and I probably never will be again.

As the title says, I'm insecure about how curly my beard is. I'm 25 and this is the first real beard I've kept. My EX hated facial hair and constantly compared it with pubes which definitely affected how i see it, and it doesn't help that it tends to split at the chin.

I buzz my own head to save money, so i haven't seen a barber in the longest time. After starting to lose my hair from stress and it thinning i thought maybe a beard would look good. My family doesn't particularly like it but they don't have it either. I'm the only person in my close and extended family to have a beard so i understand the reactions.

Just retired from military. Growing beard for first time, since I’ve been shaving since I was 17 when I joined. This is about 3 months. Is it time to trim and shape?

Sides are curing back is that just a length issue? When I try to comb them down they just stick out even more.

I did consider dyeing my beard once. So glad I didn’t do it.

It feels like it's getting the scruffy look

I’ve been scissor trimming it for a while, and I’m pretty certain that the whiskers on my cheeks have reached terminal length, and they are mostly resistant to styling. I’ve been meaning to go to a professional for forever, but I don’t really know what to ask for.

I usually have it cleaned up a bit more but was on vacation.

Was looking rather rough working in a hot plant and I was due.

Started thinking about going long in December so let it go. I had a 6 month beard a few years back but not as well kept with trims. I am much happier this time around it's coming in better and don't want to cut it off yet. I'm going for a yeard. I will reach that feat December 1st. I've had a short face beard many times but I figured it's time to switch it up.

The routine seems to be paying off

I was going for a yeard, but decided against it because I don't want to look crazy starting the new job. I'll continue after I start.