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Beard + shaved head

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beardchap	Beard + shaved head	Lead	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 11 Jan 17 12 3:07 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None I get asked all the time "If you could grow your hair back, would you?" And my answer is always "No". I started going bald when I was in high school so that was terrible. Shortly after my 18th birthday I decided I was going to take control and shaved my head for the first time. Since then (except for a few stretches of prolonged laziness) my scalp has been smooth every day. I quickly realized that being bald wasn't just a hairstyle, it was a personality. And I fully embrace it. Being bald is part of who I am. I wouldn't be the same person with hair on my head. And I feel the same about my facial hair. Even before I shaved my head I had facial hair. And apart from having to shave it off a few times due to being on my high school's wrestling team, it's been with me longer than my smooth head has. For 10+ years there has been hair on my chin. And I think it greatly defines who I am. A bald head and a beard is responsible for who I am today. They are the first things anyone notices about me...and I wear them proudly!

ncbeardguy		#1	[-]
Beard Legend Posts: 1493 Jan 17 12 3:18 PM Certified Advisor Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wow. You have pretty much a perfect beard, man. Great coloration, terrific density, amazing stache. And paired with the shaved head -- well, just a totally natural look for you. You obviously realized long ago what looked best on you, given your genetics, and you embraced it. Well-done.
Avenue Whiskers		#2	[-]
Beard Regular Posts: 181 Jan 18 12 8:49 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Beardchap it's a good look, but I'm somewhat prejudiced in my judgment because I also do the shaved bald and full beard. I think almost all guys with any significant degree of male pattern baldness look far better, and younger, if they clean up the mess Mother Nature leaves behind when you're blessed with clean dome genes. Fortunately, as is obvious with your great beard, the genetics for mpb are often paired with good beard genes. As I said a good look, and I see more of us everyday.
imaginary		#3	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 449 Jan 18 12 5:25 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Agreed as someone who is nearing closer toward that look. I'm merely waiting for springtime. Rightfully have you said about it being part of one's personality. That was the same advice when I first went bearded.
Beastface		#4	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 98 Jan 19 12 2:19 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I totally agree with you Beardchap. I did the same thing. After my hairline started receding, I refused to be one of those guys doing a comb over or trying to hard to hide it. A shaved head looks great in my opinion and now after growing my first beard, I like my look even better. The one thing I miss about having a full head of hair is being able to change hairstyles and accessorize basically. Luckily, now that I know I can grow a full beard pretty well, I am able to feel stylish still. So hello from a fellow shaved head and bearded brutha!
netenyahoo.jimhillmedia		#5	[-]
Beard Regular Posts: 120 Jan 20 12 5:12 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	You guys look awesome and have great beards. The look fits you. I have super thick hair, so I dont think I'll ever go bald. Patience is the key to a great beard.
Avenue Whiskers		#6	[-]
Beard Regular Posts: 181 Jan 20 12 9:28 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Don't knock it until you've tried it! Although a good beard is a 2-3 month investment--and is well worth it, a nice shaved head is only 20-30 minutes away. Think about it.
imaginary		#7	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 449 Jan 20 12 11:12 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	This may come off as silly, but I'm also wondering on opinion: are any of you bald and bearded ones glasses wearers as well? I guess I'm just feeling self-conscious going that route for days I do not wear contact lens.
Beastface		#8	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 98 Jan 21 12 3:10 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I don't wear any (yet) but I kinda wish I did because I think they can be a nice accessory. I really dig the shaved head, beard with glasses look.
Avenue Whiskers		#9	[-]
Beard Regular Posts: 181 Jan 21 12 10:37 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I almost always wear contacts, regular glasses are just too inconvenient because of sweat, getting knocked around, etc. Sunglasses, yes, my prescriptions--only when I've taken the contacts out at night.
imaginary		#10	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 449 Jan 21 12 1:44 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Avenue Whiskers wrote: I almost always wear contacts, regular glasses are just too inconvenient because of sweat, getting knocked around, etc. Sunglasses, yes, my prescriptions--only when I've taken the contacts out at night. That's how I feel right now. I'm planning to go the bald head route sometime in March/early April due to the fickle weather, and feeling my head will freeze. So far, I've buzzed my head, and came to love it. Ever since then, I've only been seen with glasses on occasion. But who knows? I've considered making myself over slightly by incorporating dressy with rock elements again. Perhaps I could rock a bald head with a beard, while wearing a suit and boots.

imaginary		#11	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 449 Jan 21 12 8:23 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Well guys, I caved and shaved . . . my head. Although I like how I look (I did this once in 2004,) I am feeling slightly fickle in keeping it. I have a job search to focus on, perhaps I am feeling fickle on how to present myself in front of a job interviewer. If I receive a promotion from my current job or find something new quickly, I would like to keep the bald head. This picture is a camera phone shot with glasses. I may post a picture of myself in my Sunday best tomorrow.
Avenue Whiskers		#12	[-]
Beard Regular Posts: 181 Jan 21 12 9:51 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	It's a good look, and remember the job interview is about what's "in" your head, not what's on your head. Dress neatly, shave cleanly--the head of course, clean hands, the obvious. One thing to remember, always write or e-mail a thank you to the interviewer for his time and interest. It not only shows you have social and business skills, but it brings your case back to him, up front and center, particularly in comparison to your competition who don't get a prompt thank you on his desk!
beardchap		#13	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 11 Jan 22 12 1:27 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	imaginary wrote: This may come off as silly, but I'm also wondering on opinion: are any of you bald and bearded ones glasses wearers as well? I guess I'm just feeling self-conscious going that route for days I do not wear contact lens. I wear glasses daily, just happen to not be wearing them in my profile pic on here. I just got them a couple years ago so I decided that I absolutely did not want to learn how to put contacts in. I've been told it's a good look on me, I'll get a bald + beard + glasses pic up sometime soonish.
kplandes		#14	[-]
Beard Jedi Posts: 4743 Jan 22 12 3:18 AM Certified Advisor Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	imaginary, I wear frameless glasses right now, which I've enjoyed for several years. Contacts have never worked for my dry eyes, and I've noticed my eyes recede since my beard is so prominent. The frames in your pictures seem like they bring the face back to good balance. I'm planning to get something like those soon. I'll probably shave my head again at some point, but for now have just been buzzing it down to a #1. It's a good look either way. I think a beard, a bald head, and glasses are the trifecta of masculinity and wisdom. “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
beardchap		#15	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 11 Jan 22 12 11:14 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	kplandes wrote: I think a beard, a bald head, and glasses are the trifecta of masculinity and wisdom. I like it! That's some deep stuff
DanoFromCO		#16	[-]
Beard Wizard Posts: 9455 Jan 22 12 4:10 PM Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Shaved heads are so commonplace now, I highly doubt interviewers are going to discriminate based on that. Go in with confidence, dress up well and you'll be fine. Patience shall be rewarded! New beard growers: Check out the Rules of Beard Acquisition. To upload and post pictures, here are some step-by-step instructions. Do you believe in these Common Beard Myths?
imaginary		#17	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 449 Jan 22 12 6:16 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks for the comments and advice guys. I officially went outside today with a bald head . . . with no response. Then again, people were so used to seeing a very shortly buzzed head that I don't think going from bare surface of the machine to razor would be that drastic to the glancing eye. So I guess regarding looking professional (okay, so I added touches here,) Once again, another camera phone shot. For footwear, look up Alfani Revere. And yes, I do wear leather cuff bands to church on Sundays. And I am active in church while wearing them.
DanoFromCO		#18	[-]
Beard Wizard Posts: 9455 Jan 23 12 10:54 AM Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	That is a great look...you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Patience shall be rewarded! New beard growers: Check out the Rules of Beard Acquisition. To upload and post pictures, here are some step-by-step instructions. Do you believe in these Common Beard Myths?
R2theE		#19	[-]
Beard Friendly Posts: 22 Jan 26 12 2:02 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Looks really good. Like you've always been shaved.
crscm		#20	[-]
Beard Elite Posts: 219 Jan 26 12 5:56 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	One advantage of having a full beard is to avoid shaving. So it would never come into my mind to shave my head (which is getting bald naturally anyway). Besides I don't have a any practice, after not shaving for more than 20 years. crscm

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