Yrs ago when I first started coming to conventions and other industry events I had a long goatee that I kept braided in anywhere from 2 to 6 braids. While nothing way over the top or overly wild, it did help me to stick out in peoples minds that I first met and talked with or even just people who saw me. As far as self branding went, the braids definitely helped.
A few yrs back I shaved them off and kept a neatly trimmed goatee since then. At the time, while I did this partially for a girl, I also did it thinking it might help me to have a more professional look. I guess that's what I get for thinking. I now know that my work speaks louder for me then any picture ever will and that's now what I choose to let speak for me.
The braids are coming back, been about a month now and I expect them to be fully ready to be braided by the end of August. Here a few pics from the past.
I so love red heads
