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| Should I grow a beard? - Princess (13/03/2003 12:49:47 PM) |
Just when you think the world can't get any sillier, what happens, you can't sleep, you wake up at three am, you get out of bed, turn on the TV, only to discover that Anthony Robbins has grown a goatee.
Oh yes, the guy with the motivational tapes, and a chin that one could land a boeing 747-600 on without too much hassel has gone in for chin pubes.
Now, while I am neither for or against facial hair, I should point out that on very few men a goatee actually looks good, and on most well, they suck. Thusly making the man look unkempt, and down right shabby. (In fact only two men I have met with goatees actually present well, one of which is pop1's very own porcupine).
For the men amid our little corner of the internet, here it is, Princess' guidelines to when facial hair is just bad.
Do not grow a beard/goatee/or any other kind of facial hair:
1) Most definately NOT before thirty, unless you are ageing prematurely - a beard does not make a man in his early twenties look older, it makes him look lazy. It does not make him look smarter, it makes him look lazy. For the record, it makes him look lazy. have a look at Justin Timberlake for example, here is a man that would be fucking hot, if only he could use the razor on that chin.
2) Definately NOT if you are unable to keep it well groomed. A beard should not be matted, nor should it scraggly, lest you look like the missing link, or some wild man, or worse, Robbinson Crusoe (for the record, Tarzan was always clean shaven. Anyone else notice that?)
3) Not if you hair is dyed/bleached/coloured - the only difference in hair and beard colour should be grey. If I see one more blonde with a red beard, I may very well scream.
4) Generally not if you have a partner. Guys, through the growing out stage, facial hair is a real turn off for the "life-partners" out there (It can also be annoying to your Saturday night romp). None of them want something akin to gravel rash to ensue you kissing them. (having said that, if you get two to three weeks without your special someone, while you grow out, it may just work, but for the love of God, ask them first).
5) If you don't have a strong chin, or if you do have a double chin. Guys - this one should be self apparent. You will just look silly. Why would you want to soften a feature that is already softened?
I could probably go on all night, but suffice it to say, that noodle ad where the two men are talking about beardies is not a good look, and well, most guys from 15-30 who try to grow a beard just look like SLIGHTLY less silly versions of those.
In Tony Robbins' defence, at least we don't have to cope with the glare of such a strong chin - I think he looks O.K. And in Porcupine's case, the chin pubes only work because he takes the time to groom, trim, comb and god knows whatever else. |
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Nup!
though I think you should post before/after shots if you do.
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