How common is it to not be able to grow a full facial beard when you're over 25?

[Ross MwcFan]

I can grow hair properly above my lip (moustache), and on my chin.

 

On my cheeks though it's very patchy, not much hair grows there at all.

 

Is this unusual for a guy over 25?

 

I'm sure my testosterone levels aren't too low as I have a high sex drive.

[Art_Critic]

I'm 48 and only grow hair like a goatee.. a good one though.. I keep it all shaven since I think I look like a crook with a goatee.

 

Like this.. with not so much stubble on the side toward the ears.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=goatee&um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=jYQ&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1333&bih=617&tbm=isch&tbnid=vI4Ad7O_ktKclM:&imgrefurl=http://flashyourstache.wordpress.com/tag/goatee/&docid=zvbeo3g9Zf4MlM&w=421&h=600&ei=8kQrTq_3Jsq_gQfxk7mVCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=339&page=1&tbnh=144&tbnw=111&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0&tx=63&ty=83

Edited July 23, 2011 by Art_Critic

[somedude81]

I'm almost 30 an and I can't grow a beard or sideburns. Heck I can't even get stubble, just weird looking little hairs.

 

It's just genetics.

[thehead]

I'm 30 Ross and my beard pattern's pretty much the same as yours. Growing a goatee's a cinch but anything more looks patchy.

[Ross MwcFan]

I guess it's quite common then and nothing to worry about.

[josie54]

My fiance can't even grow a mustache. He has some Cherokee Indian heritage and he tells me that due to genetics, Native Americans don't grow facial hair very well. I'm sure that men of other ethnic backgrounds might have the same difficulty.

 

Fine with me...I'm totally NOT a fan of facial hair!

[cerridwen]

I've never had a problem.

[Art_Critic]

... When I saw you post I just knew you were going to write that..hahaha

[cerridwen]

... When I saw you post I just knew you were going to write that..hahaha

 

Doh!! Predictability has set in!

[johan]

Is "beard" in this case a euphemism for pubic hair? Don't worry. It will come.

[cerridwen]

Is "beard" in this case a euphemism for pubic hair? Don't worry. It will come.

 

If it is, "I've never had a problem" part deux.

[johan]

If it is, "I've never had a problem" part deux.

 

Prove it. . . .

[cerridwen]

Prove it. . . .

 

No way!

And are you done masturbating to that story yet? Checking my watch, it's been days.

[johan]

No way!

And are you done masturbating to that story yet? Checking my watch, it's been days.

 

Almost. It's taking a bit longer than normal.

[thehead]

If it is, "I've never had a problem" part deux.

 

You're nuts. Didn't you once tell me you had a merkin trunk?

[zlatnapolja]

I can grow hair properly above my lip (moustache), and on my chin.

 

On my cheeks though it's very patchy, not much hair grows there at all.

 

Is this unusual for a guy over 25?

 

I'm sure my testosterone levels aren't too low as I have a high sex drive.

 

Dude.... are you serious? 1. Be happy you're not able to grow a fullsized beard, it's ugly and look icky. 2. How insecure are you? 3. It is very common

[cerridwen]

You're nuts. Didn't you once tell me you had a merkin trunk?

 

That sounds like something I'd say

Damn it. That would have been a way better comeback.

[Ross MwcFan]

Dude.... are you serious? 1. Be happy you're not able to grow a fullsized beard, it's ugly and look icky. 2. How insecure are you? 3. It is very common

 

What has insecurity got to do with anything?

[zlatnapolja]

What has insecurity got to do with anything?

 

'I'm sure my testosterone levels aren't too low as I have a high sexdrive'

 

Dude youre just fine, dont grow a beard, a guy without a beard is so much sexier!

[Ross MwcFan]

'I'm sure my testosterone levels aren't too low as I have a high sexdrive'

 

Dude youre just fine, dont grow a beard, a guy without a beard is so much sexier!

 

I was just wondering that's all. I wasn't sure if it was normal or unsual to not be able to grow a full beard at my age. That's why I made a topic to ask.

 

I agree though, I'm not keen on beards and wouldn't grow one even if I could anyway.

[zlatnapolja]

I was just wondering that's all. I wasn't sure if it was normal or unsual to not be able to grow a full beard at my age. That's why I made a topic to ask.

 

I agree though, I'm not keen on beards and wouldn't grow one even if I could anyway.

 

Its normal hon;) dont worry about it!

[Katzen]

As it has been said, probably it's genetics.

 

Just looking at the guys on my highschool (16-18 average) there are guys who have relatively thick beards, others that have just thin hair on and the average beards for this age.

 

On the bright side, shaving is a PITA! Every two days you see small bits of beard that would be better shaved and have to spend a few minutes cutting it (I'm lazy for this). At the beginning it's cool, but afterwards...

Afterall, most guys smooth their skin. I've seen many guys with legs that look like baby butts!

 

I would change some of my leg hair for some chest hair. I'm rather hairy from abdomen to feet. Infact, it's a bit embarassing to me because the others don't have hair; But I wouldn't remove it!

Edited July 27, 2011 by Katzen
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[Ginger Beer]

MY facial hair grows different on both sides, it's not symmetrical. It is very annoying.

[cerridwen]

I was just wondering that's all. I wasn't sure if it was normal or unsual to not be able to grow a full beard at my age. That's why I made a topic to ask.

 

I agree though, I'm not keen on beards and wouldn't grow one even if I could anyway.

 

I could see you with a chin strap, something I usually abhor on men.

But your hair color is so nice, and it's light colored, it could look quite nice on you.