I shave because facial hair irritates me. It eventually get's to the point where I would prefer to rip it off of my face by the fistful than let it grow a minute more.
5 reasons to shave.
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I really wish this whole hair removal fad would go away, for men and for women.
I almost always have a beard (full and red, but usually short) - my baby-face looks better for it and shaving is both a hassle, plus the after effects on my face aren't pleasant. Luckily, my wife likes my facial hair. As for body hair, I have way too much of it to consider shaving (I trimmed it once and regretted it - the regrowth process sucks). I also bathe daily, so hair hygiene isn't an issue.
Frankly, I'd be a hypocrite if I cared about my wife's body hair given the amount I have. I don't care if she shaves her armpits, leg hair or privates (ok, a trim is needed occasionally - for both of us) - but I think it's generally a waste of time and effort. And as long as hygiene is good, hair doesn't get in the way of certain activities.
I almost always have a beard (full and red, but usually short) - my baby-face looks better for it and shaving is both a hassle, plus the after effects on my face aren't pleasant. Luckily, my wife likes my facial hair. As for body hair, I have way too much of it to consider shaving (I trimmed it once and regretted it - the regrowth process sucks). I also bathe daily, so hair hygiene isn't an issue.
Frankly, I'd be a hypocrite if I cared about my wife's body hair given the amount I have. I don't care if she shaves her armpits, leg hair or privates (ok, a trim is needed occasionally - for both of us) - but I think it's generally a waste of time and effort. And as long as hygiene is good, hair doesn't get in the way of certain activities.
And since most men still don't have beards... that means a beard must surely give you better odds :OLeathermanKick25 said:
I think I'm still somewhere in this area.Aerosteam said:
If I don't shave for a little bit, I swear I start looking old... then I shave and I could probably pass for 17 >___>... in my mind. My deluded mind. Still swear I look a lot younger after a simple shave tho.
And yes, my beard also still doesn't really come in well enough, IMO, to justify letting it grow. Still looks raggedy.
I've had a beard for nine years, and I've never had any of those problems. Seriously, shampoo, conditioner, and brushes are for ALL hair.
I have my own reasons for not growing a beard
*I can't grow a beard
*I REALLY can't grow a beard
*My beard-growth is too scarce
*I have some non-beardy spots
*Did I mention my beard growth is very non-thick
So, yeah. What little beard I get is a result from being lazy, then I shave and feel better (if a little itchy the first day)
*I can't grow a beard
*I REALLY can't grow a beard
*My beard-growth is too scarce
*I have some non-beardy spots
*Did I mention my beard growth is very non-thick
So, yeah. What little beard I get is a result from being lazy, then I shave and feel better (if a little itchy the first day)
Reasons 1-4 probably could be avoided all together if it's was properly washed/groomed and shit... and I ain't touching Reason 5 because of how subjective it already is...
Other than that, I'm too lazy to shave... or, "better yet", I don't see a good reason to change something I've already grown accustom to in the first place... Is the general "you" trying to change who I am or something?
Other than that, I'm too lazy to shave... or, "better yet", I don't see a good reason to change something I've already grown accustom to in the first place... Is the general "you" trying to change who I am or something?
That's not a reason not to have a beard. That's a reason to have good hygiene. Also, the article is not a scientific study, but a non-scientific entry it a new-mexican TV network.Lil devils x said:
For one, many types of intestine-type bacteria can be found on the skin, and some proper scientific studies have actually found that men with beards have less of certain possibly dangerous bacteria.
http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/may/04/no-need-for-men-to-get-flush-faced-about-faeces-in-beards
That's not a reason to not have a beard. That's a reason not to put your face in some strangers strange strange. Because, as you can see in your own link, otherwise you need to get rid of eyebrows and eyelashes as well to reduce risk.
Acutally, Tinea Barbae is a fungus that is almost entirely extinct. And the most common way of catching it was by getting shaved by filthy shaving equipment. So keeping your beard would actually reduce the risk of the fungus.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1091252-overview#a0199
Again, not really a reason not to have a beard. More like a reason to keep good hygiene. If you want to get rid of repulsive odors: never wear shoes.
Actually, the attractiveness of beards rely more on novelty than beards itself. Also, societal trends heavily affect this perception. Finally, the latest word on what could be considered most attractive right now is not clean-shaven or a full beard, but rather heavy stubble.
http://uk.businessinsider.com/women-are-attracted-to-this-facial-hair-2015-2?r=US
As someone that once completely stopped giving a shit, I can attest that having a full neck-beard sucks eggs. Itchy, irritating, stabs-you-in-the-throat-with-a-hundred-tiny-bristles-every-goddamn-time-you-look-down eggs.
Trimmed it to a long goatee and 'stache (only have to shave two sides of my face/most of my neck and I'm don) and been okay with that ever since. With a top hat and black coat, I would probably look suitable to tie southern bells to railroad tracks.
Trimmed it to a long goatee and 'stache (only have to shave two sides of my face/most of my neck and I'm don) and been okay with that ever since. With a top hat and black coat, I would probably look suitable to tie southern bells to railroad tracks.
I live on a different continent to you, and we will likely never meet each other. My mustache will never be a discomfort in your life. Good, innit?
I like the sound of the smooth feeling. It's either waxing or shaving and I've heard shaving just encourages hair growth. Plus my brother shaved his legs for years and he went from being barely hairy to hairier than me when he stopped. I also heard that hair grows back thinner after waxing, which sounds good to me.DizzyChuggernaut said:
I got a small douchebag beard on the chin, that's as far as bearded as I'm going these days.
Honestly, I don't know what I do wrong but everytime I've tried to grow a big bushy Bray Wyatt type beard, it always ends up irritating me and my skin. And yes, I'd shampoo the the thing everyday.
On the pro-shave side, it gives the tiniest amount of self-esteem boost.
Honestly, I don't know what I do wrong but everytime I've tried to grow a big bushy Bray Wyatt type beard, it always ends up irritating me and my skin. And yes, I'd shampoo the the thing everyday.
On the pro-shave side, it gives the tiniest amount of self-esteem boost.
Caution...The pogonophobia is strong in this one, Chewie.
Beards used to be alright until social media and hipsters do what they usually do and milk the slightest good thing till it resembles a whispy dry husk of tiresome decay. Now every insecure guy and his adorable cat has to have a beard.
I however, have the best of both worlds with a douchey chinstrap pointy beardy thing. I get to shave most of my face while still having something to stroke in cynical contemplation. Plus there aint no tickle me elmo when kissing in its many wonderful forms. It's just, well, sort of a little bit of a brightly coloured giveaway. (I condition mine, conditioner makes everything better. Soft and silky! Come hither, I shall condition you too!)
Beards used to be alright until social media and hipsters do what they usually do and milk the slightest good thing till it resembles a whispy dry husk of tiresome decay. Now every insecure guy and his adorable cat has to have a beard.
I however, have the best of both worlds with a douchey chinstrap pointy beardy thing. I get to shave most of my face while still having something to stroke in cynical contemplation. Plus there aint no tickle me elmo when kissing in its many wonderful forms. It's just, well, sort of a little bit of a brightly coloured giveaway. (I condition mine, conditioner makes everything better. Soft and silky! Come hither, I shall condition you too!)
1) Like the hair on your head. Just wash your beard.
2) In so far as you have more hair to infest. Just wash your beard.
3) Gross. Just wash your beard
4) Wash your beard.
5) The study is fine if a little light on sample sizes, but the article you linked extrapolates on the results in a way that isn't intended.
The Study aimed to explore the societal reasons for Beards being naturally selected and expressed male attribute. What role does it play in our culture and in our history.
The study found that Beards make men look older, look more aggressive and appear to be of higher social standing. Higher social standing and maturity are often cited as being particularly appealing to women, in so far as looking for a stable partner, even above physical attraction.
Appearing more aggressive can be advantageous, even appealing, in so far as it makes a person seem more determined or serious... though having an overly aggressive face can be a bad thing too.
2) In so far as you have more hair to infest. Just wash your beard.
3) Gross. Just wash your beard
4) Wash your beard.
5) The study is fine if a little light on sample sizes, but the article you linked extrapolates on the results in a way that isn't intended.
The Study aimed to explore the societal reasons for Beards being naturally selected and expressed male attribute. What role does it play in our culture and in our history.
The study found that Beards make men look older, look more aggressive and appear to be of higher social standing. Higher social standing and maturity are often cited as being particularly appealing to women, in so far as looking for a stable partner, even above physical attraction.
Appearing more aggressive can be advantageous, even appealing, in so far as it makes a person seem more determined or serious... though having an overly aggressive face can be a bad thing too.
Look at a mens model magazine. Completly hairless! Hair in general is not considered "sexy" by media. That being said, you could reply that you don't care what others think, and that would be a valid argument, however just because you don't doesn't mean others down. Take the weight loss industry for example, they are a multi-billion dollar industry because people follow the medias idea of what is sexy and attractive. Some would have you believe it's for health reasons, but most pf the time that is bullshit.LeathermanKick25 said:
OT: a well groomed beard can work wonders, but usually the big beards are nasty.
Err, the "shaving encourages growth" thing is a misconception. Funnily enough, you've answered why it's a misconception when you pointed out that hair grows back thinner after waxing. Hairs a pointy, so when they grow from the root they appear thinner and when you shave the thickness remains the same so it appears more prominent.VanQ said:
I don't wax much but go for it if you have the right tools, it will make your hair (temporarily) thinner. However when it comes to private parts waxing is generally discouraged in favour of shaving (though that might just be a health and safety precaution). I don't wax enough to know how it's best done.
On the point about your brother's hair becoming more prominent after years of shaving... it depends on his age but I have found that even after puberty, my body hair has accelerated in growth (very annoying).
Lucky you. I have to shave every morning just to keep from looking like a guy who lost his razor months ago. I feel like Tim Allen from "The Santa Clause".Solaire of Astora said: