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Who likes a man with facial hair?

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shysal Mon 08-Apr-19 13:04:36

I just don't like the current trend for beards or designer stubble on men of all ages. Unless very neatly clipped I find them ageing, scruffy and unclean-looking - even on George Clooney! What are your views?

Disgruntled Tue 09-Apr-19 14:30:13

Yes I love beards! Your husband looks very handsome, Teetime and I LOVE your dog. :-)

grannydarkhair Tue 09-Apr-19 14:32:53

I don't care over much for beards or long hair on a man but there are exceptions to that rule. E.g. Jason Momoa - big, hairy and very, very hot!

Polremy Tue 09-Apr-19 14:33:16

My dad grew a beard as soon as he retired.
He and mum enjoyed their retirement and travelled abroad quite a bit.
On one trip they somehow ended up with each other's passports.
Some customs officer with a wry sense of humour commented to my mum "I see you've shaved off your beard then". Brilliant.

Carolpaint Tue 09-Apr-19 14:36:44

Love beards and hairy chests are lovely to snuggle up to, it is all silky at least you know you are with a man. Can anyone tell me why did shaving start, I read somewhere about Roman soldiers. As I am exNavy it was just something you accepted a handsome full set, you ladies that dislike them are you unconsciously making them boys?

Humbertbear Tue 09-Apr-19 14:55:40

My husband has had a beard for forty years . He had to shave it off when having an operation and I couldn’t wait for him to regrow it. Without the beard he looks like his mother.

BlueSapphire Tue 09-Apr-19 15:07:29

My DSil often has 'designer stubble', and I must say it suits him. He was clean shaven for his wedding to DD though. DH and I once holidayed on a remote island for a few days and he didn't bother shaving; I couldn't wait to get back to civilisation so that he could shave it off; I didn't like it at all!

Annaram1 Tue 09-Apr-19 15:14:34

Ashcomb. your husband looks lovely too, and kittylesters/ You've all got such handsome hubbies! And ladies, as you have all included your photos, it is interesting to see what you look like.

Coolgran65 Tue 09-Apr-19 15:19:20

Love facial hair and chest hair, as long as all is clean and groomed. Dh had a moustache that is now silver and groomed to perfection. Never known him without it.

Saggi Tue 09-Apr-19 15:44:58

Yuk

lovebeigecardigans1955 Tue 09-Apr-19 15:51:58

I think it depends on the face that goes with it. I can't imagine Noel Edmonds without his beard, likewise Rick Edwards looks very handsome.
Long ZZ Top like beards - not so keen.

Baloothefitz Tue 09-Apr-19 16:04:39

I think that the hipsters with their full sometimes outrageous beards will regret them in years to come,because they will have missed out on their youthful faces.I do say this to my beautiful Portuguese hairdresser.

Frannytoo Tue 09-Apr-19 16:05:15

Designer stubble just seems to say 'I can't be bothered to shave' and looks awful on older men. A well groomed beard can look good but I prefer men to be clean shaven.

Millie22 Tue 09-Apr-19 16:20:53

Not really unless it's Ross Poldark.

HannahLoisLuke Tue 09-Apr-19 16:31:54

I like well kept beards but do find them ageing on most men, even gorgeous George Clooney.
Also find kissing a bearded man gives me a sore face ?

glammagran Tue 09-Apr-19 16:49:51

I like well kept beards. About 30 years ago I persuaded DH to grow one but it would not grow properly - it lasted about 3 months. Moustache which did grow well lasted about 10 years. One morning he came downstairs and it was gone. DD aged about 7 burst into tears. Some people suit beards and some do not.

grannybuy Tue 09-Apr-19 17:59:09

Hate beards.

Marianne1953 Tue 09-Apr-19 19:15:17

I hate any bodily hair on men, especially the arm pits. It’s vile.

blondenana Tue 09-Apr-19 21:10:02

My first ex h was very smooth, my second ex h was smooth shaven when i met him but quite hairy chested,he grew a beard and i hated it, still dont like beards, dont mind some chest hair, but not like a gorilla

BradfordLass72 Tue 09-Apr-19 21:46:30

Men have to suit designer stubble or they look like Yasser Arafat ! grin Sadly, most men just look scruffy.

All my men: husband, sons and a few boyfriends have had neat beards, so obviously I like male facial hair - but it must be neatly trimmed.

I don't particularly like the Middle Easter Cleric look with bushy beards going as far as the chest.

Our ukulele teacher has a white beard and hair, both about a yard long. Wish I could post a picture smile

BradfordLass72 Tue 09-Apr-19 21:47:08

Eastern

Grannybags Tue 09-Apr-19 21:52:45

My husband had a beard when I met him and shaved it off when our youngest son was two. He refused to have anything to do with DH for two days!

Shizam Tue 09-Apr-19 22:30:10

I like both looks. Quite nice for blokes to have the option to change their appearance.

Saetana Tue 09-Apr-19 23:58:26

My DH has a lovely long silver goatie beard - I was never a beard fan in my younger days but have grown to like it. He shampoos and conditions it so its lovely and soft wink

sarahcyn Wed 10-Apr-19 09:39:08

I love a fine beard! Especially on a young man. So gorgeous!
I was sitting in a bar in Edinburgh once and the barman was so incredibly beautiful with his Viking beard and golden ponytail that after a few minutes my long-suffering husband offered to swap seats with me "so you can stare at the barman without turning round"
They aren't much fun to kiss, though. Perhaps that's why I prefer to see them on young men...

Joyfulnanna Wed 10-Apr-19 13:40:54

I don't think a beard is sexy at all to look at or feel. I love a clean shaven soft face with a hint of aftershave.