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I'm growing out my hair, and just coming up on month 1. As my hair has begun to grow out and shag down onto my ears I decided to trim up my sideburns to keep it neat looking. I dont know it that's what i'll continue to do though. I'm just curious, what about you guys? When you get to a long length, do you keep sideburns or just let them grow out to locks? Also, do you think side burns would help for a masculine look without facial hair, or does it just look dumb?
I keep mine trimmed since I can't really see them unless my hair is pulled back and then, looking all slick and clean, it's nice to have a clean and trimmed look for facial hair. This is only personal preference, though. Some folks like the big and bushy mutton chops. I do think they add a bit of masculinity that would help a stanger be less likely to mistake any of us with slighter frames for a lady.
Shawn (Mr.Crowell)
You make a very good point about having it slicked. I actualy can't grow much side burn or facial hair (though I'm 24) but I usauly trim them up to a point. It looked nice with short hair, so I suppose I'll try it out with my hair as it grows.
I would say trim them - certainly to remove the bushiness, that simply looks untidy and it is very unlikely that they will grow out to anything worth keeping.
As to length I have tried both and I think it is taste. Look at James Raymond's ;last post and his sight: James has posted pictures both full length and shaved to the very top of the ear and give a very useful guide.
Thanks for the tip. Not sure i'm gonna cut them that short. maybe I'll just try out some different lengths.
Look at James Raymond's ;last post
http://jaraymond.iweb.bsu.edu/
March 2007 is the shortest through September when James shaved most off again for similar reasons.
I trim. That would be my vote for you too.
I'm not sure about length. I keep mine at about the middle of my ear. But, I would consider longer, also.
Banana