Greetings, all. While I hate to make my introductory blog post on beardadvocate.org somewhat of a rant, sometimes it's the things that bother you that actually spur you into motion. As I've donned my jacket during the cooler autumn weather, the excitement that it's "beard season" has been rekindled, and as I nurture my beard along, there is something that bothers me that I just couldn't keep to myself.
I feel compelled to bring up a topic that may be a little uncomfortable for some, but I believe the best advice is the straightforward kind. I don't need anything to be sugar coated (except for maybe donuts), just be straight and come out with it.
Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to shield themselves from the elements with the natural barrier that is the beard; or accessorize the body with meticulously sculpted goatees and van dykes. It should be considered dignifying and worn with pride. But let's make one point clear: while we wouldn't dream of strong-arming the populous into pigeon-holed models of facial hair acceptability, it should not in any way resemble a leaf-devoid weed spackled to your face. To this point, we present the following:
For the love of God, man, take some pride in your work. While we applaud your ability to rock the beard while bald (this is a challenge few undertake and in which even fewer succeed), the general attitude displayed here is apathy. Grooming is not a third rail. Nurture your beard - don't just pick a general area on your face to stop shaving and call it a day. Length is one part of the equation, but just as important are other variables such as thickness, cleanliness, and shape.
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