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                                                Michael L.
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                                                Bearded since: 2011. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower. 
 
Comments: 
Why did I grow my beard? I always admired beards.  Couldn't grow a full beard until about age twenty-four.  My current beard started as a goatee in October 2012.  Then I added a chin strap, trimming it often.  Finally decided to just let it go about two months ago.
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