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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
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Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone... |
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I hated the idea of even having stubble until my 30s. Then for a reason I don't remember I wasn't able to shave for a few days and I liked it. Eventually it grew into a beard. Then women started telling me that it suited me and I should keep it. So I mostly have. Occasionally I shave it off and then look in the mirror and am reminded of why I grew it in the first place.
So, the lesson I've learned is that the more of my face can't be seen, the better I look  |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I hated the idea of even having stubble until my 30s. Then for a reason I don't remember I wasn't able to shave for a few days and I liked it. Eventually it grew into a beard. Then women started telling me that it suited me and I should keep it. So I mostly have. Occasionally I shave it off and then look in the mirror and am reminded of why I grew it in the first place.
So, the lesson I've learned is that the more of my face can't be seen, the better I look "
I feel like this is one of those "prove it" moments... |
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I couldn’t be bollocksed with shaving, had facial hair for nearly 40 years now.
I’d feel naked without it.
Lots of people have tried to persuade me to remove it over the years but it ain’t goin’ nowhere.
It’s who I am |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I couldn’t be bollocksed with shaving, had facial hair for nearly 40 years now.
I’d feel naked without it.
Lots of people have tried to persuade me to remove it over the years but it ain’t goin’ nowhere.
It’s who I am "
From what I can see... it's a good call. |
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Was able to grow one when i was 17, made it easy to get served without ID.
Then i thought i looked too young without it when i was early 20's.. eventually just decided i look better with one So had one ever since... and trust me its a lot easier to just have a shave than it is to keep a beard |
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I couldn't be arsed shaving about 7 years ago when I was ill and grew a beard for the first time ever.
Shaved it off after a few months but regretted doing so and grew it all over again.
It was the final piece in the jigsaw of the new me and nothing to do with trends or fads. |
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"After being in the corporate world, clean shaven and suited for many years, when I left, I burnt the suits and embraced the beard.
Looking back on photos, this was a good thing! "
Gives a new meaning to burning your bra  |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
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"After being in the corporate world, clean shaven and suited for many years, when I left, I burnt the suits and embraced the beard.
Looking back on photos, this was a good thing! "
That's actually what my dad and uncle both did! Worth it! |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Was able to grow one when i was 17, made it easy to get served without ID.
Then i thought i looked too young without it when i was early 20's.. eventually just decided i look better with one So had one ever since... and trust me its a lot easier to just have a shave than it is to keep a beard"
Keep a beard well anyway... |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I couldn't be arsed shaving about 7 years ago when I was ill and grew a beard for the first time ever.
Shaved it off after a few months but regretted doing so and grew it all over again.
It was the final piece in the jigsaw of the new me and nothing to do with trends or fads. "
I like the pieces of the jigsaw. Suits you  |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Because I look like a dinner lady without one.
Definitely need proof. Is it because you wear the tabard if you don't have a beard?
And the hairnets
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I think I just came |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Because I look like a dinner lady without one.
Definitely need proof. Is it because you wear the tabard if you don't have a beard?
And the hairnets
I think I just came
I’ll get the mop"
You're too good to me  |
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Always hated shaving. So I've always been stubbly as I'd only be arsed to shave about twice a week. Then got a job where I needed to be a bit smarter so rather than just shaving twice a week I just grew it out a bit. People seemed to react differently to me at work, women liked it, which was surprising to me as conventional wisdom back then was women don't like hairy guys. And people complimented me on it. So it was a bit of a no brainer. |
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"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone..."
I have a small beard as i have a baby face and look about 12 if i shave |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Always hated shaving. So I've always been stubbly as I'd only be arsed to shave about twice a week. Then got a job where I needed to be a bit smarter so rather than just shaving twice a week I just grew it out a bit. People seemed to react differently to me at work, women liked it, which was surprising to me as conventional wisdom back then was women don't like hairy guys. And people complimented me on it. So it was a bit of a no brainer. "
It suits you |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
I have a small beard as i have a baby face and look about 12 if i shave"
Looks like it takes a lot of upkeep... how do you make it so symmetrical? |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
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I have just a goatee, but look too young without it.
Giving me slightly bad guy/villain look, so keeps the real bad guys away sometimes."
It suits you |
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By *eliusMan
over a year ago
Henlow |
I hate shaving. Always had, especially in the old days of collar and tie office decorum. But I also don’t like beards. So I would not shave for 2 or 3 days. Now that I’m older, semi retired those days can be a week. However, when I now shave after this length of time I get bad red blotches all over my face - razor burn I think. The only way round it is to shave more regularly… did I mention I hate shaving |
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"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone..."
My tash just grows naturally darling. No real decision needed…  |
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I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum. |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I hate shaving. Always had, especially in the old days of collar and tie office decorum. But I also don’t like beards. So I would not shave for 2 or 3 days. Now that I’m older, semi retired those days can be a week. However, when I now shave after this length of time I get bad red blotches all over my face - razor burn I think. The only way round it is to shave more regularly… did I mention I hate shaving "
So... are you bearded? |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
My tash just grows naturally darling. No real decision needed… "
Plait it? |
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"I hate shaving. Always had, especially in the old days of collar and tie office decorum. But I also don’t like beards. So I would not shave for 2 or 3 days. Now that I’m older, semi retired those days can be a week. However, when I now shave after this length of time I get bad red blotches all over my face - razor burn I think. The only way round it is to shave more regularly… did I mention I hate shaving "
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I had those often since 1992.
(Yes, I started to shave at age 12)
I discovered the solution for that last year.
Have a shave and a shower, then put the aftershave on.
The aftershave caused it straight after shaving, not the razor.
Might not work for you, but worth a try.
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum."
You look sexier?
HOW? |
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"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
My tash just grows naturally darling. No real decision needed…
Plait it?"
I do. I attach it via my nose and ear hair and it works really well |
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"I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum.
You look sexier?
HOW? "
Oh stop…..! |
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By *ddie1966Man
over a year ago
Paper Town Central, Essex. |
It was originally grown as a prop for the musical, Fiddler On The Roof, that I participated in. Everyone said it suited me, so it stayed.
Have shaved it a couple of times when the trimming went wrong and got told I looked older for it, so now it stays. |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
My tash just grows naturally darling. No real decision needed…
Plait it?
I do. I attach it via my nose and ear hair and it works really well "
I do that... bring in the beard if I'm feeling fancy. |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum.
You look sexier?
HOW?
Oh stop…..!"
Sorry. I'll go back in my box 
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"It was originally grown as a prop for the musical, Fiddler On The Roof, that I participated in. Everyone said it suited me, so it stayed.
Have shaved it a couple of times when the trimming went wrong and got told I looked older for it, so now it stays."
Did you get the shakes and shave a strip off up the middle?  |
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"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
My tash just grows naturally darling. No real decision needed…
Plait it?
I do. I attach it via my nose and ear hair and it works really well
I do that... bring in the beard if I'm feeling fancy."
Oh I love this 
Can we get some of those fake ZZ Top Beards and do the air guitar? |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
My tash just grows naturally darling. No real decision needed…
Plait it?
I do. I attach it via my nose and ear hair and it works really well
I do that... bring in the beard if I'm feeling fancy.
Oh I love this
Can we get some of those fake ZZ Top Beards and do the air guitar? "
Gimme 6 weeks and I won't need the fake one |
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I was a young and impressionable CrossFit coach and all the bigger boys had big beards, so I joined in, thinking I could quit anytime I wanted. Then I shaved it off to play the role of Death for hallow'een and someone commented on my lack of chin. So here we are.
B |
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By *cflirtyMan
over a year ago
Hampshire |
"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone..."
Posh I go from one to another it's a phase or can't be arsed kinda thing.
In my younger days I was referred to as "catweazle"
More recently its been more of a goatee thing but then it gets itchy and the land of smooth returns |
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"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
My tash just grows naturally darling. No real decision needed…
Plait it?
I do. I attach it via my nose and ear hair and it works really well
I do that... bring in the beard if I'm feeling fancy.
Oh I love this
Can we get some of those fake ZZ Top Beards and do the air guitar?
Gimme 6 weeks and I won't need the fake one "
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By *cflirtyMan
over a year ago
Hampshire |
"I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum.
You look sexier?
HOW?
Oh stop…..!"
In growing hairs are a swine |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I was a young and impressionable CrossFit coach and all the bigger boys had big beards, so I joined in, thinking I could quit anytime I wanted. Then I shaved it off to play the role of Death for hallow'een and someone commented on my lack of chin. So here we are.
B"
Once you go beard... it never gets weird |
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"I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum.
You look sexier?
HOW?
Oh stop…..!
In growing hairs are a swine"
Especially on the balls… |
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
Posh I go from one to another it's a phase or can't be arsed kinda thing.
In my younger days I was referred to as "catweazle"
More recently its been more of a goatee thing but then it gets itchy and the land of smooth returns"
In a cycle then |
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"I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum.
You look sexier?
HOW?
Oh stop…..!
Sorry. I'll go back in my box
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By *otSoPosh OP Woman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I grew a beard by not shaving while away at a music festival. My wife demanded that I keep it forever and never shave again."
Your wife was very, very sensible. |
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By *ags73Man
over a year ago
glasgow-ish |
‘Big Razor’ has you pretty much by the balls from an early age, you shave Monday to Friday for work and then have the weekend off from it, but then there’s woman so you have to on a Saturday too.
After a while between the shaving and the stuff used to recover from hacking your face to bits, you think nah.
Grow a beard, it actually that looks okay, then you realise the extent of pogonophobia and that somehow people think you’re hiding your face.
You’re sticking it to ‘big razor’ not trying to hide face or scare people, but then you join a site like this and realise that facial hair is basically not gonna get you anywhere and grudgingly start shaving again for to go to things and meet people.
Anyways I’ll need to look in the grooming section of that big chemist again for the moisturising stuff that works..
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By *cflirtyMan
over a year ago
Hampshire |
"Bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a good call? Was it because a beard is cool? Peer pressure? Couldn't be arsed to shave? Some other reason?
Non bearded folks.
What made you decide that facial hair was a bad plan? Peer pressure? Was it just too warm in there one summer? You've always shaved? Some other reason?
I mean... I'm mainly aiming this at the dudes. But it goes out to anyone...
Posh I go from one to another it's a phase or can't be arsed kinda thing.
In my younger days I was referred to as "catweazle"
More recently its been more of a goatee thing but then it gets itchy and the land of smooth returns
In a cycle then"
Indeed but I must watch out for the spokes |
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By *cflirtyMan
over a year ago
Hampshire |
"I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum.
You look sexier?
HOW?
Oh stop…..!
In growing hairs are a swine
Especially on the balls… "
Oh LB yes and you have to be very accurate with the tweezers  |
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"I’ve had facial hair almost my entire adult life. I quickly realised when I started shaving that I got terrible shaving rash and ingrown hairs, and nothing I tried to combat it worked. So, I just grew it out and now keep long stubble permanently.
The shame of it is I look much, much sexier when clean shaven. Ho hum.
You look sexier?
HOW?
Oh stop…..!
In growing hairs are a swine
Especially on the balls…
Oh LB yes and you have to be very accurate with the tweezers "
That’s why you need a hand with them.. or a mouth. Whatever |
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over a year ago
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I’ve always wanted a beard from when I could grow one. Mostly because in school all the girls liked it. And back then I would care what would get me the girls. I did go clean shaven for a bit at about 17. Then ever since I’ve kept it. I have cut it and left the moustache before a few times but I only really like that look when my hair is short. With an Afro I look like I’m coming out of a different era |
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