Ever since I could scrape up, instead of scrape off with a razor, a good bit of hair on my face it has been there. Some years a bit scraggly than others but in time it has filled out fully and become increasingly gray. I dont mind the color changes, that started about 25+ years ago. I keep the beard, mustache and hair cropped tight, only need one set of clippers that way. The kilt is new although I have always found them interesting. Have always thought bagpipes would be great to learn, if I had musical abilities. So the beard and stache for 30+ years, the kilt for less than a year and I plan for them both to stay for many more years.