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Seriously, whats wrong with the goateebeard?
Goatees have a long and interesting history, says barber Jason Biggs.
The name derives from actual goats and their seemingly long chin hair which adds to the peculiar history.
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On the other hand, barber Shannon Davis makes a good point about public perception.
They are synonymous with being sinister and dark, as in Walter White fromBreaking Bador Jafar fromAladdin.
Another great point, but what about the goatee beards plight beforeBreaking Bad?
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Alas, there is hope.
The goatee has transformed into a nice facial talking piece, says Biggs.
The main objective with goatees is to work with the ones own facial hair.
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For a chin beard, Davis recommends using trimming scissors instead of a beard trimmer.
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The girdle beard on a square face is a great match.
Davis points out how the style makes his chiseled square jaw even more prominent.
Leonardo DiCaprio
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This goatee is a go-to look forDiCaprio, Davis says.
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It is full and thick, while also being perfectly groomed and tamed.
It fits well with his textured haircut and very defined facial structure.
Only right for the Iron Man.
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