Comments on: How to Grow a Goatee

on 12/23/2008 I would've liked to know more being that I think men with goatees are the sexiest dudes on the planet. For example, what type of moisturizer do they use to avoid breakouts? Why wait two weeks to shave again? Does the texture of hair matter (ex. Black hair tends to grow in a longer amount of time versus say Asian hair because of texture)?

on 6/7/2007 Use good facial moisturizer too, one that Hydrates, so that your face won't dried up/irritates every time you shave/trim

on 7/18/2007 If you don't want to shave your head bald, which produces a much better face for a goatee, you can also grow very thick and long sideburns. These make any goatee look like it belongs. And the ladies will love to play with your sideburns, trust me. ;)

on 7/7/2006 I like using a straight edge shaper that resembles the leather-strap-sharpened blades of yesteryear barber shops. These now feature removable razors that are extremely sharp, so be careful. These are normally available at beauty supply stores.

Shapers enable you to have complete control over the blade, as opposed to guessing the gauge of the average horizontal razor. When using these, use a shaving lotion, as opposed to a foaming shaving cream, so that you can see very clearly which hairs go or stay.

Also, shape up the area on the bottom of the mustache, along the upper lip. This gives a real clean look.

on 3/27/2006 Use beard trimmers to trim your goatee or Van Dyke. Find a length setting on the trimmer head that you like and always trim it with that setting. Trim every time you shave. This minimizes straggly hairs, maintains a full, even length and effectively combs it too. Oh, and keep it short (unless you're a biker).

on 2/28/2006 One user shares that a goatee together with a mustache is called a Van Dyke. It is also known as a French Beard.

on 11/22/2005 Your whiskers may start to look scruffy quicker than you might think. I trim almost weekly just to maintain a clean look. Remember too that some whiskers grow quicker than others. Wait to judge your goatee until your slow-pokes catch up enough that when you trim, all of your whiskers are now the same length - it gives an honest depiction of the fullness of your goatee. Also, I find that a decent pair of hair-trimmers work way better than any beard-trimming kit.

on 11/22/2005 If your sporting stylish facial hair, you'll want to know the proper terms in educated company. A goatee is the hair trimmed along the chin and below the mouth. A Vandyke is the combination of a goatee and a mustache.

on 11/22/2005 If you use a razor to shape your goatee, shave one eighth of an inch closer than you think is necessary, to allow for the razor's width. Otherwise, you'll never quite have it shaped.

on 11/22/2005 First, do 50 push-ups and 100 squats before you shave. A good sweat will do a better job than just a hot face rag. Shave your cheeks and neck and when you get to your chin, take something straight and score two lines on your face on both sides of you goatee. Shave up to that point and stop. Wipe with hot water and take off any stray hair. Rinse and keep that goatee looking sweet.

on 11/22/2005 After letting it grow for two weeks, go to your barber and have him give you a shave...He will shape it much better than you can.

on 11/22/2005 Though goatees are no longer truly fashion forward, if you MUST have one, keep it trimmed very short. Long and/or bushy goatees are a health hazard and give the appearance of a slightly lower station.

on 11/22/2005 Shampoo your goatee every time you wash your hair. Use conditoner too.

on 11/22/2005 Blonde goatees look kinda stupid.

on 10/21/2007 When shaving the edges of your goatee, smile and follow the smile lines. Any beard outside your smile lines may look scruffy.