Michael Troy Heath's Beard Bio:
Age: 30
Beard Age: About 26 months
Beard Style: Alaskan Whaler
Why did you grow a Beard?
- My father and my uncles always had beards besides that I am most comfortable with a beard, and shaving sucks!
What length or style are you going for? Is there a length you feel is to long?
- I am definitely going to grow it from here on out so I hope it gets super long, I dig the whaler style because i hate mustaches. (on me, not on other people.)
Did you ever want to grow a Beard before you were old enough?
- Most definitely! Like I said, my dad and uncles all had full beards so I wanted to be like them my whole childhood. beards are definitely a part of my family.
What’s your favorite Beard Quote?
- “He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man” Shakespeare
Does your Beard have a nickname. If so, what is it, and how did you get it?
- N/A......although I am open for a nickname for it.....
What first motivated you to grow a Beard?
- Again I would have to say its is a big part of my family for the men folk to have awesom beards!! cant disappoint/shame my namesake....
Describe your Beard in one word.
- Gigantimonstrolicious!
Do you recommend other men to grow Beards?
- Most Definitely! Only real men have beards, right?
Do you feel there's any downfalls to growing beard? If so,what are they?
- Nope and none.....
Do ever shave or plan on shaving your Beard in the future? If so, why?
- I don't shave my beard anymore, and I don't plan on shaving it anytime in the future. I keep my mustache shaved though.
What grooming techniques do you perform on your facial hair?
- I wash it with mane and tail shampoo (helps it grow and be stronger.) Ii condition it as well. I brush it all the time too, i'm obsessed with brushing it.......
If you have a spouse/partner; how do they feel about your choice of facial hair?
- Not applicable at the moment, but my ex dug it.......
How long have you been growing Beards?
- I started in highschool......
What do you like most about your Beard?
- The colors, it has black, red and gray now that I am getting older.......cant wait for it to be all grey......
How do you deal with comments from friends/family/coworkers,etc?
- I usually never get negative comments about it. so its cool....
Have you ever experienced any rejection because of your beard?
- Not from women, possibly from potential employers.....eff em though!!
Any Beard achievements, you're especially proud of?
- I am proud of the length so far, hopefully it gets alot longer though. I would murder a nun to win an actual beard competition.......
Do you have any word's of wisdom for future Beard growers?
- Be patient and let it get nice and thick before you start growing a full beard. also when it does come in nice and full and thick, take care of it and wear it proudly!!
Do you Idolize someone's Beard?
- I wouldn't say idolize per say..... I have always liked my old mans beard though, and aspire to live up to it's supreme epicness.....
