I grew my beard in 1985 when I was 29 years old and looked like I was 18. It was all brown and red then. It's 50% white now. Still, I often hear from women that they like the "salt and pepper." I often wonder what's under it now . . . .

But a beard (or goatee for that matter) is only worth it if kept neatly trimmed, whatever the length (mine's as short as my beard shaver will allow). My least favorite part of the beard is the moustache. If not real short it either tickles my nose or lips. But a beard without a moustache just doesn't cut it.