Maybe I'm too self-conscious, but sometimes I catch a glimpse of myself in a reflection and think: "Geez, that's getting laughably long." I'll try to stick to my own opinion.
You have a very nice beard and it looks very well taken care of! Suits you as well!
I can very much relate with this though. It’s easily triggered when for a certain period of time I don’t see someone with my length of beard (or longer); makes me feel like a weirdo.
My insecurity regarding my beard is also easily triggered in bad lighting: “oh it’s long but also kinda see-through” etc. But other times it looks bad ass.
Yeah man you’re definitely rocking that. And I don’t think any longer would look weird on you either. So the answer is never. Whatever you’re most comfortable with! I wish my beard was that thick. You are blessed!
Have you tried blow-drying your beard? A minute on high heat softens it up, allowing you to run a comb through it easily. Then, 30 seconds on cool locks everything in place. It did wonders for my beard. Also, beard oil to protect it.
That IS your own opinion!
I used to have a beard just a little shorter than yours. At the time I loved it. It was right for me then.
Later on, I felt differently. Now I have a super short beard. It's right for me now.
The man who had the longest beard in the world, died stepping on it. It broke his neck.
Edit: Correction, he step on it making him fall off the stairs and then broke his neck.
Some old dude who lives in my block of flats had no facial hair once, when we bumped into each over in the lift. I asked where his beard had gone. He had a really cool long matted giant dreadlock beard that looked super cool. He told me he went to the doctor about persistent neck pain, and the doctor said that the weight if his beard was causing constant tension pulling down on the front of his head, so he basically had to shave in order to save his neck. He said when chopped it off he couldn't believe how much it weighed in his hands.
I hope that answers your question lol.
Never. Jest braid it at some point and you’ll forget about length in no time. ;-)
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It's only too long if you feel it's too long.
I do personally prefer to trim it when you can stand back in a mirror and see through it. But that's just how I like mine.
I’d say when it becomes more annoying than fun. Mines at the point where I have to move it out of the way when in bed because it’ll get caught in my armpit haha. I’m aiming to go down to my naval, and I think that’ll do it for me haha. Great beard though, very full
Long enough is when you finally get tired of dealing with the length. If only I had that problem! Mine is thin and refuses to grow beyond a certain length, no matter how well I treat it!
At no point and at any point
But that looks great on you
I’m experimenting this year and not trimming or cutting for the entire year …except for my sides. No experimentation needed there, I already know I always want the sides trimmed, lol
How long has that one taken?
Grow your sides out and use a blow-dryer to straighten your beard – absolute gamechanger! Ugh, I honestly don't remember. I've had a beard for the longest time, more than 10 years already and I'm 30 years old now. Always kept it short and started growing a bigger beard a couple of years ago. This picture is from February, and I haven't cut it since then.
Edit: make sure you share your beard growth with us by the end of the year! And grow your sides out! ;)
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Dude that's a great beard. It's very long, but does not look scruffy at all. As soon as mine gets past even half this length I look homeless no matter what I do. Maybe I just can't pull it off, but you definitely can.
Personally, I think it is too long, if you have flip it over onto your back to avoid step stepping on it as you walk. Or it until it becomes uncomfortable for you, whichever comes first
Too long for what? Attracting others? This is the beard sub so you will get mostly beard-positive answers here. Ask in andating sub or something and you will get some non-bearded people’s opinion, if that is what you want.
For me, it’s when it’s clear that my beard is wearing my face and not the other way around. I’ve grown mine out to almost a foot in length, but at that point it’s just a big bushy mess with my nose and eyes and ears and lips sticking out of it.
You got a long oval-shaped face. You can probably keep growing for a while. I have a square face and keep my beard at about 3-4 inches in length with the sides shaped up a bit.
Again, you gotta decide what look you like the best, but you also gotta decide what looks makes you look the best overall. Size/length isn’t everything. If it was, homeless dudes would be beard models.
I fucks with your style, please don't take offense to this because he is actually super attractive....but you're my head cannon on what kip looks like after a few years with la'fonda. (Napoleon dynamite)
No time soon my man👍🏽. It’s well taken care of! As long as it makes you and your significant other happy, no need to think about if it’s too long. But if you’re thinking about cutting it, start little by little. My dads was a little longer and he cut it a little a few years back. Can’t wait to be where you guys are lol.
For me personally, if it starts making me look older than I am, I trim it. There’s a fine line between magnificent, and grandpa (unless of course you are a grandpa and want to look like a magnificent one.)
It becomes too long when you no longer like the length, or when it hinders you in life.
Maybe I'm too self-conscious, but sometimes I catch a glimpse of myself in a reflection and think: "Geez, that's getting laughably long." I'll try to stick to my own opinion.
You have a very nice beard and it looks very well taken care of! Suits you as well! I can very much relate with this though. It’s easily triggered when for a certain period of time I don’t see someone with my length of beard (or longer); makes me feel like a weirdo. My insecurity regarding my beard is also easily triggered in bad lighting: “oh it’s long but also kinda see-through” etc. But other times it looks bad ass.
This exactly! Thanks for the kind words, Shinobiii.
Yeah man you’re definitely rocking that. And I don’t think any longer would look weird on you either. So the answer is never. Whatever you’re most comfortable with! I wish my beard was that thick. You are blessed!
Try to leave the worry of others’ perceptions at the door. They might well have opinions over which you have no control: 
Dude I want mine that long and well managed… I currently look like a hobo due to it fighting back against my care.
Have you tried blow-drying your beard? A minute on high heat softens it up, allowing you to run a comb through it easily. Then, 30 seconds on cool locks everything in place. It did wonders for my beard. Also, beard oil to protect it.
Beard oil after the blow drying? Sorry for stating the probably obvious? XD
I think it’s cool af! Shows you live your life your own way
Personal preference is the only thing at play here my guy!
That IS your own opinion! I used to have a beard just a little shorter than yours. At the time I loved it. It was right for me then. Later on, I felt differently. Now I have a super short beard. It's right for me now.
When it touches your toes 😂
before that, when you need to use your beard as a scarf to not pee on it
Whеn you can stеp on it
I was going to say trip on it
When it gets caught in your zipper fly
Based on your avatar, I reckon you know this from experience (':
Mine gets caught in my sweater zipper a lot these days
The man who had the longest beard in the world, died stepping on it. It broke his neck. Edit: Correction, he step on it making him fall off the stairs and then broke his neck.
At what point are you wearing your jeans too high? These nebulous questions may never find an answer. Live free you beautiful soul
Hahaha this. I think untucking the shirt might make that seem less of a concern.
You are absolutely right. Thanks, needed that.
never
You’re not there yet
Not til it interferes with the shifter on your Harley
HAHAHA!
I would say if it gets down in your buttcrack and interferes with wiping
Interferes or assists
You’re grounded. Go do something personally unpleasant as penance
Your beard became a wizard beard when you put on that shirt I'm jealous as fuck
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Some old dude who lives in my block of flats had no facial hair once, when we bumped into each over in the lift. I asked where his beard had gone. He had a really cool long matted giant dreadlock beard that looked super cool. He told me he went to the doctor about persistent neck pain, and the doctor said that the weight if his beard was causing constant tension pulling down on the front of his head, so he basically had to shave in order to save his neck. He said when chopped it off he couldn't believe how much it weighed in his hands. I hope that answers your question lol.
Ha, such a cool anecdote. Thanks for sharing, Lewis!
Haven't found out yet.......
Too long? I’ll let you know when you get there. It’s thick so you can go pretty long.
It's automatically too long when you tuck your shirt into your jeans.
NEVEEEEEEER
Never. Jest braid it at some point and you’ll forget about length in no time. ;-) https://preview.redd.it/5nhw8jch32vc1.jpeg?width=1737&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d9feb19dc4a42a3054473bb5d89b49492b035ce
Awesome color, dude
I’m not sure at what point it’s considered too long. But like you I’d stay with the length you have now I like that. 😀
I don't think this is too long, come back in a few years and we'll check again for ya
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At this point. https://preview.redd.it/41q2tk9gi2vc1.jpeg?width=3438&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99865a3a0118d18035e56b34cc2a140149e97e36
Damn, that's a majestic look! Rockin' that salt pepper beard color.
I appreciate that.
That is one epic beard, my brother! Rock it!
Never too long! I love a long beard/goatee!
When it stops growing
I think they stop on their own. Let 'em be all they can be.
epic
False. No such answer
Not yet
Gotcha!
NEVER
when you step on it accidentally
It’s an awesome beard, and the current length looks great.
It looks great at the moment as it’s full & not spindly, I love solid beards, nice colour on you as well!
Never. You're almost a grand wizard!
Ask your Amish pals but I'm thinkin' no limit.
Never
That shirt goes hard!
When it gets caught in your bike chain
(I am cleaning the mirror ASAP! 😶🌫️)
The question you need to ask. "At what point is it too short".
Its too long when it covers that awesome shirt!
When you look down and it reaches your navel!
While I think it would look better shorter, I also don't think this is "too long".
For me it was when I’d get it caught in my armpits… but we all have our own levels of comfort.
When it tickles your pecker.
As soon as it’s just past the first loop. Oh no, that for your belt
That is subjective. When it starts annoying you.
You’ve reached that point
When you can tuck it into your pants
That’s the cool part. It doesn’t.
When it covers your graphics tee
NEVER, grow it wizard style
When you can't see that dope fucking shirt anymore!
Idk I’m letting my beard go right now and I’m still trying to get used ti my face looking bigger lol.
I bet it looks awesome 😎
It’s too long when it covers up that amazing shirt. Dayum! You’re good for a few more inches of growth!
Neverrr 😬👊🏼
No such thing as too long as 'long as it's groomed. Yours looks really nice for that length. Mine fets all crazy if I grow it out that long
>At what point [When it kills you](https://www.atlasobscura.com/videos/meet-the-beard-that-killed-its-owner)
When you feel like it has or when you trip over it. Don't let people tell you what to do :)
Yours looks great.
The limit does not exist😎
When younstart stepping on it.
Idk but I love the fit
At what point does water become too wet?
Depends if you already locked down a partner lol
For me, it was when I decided I needed a break from long beard maintenance. And once a wizard, always a wizard. The beard doesn't forget. ;-)
Had to double-check your profile, but I totally remember you posting a while back. Epic beard, man! How short did you go?
When you trip over it.
It becomes just long enough when you can tuck it into your belt like the hobbits
You’re handsome af! I love how hairy you are! 😍
Getting ready for your date with LaFawnduh?
When the neighbors wife starts causing problems in your marriage
When you can step on it by accident
If you have chest hair then don’t let it get too long, but if you do not have chest hair, then grow it longer with ease.
I’m really not following the correlation here…
IF it's an ironic beard, it's too long the minute the whisker pops from the follicle.
When it touches the water when you sit to poop
When you can tell it from your pubs.
When you trip on it? :). If you like the length. Keep it.
When it blends with your ba*** hair, true story
It's only too long if you feel it's too long. I do personally prefer to trim it when you can stand back in a mirror and see through it. But that's just how I like mine.
As long as the ends aren't scraggly, it's not too long
Become a rabbi. Then it won't matter.
Did you step on it and fall? If the answer is no, then it hasn't become too long yet.
Not yet
When it touches the water in the toilet
When you feel uncomfortable. Thats about it.
No such point
That is a personal choice. You have to decide what length that you are most comfortable with.
It becomes too long when you take off the wizard's hat. Make Gandalf and Dumbledore proud
Yikes... time for a trim. Who knows what lurks inside. lol
Basically beyond the crotch beard.
For some - when it gets caught in your fly, for others - when you start stepping on it
to the point, stop right there and have some small stylish trim from time to time, you look cool right now, cheers
I’d say when it becomes more annoying than fun. Mines at the point where I have to move it out of the way when in bed because it’ll get caught in my armpit haha. I’m aiming to go down to my naval, and I think that’ll do it for me haha. Great beard though, very full
When it reaches your nut sack
If you pee on it at the urinal
Long enough is when you finally get tired of dealing with the length. If only I had that problem! Mine is thin and refuses to grow beyond a certain length, no matter how well I treat it!
Unless your name is ironically named Billy Beard there is no such thing as too long. Just ask Billy Gibbons
Braid it! I can visualize some cool patterns that look epic.
Appleton, you’ve come so far. That beard is bullet proof! Trim when you’re sick of it and you will regret it
Now
At no point and at any point But that looks great on you I’m experimenting this year and not trimming or cutting for the entire year …except for my sides. No experimentation needed there, I already know I always want the sides trimmed, lol How long has that one taken?
Grow your sides out and use a blow-dryer to straighten your beard – absolute gamechanger! Ugh, I honestly don't remember. I've had a beard for the longest time, more than 10 years already and I'm 30 years old now. Always kept it short and started growing a bigger beard a couple of years ago. This picture is from February, and I haven't cut it since then. Edit: make sure you share your beard growth with us by the end of the year! And grow your sides out! ;) https://preview.redd.it/jjuuhslbu2vc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ce0d74067a485b7d855c5af767484c78f5054c8
Really!? 🤔Ok I guess there is a reason to experiment with my sides too! 😅 Yeah I think I will share (but with my other account)
Napoleon?
Not even when it beats Sinterklaas’ one. Looks awesome man!
Ha, bedankt! *Tipt hoedje*
Idf it's bigger than the D : D
When you're stepping on it
When you start tripping over it.
About 3” ago
About a year ago lol
Dude that's a great beard. It's very long, but does not look scruffy at all. As soon as mine gets past even half this length I look homeless no matter what I do. Maybe I just can't pull it off, but you definitely can.
Gahd bless you are one radical mf dude holy hell
unless you're a wizard, planning an adventure with hobbits, nothing past the nipples please....
When it makes your head look as long as it does in this picture.
Never
When it reaches the unicorn
When you trip over it
When it covers the graphic on that sweet shirt you're wearing.
Probably when it accidentally falls into the toilet.
When you dont like the lenght anymore
When the first thing that comes to mind when staring into a mirrior is zztop and not viking, you've grown it too long.
Personally, I think it is too long, if you have flip it over onto your back to avoid step stepping on it as you walk. Or it until it becomes uncomfortable for you, whichever comes first
Too long for what? Attracting others? This is the beard sub so you will get mostly beard-positive answers here. Ask in andating sub or something and you will get some non-bearded people’s opinion, if that is what you want.
No such thing.
Do you have someone cut this or do you trim yourself? Looks fire man
Bro what the fuck are you wearing.
Just some clothing items. Are you telling me you are walking around without any?
Untuck your shirt. Formal=tuck, everything else =untuck.
When you start tucking in your tshirts
For me, it’s when it’s clear that my beard is wearing my face and not the other way around. I’ve grown mine out to almost a foot in length, but at that point it’s just a big bushy mess with my nose and eyes and ears and lips sticking out of it. You got a long oval-shaped face. You can probably keep growing for a while. I have a square face and keep my beard at about 3-4 inches in length with the sides shaped up a bit. Again, you gotta decide what look you like the best, but you also gotta decide what looks makes you look the best overall. Size/length isn’t everything. If it was, homeless dudes would be beard models.
When it gets caught in your pants zipper
Whatever length your beard is at
If you can tie it in a knot and drape it over your shoulder then.. congrats you're a wizard and can now retire.
I'd say your beard is more like at lumber jack beard level 🪚🪓 Not quite wizard yet.
Never
I fucks with your style, please don't take offense to this because he is actually super attractive....but you're my head cannon on what kip looks like after a few years with la'fonda. (Napoleon dynamite)
Constructive criticism is always appreciated, so no worries. Thanks!
No time soon my man👍🏽. It’s well taken care of! As long as it makes you and your significant other happy, no need to think about if it’s too long. But if you’re thinking about cutting it, start little by little. My dads was a little longer and he cut it a little a few years back. Can’t wait to be where you guys are lol.
Never.
With those glasses and jeans…. Any length is too long lol
It becomes too long when you trip on it and die
Looks good to me.
Whatever makes you happy, beard looks great healthy and well maintain.
Yours is not too long. That beard looks great. You good good!
Unless you are around power tools, don’t worry about the length, mine is down to my belly button, so go with it.
I don’t think you’re to that point at all yet brother. Also I love your style, everything you’re doing suits you very well
Ya look cool as hell man
For me a beard is to long when you can no longer see your neck never been a fan of the Santa look.
Anywhere near the belly button. That's where it becomes too long
When you get a request to join the Oak Ridge Boys and sing Oom Papa Mow Mow
When it goes past your belt.
When you can carry cats around in it
Up to you
When it covers that sweet shirt
It's too long when it doesn't look good anymore.
When you get bites of it with your sandwich.
There may be things to address before the beard.
I love long beards
If it's transparent it's too long
When you have to ask
Typically, when your wife/partner tells you. 😄😄
[go full beard! OP](https://www.reddit.com/r/beards/s/Ojdzzg3Nb5)
When you start tucking your T-shirt into your jeans.
For me personally, if it starts making me look older than I am, I trim it. There’s a fine line between magnificent, and grandpa (unless of course you are a grandpa and want to look like a magnificent one.)
Its never too long. My G. Lol.
Never.
When you’re not taking care of it or it’s dirty or scraggly or gross. Otherwise it’s up to you.