just when this beard comes out i feel like cutting this pony tail/ long hair off

[SuldaanSeven]

i'm in a huge dilema. i want to look smart but at the same time i dont want to cut my hair which ive had since i was a 16 year old

 

[SuldaanSeven]

which style looks more smarter/professional/serious about life/mature

this style

or

this style

this is a decision which there wont be any going back on for a long time so im looking for as much feed back as possible..