# Anybody growing a quarantine beard? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Quarantine Zone\ **Tags:** covid-quarantine\ **Created:** [March 29, 2020, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585 "2020-03-29T14:28:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/41 "2020-03-31T14:31:47Z")
I feel fortunate that what hair I have left is short enough that I can give myself a haircut with electric clippers and a #1 guard every 7-10 days. Not being able to go to the barber is one thing I don’t have to worry about. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/42 "2020-04-03T12:33:55Z")
> [@solost](#): > > I haven’t shaved since Friday the 13th, the day my boss told me we would work from home until at least April 6. Partly just out of laziness, partly intentional. But this thread has me rethinking things. Like scabpicker (such an apropos username/post combo), I touch my face constantly, and with the beard even more so. So I did go ahead and shave off my pandemic beard, for the reasons listed here: I found myself constantly stroking my new beard; I didn’t think it would be a good idea when I had to go out in public to have what amounts to a fine particle collector around my mouth and nose; and since it looks like we’re all going to start wearing masks in public, beards and facemasks don’t work well together. And the other non-CV reason: the hair on my head is still mostly dark, but my beard was coming in so gray I coulda been a mall Santa next Christmas if I kept it growing (assuming malls still exist next Christmas). ---
**Author:** ![Ashtura](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ashtura/32/2963_2.png) [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/43 "2020-04-03T14:55:44Z")
No, but I did shave my head completely a few days ago for the first time ever, Britney style. Who needs a barber? Thought I’d do it once while no one could see me. So I’m growing “quarantine hair”. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/44 "2020-04-03T15:52:28Z")
> [@snowthx](#): > > I am. Started about a week ago with the CA statewide shelter in place order. Work is now 100 percent telecommute. Lots of gray and white. I’ll probably still shave my head tho, since I score high on the Norwood scale. I’m married, so I don’t have to impress anyone any more. 😛 > > Good points about touching the face and wearing a mask. If I catch myself doing that I’ll shave again. Well, I shaved mine this morning. I caught myself scratching and touching my face too much and figured this is not the time to go all Grizzly Adams. It was itchy at night as well, and I figured I was touching/scratching my face as I slept. Shaved my head, too (which was the default position before all this). I still don’t have to impress anyone, tho. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/45 "2020-04-03T17:41:44Z")
Yup. Growing a Trudeau style beard. I figured I’d just use this time to give my face a break (still shaving the neck!) Also, haven’t worn my contact lenses for over two weeks. Would definitely give my coworkers a shock. ---
**Author:** ![RioRico](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f04885/32.png) [@RioRico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RioRico)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/46 "2020-04-05T22:34:33Z")
The blood-thinner beard went away two days ago, first with dog-trimmers for the worst several inches, then a blade and cheap cream for detail work. Wore a med mask into the one necessary store - had to remove foggy eyeglasses. I didn’t collide with too many items. ---
**Author:** ![PoppaSan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/poppasan/32/189_2.png) [@PoppaSan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoppaSan)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/47 "2020-04-07T17:53:43Z")
I grow a full beard every fall and shave it every spring around this time. I saw no reason to change except this time I left just the 'stache with no chin stubble. I have to wear a mask at work now. ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/48 "2020-04-07T18:04:34Z")
I started growing out my beard about a week before going into lockdown, so now it’s at the awkward stage. I’ve vowed, though, to not even trim it until I can get out of here. I mean, really, only my wife has to deal with it, and she doesn’t much care how long my beard is as long as I have one. I’ve been shaving my head for decades now, so I don’t have to worry about that too much. My wife’s hair, though- particularly her bangs- will start to bother her soon, so eventually I’ll have to trim it for her. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/49 "2020-04-07T19:34:25Z")
I shaved it. Made me look like a Hobo. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/50 "2020-04-07T19:43:24Z")
Oh good. When I saw you had bumped the thread I was worried that you were asking about how to disinfect your beard. 😉 I’m enjoying mine. Been years since I had facial hair. Yes, I might touch it a little bit but to make up for it I’ve completely stopped my door handle licking habit. ---
**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/51 "2020-04-07T20:29:12Z")
> [@RioRico](#): > > The blood-thinner beard went away two days ago, first with dog-trimmers for the worst several inches, then a blade and cheap cream for detail work. Wore a med mask into the one necessary store - had to remove foggy eyeglasses. I didn’t collide with too many items. If your glasses are fogging up, you need to work on your mask fitting. ---
**Author:** ![Damuri\_Ajashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/52 "2020-04-07T21:36:35Z")
Yes. It looks like a hairbrush ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/53 "2020-04-08T15:11:27Z")
Nope. I was clean shaven anyway, but I’ve kept shaving on weekdays along with wearing real clothing, combing my hair, etc… because it makes working from home feel more “real” than if I was dressing like The Dude and shambling around my house. Plus, my wife is not a fan of beards, so that makes being clean shaven easier anyway! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sean\_the\_Dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Sean\_the\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sean_the_Dog)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/54 "2020-04-09T03:29:19Z")
I’ve had a beard since 1992, and will never shave again (except for neck) unless I need facial surgery. It’s not going to be trimmed in the near future though - don’t trust myself to do it, and all the shops are closed. My neighbour is growing one, but it doesn’t look good on her. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) What is a “blood-thinner beard”? Been on rat poison for years now and will be for life, but never heard of this. * * * “Stay the blazes home” - Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia ---
**Author:** ![RioRico](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f04885/32.png) [@RioRico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RioRico)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585/55 "2020-04-09T06:27:50Z")
> [@Sean\_the\_Dog](#): > > What is a “blood-thinner beard”? Been on rat poison for years now and will be for life, but never heard of this. The cardiologists recommended no blade-shaving while I was on warfarin and whatever else I was taking before the ablation last year and I’ve been lazy till now. YMMV. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-growing-a-quarantine-beard/850585.md?page=2)