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washburn	newby	Lead	[-]
Beard Newcomer Posts: 1 Jun 30 12 3:08 PM More My Recent Posts	Tags : None 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. Thanks! Mike

Beardminator		#1	[-]
Beard Legend Posts: 1595 Jun 30 12 3:13 PM Certified Advisor More My Recent Posts	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 http://www.buddytv.com/ar...s/william-petersen-3.jpg
jasjes		#2	[-]
Beard Wizard Posts: 6138 Jun 30 12 5:44 PM Moderator More My Recent Posts	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. Comment on my first beard attempt
dudebeard		#3	[-]
Beard Jedi Posts: 4316 Jun 30 12 5:58 PM Deputy Moderator More My Recent Posts	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. New members, check out Frequently Asked Questions and Rules of Beard Acquisition. To upload and post pictures, check step-by-step instructions.
chuckfreezen		#4	[-]
Beard Master Posts: 614 Jul 1 12 12:43 AM More My Recent Posts	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.
NikoLLa		#5	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 275 Jul 1 12 1:34 AM More My Recent Posts	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.
colinday		#6	[-]
Beard Regular Posts: 164 Jul 1 12 2:26 AM More My Recent Posts	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!

n0lan		#7	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 98 Jul 1 12 1:16 PM More My Recent Posts	let it grow!
crscm		#8	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 219 Jul 1 12 5:33 PM More My Recent Posts	Looks fine. Go on! crscm
Tyranthraxus		#9	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 22 Jul 2 12 1:03 AM More My Recent Posts	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.
kplandes		#10	[-]
Beard Jedi Posts: 4782 Jul 2 12 1:52 AM Certified Advisor More My Recent Posts	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! “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” — Dr. Seuss My update thread: Really into my beard - kplandes Beards in action: Real men with real beards doing real work in the real world
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Beard Friendly Posts: 79 Jul 2 12 2:37 AM More My Recent Posts	Keep growing. Beards are awesome.

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