John

Bearded since: 1998. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower.

Comments:
I have always admired men with beards ever since I could remember and sort of slipped into having one during a period of unemployment originally and decided to let it grow to see what I could come up with. I've sort of sported one on and off since then, but have been a permanent grower since 1998.

How do I feel about my beard? I really do love my beard. It is a part of me and I cannot imagine myself without it. When I shaved it off once about two years ago I immediately began growing it again.It was just so weird being without it! I also recently changed jobs and made the choice that if I had to choose between either the beard or the job then the beard would have to win! Thankfully my employers are beard-friendly and it has been a pleasant surprise to discover that many of my male co-workers sport beards of all different varieties!