Facial Hair Quandary

[bjarvis]

When DC was buried in snow about two weeks ago, I decided to let my full beard grow back in again. After all, I was going to be isolated from the rest of western civilization for a while so there was plenty of time to let it grow quickly through the scruffy phase to something relatively decent. I had a full beard from February, 1992, to July, 2000; I ultimately trimmed it down to a goatee 'cause that's what all the cool kids were doing as I thought it looked better with my newly buzzed hair, a concession to my rapidly receding and thinning hairline.

One of the little surprises along the way was just how much of my beard is now solid white. Yeah, the chin area still has some dark brown but the sides... well, see below.

	Goatee only 2009-10-19
	Grey beard 2010-02-19

Several people like the full beard but have commented that the full field of grey makes me look old. 'Way old. I'm 43 currently and am in no rush to look 60+ quite yet although I accept the inevitability of it. I'm a little surprised to find out how many of my friends are taking the "Just For Men" option, colouring their fur to reduce the grey without eliminating it entirely.

So, what should I do?

[Poll #1527571]

Comments

grey is sexy!

[redbearmark.livejournal.com]

but I have the red head twist that my grey is coming in nicely and highlights and delightful contrast.

have you considered a tailback goatee - letting the hair grow further back along the jawline and still shaving some below the sideburns?

DON'T DYE - it is always obvious - to those that know (like me).

Furry hugs and admiration for being secure in your natural gifts - no matter what they might be!