Jeffrey Lower's Beard Bio:

Name: Jeffrey Lower

Age: 29

Age Of Beard: Roughly 2 Months

Style: Youngin'

* Why did you grow a Beard?

I didn't grow the beard, the beard grew me!

* What length or style are you going for? Is there a length you feel is to long?

Full beard. unsure on the length just yet. I am just kind of letting it go where it wants.

* Did you ever want to grow a Beard before you were old enough?

Of course. Always loved the idea of having facial hair.

* If so, was there any influences to that decision?

Not really.

* What’s your favorite Beard Quote?

"get out of my beard you sqawking bastard!" - Peter Griffin

* Does your Beard have a nickname. If so, what is it, and how did you get it?

Not yet it doesn't. Maybe once it matures a little bit.

* What first motivated you to grow a Beard?

I used to have a really nice beard years ago. I had to shave it because I lost my job and had to find a new job that didn't allow for me to have facial hair.

* Describe your Beard in one word.

Potential

* Do you recommend other men to grow Beards?

Men don't grow beards, beards grow men!

* Do you feel there's any downfalls to growing beard? If so,what are they?

never!

* Do ever shave or plan on shaving your Beard in the future? If so, why?

Absolutely Not!

* What grooming techniques do you perform on your facial hair?

Shampoo and condition. Comb, Brush, trim strays with hair shears.

* If you have a spouse/partner; how do they feel about your choice of facial hair?

It's growing on her :)

* How long have you been growing Beards?

I've always tried to have some kind of facial hair. I had one back in 2007. I am working on getting my current one back to the 2007 size (or better!).

* What do you like most about your Beard?

What is there NOT to like about it?

* How do you deal with comments from friends/family/coworkers,etc?

I don't get too many comments about it just yet. Any I do get are usually positive. The negatives should start to roll in approx. 3 months from now.

* Have you ever experienced any rejection because of your beard?

Nope

* Any Beard achievements, you're especially proud of?

My mom used to say I looked like Fidel Castro a few years ago.

* Do you have any word's of wisdom for future Beard growers?

If the beard fits, wear it.

* Do you Idolize someone's Beard? (Famous or Not.) If so, who and why?

Not really.

Billy Prevatte's Beard Bio:

Name: Billy Prevatte
Age: 33

Age of beard: 2yrs.
Style: full

* Why did you grow a Beard?
A: Because I wanted to see what it would look like grown out and I to hide the non-defining chin that I have. Plus beards are Awesome!!!


* What length or style are you going for? Is there a length you feel is to long?
A: I guess the style would be full and no I don't think so. If you're able to grow a beard to your feet then by all means do so.


* Did you ever want to grow a Beard before you were old enough?
A: No, the thought never crossed my mind.


* What’s your favorite Beard Quote?
A: "It's not a beard, it's an animal I've trained to sit very still." ~Bill Bailey


* Does your Beard have a nickname. If so, what is it, and how did you get it?
A: It dosen't have a nickname as of yet. But i've been called ZZ Top way too many times.


* What first motivated you to grow a Beard?
A: There is a guy in my hometown named Matt Richardson that has a super badass beard. He's only a few years older than me but has this cool ass 70's biker looking beard.Too bad he isn't on Facebook and I'm pretty sure he's not even aware of Beard Team USA.


* Describe your Beard in one word.
A: Comfy


* Do you recommend other men to grow Beards?
A: Yes I do! Not enough facial hair in the world!


* Do you feel there's any downfalls to growing beard? If so,what are they?
A: Sometimes.I love food and it can get quite messy at times. I get a little anxiety while eating out in public.


* Do ever shave or plan on shaving your Beard in the future? If so, why?
A: I don't plan on it in the near future but, may cut it one day to please my wife. :)


* What grooming techniques do you perform on your facial hair?
A: I wash it with a shampoo that has olive oil as an ingredient and condition it everyonce in a while.I brush it once daily and sometimes take Biotin a hair and nail growth supplement.Just recently gave it a hot oil treatment.


* If you have a spouse/partner; how do they feel about your choice of facial hair?
A:My wife completely hates it,but puts up with it because she loves me.


* How long have you been growing Beards?
A:I've had some type of facial hair going ever since I left the military back in 1996.


* What do you like most about your Beard?
A: I like that it is multi colored. I even love the grey that's coming in. Also it keeps unwanted people away.


* How do you deal with comments from friends/family/coworkers,etc?
A: I try and not let negative comments get to me. It's nice when I do get a complement.


* Have you ever experienced any rejection because of your beard?
A: Living in a semi small town I get quite a bit of odd looks and see people whispering to one another.Some kids stop dead in there tracks when I walk by and most women don't look my way lol.It's also doesn't help that my ears are stretched over an inch.


* Any Beard achievements, you're especially proud of?
A:The fact that I have been able to grow it out as long as it is. That's a great feat in it's self.


* Do you have any word's of wisdom for future Beard growers?
A: If you're able to grow one, grow it out and grow it proud!!! Sometimes I feel like I'm growing mine for all the men out there that want to grow one and can't or don't because of whatever reason they my have.Beards rule!!!!!


* Do you Idolize someone's Beard? (Famous or Not.) If so, who and why?
A: Matt Bischoff. He was one of the first bearded guys I noticed when I joined the Beard Team USA a few years back. Plus he had on a Slayer shirt in his member pic. Chawesome!!!!

Ryan Dailey's Beard Bio:

Why did you grow a Beard?
-At the gentle urging of my friend, who has a killer beard himself, I decided to give it a try.Also, FUCK PAYING THIRTY BUCKS FOR RAZOR BLADES!!!




What length or style are you going for? Is there a length you feel is to long?
- I am just letting this thing grow and watching to see what happens.....




Did you ever want to grow a Beard before you were old enough?
-Honestly, not really.....It wasn't until I realized that I had a fat face in high school that I wanted one. Up until my divorce, I rocked sideburns or trendy chinstraps......




What’s your favorite Beard Quote?
- “You cannot grow a beard in a moment of passion.” G.K Chesterton




Describe your Beard in one word.
-REDTASTIC!




Do you recommend other men to grow Beards?
- Only if they choose.Not everyone can pull this look off.




Do ever shave or plan on shaving your Beard in the future? If so, why?
- I actually plan on keeping this one for awhile. It has grown on me.
HAHA! um, yeah......



What grooming techniques do you perform on your facial hair?
- Shampoo, condition and brush everyday. No special stuff, just what I use on my head.




What do you like most about your Beard?
-The color and the thickness.




How do you deal with comments from friends/family/coworkers,etc?
- Actually, most are pretty supportive of my growth. The ones that aren't can't grow a beard to begin with, so I laugh and mock them...

Jacob Mulder's Beard Bio:

Name: Jacob Mulder
Age:26
Beard is currently 1 year and 5 days old. Style is full beard


* Why did you grow a Beard?
I've always wanted a beard. And I don't look good without one.


* What length or style are you going for? Is there a length you feel is to long?
I'm going to see how long it will get. And I don't see a length that is too long.


* Did you ever want to grow a Beard before you were old enough?
Yes


* If so, was there any influences to that decision?
I remember my uncles on my Mom's side having beards when I was younger and was always amazed at them.


* What’s your favorite Beard Quote?
Can't think of one at the moment.


* Does your Beard have a nickname. If so, what is it, and how did you get it?
No nickname yet.


* What first motivated you to grow a Beard?
When I found out I was able to grow one was probably what did it.


* Describe your Beard in one word.
Wonderful.


* Do you recommend other men to grow Beards?
If they are able to, then yes.


* Do you feel there's any downfalls to growing beard? If so,what are they?
There will always be people that don't like them, but I just ignore them.


* Do ever shave or plan on shaving your Beard in the future? If so, why?
No. I always regretted it when I shaved it in the past.


* What grooming techniques do you perform on your facial hair?
I wash it a couple times a week and brush it a few times a day.


* If you have a spouse/partner; how do they feel about your choice of facial hair?
Currently single and enjoying it.


* How long have you been growing Beards?
I've had some sort of facial hair since high school so probably 8 or 9 years.


* What do you like most about your Beard?
I like that it's not all one color.


* How do you deal with comments from friends/family/coworkers,etc?
Family likes it. Friends like it. And I'm a truck driver so I rarely ever see another coworker, but I have not had any comments from them.


* Have you ever experienced any rejection because of your beard?
Not yet.


* Any Beard achievements, you're especially proud of?
Reaching one year of not shaving.


* Do you have any word's of wisdom for future Beard growers?
Don't listen to people that are negative about beard growing. And don't give up when you have a bad beard day.


* Do you Idolize someone's Beard? (Famous or Not.) If so, who and why?
No.

Jordan Heath's Beard Bio:

Jordan Heath's Beard Bio:

Age: 23
Beard Age: 2 months
Beard Style: full


Why did you grow a Beard?
- Family tradition

What length or style are you going for? Is there a length you feel is to long?
- i'm planning on going forever and ever...no length is too long


Did you ever want to grow a Beard before you were old enough?
- it was the stuff of dreams


What’s your favorite Beard Quote?
- “Don't point that beard at me, it might go off" -groucho marx


Does your Beard have a nickname. If so, what is it, and how did you get it?
- N//A


 What first motivated you to grow a Beard?
- i think it started out being a "want what you can't have" kind of thing


Describe your Beard in one word.
- potential


Do you recommend other men to grow Beards?
- absolutely


Do you feel there's any downfalls to growing beard? If so,what are they?
- eating sandwiches


Do ever shave or plan on shaving your Beard in the future? If so, why?
- NO


What grooming techniques do you perform on your facial hair?
- I wash it


If you have a spouse/partner; how do they feel about your choice of facial hair?
- beards are beautiful :)


How long have you been growing Beards?
- about two years


What do you like most about your Beard?
- The colors


How do you deal with comments from friends/family/coworkers,etc?
- I don't get them


Have you ever experienced any rejection because of your beard?
- nope


Any Beard achievements, you're especially proud of?
- no


Do you have any word's of wisdom for future Beard growers?
- start shaving when you turn ten years old


Do you Idolize someone's Beard?
- Jack Passion


I also would like to post this picture ... "The Brothers Heath!!" Facial hair at it's greatest! Jordan and Michael from a previous Beard Bio.

James Ott's Beard Bio's:

James Ott's Beard Bio:

Why did you grow a Beard?
- After 19+years of having to shave for work, I was ready to rebel, right after I quit, I started growing my beard!

What length or style are you going for? Is there a length you feel is to long?
- Ideally I'd like to have a huge foot long beard, but I want it to be thick and not long and wispy, I just don't like that wispy look. I'm considering letting it grow indefinately and see what turns out.

Did you ever want to grow a Beard before you were old enough?
-I used to play bubble beard in my bath when I was little, you know, scoop up bubble bath bubbles and put them on my face, I'd never stop at just a few bubbles though I always patted a bunch on my face because even then, I wanted a HUGE-ass beard!

What’s your favorite Beard Quote?
- "Kissing a man with a beard is a lot like going to a picnic. You don't mind going through a little bush to get there!" MINNIE PEARL

Describe your Beard in one word.
- "Wooleriffic"

Do you recommend other men to grow Beards?
- I think all men look better with beards, however not all men can grow a decent beard. I'm one of the lucky ones!

Do ever shave or plan on shaving your Beard in the future? If so, why?
- I trimmed my beard from a 6 1/2-7 incher in December of 2009, when I went home to GA for Christmas, I didn't want to give my Mom a heart attack lol. But I regretted doing it afterwards. I also trimmed after 5 months before my recent move to SF, because I wanted to greet my new home with a fresh look. Fortunately it's BEARD City around here!
I'm considering letting it grow again for at least ONE YEAR and see how it turns out.

What grooming techniques do you perform on your facial hair?
- Twice a week I use Bearwash Beard Shampoo and the companion Conditioner on it. It's a great product and makes my beard very soft and fluffy. I pat it dry when I get out of the shower and brush it.

What do you like most about your Beard?
- I'm starting to like the gray patch on my chin, I've disliked it since growing my beard and I've thought about dyeing the gray out many times. I still might, I dunno lol.

How do you deal with comments from friends/family/coworkers,etc?
- Most of the reaction to my beard, has been positive, although when it get's really big and bushy, some of the negative comments start, but I just laugh them off.

I'll never be clean shaven again!

Dave White's Beard Bio:

We've had bio's from USA, Canada, Denmark and now Australia!!!!

Bearded Dave's Beard Bio:

Age: 50
Beard Age: 1yr 5mths.
Beard Style: Full length but I always trim the sides.

Why did you grow a Beard?
-I was forced to shave in the army and when I got out the first thing I did was grow a funny looking beard.


What length or style are you going for? Is there a length you feel is to long?
-I like the style that was common around the 1880's. I cannot see my beard ever being to long, I will let nature decide.


Did you ever want to grow a Beard before you were old enough?
-Yes, I worked in a car spares place at 16 and spent ages using a rear view mirror to see if any hairs were growing on my chin yet.


If so, was there any influences to that decision?
-No not that I can recall.


What’s your favorite Beard Quote?
-'If your Dad doesn't have a beard you've got two mums' (The Beards)


Does your Beard have a nickname. If so, what is it, and how did you get it?
-N/A

What first motivated you to grow a Beard?
-I found I could grow them fast & figured I should take advantage of that fact.

Describe your Beard in one word.
-Harmony.


Do you recommend other men to grow Beards?
-Yes I do, I ask them why they do not have one.:)


Do you feel there's any downfalls to growing beard? If so,what are they?
-Getting hassled by people who hate beards and do not understand how much it means to me. Getting in the way in many situations.


Do ever shave or plan on shaving your Beard in the future? If so, why?
-No, not unless it falls out by itself.


What grooming techniques do you perform on your facial hair?
-Wardie told me about Jojoba but that is all I do.


If you have a spouse/partner; how do they feel about your choice of facial hair?
-My wife does not like beards but has come to the realisation that nothing will get me to shave this time. I did cut it off for her once & she knew it was not going to last.


How long have you been growing Beards?
-Off & On since 21.


What do you like most about your Beard?
-The natural thickness & speed of initial growth.


How do you deal with comments from friends/family/coworkers,etc?
- If they are negative I remind them that I could always make comment about the hair on their head if they continue. (eg, I do not like their hair style)


Have you ever experienced any rejection because of your beard?
 -Not in work because I work for the Government. I am sure if I did not it would be much harder to be accepted.


Any Beard achievements, you're especially proud of?
-Making it a year the first time round.:) This period where I have never been before having not shaved for so long.


Do you have any word's of wisdom for future Beard growers?
-Do not give up at the times you feel it does not look good enough. Just keep focused and time will do the rest.


Do you Idolize someone's Beard? (Famous or Not.) If so, who and why?

-The Australian Bushranger Ned Kelly had the style I have always wanted.