5 reasons to shave.

[Pikey Mikey]

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)

 

[FPLOON]

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?

 

[chikusho]

1) Beards are often as filthy as toilets
http://www.koat.com/news/some-beards-as-dirty-as-toilets/32675046

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.
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

2) Beards make you more susceptible to parasites.
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/

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.

3)Beards make you more susceptible to fungus.
http://dermnetnz.org/fungal/tinea-barbae.html

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

4) Beard odor is repulsive.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/beauty/Make-sure-your-beard-smells-right-this-Movember/articleshow/45087959.cms

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.

5) Having a beard makes you less attractive to most women.
http://gizmodo.com/5893506/scientific-proof-that-women-hate-beards

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

 

[LaughingAtlas]

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.

 

[Muspelheim]

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?

 

[VanQ]

On the topic of shaving and since the OP lists "girs like shaved faces" as a reason. I'd like to ask if that includes body hair like chest and arm/leg hair. I've been throwing up the idea of getting a gull body waxing lately since I've been hitting the gym. Any ladies care to chime in?

I know I'm not really a "dude" (or a lady, oops) so it probably won't apply to your average male, but I get complimented on my smooth legs and arms. Also the feeling of rubbing your bare legs together is worth the price of admission, easily. Oh and my girlfriend loves it.

I only do full body shaves/waxes when I go to see my girlfriend or if I'm gonna wear things that expose my skin. It really is a time-sink, but if you do it semi-regularly you won't have to shave as much (doing it every few weeks keeps it from getting out of control).

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.

 

[DudeistBelieve]

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.

 

[Neurotic Void Melody]

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!)

 

[Ragsnstitches]

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.

 

[L. Declis]

My SO likes the beard, so the beard stays.

Besides, without the beard, I look like a woman.

 

[Lufia Erim]

Considering you think it's perfectly fine to break up with your partner if they choose to grow a beard...yeah. I'm gonna go ahead and not listen. Not to mention Point 5 is complete bullshit as it is.

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.

OT: a well groomed beard can work wonders, but usually the big beards are nasty.

 

[Dizchu]

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.

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.

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).

 

[crimson5pheonix]

Reasons not to shave: Viking cosplay

/thread

 

[sageoftruth]

I don't even grow enough facial hair quickly enough to care about shaving my face. I'll keep my faux-goatee as long as I don't feel like shaving it, damnit! My laziness is unbreakable.

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".

 

[Boris Goodenough]

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.

Ingrown hair happens when you wax, and boy do I regret it...

 

[crimson5pheonix]

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.

Ingrown hair happens when you wax, and boy do I regret it...

Mayhaps you misquoted good ser.

 

[Boris Goodenough]

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.

Ingrown hair happens when you wax, and boy do I regret it...

Mayhaps you misquoted good ser.

Hah, thanks, will fix it.

 

[Muspelheim]

Reasons not to shave: Viking cosplay

/thread

Remember to keep it clean and neat. The Vikings were notorious health-freaks for their time. Can't trade with/kill the locals while looking like Ranghild's old socks, after all.

 

[Plinglebob]

Yeah... the 1st 4 reasons you give could be said about a number of body areas, not just the beard.

I have one that, when left, gives Hagrid serious competition in a Bushiest Beard contest. However, I make sure its not disgusting by shampooing in regularly because that's basic hygiene.

Regarding number 5... *shrugs* If someone doesn't want to date me solely because I have a beard, I doubt I'd want to date them. Anyway, the foot of hair on top of my head and 2st of fat round my waist are probably higher on the list of reasons to reject me

 

[Odbarc]

1) Beards are often as filthy as toilets
Toilets are rather clean except if you leave shit in them.

2) Beards make you more susceptible to parasites.
Beards help prevent colds.

3)Beards make you more susceptible to fungus.
Unless you wash it.

4) Beard odor is repulsive.
Do you really go around smelling beards? Unless it's dirty for other reasons, it's no different than any other body hair. It's like saying your arm hair smells.

5) Having a beard makes you less attractive to most women.
The contrary is proven too.



Reasons not to shave;
It's time consuming and I don't feel like it.
It's just going to grow back by tomorrow.