For those of us who are getting older, have you noticed any gray hairs on your head? - Page 2

*Leo656* · 07-30-2021, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by newfan

Just thinking of the comments about beards aging guys, I'd wondered if some grew a light beard/stubble as they got older to do the opposite, would hide an aging jaw/skin around the mouth. I dunno, trends come and go.

Tommy Dreamer specifically grew a goatee in 1994 because Terry Funk told him "You're gonna get old one day and a goatee hides the double-chin, so you might as well get in front of it now." True story!

I stopped caring about gray hair. First one I noticed was in like 2015 I think. Since my hair is a mix of brown, blonde, and red anyway, and gets lighter or darker depending on season, a string of silver here and there doesn't even show up. I notice them, but nobody else does unless I point it out.

I have more of them in my beard than on my head, but again, there's so many colors in there that the silver ones don't stand out at all, they just look blonde unless you're right up close.

Frankly, I don't care if it turns pink, so long as it doesn't fall out.

The first one I found on my head didn't get to me much. What threw me for a loop was the time I looked down and found a silver pubic hair about 6 inches long.

That one snuck up on me, somehow.

~~mrmaczaps~~ · 07-30-2021, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

It's a well known fact that a beard can age someone, that's why a lot of young people do grow beards, they want to look older for their jobs and don't want their bosses to think of them as, "young kids" so a beard makes them look more professional. It's very noticeable with 22-24 year olds straight out of college who grow beards to look older for their first career jobs.

Meanwhile a goatee, commonly referred to as, "a devil beard" is mostly used to make yourself look tough or serious. This is why a lot of black, hispanic, asian, etc. people get goatees, it gives the impression, "don't mess with me or I'll screw you up" kind of vibe. I can't have a goatee either because I'd look ridiculous with one, I can't pull off the "tough guy" look that people have with them. White guys like myself, we just can't pull it off.

Wtf.

*The Deadman* · 07-30-2021, 07:43 AM

You can tell Cubed was sheltered as a child and to a certain extent even now if he thinks beards are works of the devil.

*CyberCubed* · 07-30-2021, 07:57 AM

Beards are for two things:

1. Making you look older or more distinguished. As I mentioned, a lot of young people or people who look young, purposely grow beards to be respected more in their job profession and give the appearance of being older and more experienced. A lot of people still have "baby face" even into their 30's, but if you have a beard you look like you know what you're doing. For a professional job in an office or when you have to interact with clients, this is ideal.

2. Goatees or similar type of beards give you the, "tough guy" persona. It's actually why so many muscle bound men and motorcycle bikers have goatees, it makes them look tough and outgoing even if in terms of personality they aren't. It's why they're nicknamed, "the devil beard."

For someone like me, a shorter white guy who looks younger than he is, I cannot pull off a beard of any kind and it makes me look ridiculous, as if I were wearing a prop/fake beard on my face. Only muscle-bound people can have beards or people who want to look professional.

*Leo656* · 07-30-2021, 08:08 AM

I can't even remember the last time a razor hit this face. I just buzz it down with a Remington every week or two and do the Don Johnson gimmick, ever since I was like 13.

No patience for a full beard, they itch. BUT, I have a weak chin and a baby face, and I can't stand either of those things.

*Coola Yagami* · 07-30-2021, 08:59 AM

I've had the occasional grey hairs here and there since my late 20's. Wether or not my plethora of exes gave me more is another story (though that's the joke most of them use). What has changed though is I've noticed a lot of grey and white in the facial hair now, more noticeably the chin/neckbeard part. That is kinda annoying, but I mostly try to keep a clean shaven face (I'm rockin the Kenny Omega/Triple H stache for the moment though).

It was funny cause it was til I got to a certain age and the right job that didn't care that I allowed my hair to grow out. This of course means, longer grey hairs too. I remember my bro was worried when he saw me after a few years. "are you alright, your hair is so grey...." as if I were 60 or something, and I'm like 'bro, I always had some grey hairs, it's just more noticeable now that I let my hair grow out."

Though nowadays I dyed my hair blonde, so it's all blonde anyways.

*CyberCubed* · 07-30-2021, 01:07 PM

Isn't hair dye expensive? I worry about going gray eventually because then I would have to buy hair dye, and you know how I hate to spend money. Spending the bare minimum on things is what I do on a regular basis, the thought of having to buy hair dye every month gives me the heebie jeebies.

*frank_one* · 07-30-2021, 01:19 PM

I'm pretty sure no one will notice your gray hairs if you stay home.

*IMJ* · 07-30-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by frank_one

I'm pretty sure no one will notice your gray hairs if you stay home.

Pizza delivery dude will notice. Does Cyber pay for pizza?

~~ABrown~~ · 07-30-2021, 01:40 PM

It's not the the gray hairs that bother me. It's the fact that each passing year I look more and more like my dad. I'll see images of myself and I'm like "OMFG I'm my father!"

*Coola Yagami* · 07-30-2021, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by IMJ

Pizza delivery dude will notice. Does Cyber pay for pizza?

Not if he gives em bad directions so they get there over 30 minutes

Hair dye depends. I have incredibly dark hair, it takes a while to catch and from bronze to gold to blonde, plus my hair, when straightened goes down to the middle back give or take. So that took em like 3-4 hours to get it all.

But hey if your hair is short and dyes easily, it won't take that long.

*Leo656* · 07-30-2021, 09:08 PM

Kevin Nash says that "The Bible says gray hair is a sign of wisdom", which is why he refuses to dye it anymore.

I, for one, refuse to argue with Super-Shredder.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-31-2021, 06:55 PM

Pffft. I knew a guy who already had a small patch of grey IN HIGH SCHOOL. He didn't even believe it when I told him until I took a pair of scissors in class one day and snipped the ends off to show him.

On a more recent note, I've been slowly going grey since 30. In fact, I noticed my first grey hairs a few weeks after I learned I was pregnant with my daughter (there might be a connection there). So yeah, you don't have to be "old" to start turning grey.

*CyberCubed* · 07-31-2021, 07:27 PM

I guess some people just have bad genes? I also know poor health can cause you to gray or age faster.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-31-2021, 07:36 PM

It's not just about "bad genes", though. Stress CAN and often DOES cause premature graying, too. Case in point- nearly all of my grey hairs have appeared shortly after going through times of great stress, whether physical or emotional.

*CyberCubed* · 07-31-2021, 07:41 PM

Well that explains it, I've never been through stress in my entire life. The gray hair I thought I saw was actually brown. I guess I am in the clear and it's all smooth sailing from here on out.

*IndigoErth* · 07-31-2021, 07:42 PM

You just wait, mister... The 30s is supposedly the average age for some to start showing up, so you're just biding your time.

And how much are we going to hear about it when it does. lol But better gray then on the floor?

*CyberCubed* · 07-31-2021, 07:42 PM

I don't intend on aging so that won't be a problem for me.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-31-2021, 07:52 PM

Mother nature begs to differ with you. And I'm pretty sure SHE has the final say!

*Roseangelo* · 07-31-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I don't intend on aging so that won't be a problem for me.

Might want to leave the house more often if that's your goal.

07-30-2021, 07:43 AM	#23
The Deadman Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,990	You can tell Cubed was sheltered as a child and to a certain extent even now if he thinks beards are works of the devil. __________________ Last Movie Watched: Hell House LLC (2015). Last TV Show Watched: Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog (S1:E29).

07-30-2021, 08:08 AM	#25
Leo656 The Franchise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,696	I can't even remember the last time a razor hit this face. I just buzz it down with a Remington every week or two and do the Don Johnson gimmick, ever since I was like 13. No patience for a full beard, they itch. BUT, I have a weak chin and a baby face, and I can't stand either of those things. __________________ "I left some words quite far from here to be a short reminder... I laid them out in stone, in case they need to last forever..." "But hey... I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know." nWo Tech: The Official Thread Poison of the Technodrome Forums https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr...awnHgDz1ceDcfA https://theroxxshow.blogspot.com/

07-30-2021, 08:59 AM	#26
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 14,014	I've had the occasional grey hairs here and there since my late 20's. Wether or not my plethora of exes gave me more is another story (though that's the joke most of them use). What has changed though is I've noticed a lot of grey and white in the facial hair now, more noticeably the chin/neckbeard part. That is kinda annoying, but I mostly try to keep a clean shaven face (I'm rockin the Kenny Omega/Triple H stache for the moment though). It was funny cause it was til I got to a certain age and the right job that didn't care that I allowed my hair to grow out. This of course means, longer grey hairs too. I remember my bro was worried when he saw me after a few years. "are you alright, your hair is so grey...." as if I were 60 or something, and I'm like 'bro, I always had some grey hairs, it's just more noticeable now that I let my hair grow out." Though nowadays I dyed my hair blonde, so it's all blonde anyways. __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

07-30-2021, 09:08 PM	#32
Leo656 The Franchise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,696	Kevin Nash says that "The Bible says gray hair is a sign of wisdom", which is why he refuses to dye it anymore. I, for one, refuse to argue with Super-Shredder. __________________ "I left some words quite far from here to be a short reminder... I laid them out in stone, in case they need to last forever..." "But hey... I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know." nWo Tech: The Official Thread Poison of the Technodrome Forums https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr...awnHgDz1ceDcfA https://theroxxshow.blogspot.com/

07-31-2021, 06:55 PM	#33
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	Pffft. I knew a guy who already had a small patch of grey IN HIGH SCHOOL. He didn't even believe it when I told him until I took a pair of scissors in class one day and snipped the ends off to show him. On a more recent note, I've been slowly going grey since 30. In fact, I noticed my first grey hairs a few weeks after I learned I was pregnant with my daughter (there might be a connection there). So yeah, you don't have to be "old" to start turning grey. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

07-30-2021, 07:57 AM	#24
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	Beards are for two things: 1. Making you look older or more distinguished. As I mentioned, a lot of young people or people who look young, purposely grow beards to be respected more in their job profession and give the appearance of being older and more experienced. A lot of people still have "baby face" even into their 30's, but if you have a beard you look like you know what you're doing. For a professional job in an office or when you have to interact with clients, this is ideal. 2. Goatees or similar type of beards give you the, "tough guy" persona. It's actually why so many muscle bound men and motorcycle bikers have goatees, it makes them look tough and outgoing even if in terms of personality they aren't. It's why they're nicknamed, "the devil beard." For someone like me, a shorter white guy who looks younger than he is, I cannot pull off a beard of any kind and it makes me look ridiculous, as if I were wearing a prop/fake beard on my face. Only muscle-bound people can have beards or people who want to look professional.

07-30-2021, 01:07 PM	#27
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	Isn't hair dye expensive? I worry about going gray eventually because then I would have to buy hair dye, and you know how I hate to spend money. Spending the bare minimum on things is what I do on a regular basis, the thought of having to buy hair dye every month gives me the heebie jeebies.

07-30-2021, 01:19 PM	#28
frank_one Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Europe Posts: 1,984	I'm pretty sure no one will notice your gray hairs if you stay home.

07-30-2021, 01:40 PM	#30
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	It's not the the gray hairs that bother me. It's the fact that each passing year I look more and more like my dad. I'll see images of myself and I'm like "OMFG I'm my father!"

07-31-2021, 07:27 PM	#34
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	I guess some people just have bad genes? I also know poor health can cause you to gray or age faster.

07-31-2021, 07:36 PM	#35
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	It's not just about "bad genes", though. Stress CAN and often DOES cause premature graying, too. Case in point- nearly all of my grey hairs have appeared shortly after going through times of great stress, whether physical or emotional. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

07-31-2021, 07:41 PM	#36
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	Well that explains it, I've never been through stress in my entire life. The gray hair I thought I saw was actually brown. I guess I am in the clear and it's all smooth sailing from here on out.

07-31-2021, 07:42 PM	#37
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	You just wait, mister... The 30s is supposedly the average age for some to start showing up, so you're just biding your time. And how much are we going to hear about it when it does. lol But better gray then on the floor?

07-31-2021, 07:52 PM	#39
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	Mother nature begs to differ with you. And I'm pretty sure SHE has the final say! __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end