Had facial hair constantly for over ten years. I started out with a goatee (or circle beard or van dyke), then grew a big beard for several months when I played Tevye. I went back and forth between goatee and trimmed beard a couple times, then I tried what I have now (beard trimmed along the jawline). It's a little more to maintain, but I like the look, and I have been informed by a higher authority (my wife) that it will remain. Which is fine. I don't think I'll ever lose the beard, I can't imagine my face without it.