Z.Z.Top

[Galapagos]

I am growing a beard. It has been 5 weeks since the face kissed the razor. Doesnt look too bad either. I have never grown a beard that you could scare your Mother with. In my younger days I did have an Amish tripping on acid ginger colored thing that encircled my jawline. I looked like someone you did not want your daughter dating. The shaved head did not add luster to the appearence. As I age the beard has spots of salt and pepper and brown now. It looks nice I think. I want to grow it to about a half a ZZ Top. I comb it everyday to train it. I am just letting it go for length now.

Any advice from the long beard gang on cutting and forming?

[RandyR]

Just rub some Rogaine in every day.

 

When it gets over a foot long, then tie the edges up in braids, and dye a green steak down the middle for effect.

 

 

[BoomerCPO]

While you may not be the best looking beard there is one great advantage to having a long beard.....You will never lack for leftovers to eat.

Boomer....who remains beardless by decree (the Warden's) and not personal choice.

[Hazenson]

I have one but I keep it very short, probably not even called a beard, my buddy has one and he's grown it out to about a foot long. My wife took one look at it and said No way In hell! She has since nicknamed it--- The Anti-Sex Device. But his is all ratty and ruff looking, they can be ok but ya got to keep it groomed hehe just mt 2 cents tho

[Rick Haywood]

I have had one since September of 1977 use to wear it pretty long back in the day but keep it trimmed up nice and neat now............

[Dragonslayer]

[Galapagos]

 

I think I will chronicle the process with a series of pictures. See you in six months.

[Galapagos]

While you may not be the best looking beard there is one great advantage to having a long beard.....You will never lack for leftovers to eat.

Boomer....who remains beardless by decree (the Warden's) and not personal choice.

 

Strangely my Warden has not commented. I keep a lid on the subject at this time.

[Prairiehammer]

 

Well, you asked for it. Don't blame me for ocular damage.

[bongobobny]

I've had a few of them. Some I kept trimmed, another I let nature do it's thing, etc. Did Gotee's, mutten chops, and a few others. Haven't had one for about 20 years now...

[BoomerCPO]

Well, you asked for it. Don't blame me for ocular damage.

 

You could pass as a twin brother to Si Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame.

Boomer....who sez get into Camo's and start signing autographs fer money.

[tazmocycle]

don't forget the glass of iced tea!! LOL!!

[Marcarl]

Time to shape it a little,,not much, just enough to get rid of the ends.

[Dooder1]

I have had one since September of 1977 use to wear it pretty long back in the day but keep it trimmed up nice and neat now............

 

A razor hasnt touched my face since Nov 3, 1978. Thats the day I got out of the Army. My wife has never seen me with out a beard. Sometimes I let it grow out in the winter but most times I keep it short. I like mine between 1/4 to 1/2 inch long.