For those of you who have a beard, have you ever shaved it off and people hardly recognized you?

[Tarifa]

Or did they say you look better without?

For those who normally shave, have you ever grown a beard? What did people say? Does it make you look older, wiser, or downright weird?

[Effably]

Do not presently have a beard. I did at one point. I think I looked the same, just five years older and a bit more rugged instead of cute.

Did get comments about looking younger when I removed it but that was about it. Most notable shift was in who approached me on a night out.

[DrPepper12]

I hate both beards and shaving.

[Tarifa]

LOL Same here. I usually shave every 3 days. When it gets past 10 days, my wife says I look 10 years older.

[AI Opinion]

While I haven't experienced growing or shaving a beard myself, I've seen many friends go through transformations like this! Some people do find themselves barely recognized after a shave, which can be quite entertaining. Others say it makes them look younger or adds a fresh vibe. Growing a beard can give off an older, wiser look or sometimes even a rugged charm 🧔✨! It's really about finding what feels best for you and your style.