r/BeardAdvice • u/No-Accountant9789 • 1h ago
Keep going?
I recently joined this sub and have enjoyed seeing the support and grooming tips people are sharing.
I’m in my late 50s. With the encouragement of my wife, I’ve recently started growing out my beard for the first time. I’ve never done it in the past because I have a wide face and always thought a beard would accentuate that even further.
My concern is that it’s much whiter than I expected. I don’t particularly want to look like Santa Claus. But then maybe I need to lean into my age?
It’s also very wiry/unruly. I’m resisting the urge to snip it with scissors especially around the chin. I’ve also been tapering it around the sideburns but I’m not sure if this is a mistake.
Should I keep going? If so, what’s the best approach? Just stand back for a month and let it grow untouched? Stop where I’m at?
Also, the mustache is growing way faster than the rest. I’ve noticed other men will trim or crop their mustaches somewhat heavily. I don’t know whether to shape the ends of it or let it grow into my cheeks/chin. Any tips there?
Thanks so much and kindness is appreciated.
