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I think you should keep it but that's way too thick dude.
Give yourself a 5 o'clock shadow, its a clean yet I don't care look.

Good luck

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Thanks! As it turns out, I'm going to have to shave it in a couple of weeks anyway. Based on the responses though, I suppose I won't let it grow back out afterward. The 5 o'clock shadow idea sounds good.

I disagree. You don't have a strong enough jawline for a 5-o'clock shadow. You'll probably just look unshaven.

You need to add some shape, which the goat does (and, yes, it DEFINITELY makes you look older). I wouldn't worry too much about how old you look. If you've played the game right, when she finds out you're 18, the worst that will happen is she'll say "Wow, you look older than that" and nothing more.

As almost a side-note, don't feel like you have to be clean-shaven to have game. From personal experience, I can tell you if you find the pattern that works best for your face, it can do wonders for you. Just make sure you always own your facial hair.

Girls love a little bit of facial hair. Have your facial air congruent with your game. Think about the persona your trying to give off and have your body language, clothes, and hair all match.

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I have a few suggestions.
- Grow a 5 O clock shadow beard or trim your goatee regularly and give it shape.
- Get a new hair cut. Your hair cut doesn't do much for you.
- Unbutton your shirt. This isn't third grade anymore.

Serj On

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The thing you want to keep in mind about your goatee is that the mustache half of it is relatively sparse compared to the beard half, so keep the beard in line with the mustache. I like the idea of keeping it trimmed down.

Also, when you get a haircut, get a style. What you have now is basically "generic haircut A"...if you understand my point. Keep in mind you have a long tapering face, so don't get anything too big/poofy on top.

Here's what I would do. Get your facial hair in order before you get your haircut. Go to a hairstyle place (like Supercuts or something) rather than a barber. Find an older woman stylist who looks like she's been doing this for a while or ask the girl at the counter when you go in who has a lot of experience. Tell that stylist that you want to get/update your style and ask her to recommend a few things. For me, I like to see pictures, but I'm a very visual person.

Don't be afraid to discuss and ask questions.

Don't be afraid to lose the sideburns if they don't work with the new style.

Make sure to keep in mind the daily maintenance that will go along with the new style. I hate daily upkeep (gels, etc), so I keep my stuff short and have even figured out a way to integrate not having to shave every day into my style (but my facial hair doesn't grow terribly fast). I just recently got a Conair Chopper 2-in-1 set and it's the best set I've had in a long time. It does hair and beard with the length attachments for both.

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/in ... 77-_-MP677

Remember, just the simple fact that you're putting this much thought into your appearance means you're already two steps ahead of most guys.

Also, be sure to post those pics...I'm interested to see the outcome.