# Need opinion from women! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 27, 2000, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554 "2000-04-27T23:58:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/1 "2000-04-27T23:58:00Z")
I prefer to grow a goatee and keep it well-groomed. I keep it short (1/4 - 5/8in) and I condition it often to keep it soft, just in case. No wants to kiss a porcupine. I am rather confident with my appearance. However, I can’t stand to be “clean-shaven” because I think I have a babyface. I am 30 years old. I prefer to look my age, not as though I am 19 years old with a receding hairline 🙂 I want to know what you women think. Is having a babyface a good thing? Do you prefer facial hair, as long as it is maintained properly, or do you like clean shaven better? ---
**Author:** ![cher3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cher3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cher3)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/2 "2000-04-28T00:04:00Z")
I don’t care for it, personally. My husband grew a mustache once when we were apart for a couple of months (before we were married) and I threatened him with… Well, never mind, but it’s not the effect you’re going for, trust me. ---
**Author:** ![Jeannie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e480ec/32.png) [@Jeannie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeannie)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/3 "2000-04-28T00:15:00Z")
I think goatees are cute. Well, for some guys they are. If you’re one of those who look good with it, keep it. But a babyface isn’t bad either. 🙂 Then again, I’ve never kissed a guy with facial hair, so I know nothing about that aspect. * * * ## Homepage: [www.idreamofjeannie.com](http://www.idreamofjeannie.com) Occupation:Wish granting Location: I’m still stuck in this damn bottle in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Interests: Getting Major Nelson in trouble, getting Major Nelson out of trouble –_Custom profile courtesy of **UncleBeer** _ I never hate myself in the morning. I sleep till noon. –_Custom sig line courtesy of **Wally** _ ---
**Author:** ![Angkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/fbc32d/32.png) [@Angkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angkins)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/4 "2000-04-28T00:31:00Z")
## My husband has a baby face and I like it. A couple of weeks ago he didn’t shave for about a week, and he went to shower and stuff and came out of the washroom with a goatee, I almost wet my pants…but in a good way, it is so…sexy! Thanks for the smile this morning. How do you feel about doing someone you don’t know? Please, please, please (on my knees) please, please _~~ originally posted by GolfWidow_ ---
**Author:** ![MadPoet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8c91f0/32.png) [@MadPoet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadPoet)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/5 "2000-04-28T00:44:00Z")
At least once a year I try to grow some facial adornment, mostly out of spite that it never looks good on me. I’m currently going through this years phase, and grew a Van Dyke (Goatee + Moustache). I’ve been getting good reactions so far, which surprised me. The best part is the girl that kept trying to get me in tickling contest now always loses, now that I have a 3rd weapon. * * * [http://www.madpoet.com](http://www.madpoet.com) I am human, and I need to be loved Just like anybody else does ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/6 "2000-04-28T00:51:00Z")
Oh, I like facial hair. Keep the goat. ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/7 "2000-04-28T01:03:00Z")
Keep it as long as you keep it neat and tidy. There is nothing worse than a man with matted facial hair. * * * Give your children these two things: One is roots, the other, wings - Wally Wally He’s our Man ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/8 "2000-04-28T01:05:00Z")
I like facial hair too, but it’s not a requirement. I am a bit partial to mustaches, though. But if the goatee looks good on you, and you maintain it well, I say keep it. * * * Cristi, Slayer of Peeps I made my husband join a bridge club. He jumps next Tuesday. (title & sig courtesy of UncleBeer and WallyM7!) ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/9 "2000-04-28T01:06:00Z")
I have to say, my ex-bf had a goatee when I met him, and when he shaved it off, I asked him to grow it back. A beard can look very nice on a man provided it is kept nicely trimmed–none of those wild scraggly looking things for me! * * * TV Reporter: Can you destroy the earth? The Tick: I hope not. That’s where I keep all my stuff! ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/10 "2000-04-28T01:44:00Z")
Mmmm, facial hair…very sexy. I say keep it. * * * Drink up, dear. I made it just for you. _sig by_ **WallyM7** ---
**Author:** ![Sycorax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Sycorax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sycorax)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/11 "2000-04-28T01:46:00Z")
I say keep it. If you keep it trimmed and clean and you like it, that’s what matters. I like facial hair on men – my s.o. has had a mustache since I’ve known him and no doubt was one of the things that attracted me; he’s a cop and can’t have a beard, but was out for awhile for an operation and is now on light duty so he grew a goatee – I love it! Something devilish yet romantic about it - very sexy, but he’ll have to take it off when he goes back on patrol. ---
**Author:** ![timmar68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/97f17d/32.png) [@timmar68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/timmar68)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/12 "2000-04-28T01:51:00Z")
Personally, I love a babyface. I don’t like facial hair, but I do like goatees if they are kept trimmed. I know a man who grew one and I swear he actually looked evil. but in a good way. 🙂 * * * MaryAnn I’m into superstition, black cats, and voodoo dolls (\<—written in case Ricky reads this board) ---
**Author:** ![Quadzilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/a4c791/32.png) [@Quadzilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quadzilla)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/13 "2000-04-28T02:31:00Z")
It depends on the person - generally speaking, if you keep it neat (as CanadianSue said), I say go for it. I shudder to say this, and deserve flames if I get them, but I only like goatees on otherwise fit and trim guys. This probably stems from one of my obnoxious acquaintance’s habits of goatee-ing. Anyway…give it a shot! * * * Christopher Robin Hood - he steals from the rich and gives to the Pooh. ---
**Author:** ![Cessandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cessandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cessandra)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/14 "2000-04-28T02:38:00Z")
I would think a goatee would make you look younger. I always think of college guys in coffee houses. My personal preference is a five o’clock shadow, but go with whatever you feel looks best on you. If one chick doesn’t like it, find one who does. * * * [Cessandra](http://envy.nu/cessandra/profile/) I would’ve gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for those meddling kids! ---
**Author:** ![MissMonica7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@MissMonica7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissMonica7)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/15 "2000-04-28T03:35:00Z")
Babyface=very good, very cute. I usually like the cleanshaven babyface over the goatee. Although SOME guys can really pull off the goatee/goatee+mustache thing. Things I dont think are cute are: A full mustache/no beard, a full mustache and full beard, or a full beard and no mustache (not really into Amish guys) * * * “I am so smart, I am so smart, s-m-r-t, i mean s-m-a-r-t” ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/16 "2000-04-28T03:42:00Z")
I guess it really does depend on the guy. Normally, I don’t like moustaches, but this guy I go to school with has one of those 70’s style Fu-Manchu moustaches. It’s just fabulous. I think you should ask some women you know in real life about it. ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/17 "2000-04-28T05:04:00Z")
I need to make some corrections concerning my OP. I stated the wrong length at which I keep my facial hair trimmed. I should have said 3/8 to 1/2 inch. Also, I think I have been mistaken in calling my style a “goatee.” After reading all the above posts, I went and looked up “goatee” in the MW Collegiate Dictionary, and it defines goatee as being limited to the chin only. Perhaps “VanDyke” as another poster called it is the correct name? The style of my beard is identical to the style Tom Green of MTV wears. Some people say I look like him, lol. :eek: Is there a source that defines beard style names with illustrations? ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/18 "2000-04-28T05:08:00Z")
I personally loathe facial hair. But I don’t know what you look like. If your hair is receding, I guess you should go for it. Anthony Edwards (Dr. Greene on E.R.) is losing his hair but he showed up one season with a goatee and he looked great!!! ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/19 "2000-04-28T05:46:00Z")
Here is an interesting site for beard enthusiasts. [http://www.euphoria.force9.co.uk/beardnet/index.html](http://www.euphoria.force9.co.uk/beardnet/index.html) ---
**Author:** ![Boris\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/fbc32d/32.png) [@Boris\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boris_B)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554/20 "2000-04-28T06:33:00Z")
In order to look like the guys from Limp Bizkit, you must keep your goatee. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinion-from-women/16554.md?page=2)