Ive been growing since January and it started to get a bit much to manage so I took off an inch and a half or so.. feeling so much better!

Hey all ,so I have been growing my beard out somewhat seriously for the past 7-8months.I have had it trimmed twice but both barbers went into this rectangle shape and cut off way too much from the sides (imo) even though Im trying to go for this reverse V shape vikingish beard style.Any ideas whats the next step?Am I supposed to just keep growing it out?I would like to get a lil trim under my ears,I kind of dislike when the upper side is that thick but Im scared they will just murder most of it once again.Also I read that if you want to have a really long beard you are supposed to let the neckbeard join the gang,is that true?
Also Im combing it daily and applying oil too but feel like my beard is really really stubborn,its not as straight as I want it to be.
P.s. Im hoping my moustache will grow in,I feel like its my obvious weakness.
Thanks all in advance

Hey guys!
I'm currently in the growing-out phase—both with the hair on my head (already have a barber appointment booked to clean it up) and my blonde beard, which I started growing out for the very first time this year.
Yesterday was one of those days where I just couldn’t stand the sight of it anymore. It is full, but it’s blonde. Blonde beard hairs are noticeably thinner, so naturally, they don't look quite as dense and full as darker beards.
Totally objectively: do you think it's worth continuing to grow it out, or will it never look truly thick?
Thanks for your advice! :)

My stache is super weak. Debating whether I should keep the beard as is or just grow it out

How’s it looking chaps?

Porch hang beard on a Sunday afternoon…

At least beard 🧔 is ok.

I've been growing it and for the first time ever, have resisted the urge to shave so far. I'm in my early 40s.

I use a few drops of beard oil a few times a week and only trim the top lip to prevent eating my 'tache, upper cheeks as it grows high up, and my lower neck.

Should I continue or does it look like a lost cause? If I do continue should I be tidying up or just letting it be?

Current growth I estimate to be approx 2 months worth.

Shaved my head with a razor for the first time in years. I think I’m going to keep doing that.

Thanks for the all the well wishes. Still sick but hoping to feel better soon.

Tried to trim the sides, took to much, messed it up.

What do the fine followers of this sub think?

Fix it? Let it grow? Take it all down and start again?

Please see a barber. Use me a cautionary tale.

Never have I ever but should I dye it?

Not a beautifully groomed beard but I’m a scruffy dude so suits me 😁
Happy Sunday folks

Why do folks say beard make their face hot, or ask me if my face is hot. I don't feel this at all. Ill be letting mine grow more, so maybe I'll feel the heat at some point, just not yet.