I never shave all the way, but I had it trimmed really short while I was up for a promotion at work... I'd say it was 2-3wks length then... I'd estimate about 8wks total is where I'm at with this... Grows in nice and thick, just a little slow.. No plans to shave any time soon, just keep the neck shaved up... I keep my sideburns shorter too, don't like that shit getting in my ear when it goes curly.. Same for my stache, don't need it growing into my mouth... I don't do anything special, $3 shampoo/conditioner... My beard is always soft, no need to beard oil.. At least not yet... And yes, I wash my beard daily