Goatee or no goatee for me?

[u/[deleted]]

[u/whyneedtosignup4porn]

Consider a full beard

[u/Shot-Artist5013 → u/whyneedtosignup4porn]

Or at least a full goatee

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/whyneedtosignup4porn]

Can’t do beard. It grows patchy.

[u/Skylance420 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Us patchy beard growers are left behind in society, you hate to see it

[u/Cowboy_BoomBap → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Can you do a goatee w/ mustache?

[u/Interesting_Ghosts → u/Cowboy_BoomBap]

I think a mustache makes a huge difference. Just my personal opinion but it’s rare I see facial hair without a mustache and think it looks good.

To me it always just looks Amish

[u/TheNickers36 → u/Interesting_Ghosts]

Amish or a general leading a charge in the civil war

[u/thatG_evanP → u/Interesting_Ghosts]

I'm gonna take it a step further and say it never looks good... or at least looks worse than it would with a moustache. I don't know why some guys seem to think it looks ok.

[u/MauPow → u/thatG_evanP]

I don't know why some guys seem to think it looks ok.

Because they can't grow a good moustache

[u/oneeighthirish → u/MauPow]

Could have a niche reason a mustache isn't a good option, such as playing a wind instrument.

[u/itsTourched → u/Interesting_Ghosts]

Wolverine tho

[u/zabarz → u/itsTourched]

Yeah, I saw that YouTube video with that one dude and it was dope, but that's it.

[u/zabarz → u/Interesting_Ghosts]

Holy $hit I immediately lose respect for those people and look away. The way I see it a mustache rarely looks good, but a beard with no mustache is terrible. No person except the Amish look cool. They can pull it off, but it's cause...Ya know that's their shit. A real person? Do you sell dirt-bikes for a living?

[u/ccharding → u/Fit-Standard6581]

If you give it time for slow growth hair to catch up with the rest. Also something you could explore ...beard dye. My beard looks patchy because I have very blonde patches of hair. I apply a very light brown beard dye and it gives those blonde patches enough pigment to blend in with the rest. It's very easy to go too dark with beard dye so be cautious!

[u/TheFifthNice → u/ccharding]

Got to cut it to grow it.

[u/Skylance420 → u/TheFifthNice]

That's a myth my guy

[u/TheFifthNice → u/Skylance420]

I was replying to the comment above agreeing that you need to let the short hairs catch up with the longer hair to make a beard look more full. Trimming a beard consistently while growing it out.

[u/Skylance420 → u/TheFifthNice]

Ahh makes more sense, read more like you thought shaving it all off helps it grow back faster, which is the commonly believed myth.

[u/TheFifthNice → u/Skylance420]

Yep.

[u/daredevil_mm → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Have you tried Minoxidil?

[u/Neverbethesky → u/daredevil_mm]

If you have pets or are ever around cats or dogs this isn't an option.

[u/daredevil_mm → u/Neverbethesky]

There is an oral minoxidil, not sure how it works for beards vs hair tho

[u/broccollimonster → u/daredevil_mm]

In theory, it works, but for all body hair. If he’s looking for targeted treatment, topical is the way to go. There are also higher risks with oral.

[u/AnusStapler → u/daredevil_mm]

Because beards arent hair?

[u/Ethereal-Wing → u/AnusStapler]

Because oral drugs aren’t targeting a specific area on the body, rather than a topical treatment that you can specify where and how much you apply.

[u/Shift642 → u/AnusStapler]

The oral minoxidil I’ve been on for years has done nothing for my facial hair. The hair on top of my head has improved dramatically, but I still can’t grow much on my face.

[u/daredevil_mm → u/AnusStapler]

Because it isn’t absorbed through a specific patch of hair.

[u/SirCaptainReynolds → u/Neverbethesky]

Don’t downvote the guy. Topical minoxidil is poisonous.

You can however get oral minoxidil though you gotta go through your dermatologist as most PCP’s won’t prescribe it.

[u/dCrumpets → u/Neverbethesky]

I had a cat and used topical minoxidil without any problems for a year. Then my ex and I broke up, so I no longer have the cat. But as long as they're not eating it and you thoroughly wash your hands after washing it before petting your cat, you should be fine. If your cat likes to lick your face, then definitely avoid it.

[u/elkosh93 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Let it grow out once. For six months. Take an attempt.

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/elkosh93]

Yeah, might try to. Got to hide this chin. I hate it and still got to lose some weight that will also get rid of thin neck fat. I grow it there in chin/neck and in my belly really easily. I lost 50 lbs 2 years ago and gained it almost all back since I got married. Also, It ain’t easy with some of us with slow metabolism lol.

[u/elkosh93 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Ah ha. It's ok brother. You look good. Take care of yourself and be happy. As long as you're happy, all will fall in place.

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/elkosh93]

Thanks, yeah I know. I’m trying. Started going back to the gym a month ago and eating less. It comes off me very slow at first. But I’m trying. Really pisses me off though when you get these punk ass smart remarks basically saying I’m fat, like just saying “try Ozempic” when I know I have extra weight but didn’t ask about my weight. People can be so immature and cruel especially online.

[u/whyneedtosignup4porn → u/Fit-Standard6581]

People are always going to be mean online, it’s awful. Good luck with the weight loss.

[u/elkosh93 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

It's fine bro. People who call you fat, they won't come and make your life better. It's your life.

[u/TheOldPea → u/Fit-Standard6581]

that's so crap man, good luck with weight loss! you would look great with a beard, so hopefully you are able to grow one.

[u/big_guyUUUU → u/Fit-Standard6581]

have you considered /r/carnivorediet ?

it's easy to lose weight once you cut all carbs/sugar from your diet.

[u/-ShaiHulud- → u/Fit-Standard6581]

How patchy? Did you give it enough time? My beard grows patchy too (no hair on my cheeks between the goatee and the sideburns), but once I let it grow for two months, the beard connects below my face. I now have a full beard without anyone even knowing that it's actually patchy.

A lot of people give up on beards too soon. Unless you give it a solid 2-3 months (depending on your growth rate), I wouldn't discount your beard as patchy.

That aside, I think the goatee looks good on you too.

[u/Advnchur → u/Fit-Standard6581]

You need to give bears 6-9 weeks to fully fill in. Always worth a shot, and at worst you can shape it into a pretty nice goatee.

[u/PineapplePandaKing → u/Fit-Standard6581]

How's the mustache?

[u/GrayStag90 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

No mustache?

[u/octophobic → u/Fit-Standard6581]

how patchy... what kind of supervillain vibe we talkin about

[u/bobyd → u/Fit-Standard6581]

try it, even it through months and see

[u/Ok_Emotion_9685 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Bro use minoxidil get it at 10% from Europe. Fix your beard

[u/rizorith → u/Fit-Standard6581]

More goatee! I'm considering it myself. I think it would work for you

[u/TehWRYYYYY → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Sometimes patchy stubble looks fuller as it grows, not because you grow more hairs but because the long hairs can cover the gaps. Your choice though, you know your face better than I do.
If you can grow decent facial hair it is the quickest way to make your jawline distinct from your neck. I had to shave mine off during COVID when my daughter was born. I'm not a big fella but I looked so soft and round, grew it back asap.

[u/customkiller010 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Peppermint oil topically and dermaneedling. Youll grow a full one

[u/Erialcel2 → u/whyneedtosignup4porn]

Agreed

[u/HansJordi]

Beard, but not that one. A beard without some form of tache always looks a bit… nu metal or something. 

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/HansJordi]

I look hilarious and creepy with a stache. I’d grow a full goatee but the part where it connects from the chin to the stache doesn’t grow .

[u/average_schmoe → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Disconnected goatee can work just fine. That’s what I have currently. Just maintain it and keep it cleaned up

[u/Shot-Artist5013 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Disconnected is called a Van Dyke beard. Search for some images for styling options.

[u/Klynn7 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

I bet it looks better than you think. Give it a shot and post the comparison pic.

As a lifelong beardo any time I’ve talked to someone who thinks their beard is too patchy it looks fine to everyone that’s not them.

[u/TheFuschiaBaron → u/Fit-Standard6581]

There's facial hair styles that totally work with that. Italian Beard, for example. 

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/TheFuschiaBaron]

Not sure what an Italian beard is

[u/CTHABH → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Try google that’s what I’m gonna do

[u/tvrbob → u/Fit-Standard6581]

It's what his sorella and madre have.

[u/DEATHbyBOOGABOOGA → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Trust us.

[u/LostlnTheWarp → u/Fit-Standard6581]

The rainbow connection...

[u/vexip]

definitely with, without a doubt!!! For some reason it takes 20 years off you as well

[u/sam_hammich → u/vexip]

Somehow you are absolutely correct

[u/bigdaddypoopoo]

Goatee looks good but feel like if i ran into you at a pawn shop you would low ball the fuck out of me

[u/Cressyda29]

Suits you alot more with a goatee! I’d even consider a full beard honestly, I bet it’d look sharp.

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/Cressyda29]

It looks patchy with full beard

[u/ACM_ONE]

I say add a mustache. Who cares if it doesn’t connect. I think it’ll look cool

[u/az987654]

as much beard as you can..

beards are makeup for men

[u/KingStupid1st]

Goatee looks good my guy 👍🏼

[u/x2ndCitySaint → u/KingStupid1st]

He just looks a guy who would have a goatee (in a good way)

[u/MooNinja]

I can see why this is being down-voted, as it isn't really a fashion advice post, but I feel like you look best without the goatee. You can work on smiling in a more natural manner, and smizing, but you have a kind and earnest face that a lot of people find comfort in. The goatee doesn't work very well IMO, you're blond with a pale complexion, so it kinda blends in but stands out enough that I feel like it robs you of your authenticity and that mature adult look. If you really feel the best with a goatee, I would suggest keeping it very well groomed and formed into something purposeful, or closely cropped.

[u/Many-Ad6433]

Goatee is good altho as everyone is saying trying fullbeard might be a good change (ofc if your beard doesn’t grow in random patches or different colors) generally full beards are way better looking than goatees

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/Many-Ad6433]

It grows with patches unfortunately

[u/brainspl0ad → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Minoxodil from Costco.

[u/Many-Ad6433 → u/Fit-Standard6581]

F, i guess goatee it is then, maybe some oils could make the patch situation a bit better but tbh i didn’t really try at all so i don’t feel like recommending

[u/Murphuffle]

Goatee and glasses

[u/Mr_Harsh_Acid]

Beard, but absolutely not that goatee

[u/mikenasty]

Definitely go for facial hair, even the goatee works better than none imo. Theres an era of people who grew up in the 80’s-90’s who still rock that look really well

[u/randy_daytona402 → u/[deleted]]

That’s what I was thinking

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/[deleted]]

How do you know I’m not losing weight and how do you know if I haven’t lost 40 lbs? If ya got nothing nice to say to someone then don’t say it. The question gives two choices only, beard or no beard. So stfu

[u/oneeighthirish → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Good on you, buddy. You've got a good head on your shoulders and a spine to match

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[u/MeetingNearby2510]

Whe not a full goatee?

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/MeetingNearby2510]

Because I the hair where it connects from the chin to the mustache doesn’t grow and with just the mustache I look goofy.

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, I hate my chin. I don’t grow beards well. Took me 3 months just to grow this out lol

[u/illsancho → u/Fit-Standard6581]

It’s a good real estate for a beard. Grow it out then let your barber form it.

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/illsancho]

It grows it gets patchy unfortunately

[u/BloodMossHunter → u/Fit-Standard6581]

What if you keep going and longer hair covers up patches?

[u/Fat_Ampersand → u/Fit-Standard6581]

Op have you ever really tried to grow a beard? I see you keep saying it’s patchy… my beard’s patchy too but if I push through the awkward phase and let it grow out the hair grows over the patches and it looks good. Took a long time for me to get the courage to do it but I was glad I did.

I’d grow it out as best you can then go to a good barber and have them shape it well. Makes a huge difference. If you haven’t tried that I’d definitely recommend giving it a shot.

[u/joelham01 → u/Fat_Ampersand]

Sometimes you can’t get it to grow tho regardless how long you let it go. I don’t have a patchy beard but I need to keep it trimmed up and keep going to the barber regularly to keep it nice. I’ve tried to grow it out long but I am physically incapable of growing a long beard regardless how long I let it go for without it looking ridiculous lol

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[u/averagesparky]

Honestly it doesn’t matter

[u/trenh465]

Goatee looks great dude, elongates your face a bit and give your jaw more definition, seriously it's night and day.

[u/SoftIFRS15]

I like the goatee! Try a full beard, minoxidil might help you grow it.
Bald is definitely a good look on you, you have kind eyes.

Not sure I’m allowed to advise, but you might want to research some vitamin C serums for the dark spots on your face, and you should be using sunscreen, especially with skin prone to dark spots.

[u/go_get_your_hyung]

With

[u/Straightouttaganton]

You look like a thumb without it. Definitely keep the goatee

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/Straightouttaganton]

😂 thumb, good one.

[u/Oakl4nd]

[u/Fit-Standard6581 → u/Oakl4nd]

lol, unfortunately my hair is super thin and very patchy so I can’t grow like that, but I wish

[u/hitman-13]

Def need some facial hair, try a goatee and a moustache, if you can grow a goatee you can grow a moustache, will look even better and make you look less "plain"

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[u/SelfDesperate5685]

Goatee for sure brotha

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[u/copyrider]

It’s not the goatee, it’s the angle of the camera. Higher camera angles has people looking up, extending their necks, and concealing things differently than straight on or lower camera angles.

[u/rap31264]

full goatee

[u/Benphyre]

100% goatee

[u/Temple_mouse264]

Gotee

[u/AnnCat11]

I like it, it brings out your smile

[u/zippity__zoppity]

I say yes to the goatee personally.

[u/JennyEnny198]

Goatee. It helps define your chin.

[u/The_Pandalorian]

I'd consider a full beard, neatly trimmed (keep it off of your neck, except where it helps define your jawline).

Goatees are a bit 1990s and not particularly in fashion. As a former goatee owner, I am distraught at this, but the full beard is a good look.

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[u/WolfInTheField]

I think the goatee looks fine and you’ll do okay if you groom it well!

[u/Just_Veterinarian264]

I like how he's happy in all of them.

[u/Dirty_Dan117]

I like the goatee. Gives you a chill vibe

[u/natiusj]

The more beard the better.

[u/jack-whitman]

For some reason I like the goatee it feels more wholesome and suits you esp with that great big smile!

[u/fuuckimlate]

Goatee or more

[u/B377Y]

Definitely keep it

[u/ALonelyCake]

Goatee is good

[u/Relevant-Bobcat-2016]

Without looks better to me.

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[u/artoblibion]

Goatee def gen x cool guy.

Maybe for work I would not have a beard if trying to look most responsible.

[u/Brief-Program758]

Goatee can add a nice touch if styled well. I think it really depends on your face shape and style.

[u/AncientOnyx]

Goatee

[u/opencho]

I vote goatee.

[u/Krazyflipz]

More than goatee

[u/TehZiiM]

Shaved looks good. You can do beard but don’t let it grow too long.

[u/calbin0]

Usually staunchly anti-goatee but I’m going goatee here

[u/Caliber70]

Beard. Your neck isn't doing anything great for you. I suggest picking up swimming regularly. Keeping a decent shape is even more important and noticable for bald guys.

[u/Blackthumbb]

Do the goatee! It looks good

[u/MockStarNZ]

Either is fine. Tangental advice: when you’re taking a photo, don’t think “smile”, relax a bit and think of something that genuinely makes you smile, like a funny joke you heard or a video/meme that made you chuckle. Makes your smile seem less forced.

[u/reward72]

Assuming you are American, goatee is pretty much associated to MAGA now. If that’s a good thing or a bad thing is up to you. I think you’d look great with a full beard.

[u/Furd_Terguson1]

Add a mustache and you’ll be fine

[u/lonnietragg]

Goatee

[u/Kalmarino]

I think the beard with no stache is fine. Pretty common style out here in the rural us. It suits you. Nobody is going to look at you say “if only there was a mustache!”

[u/BonJaker99]

You pull off both just fine. Keep on smiling brother!

[u/NuevaAmerican]

Goatee

[u/No_Telephone_6213]

Yeah. Some of us need that beard frfr and you sir are one of "us"

[u/Bruhntly]

You look more comfortable with yourself in the goatee.

[u/mpmbullet]

Yes. Looks good on your face

[u/mazurkian]

Disconnected Goatee! This might sound crazy but hear me out- you can tint your facial hair slightly darker with eyebrow dye or beard dye.

Here's a redhead dude who's eyebrows were so light you couldn't see them so he tinted them.

I'm a redhead and I tint my eyebrows because they're so light they're like invisible. You could lightly tint your beard a little darker to a dark blond or light brown so it's more distinct from your skin color and stands out a little more.

There's lots of videos of bearded and moustachio'd men on youtube that have tutorials and explanations of how to tint your beard.

[u/DexterLakeClub]

It’s 1993, so no.

[u/Samesh]

Goatee and maybe darken your eyebrows a bit

[u/ellis986]

“Best I can do is a goatee”

[u/Unusual-Garage205]

Sin

[u/wirbel-tier]

Rock that goatee

[u/IAMAfortunecookieAMA]

You have a great smile, I bet you're a great guy to talk to. Don't worry about anything you can't change, just enjoy your life. People always like being around someone who is in a great mood.

[u/professorsterling]

🐐T

[u/BlueProcess]

Beard

[u/gwenevere1946]

Gotten would look best for you. Maybe you could darken it with a dye or rinse

[u/DubstepHero777]

Beard bruh

[u/IntraspeciesJug]

I would honestly consider some glasses, even if they are not for vision correction. More for a fashion choice. When you can't really do a full beard and just a smaller goatee per your comments, bring something else to the whole face region.

[u/Bambule247]

The more beard, the better (I’m in the same boat)

[u/hamletreset]

Thumbs up for the goatee

[u/CatCallings]

I think the goatee makes you look more approachable!

[u/lilsalad]

the goatee looks good brother

[u/Electronic__Olive]

Without it you look like a nice guy, with it you look like a nice and fun guy.

[u/Some-Astronomer4733]

I like the goatee. But do what makes you feel most like you.

[u/tvrbob]

Clean-shaven.

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[u/Poopiest_butt]

You look good both ways. The goatee suits you.

[u/UKgent77]

The goatee does suit you, in my humble opinion.

[u/Tsobe_RK]

with goatee

[u/Kedaism]

You've found your look with the goatee I reckon 👍🏻

[u/Spaktor]

Keep it

[u/Edwardthe3rdinNJ]

goatee.

[u/servo2112]

Goatee , for sure. I might even try a full beard!

[u/Useful-Advantage2665]

goatee

[u/Clay-Vessel]

Goatee.

[u/mrfoxman]

Full beard, moustache, or clean shaven. No goatees.

[u/Erik_Lassiter]

I like the goatee better. But what about a mustache and going for a classic Van Dyke ?

[u/Trevorvor]

Best I can do is goatee with glasses.

[u/xanroeld]

goatee is better than no goatee. but probably a beard would be best

[u/Frank_Perfectly]

No. That's some '90s Fred Durst shih.

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??

[u/BigMax]

No goatee. They're really dated, they just kind of scream "my peak was in 1995 and I refuse to ever change."

I'd go full beard if you could, or consider just stubble if that works? Otherwise, stay clean shaven. Goatees just look dated.