THE GUYS said:
"All the greats had facial hair. Jesus Christ, Brigham Young, Heber J. Grant, coincidence? I say no."
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“Right now for me, it's an aesthetic and individual choice. I think I look goofy with facial hair, but I think some guys can pull it off.”
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"Mostly the reason i grow anything is because I hate shaving and don't for a few days. I do think that a day and a half scruff looks good."
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“1. No, partly because I can't grow facial hair myself. At least not a substantial amount for a solid beard or goatee. Maybe a creepy mustache though. But, honestly the mustache thing only worked for Tom Selleck and Wilford Brimley.
2.My first impression is that this person has lost their anonymity to a degree. I think it becomes hard for a bearded person not to be mistaken for Grizzly Adams, the dude from fiddler on the roof.
3. The message that facial hair sends is basically this; "I don't own a razor and I live in a cabin in the woods and talk to animals. By the way do you want to hear the mating call of a northwestern thrush walloper? Hooowwwalllalallalawoooop!"
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“Yes, because some of the most interesting men in the world have beards and I would consider myself pretty interesting.”
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“I'm all for it, but it needs to be kept nice and clean I'm not a fan of scraggily hair.”
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“Facial hair can make you feel more manly and even makes some guys look cooler. Look at Tom Selleck.”
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“Yes because it can make a man look tough.”
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“3 days no shaving as a max for me. After that I just look shaggy. It's annoying to shave every day unless I'm doing something special (date, etc).
A little stubble is ok, but generally I'm clean-shaven.
A lot of beards look dirty, or unkempt.
On a church-related note, it's generally a good idea to follow the apostles in a ways of dress and demeanor. Apostles today seem less enthusiastic about facial hair.”
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"Facial hair on girls is not my cup of tea, but that just might be me, I don’t know :)"
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"Yes, because I look good with facial hair, and it's also a lot less maintenance."
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"No - First, I have a church responsibility where I do not think it would be appropriate for me to have facial hair. Second, my wife doesn't like it."
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"Yes. The moooostach is best. I love it because it represents being a man."
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"Depends on the day. Yes: It has to be moderate. I'm not a fan of big mustaches or beards. More like scruff or short beards. The reason is they are easy to maintain and generally look rugged. Kind of cool. No: I don't really like facial hair for formal occasions or church events. No: Women shouldn't have facial hair. Crazy, I know."
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"No. The prophets don't have facial hair... Nuff said."
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"No. Mainly because my facial hair does not grow evenly and I don't think it looks good on my face. I also have a hard time sleeping when it starts to pull on the pillow at night when I roll over. Although I would like to not have to shave, I would rather have a smooth face that looks and feels cleaner. On another note, I also hope that women do not think it's ok for them to have facial hair. No guy wants a bearded lady. So for any female who is desirous to bust out the scrubble, I'd recommend some wax or whatever it is the ladies plaster on themselves to take care of that stuff. The mental image of that process alone is somewhat amusing."
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"I say yes, because, ah, I really have no other choice in the matter. I shave it off regularly, but it's still there."
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"On a girl? No thank you. On a guy? It depends. Some guys can pull it off, but in general I think the majority can't. However, I dislike shaving a lot so I usually have a day or two growth, but I start to dislike it after that. There are some ridiculous beards/mustaches out there though!"
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"...Not every girl looks great in a pair of shorts (most don't think they ever do), but EVERY girl can look good in a nice pair of jeans. When a girl does feel comfortable in shorts, then for goodness sake, she should wear them when she feels like it and she should do it with pride. Now not every guy looks good with facial hair, but EVERY guy looks good with a smooth, clean-shaven face. When a guy does feel comfortable with facial hair, then by golly, he should pull it out every once in a while and also wear it with pride. "If you can pull it off, then put it on"
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“It all depends upon various factors for me: obviously mood, weather and temperature (beard keeps thing warmer in colder months; little to no hair keeps it cool--same goes for that on my head), and/or a significant other's preference at the time (though if single and looking, I find its easier to stick to between clean-shaven and a bit stubbly).”
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“1) Scruff is in right now, no matter how much we deny it (cf. GQ, Men's Health, etc.). I can't tell you how many girls, yes LDS girls also, have commented that scruff is "hot" or "sexy". It's some sort of latent or repressed manliness which is dwindling in our post-feminist, metrosexual culture.
2) It's easy for guys to do. Just let it happen, basically. You might need to trim and shave around it if it's in a style (not simply scruff), but it's far easier to let your hair grow than to take the blade to it all the time.”
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"Yes. Because shaving is tedious and annoying, and I would rather not do it if I don't have to. Plus, the less I have to shave in the morning the later I can wake up. Sometimes I need to get rid of the facial hair, because from time to time I miss my face and i want to see it again, but usually I am switching between beards, goatees, and moustaches. Facial hair adds another level of variety to my appearance. This is why I vote "YES" on facial hair. Plus, my fiancee likes the beard, so who am I to shave?"
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“If I could, I might, but I can't so I don't. That is me personally.”
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“Yes. It can make some guys look better/cooler or just a different look for a while. Many girls I know also love the scruff or other versions of facial hair so it helps in dating :) ”
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“I personally think that you would look better without facial hair. it just doesn't fit with a woman like yourself. :) For myself, no more than a day's scruff. It gets too itchy after that.”
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“No, the ladies generally don't like it, at least more than a little scruff. My dad never had it and like they say, he's the first man I ever loved. I came to think that clean-shaven looked sharper.”
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“Yes. Why? …It depends on how it looks on the guy, because it can look dopey and they'd be better off without facial hair. It also depends because I like having facial hair but not all the time, because I also like the clean-shaven look.
Other reasons for yes:
-Save money on razors
-Save time from shaving
-For looks
-For feel
-Some girls like the look
-Some girls also like the feel :)
-It's natural
-We're meant to have facial hair
-More manly
-To connect with the past when mountain men, frontiersmen and warriors didn't shave
-Some people like Gandalf and Moses (Ten Commandments version) wouldn't be the same without facial hair.”
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“I am most comfortable with a face that is two to three days removed from a shave. I'd keep facial hair permanently if I could pull it off, but I can't. So I don't.”
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“If I could, yes. But since I can't, I don't or it just looks patchy.
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If you keep it trimmed and neat, no matter how the length, then it looks nice. But not if its just nappy and greasy looking.”
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“I agree it is that "trend". I don't have any facial hair for a couple reasons.
1. I think the perception that I guy takes care of himself as much as a girl can shows commitment that guys put that type of caring into the mix.
2. A smooth shaved face feels awesome. It's my wake up for the day and it gets the satisfaction that getting a new hair cut does... But every day :D.”
THE GALS said:
“Mucho sexy! Haha. Who doesn't like a hairy guy?”
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“First impression depends: Mustache or goatee=anti-establishment, trying to hard, thinks they're too hip, or looking for attention. Full-beard: this is a man's man.”
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“1- I would give a yes to facial hair on men. Now this is a very broad question because there are many determining factors such as length, trim style, growth ability, etc. If you can grow it, then its ok to show it. However, personally I think a little scruff is better than having an all out beard, goatie, or mustache.
2- If you can tell that its only been a couple of days to a week since they shaved last I don't think much.
3- Totally depends on the person and the circumstances.”
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“YES YES YES to facial hair. Well groomed (which is arbitrary) beards are the best. I think it can help achieve and pull off any look. Dignified? Yes. Grungy? Yes. Older-than-you-actually-are? Yes.
First impression: That guy can grow a beard... he's probably old enough to be back from a mission. Plus it makes him look super good.
Message it sends: that they don't care, are proud of their man-hood, want to look older, or they want to look like they don't care.
Plus, just check out this guy.
I think that is the greatest.”
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“Yes, because it is hot. When i see a man with facial hair, it makes my knees weak!!!”
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“In a short answer, Yes. I think that preferring facial hair is based on what your grew up with. My dad has always had a moustache and I can't imagine him without it. My husband currently has a beard. I think that if a man has well-trimmed, well-cared for facial hair, that sends a message that he cares about his appearance just as much as someone who shaves everyday. I think it's silly to say that all men who have facial hair aren't displaying themselves properly. That's like saying that women who put their hair in ponytails everyday aren't living up to their Divine Potential. That's my two cents.”
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“I'm not much of a facial hair kind of gal beyond a nice coat of slightly overgrown scruff. To me, it feels as though they're trying to hide their face.”
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“When I first see a man with a full beard, I usually like it. If I see a guy with a goatee or a mustache, I usually just disregard him as not being clean cut, and I love clean cut. I think lots of people do it to be hip or cool or anti-establishment and I don't like that. So, I used to dislike all facial hair excepting a full beard.
However, I am now dating a boy who LOVES to have a mustache. He doesn't do it for attention; he just really likes how it makes him feel. "Men have mustaches," he tells me. So, I'm ok with that. So, I guess I like it if they really like it--but not just for attention. Plus, have you ever kissed a man with a full-blown mustache? It is strangely enough a wonderful experience!”
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“Yes...I do like facial hair, and scruff as long as its not all patchy and gross looking lol. I think it’s attractive and masculine.”
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“It depends on the facial hair, I think. My official personal facial hair spectrum goes like this --
Sexy: Light stubble (5 o'clock), clean-shaven, neatly-trimmed short beard
Questionable: Soul patch, goatee, Elvis chops, General Western (full beard with the chin clean-shaved)
Are you a creeper?: Mustache, jaw-only beard
I like a nice bit of facial hair, if it fits the man well. It's kind of like men with long hair...some look devastatingly attractive, others look kinda homeless and awkward. No offense to the good homeless folks and all.”
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“I don't have a really solid response to either side... unless you get specific on the style. Shaggy is just gross and anything less than regular beard growth only works with very specific people/types.
But I do have a tendency to like guys who are able to pull off the 5 o'clock shadow and occasionally grow a beard for short periods of time...
And first impression? It completely depends on the guy.”
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“No facial hair for me.”
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“I don't really like Facial hair....to me it says "I'm too lazy to shave, so I will just grow some hair"
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“Don't like the facial hair. I love a man that is clean cut! They just look so much better without it!”
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“First Impression: Hot
Do I like it: YES!
Why: My hubby never shaves...”
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“That's a no on the facial hair for me. Don't get me wrong, some guys can pull of the rugged scruff look amazingly, however....kissing it is scratchy and you end up with chin rash :)”
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“NO! For a few reasons - but mainly these: First and foremost, if NONE of the Brethren have facial hair that must mean something. And if men can't have facial hair as missionaries that must mean something. Second, who likes kissing someone with facial hair? Gross! Third, guys just look SOOOO much more attractive CLEAN-SHAVEN. Amen. :)”
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“I like a well trimmed goatee a lot. it says..manliness?? haha, i don't know, but i really do like facial hair if its well groomed.”
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“Yes, but only if it's scruff. Scruff is hot. Kissing with facial hair can be gross if it's more than just scruff. You never know what's in there. And an extreme no if it's blonde. First impression of guys with facial hair depends on what kind. Scruff- a rugged and hot guy. Mustache- super creeper. Full beard- probably a weirdo. Goatee- hot guy trying to look tough.”
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“Mustache = Potential Pedophile
Full Beard = Rugged, standoffish, introverted, shy and/or socially backward. Often independent to a fault, showing little regard for their actions as it relates to others but with a soft side. Can't be bothered with leadership responsibilities. Problems with authority figures.
A short, neatly trimmed beard or goatee:
Business suit types = a me first, driven person, with a big ego and an agenda to match.
Non business suit types: a laid back throw caution to the wind, aimless "I don't have to do anything" approach to life.”
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“Facial hair can look very good on some guys. You gotta have the right face for it. I don't like bushy facial hair, though. It has to be neat and clean in order for it to look good. Depending on how taken care of the facial hair is, my first impression of someone with facial hair is that it makes them look older than they really are. If it is messy, it makes you think they don't take care of themselves very well. However, I am always a fan of "five o'clock shadow" no matter who you are! ;) Don't know what it is about it....it's just a very attractive look. :)”
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“If it is well groomed or if he is the rustic scruff type then yes. It can make some guys look like they are just lazy. First impression of facial hair is probably negative. But my husband has had a goatee for almost a year and I think he looks HOT! I think it depends on the guy and the guy needs to know if he is "facial hair material". If he is wondering if he can pull it off or not, then he probably can't and shouldn't. I think if a guy can grow a well filled in beard then it makes him look more manly which is good in my book. But if it is a small flesh colored stach...don't bother, looks more like a pedophile.”
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“Do I like it? Sometimes. Why? It totally depends on the guy and his hair color. He has to be able to pull it off. And what makes him able to pull it off? That is completely subjective decision making on my part.”
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“He is either old, or a punk. Not particularly. I don't know why, I just am not a fan.”
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“I think it's good. sometimes i like the mustache because nobody ever has the guts to do it, only for a joke. scruff always make a guy look good.”
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“I think that guys that have a mustache or a beard look old and messy. Plus they get food stuck in it. But I do LOVE scruff and soul patches, even though they are out of style kind of. They are manly but not messy.”
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“i'm all for a little scruffy beard - anything else....EW! don't get funky with the facial hair - goatee, foo-man-shoo, soul patch, no thanks. but there is nothing more manly than a little scruffy beard, it says experience, substantiality, and contentment. love it”
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"First impression depends on the facial hair:
Just a mustache: Creeper.
Scraggly "i wish i could grow real facial hair": Just shave dude.
Clean/trimmed beard or goatee: Good, possibly hot.
5 o'clock shadow: On the right guy... Very hot.
They do have to have the right face for it. Some guys just can't pull off facial hair, but if they can... let's just say the last few boyfriends I've had have had facial hair and i LOVE it. One guy i dated had a nice trimmed goatee and a chin strap... mmm. Very nice."
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"To me, it all depends on what kind of facial hair the man has, and whether or not he looks good with it. In general, I like a man with a little bit of facial hair than a clean-shaven one. I think it accentuates the masculinity of a man, which I'm totally for ;) If a man has neatly trimmed facial hair, my first impression is that he is confident in his masculinity and that he is concerned with his appearance. If a man walks around with some scruff (ex: a five o' clock shadow) then my impression that he's rough around the edges and isn't concerned so much with his appearance."
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"What is my first impression of a man with facial hair? I'm usually not attracted to him but try to give him the benefit of the doubt--he had a really late night, woke up late, and just didn't get a chance to shave before walking out the door :)
Do I like it? No. Why? Clean-shaven (and short hair) just says he cares enough to maintain a professional appearance and makes the time to be well-groomed. To me, facial hair says the opposite. But that's just me :)"
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"I love facial hair! A little scruff is very sexy to me :) It just screams manly man. yum."
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"Those are hard questions. I don't think I can answer a straight yes or no. Some guys look hot with facial hair, while others look absolutely wretched. So, it would totally depend on the guy. Generally, though, I prefer no facial hair because guys just look cleaner that way. (But, if it is a guy that looks good with facial hair, then it is probably the rugged manliness that I am attracted to.)
As for first impressions, that varies as well. If he grooms his facial hair I would think one way; if the hair is all straggly and unkempt then I think more along the lines of lazy white trash.
Oh, one more thing...I think just a mustache (without any other facial hair like a goatee) is the ugliest thing in the world!
Also, I read once…that women tend to be more attracted to men with facial hair during certain times of the month. I haven't really paid much attention to my own reaction to this, so I can't tell you for sure."
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“No. They just look unkempt usually. Some men look better with a mustache though.”
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“I like it as long as it's well maintained and in style. I find I sometimes can feel intimidated, but only when related to what the other aspects of the appearance are -- excessive tattoos, piercings, etc.”
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“No! Have you ever kissed a man with facial hair? Ouch!”
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"Ten years ago, I would have thought a younger man with a beard was lazy, but now it's trendy. Goatees have got to go. They scream slimy cell phone salesman. Mustaches are acceptable during the Christmas holiday season, or on men over fifty. But the only facial hair that appeals to me is just a little scruff all over the face—short enough that you don't notice it until you're standing close."
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"Depends on the guy. Often, yes, BUT I don't like neck beard or moustaches without a beard. I like scruff, but not super long pioneer/Una bomber nerds."
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"Some men can pull it off while others can't. Eg. My husband looks hot with a goatee but not with a mustache. Either way I will not kiss him with it. Don't like that."
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"Not usually, If the guy can pull off scruff then great. I like a clean-shaven man the scruff gives off a bad reputation sense."
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"I say hot, but only on the right guy. The hottest guys are the ones with great hair and facial hair. But they have to be toned and/or the tough guy type. But on sissy types not so hot. And not really on chubby guys. They have to be tough gruffy model or athletic type."
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"It depends on the man. If he can grow some nice facial hair, a little 5 o'clock shadow is very attractive. However, if your facial hair growth is very sparse, keep it clean."
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"It looks sloppy and like he doesn't care about how he looks. I love it when a man takes the time to be well groomed. That means to me he respects himself and others. His looks represent who he is, a son of God when he is clean-shaven and has a good, clean-cut look. I know it takes effort. We women shave, too, but it's so worth it. There are guys with facial hair whom I really like as people, though. I just wish how they look represented how great they are...it's confusing. Why would they want to send a mixed message? I don't get it!"
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"I don't like when my boyfriend has facial hair. Not that he looks bad, I just don't like kissing it either haha. So I'm going to say no to facial hair."
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"First impression of facial hair... NO WAY! I don't like it..... at all.. Ha ha :) Ya I guess I like the little "5 o'clock aftershave" but i do not like a full on beard. YUCK!"
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"Generally, I would have to say no to facial hair on guys. Some guys look alright with it. But, I hate when guys use their hair growing abilities to grow extra long, nasty sideburns or just do anything extreme with it. To me, it's just not attractive or 'cool' at all. Plus, don't our church guidelines encourage men/young men to be well kept and clean-shaven??"
