Clean shave Vs Stubble Vs Beard looks ?

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Alright boys, serious debate time.

What wins in real life ? clean shave or beard?

Clean shave gives “good guy / corporate meeting” vibes… but beard somehow turns average dudes into “bro looks dangerous” instantly

So what’s your style, clean shave, stubble, or full Viking beard? And be honest… which one actually gets better reactions?
 
I grew a beard over 2 years ago. Not for style reasons but because I was too lazy to shave anymore.

Few weeks after I grew it the first time I shaved it all off for some reason and my son took one look at me and said "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" and he was right. I look even more hideous without one, so I haven't gone back.
 
Stubble usually wins for most guys in real life. Clean shave looks sharper and more professional, while a full beard works if it’s dense and well-maintained. But light stubble is that middle ground that gives a cleaner look with a bit of edge, which tends to get the best reactions overall.
 
I think it doesn't matter. Do whatever makes you comfortable and what you like. Anyone who has expectations of you is very rigid.
 
Clean shave always wins if you have a great body..

Beard helps to distract the other flaws in our body and face!, its my personal belief, may vary to other individuals.

I prefer a clean shave with a thick mustache, typical South Indian style, I keep this style since my late 20s.
 
Stubble usually wins for most guys in real life. Clean shave looks sharper and more professional, while a full beard works if it’s dense and well-maintained. But light stubble is that middle ground that gives a cleaner look with a bit of edge, which tends to get the best reactions overall.
I felt mustache can be more with stubble beard looks cool
mine is stubble i dont want to look more than my age so it make me look younger.
yeah good to hear
 
I grew a beard over 2 years ago. Not for style reasons but because I was too lazy to shave anymore.

Few weeks after I grew it the first time I shaved it all off for some reason and my son took one look at me and said "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" and he was right. I look even more hideous without one, so I haven't gone back.
That reaction from your son says everything already… beard officially became part of your identity now.
I think it doesn't matter. Do whatever makes you comfortable and what you like. Anyone who has expectations of you is very rigid.
Yeah finally that's true
 
I prefer a stubble beard, i don't like myself with clean shave

I grew a beard over 2 years ago. Not for style reasons but because I was too lazy to shave anymore.

Few weeks after I grew it the first time I shaved it all off for some reason and my son took one look at me and said "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" and he was right. I look even more hideous without one, so I haven't gone back.
i thought you were a female..xd
it really feels too much weird, awkward, hideous if you wipe out your beard totally after a long time, you family and friends don't accept you

mine is stubble i dont want to look more than my age so it make me look younger.
i have same point here, a clean shave gives you little but kiddo vibes specially if your skin tone is brown and beard gives you old vibes.

stable best
 
Clean shave always wins if you have a great body..

Beard helps to distract the other flaws in our body and face!, its my personal belief, may vary to other individuals.

I prefer a clean shave with a thick mustache, typical South Indian style, I keep this style since my late 20s.
Clean shave with a thick moustache is a different vibe altogether.
 
People With thick beard and thick moustache give good vibe untill and unless they start speaking.. so the thing is how your present your idea to others and hows your pitch and body language..
 
I look probably 10 years younger with a clean shave but I couldn't care less. I use a trimmer twice a month, that's about it. Last time I shaved was probably years ago.
 
People With thick beard and thick moustache give good vibe untill and unless they start speaking.. so the thing is how your present your idea to others and hows your pitch and body language..
Facts beard gives “don’t mess with me” vibes until the guy starts talking about coffee and gym playlists.
What can I say... I like to look dangerous :cool:
Looking dangerous is fun… especially when your biggest crime is sleeping late on weekends.
I look probably 10 years younger with a clean shave but I couldn't care less. I use a trimmer twice a month, that's about it. Last time I shaved was probably years ago.
Honestly beard maintenance is just adult survival mode now trim twice a month and call it self-care.
 
Alright boys, serious debate time.

What wins in real life ? clean shave or beard?

Clean shave gives “good guy / corporate meeting” vibes… but beard somehow turns average dudes into “bro looks dangerous” instantly

So what’s your style, clean shave, stubble, or full Viking beard? And be honest… which one actually gets better reactions?
For me, Beard because having beard means you carry your own muscular aura

A clean shave might be good for those who are in their 40’s or 50’s to look younger

I bet you and others agree with me
 
Clean shave

Not because of the looks. I look bad with or without beards. But because I can't stand long hair or a beard. Especially in hot days.
 
short beard works for me
looks fresh
In clean shave, I look like a baby
 
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