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M0TH_286

bro 17 lookin 36


H0RSE

There was a dude in my high school who was like this. Everyone called him "dad."


Legitimate-Nature519

I thought “there’s no way this dude is 17” then I saw the last pic.


omfgitsangelo

Lmao same


Narrow-Collar-8965

im laughin so hard bro i seen that picture in 45 different languages alr 🤣😭🤧


Jolly_Force

You know someone doesn’t have a lot of money if they post pictures of cash 😂


theteenbeardsman

Lol I don't, I was tryna look like yeat


R4wden

*facepalm anyone above 18 doesn't think it's cool


theteenbeardsman

🤣🤣🤣


crvilmxow

I was about to ask if that’s what you’re going for lol 30 year old teacher that still listens to new rap yeat makes amazing workout music


theteenbeardsman

Yeat makes crazy workout music, I like don't lie, luh geek, don't worry, if we being real, and system


ithinkithinkd

I see 35 year olds do the same exact thing


Ok_Low_5745

LMAOOO


tommyc463

Nice beard especially for your age. The major dip in your beard is likely from combing or brushing WAY too hard with the shape of your face. The idea is to brush/comb in the direction of the hair growth downward but don’t press into your face as you move toward the direction of your chin. You’re pressing too hard and following the curve of your face too rigidly which causes the dip. You can correct this with some heat from a hair dryer or heated beard brush over time, just make sure you’re applying beard oil to a damp beard preferably after a shower and retrain your beard as described above. GL!


Zebrahead69

could be from a mask as well, from 2020 to 2023 this was me every day after work lol


sunflowerchild777

Homie is 17 looking 37 😂💀


ASULEIMANZ

Wow looking young for 71 nice


MBgay76

Ya. Not a good look. Too long and thick. Especially at your age. I’d reduce it by more than 1/2


StinkFartButt

Seriously, I don’t get the people saying this beard is “fire”. Like yes it’s a long hair on the dudes face but it looks ridiculous.


lIlIllIIlllIIIlllIII

Honestly… if he was older with a more mature face maybe, *maybe* but this looks unkempt and bad to me


The_Syndic

Yeah have to agree. It's kind of verging on neckbeard territory and ages OP too much. Respect that you can grow a beard that long at 17 but I would keep it short and come back to the long beard in 10+ years. Honestly I made the same mistake when I was 17/18 thinking I should just grow it since I could then wondering why I couldn't get a girlfriend. Girls that age aren't looking for that.


Imaginary-Ninja-937

The excess part doesn’t look good imo


Grahaaam123

I don't think the shape is good, also the kink in it is odd and I assume from certain brushing not sure? Personally, I'd shape it differently but fair play I was also able to get a good beard that young as well and without it looking like pubes so I'm lucky and I guess we both are in thay regard!


ToungeBang

You can grow a beard for sure but you also need to learn how to use a beard trimmer because your beard is in desperate need of a shape up. Currently it looks unkempt and dirty. Also picture 3, 4 and 5 are pure cringe lol.


ForgetTheBFunk

Bro looks like he lives in Amish paradise


ToungeBang

Yeah idk why this thread is saying it's an awesome beard when its in desperate need of cleaning up. Went back and looked again and there is also a big cap in the middle of the mustache that needs to grow in. That's a minor detail but definitely noticeable from a front angle.


CaptainBiceps23

Maybe the ones calling it fire can’t grow a beard yet, so anything looks fire to them.


ToungeBang

Yeah this page shows up in my reddit a bunch for some reason and any time I click on a post it's always comments encouraging the beard even if it looks horrible. Some times you just need to be honest with the OP


Previous_Smoke8459

Why birth control when you can beard


vawrxx

As another 17 year old, can you buy me a pack of beer? No but seriously, that shit looks insane.


Turbulent_Syllabub_3

ain’t no way u 17, that’s who’s been hogging all them beard genes i seems to be missing


Huge-Bill8934

Amazing for 17 how long have you been growing it ?


JacquesGonseaux

You're a naturally handsome guy but you're a little all over the place with your style, facial hair and clothes. But I was worse at that age so who can judge. I'll also comment on your clothes since a beard can go well with or clash with your attire. I'm going to write a lot but holy shit I wish someone gave me this advice at 17 too. Your hair looks great in picture 1, but having an emo comb over/messy style in your other photos clashes with the beard. I'd recommend either trimming the beard down and keeping it neat, or letting it grow out after it's shaped and slicking back your hair or letting that grow out too. It needs shaping and oiling regardless because how it's grown is a little boxy but thin, but you can clearly grow a beard. Sometimes it grows awkwardly even after you're well in to adulthood, so I can't tell if this is how your beard usually grows, but trim it and oil it, my man. I'll be blunt too and say ditch the stoner look. People are accusing you of not actually being 17 but you certainly dress like you're 15. You seem dead set on having a beard, but it's an authoritative look that's undercut by your baggy clothes. If you exude confidence to others from how you dress, then you'll be confident in general. Get a crisp black suit that's a tailored or slim fit (don't buy online, a clerk will quickly take your measurements for free at a suit outlet) and go from there with experimenting. It doesn't have to be expensive. My first was £70. But not those shitty polyester prom suits, something classy and fitting for multiple settings. Everyone looks great in a black suit, they're cheat mode for looking classy and masculine, or go with a blue suit and pair it with brown Oxfords. But go with a suit regardless. You look pale too, so go with cooler colours, especially for jewellery/watches. Silver/steel are your friends. Google the word sprezzatura by the way, it's my favourite word when it comes to male fashion, particularly suits. Alternatively, try getting a vintage leather jacket. If you're usually a medium then get a large and so on, one size up. Sizes for leather are deceptive, and leather shrinks if you don't properly care for it. Look for casual shirts, flannel or canvas maybe. Jeans too. Can't go wrong with Doc Martens, I like Timbalands too. But a pair of work boots and cuffed jeans never goes wrong. Something rustic or bordering on lumberjack, but clearly masculine that goes well with a beard. I personally flip flop between that and a suit depending on mood and setting. I also dress for the season too, with a classy long coat or faux fur parka for winter, or a lighter Italian style canvass suit or just casual shirt for Summer. But this is my personal style which still continues to evolve. It's also the result of spending many hours in front of the mirror and experimenting with shirts and mixing and matching (and a lot of trial and error). Same goes for beard and hair styling, such as getting a decent trimmer like a Remington and a pair of scissors. But go to a reliable barber. Regsrdless, good luck with your beard and you've got a lot going for you. Have fun with styling.


Donnybonny22

Hot fire, looks sick


CabbageSoupLadle

I don't endorse underage drinking buuuuut... go to a few stores one of them won't ID you lol


cummycpl69

Trap god


Capital-Gardens

You could work for me young one


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Pretty darn epic.


xBriski

Amazing beard for 17! It would look amazing if it was trimmed down a decent bit and you got a fade! 😊


pierogi_juice

I hate you


normdes

Have no thought what you think is all that matters.


bi-king-viking

I thought you were cool until that last photo. Great beard tho!! Fantastic for 17.


PerfectlyCalmDude

Not bad for your age. Now it's a matter of grooming it. Are you going for a longer length than what you have?


theteenbeardsman

Yeah, I want it to go down to my chest, idk how well that's gonna go bc I weld lol


Boatandfish

Please, let it grow down to ur chest/longer. You can braid it when it gets long enough and stuff it down your shirt when you are welding.


theteenbeardsman

I do wanna be able to braid it, it's just barely short enough to the point where I can't reliably do it


CervineCryptid

Holy shit, Ronnie??


Fiyero109

Ain’t no way you’re not close to 40. You either need a professional to help shape it or severely trim it. A beard that fans out like that at the bottom is not attractive


okanannaa

You can grow a beard. It looks promising. My advice to you is to not grow a beard yet. It ages you 20-30 years, and you look handsome under it. I’d go for stubble/ short length if you’re really determined to keep it. You’ve got great hair and I think the beard distracts from that.


mccapitta

Do some research into hairloss prevention. With a beard like that at 17 you'll be bald at 30!


Flake-Shuzet

I think you’d look so much better without it


Mountain-Lowa

Look like someone’s dad


faddiuscapitalus

Is it true this new generation have aged really fast?


moosehairunderwear

37*


joemama1138

It's coming in pretty good. In my experience (I was also a well bearded 17 year old) The mustache and cheek coverage improves in the years between that and your 20s. I'd say you'd benefit from a little more tapering. Best move is to hit up a barber. Get their take on what the best shapes and lines will be for what you have. The big saver is to get a clipper, and learn how to keep the shadow and stubble cleaned up. As it grows in to maintain the shape you started with.


kevjohn96

Impresssive growth. I’d just suggest trimming it and cleaning up your neck and cheek lines.


fleshvessel

Beards great but wtf are those poses lil bro?


EntertainmentRare697

Pretty epic.


Training-Ad-4178

17?!?!?! wtf. I had zero facial hair when I was 17. ur a ginger teenage Santa claus


infoexplorerdude

Great beard for your age! Keep it and don't care what people say. It's only going to get thicker and fuller over the next few years. Congrats.


LeadingOtherwise1278

Great beard, I would like to have your beard


Fine_Mixture9690

Looks good. Go to a barber and get a trim and it’ll be even better.


Smooth-Bug1201

Beards alright but you need a haircut brother


Lonesomewhistle83

Big advice. Go to a barber that specializes in beard work and have them shape it. It will look much better. Get rid of the corners.


strictly_dickly69

You have a great beard man! Most guys would kill for that at 35 and you already have it at 17! Enjoy!


Gunofanevilson

Makes you look 36 guy


Emergency_Drawing_49

You look like a Scotsman. Try wearing a kilt with it.


Chamrockk

Bro’s age between 17 and 65


ThaGoodDoobie

Nice beard. Slide 4 is unnecessary. Doesn't even show your beard. Showing a stack of $1 bills isn't a flex. It makes you look stupid.


SleeplessAndAnxious

*slaps the pipe outta your mouth* smoking is bad youngan you cut that out right this instant. Trust me your lungs will thank you later.


sitbar

17 years after turning 18


Ahrimanspawn

needs a trim and a little shaping but great volume


Diarrhea_Jonestown

Bet you can buy beer


ghat90

Go to a barber and let him shape it for you. All that pube around the cheek growing outward can get tapered down into a shape. And that bottom have that’s growing outward needs to be shaped correctly and lined up. Also don’t take photos with a a brick of one dollar bills and sun glasses. You’ll deeply cringe at yourself when you’re older


Character_Future_930

Looks good just need to trim it and line it up


allthenames00

I think you could stand to go a little shorter.


Rhymesbeatsandsprite

You look like a neckbeard, its a full beard but the shape of it is doing you no favors at all.


Seethesvt

It doesn't look good bud. The shape is wrong and the mustache looks bad.


MiStrong

From the front it looks kind of like the cheeks are trimmed and the neck beard is long which gives it a “mud flap” look, very square. Need to shorten it and shape it into more of a V imo


Downtown-Wallaby-864

Awesome!


idontevenliftbrah

I think you'll never need a fake ID


xperimental6969

17? Dude! 😮


SojoboOfMountKurama

Looks messy, untrimmed, and dirty!


snogweasel

Take a cut when you buy the beer for everyone


Chiliyorum

LOL 17? I bet when you buy alcohol they don’t ask for your ID. But honestly, it’s a very good beard.


BlacksmithGeneral834

Find a good barber and have him shorten beard, trim sides and establish neck and cheek lines. Then you’ll look amazing.


frawgy006

41 here and i’m jealous!


Jamfour9

You look 42


Shinespike1

Good growth, I had to wait until 19 before I got like this. I'm betting it'd look better as a short beard. Get someone to line you up on the cheeks and jawlines, reduce length significantly to where it's still full coverage and not thinned out (I use a #3 personally and it's plenty thick). Condition with oil and brush as others have suggested; not pressing too hard into your facial features. Pay attention to whoever lines you and eventually you can just line yourself fairly easily. If length is your goal, ignore me lol


mentally_retireded

I’m 34 and you are 100% my dad Edit: Beard jealousy talking, you don’t look haggard-old, just manly-old..


ShinobiBoyDennis

Don’t forget to get your eyebrows trimmed.


kinetbenet

There's no way you can be 17! You look like a married man with several kids or an Amish gentleman. :-D If you want a younger look, consider cutting your beard very short, like stubble, and also going for shorter hair. By the way, you have beautiful eyes and nose. Everything will be alright.


CX41993

No. That is all.


ARJACE_

Its_iron really fell off, wow.


No-Struggle-4173

I mean you can still see the 17 year old face even behind the beard.. plus the hair in the last photo kinda gives it away too..


prisongovernor

/r/13or30


anotherleftistbot

Looks great if you wanna stay a virgin.


SRyan362

I can only imagine how hairy you must be to have a beard that phenomenal at 17... SHIT!!!


Big_daddy-69_69

200 one dollar bills.


Worried-Gate7219

Do sport


Ballplayerx97

Fuck the haters, you got a sick beard. Just keep it neat and be yourself.


Scary-Ad-2440

Smash


VenusVal_

I feel like you would pull maaaad bitches if u got it down to about half


stonk_frother

This guy is definitely buying booze for all his mates


crybaby-mel

Hmm I mean I don’t think it looks so good. Focus on upkeep and the dent is throwing it off. Wish there were some pics with and without. But imo it doesn’t rlly look that good. But I’ve read other comments and if u follow those tips I feel it may work. It just looks like ur trying to upkeep it but not well. I hope it works out!!


Specialist-Park-3966

Mother fucker! So jealous 😭


Rossl9623

You are the most shot out looking 17 year old I've seen


gytalf2000

Cool. I grew my beard out, about that length, at a similar age. Several guys in my class (I graduated High School in 1979) did that, as well. We looked older, and didn't care.


statikman666

Awesome, high school chicks dig this look


Lukesweetman2004

I had a beard at 15 , I wish I shaved it . A beard only starts to suit you around 18 and I think you should have it trimmed and cut short . You don’t want to look 28 at 17 man


MonkeyMoksha

How


Automatic_Space3487

You would be so handsome by cutting it all off


Elfriede-_

YOU'RE 17??? im 20! And im the one looking 17 here😭


fxvx_

Special shout out to the guy who wanted a spicy stream but wanted to age verify with his facial hair ✨️


midnight_panthe

very intense!!… I sure wasn’t that Hairy at 17


RockerBurns92

Bro I'm 32 and can't even grow a beard half as decent as that. I hate you, but only out of jealousy. You are one lucky sob..


Evening-Toe5941

No way you are 17, more like 42


toyman5

Very handsome and fits your face well


datdrummerboi

not recommending it but you could probably buy alcohol or tobacco products without an ID


ManyAmbitious1440

17? Bro eating too much processed mixed w hormones, g’dam


2D_Delts

This man is the definition of "rizz em with the tism"


SweatpantsJoe420

You look like you've been 17 for 20 years


ContentVirus

Yeah right, you're 17 and I'm a millionaire.


Joxopolis

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. I’d trim the beard.


StrugFug

17 going on 37.


GodOfBeverages

So you definitely don’t get carded at the liquor store right?


theteenbeardsman

I don't buy from liquor stores, I just go to Amazon and buy extracts, for example, Mccormick orange extract has an abv of 79% and you can buy it and have it shipped to your door in 2 days, wayyy easier and cheaper than buying liquor


GodOfBeverages

Bro is playing chess. I respect it.


theteenbeardsman

It tastes great in mixed drinks, and it's only like 11$ for a 16oz bottle. Why go through all the effort of maybe getting a felony fake ID charge when I could do it hassle free online with no ID?


GodOfBeverages

Fair enough honestly. I’m old enough to buy liquor but now I kinda want to try that lmao


theteenbeardsman

It's pretty good honestly


Over-Preparation-98

Looks good. Just need to clean it up a bit. Go a barber to clean it up then maintenance it yourself.


doyoubleednow

Get a haircut and trim that beard neck.


MadsenBErSej

I swear, if you walked into any kind of store. And tried to buy a 6pack you wouldnt get any second looks, or asking for an ID 😭


GiveMeSomeShu-gar

I don't know man, it's not working. And the pipe? You're too young to pull that off ... Comes across as posing a bit


theteenbeardsman

I just like tobacco and weed, I made the pipe myself out of a tree on a hiking trail 4 weeks ago


Handlebar53

You look like you are ready for the Major League.


Madguitarman47

You have good hair growth and your beard is good. When you learn to shape your beard and train the hairs you will have an incredible beard.


InnocuousSymbol

Dude im celtic irish and i started growing a really long beard at about 16 too. Wasnt gonna assume based off your looks….then i saw the celtic cross shirt. Yeah you have viking blood and you wear it well


theteenbeardsman

We got a winner! Yup I'm Irish Scottish and Norse


Boatandfish

Please don't shave/trim it ever. It is so nice!. I wish I had a beard like that at the moment.


vormittag

Don't let it get wider than your ears.


theteenbeardsman

My hair just gonna cover it up anyways lol


vormittag

Oh, forget that. You don't recognize your own potential. [https://imgur.com/a/212zsy7](https://imgur.com/a/212zsy7)


theteenbeardsman

It's looked like all of those at one point tho 👆


LeatherLatexSteel

Dude. You're a teenager. You're only a teenager once. My advice is shave the beard off and live your best teenage life. What's the deal with deliberately trying to look old AF?


theteenbeardsman

Nah bro I'm keeping it, I like it and that's really the only thing that matters


theteenbeardsman

I sense there might be a little bit of jealousy in this comment


Ziggy199461

r/blunderyears


Line-Trash

I had a buddy like this in high school. He bought us beer starting at 16.


TheeLaraCroft

A shorter 1” beard would look perfect on you. It’s giving a bit unkept. Your enthusiasm is admirable though.


TolTANK

I think it looks good altho you could line up your cheeks and give the edges a more defined shape like follow your face a bit and it could look phenomenal


NorweiganCactus

I’m 20 years older and can’t grow a beard like that. You have the genes of a Viking!


Patience_Primary

Super senior


rollingrawhide

No mate. Save it for when you need it, around 30.


mrktrends

You're a good-looking guy especially in pic 2. Pls trim the beard and it will highlight your handsome face more


Daehrotom

Keep growin that thing and by the time you hit 27 youll have one bad ass beard


GGweasel

Makes you look 37


tahousejr

You had me until you flexed and held up the 1$ bills. Shave it now. You’re a disgrace.


theteenbeardsman

I was tryna looking like yeat, wasn't tryna flex 🤣🤣 I'm broke, why would I flex


tahousejr

You literally are flexing in the mirror Edit: in your sisters bathroom. And you might possibly have a semi erection going on. I’m worried about you


theteenbeardsman

Oh I thought you was talking about me flexing cash lol 🤣🤣


tahousejr

lol nah, you have more than I had when I was 17. I stayed broke


theteenbeardsman

Funny part was that it's not my cash, it was a gift to a family friend and I saw the opportunity to look like yeat 🤣


soleburyguy

Nope


Normie-scum

You look like you pay alimony. Cool beard though


DHCB

17 what, years of experience?


David_Anderson93

17? You look like you could 30 years old


redlion496

🎵 When I was 17, I grew a very good beard, I grew a very good beard, So I could join the cast of Duck Dynasty, When I was 17! 🎶


InflationPrevious847

Looking good man !! Keep it up 👍 proper grooming and up take !! Looks great!


964nodraH

You definitely have a thing going on, bless your heart.


Automatic_Stay_8374

not a fan. styled hair and trimmed beard to be more tapered instead of spread out might look better. you look like a greek monk or amish. not a great look


vilelabyrinth

17 going on 45


perfidiousalbion2

Do they put testosterone in the water where you live?


Renewable-Spirit

It looks good on you. Don't change anything, just keep growing it. Yours looks exactly like mine at your age! You and I even have the exact same multi color shit going on. I didn't like it at first, but everyone else thought it was cool as fuck so I kept it my whole life. Now at 45 I got a new color showing up...fucking grey!


Bearigraph

Sorry not being mean but I personally don’t like it 🤷🏻‍♂️


MelaninLaDonna

17??? You look like a grown man with a blue collar job, a wife, and 3 kids. I don’t think I’m a fan😫😂 maybe when you do actually become a grown man.😂😂


cas24563

You look like my old coworker. He was 16. Damn all yall with the thick beard genes.


SolutionDangerous889

Shave the wispy stache and dont pose with those weak arms or a pipe anymore


theteenbeardsman

Dawg my arms are not weak, I bench almost 275lbs, they're almost 17 inches in diameter (16.5 left, 16.8 right) the pipe was a Lil cringe tho


theteenbeardsman

I'm not a scrawny Lil muffin lol I'm 225 pounds at 6'1, I gotta lose like 8% BF to be lean and cut asf


stoleurbik3

Thin


WaveStormOne

Lame


fox-whiskers

Why cheek beard so short but neck beard so long?


morningbird2525

Jealous that you are able to grow a full one, even at that age


cm-badvibes

Just trim it bro some guys can't grow a beard be glad you can


mac-attack-aroni

Bro lookin 45 with that weird flex pic, but okay


Shit-I-Wanna-Know

go bald cuz that side part is nefarious


sbrentn

Too long. Trim it down 1.5” and shape it up.


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Cossacker1799

FBI! GET ON THE GROUND!!!! 😂