Changing the face of men’s health. November is here which can only mean one thing: Movember and moustache season! Men across the world are putting down their razors and tucking away their shaving soaps and creams to participate in Movember. In support of the annual men’s health fundraising event, men are growing their moustaches and beards to help raise funds and awareness for various men’s health issues. Currently in its 18th year, Movember initiatives and programs have helped millions of…
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Brand Profile: Educated Beards
Organic. Natural. Effective. Founded by a veteran, Educated Beards offers a holistic approach to grooming with its natural, organic, and skin-friendly products. The Founder’s Story After his release from the Canadian Armed Forces, founder Kevin Leboeuf began to transition back into civilian life. One of his first orders of business was to grow a beard — something he was forbidden to do for the past several years. When his beard grew in, he experienced irritation and discomfort. Disappointed with the…
Beard Oil vs. Beard Balm
Keep your beard well-maintained and healthy with the right products and tools. Along with cleansing and conditioning your beard, you’ll want to nourish and hydrate hair and underlying skin. Read below to learn more about the differences between beard oil and beard balm and when you should be applying them. Beard Oil 🔸 Nourishes 🔸 Hydrates 🔸 Softens 🔸 Revives 🔸 When you think of beard oil, you should thing of nourishment and hydration. Beard oils work to penetrate hair…
2022 Must-Have Grooming Products!
Each year, new trends and new products hit the market that we’re eager to try. This year, we’ve listed the top grooming and shaving must-haves for 2022! Closed Comb Safety Razors Demand for classic safety razors is on the rise. For smoother, closer shaves, you’ll want to invest in a safety razor. If you’re already a wet-shaver, upgrade your model or try an open comb razor for something a little more aggressive. Fendrihan Closed Comb Safety Razors Merkur Closed Comb…
The Straight Razor Story: Dramatic Shaving Scenes in Cinema
Shaving scenes in cinema have borne a special, dramatic weight since the very beginnings of the Silver Screen. Who would have guessed that the quotidian affair of simple grooming would find itself spread so broadly across cinema? Brisk coming-of-age scenes, solitary moments of despair, and even characters embroiled in heated moments of crime. The razor itself can act as a Chekhov’s Gun, hinting at mistrust between lovers, or as a symbol of consummated love. It’s often in those moments…
Scissors skills you need to trim your beard
Scissors skills you need to trim your beard Trimming your beard with scissors isn’t easy – it takes time and patience to master the art. You need the right tools, and given the hard to reach areas around the moustache and under the chin, a steady hand as well. You may make mistakes along the way, that happens to the best beardsmen, but like anything, over time and with practice, you’ll become a scissor master and enjoy the most accurate…
5 steps to Growing the Perfect Beard (For Beginners)
Men grow beards, always have, always will. Some appear to do it with effortless ease, while for others it may be more of a struggle. Some men are blessed with super beard growing genes, while others struggle with patchy beards or other beard growing issues. However, regardless of your ability to grow a beard, if you’ve decided it’s time to attempt your first, here are the five steps you should follow to give it the best chance possible of reaching…
What to do if you’ve got a patchy beard
For those of you who desperately want a thick beard, but can only muster a patchy beard instead, confidence can sometimes be eroded. The inevitable “what do I do next?” questions start swirling in your minds, and confusion sets in. Do you just suck it up and go clean-shaven, even though it’s neither wanted or suits you, or do you put up with patches in your beard? While there are no guaranteed ways to instantly turn your patchy beard into…
10 best beards in movie history
Hollywood has always led the way when it comes to beard fashion. Well before hipsters started dominating the men’s facial hair movement, movie characters have been pushing beard boundaries through every generation. Why do beards play such an important role in so many famous movies? Because they set the tone of the character, so much so they’re almost a separate character in themselves! They give a man maturity and depth, and let’s face it, if the character requires scenes where…
How to get rid of beard itch
Ask any man why they gave up growing a beard and almost every one of them will give you the same answer – beard itch. Never mind the awesome beard that’s awaiting them, they just couldn’t stand the irritation for those few uncomfortable days. If you’ve grown a beard before, you’ll understand what it’s like for someone new to get through it. However, you’ll also understand that the rewards are well worth the momentary period of discomfort. WHY DO BEARDS…