill in. Good luck.

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Jul 1 12 2:26 AM

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It's looking great, but 4 weeks is early in the beard game. You've done a great job on the neckline, just let it keep growing for another 6 weeks ... You won't be disappointed. Enjoy the transformation!

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Jul 1 12 1:16 PM

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let it grow!

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Jul 1 12 5:33 PM

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Looks fine. Go on!

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Jul 2 12 1:03 AM

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Looks great! I would suggest to just let it grow for a few weeks/months before deciding to shave it off or shape it into a chin strap.

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Jul 2 12 1:52 AM

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Looks like a nice beard shaping up there. The things that kill more fine beards than anything else are impatience and self-doubt. You got the goods. Let it grow!

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