Men often grow a goatee to simply change their appearance or to make up for a lack of hair on their head.

When a guy shaves his head or keeps his head hair cut very short, growing a goatee can help to create a good look that offsets the lack of head hair.

When it comes to growing a goatee, men often have questions that relate to how it will make them look as well as questions related to goatee maintenance.

How does a goatee feel? Personally, I don't really notice much of a difference with a goatee as I tend to keep it short. I use a beard trimmer to keep my goatee trimmed which also helps to line a goatee and keep it neat.

How long does it take to grow a goatee? Depending on how quickly your facial hair grows, you can start seeing a noticeable goatee within several days or thereabouts. It also depends on how long you decide to grow your goatee since leaving it relatively short can be accomplished pretty quickly.

How will I know if a goatee suits me or not? The best part of growing a goatee is that if it doesn't suit you, you can get rid of it quickly by shaving it off! No harm done! Whether a goatee suits you or not will largely depend on the color of the hair that grows in, the amount of facial hair that you are able to grow (ie. can you actually grow a goatee?) and the shape of your face and head. A goatee suits some guys and for some guys it doesn't really work.

What considerations are there for goatee grooming? I use a beard trimmer for goatee grooming and I find it works very well. Using a manual razor (or even an electric shaver) can assist in goatee shaping, too. You just have to make sure you don't shave off too much or it could end up looking kind of funny.

What about some goatee tips on maintenance? Remember to wash your goatee as you'd normally wash your hair. Using shampoo and a conditioner can help to keep your goatee clean and soft which can help to minimize the chance that it gets itchy.