Don't get me wrong. I am all for the manly, tough, truck-driving, go anywhere, rugged man. Society, and women love you. But...a member of the male species sporting an outward, BUSHY, burly, overpowering facial BEARD in the summer, makes no sense to me. I don't get it.
If you aren't aware Summer time temperatures in the Southern regions of the United States as they increase near the July, August heat pinnacle are legit. 100 degree plus humidity temperature can be treacherous. Unlike in desert climates where the night-time thermometers cool off, in the south, it just stays hot, continuously, 24/7.
I can only image how itchy, dirty, sweaty, and gross a ZZ Top or Lumberjack beard feels in the summer. I can understand some basic patchy scruff, but a full-blown beard in the summer time makes no sense.
Is the summer beard exhibitor afraid to shave? Does he not want to get a haircut? Is he hiding his lack of a chin? Does he feel because of the deficiency in his jaw structure a beard masks the imperfections? For the fact of sheer functionality, I do understand the winter Coloradoan mountain man beard. In the winter a beard seems intelligent. The beard protects the face and skin from the wind damaging and blistering cold. In the winter for both the outdoors-man and urban living man, a beard can protect and save your face.
But again, in the summer a stout beard in my opinion just looks awkward out in public. There are numerous other methods to display one's style or edginess than forcing humanity to view your overpowering bird's nest of a tangled beard.
Dear females, how do you feel about manly overgrown beards? Some women I'd bet love them, while others detest them. Each women's preference on male facial hair is unique, as they view possible partners on a case by case basis.
Recently, and personally, I noticed either some white hair or some vividly light blonde hair in my beard. At 36 years old of age, I was startled by the display of any "white" hair on my body. I have always just thought of white and gray as destined for the old guys. Maybe this is my true reasoning and detest for the overgrown beard. Perhaps, I personally, am not confident enough in my natural aura, to admit or show off, any signs of aging. People love to mask their own insecurities. Me included! In moving back on topic, whether the summer beard is white, curly, burly or any sort of shape, the summer bead just looks uncomfortable. Remember the videos of random strangers using scissors to cut those "man-bun" ponytails off off the millennium hipsters? Despite this pranks wrongful meanness, it did make me laugh.
Some professional jobs and industries appear more welcoming to the beard than others. For example, baseball players, actors, service workers, musicians, and tech works seem to get a pass, when it comes to sporting bushy facial hair at work. On the flip side, I don't notice many realtors, financial service advisors, lawyers or doctors with massive beards or facial hair? A human's outward image can sometimes be the difference between getting hired or not. Thus, unfortunately, I suggest you be cognizant of the image you are presenting to the world and society. On a side note, I once did get hired by a Midtown East private charter jet sales company with a tangled, unsavable attempt at dread-locked hair. I kept it pulled back. So then again, maybe live as you please.
Here's a quick personal story, once, when living in Manhattan, I walked into my neighborhood Hell's Kitchen barbershop for a straight razor shave. Despite my leeriness and slight fear of the barber's clean metal blade, the actual process felt amazing! The hot towel, the release and absolute removal of the annoying facial hair. The welcoming smells of aftershave and face improving lotions. Aww...... what a superb memory! I should go in for this barbershop procedure again.
It's a free country, and maybe someday my personal views and societal outlook on the summer facial beard will change, but until then, I'm feeling clean-cut and good! What do you think?
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