So, I have started to grow a beard. Well, ive nearly entered my third week of beard growth. However according to beard.org, I should leave it for at least 4 weeks first before even attempting to shape or style it.
I have certainly experienced the usual comments:
Lost your razor?
Being lazy?
But then after about a week and a half I started to get more interested comments:
Are you growing a beard?
It suits you
Nice whiskers
Now I have bearded colleagues offering me advice and help. The most recent one went along these lines: "I know you probably don't have any of this, but if you do have some conditioner, then you should try that." Well actually, dear reader, I have a Lush facial scrub with lavender oils and sometimes use a conditioner now and again to keep my face soft and soothed. I have had to wash my face mid-way through the day but this is seldom.
So, am I glad that i've decided to keep up with the growth? Definitely. From the articles I have read, a beard is a sign of manliness. It's also a sign of committment and dedication. Yes, it's easy to start to grow a beard. But the constant comments, the itchy face and the subconscious twirling does niggle me but it seems well worth it.
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