Shaving creams, as well as shaving gels and foams, are widely accepted as must-haves in the arsenal of any man or woman that shave frequently. Are they really “must-haves”, however, or are they somewhat unnecessary? At the end of the day, what does shaving cream do, really? Our quick and simple answer is that a good and high-quality shaving cream or gel will be one of the best things you can do for your skin. They are excellent at softening, moisturizing, and even nourishing your skin so that you can have the best shaving and after-shaving experience possible. However, are…

How to make your beard soft is one of the first questions most men ask after they start letting their beard grow. Is there some magical beard softener you didn’t know about? What are those soap-looking balms people put on their faces? Don’t worry, there’s no grand mystery when it comes to learning how to soften your beard and then how to keep your beard soft. All it takes is a couple of minutes of dedicated care every morning. So, to shine some light on the whole thing here’s a complete step-by-step guide on how to make your beard soft:…

If you haven’t shaved your face before you might have wondered “What is aftershave for?” as well as how should you apply it exactly? Is it just for the sake of adding a fragrance to your freshly shaved face or is there something more complicated to it? What is the purpose of an aftershave, in other words? The simple answer to that question is that an aftershave is a soothing agent that’s meant to moisturize your skin and help it recover from the shave while also keeping your skin pores clean and hygienic. A lot of aftershaves also have a…

The beard balm vs beard oil question is one a lot of men tend to ask themselves when they start growing a beard. And it can be a tough question when you’re new to the beard grooming branch as the industry is quite oversaturated with different products that claim to achieve the same results. And that goes for the beard balm vs oil debate as well – both types of products claim to do the exact same things so choosing between beard balm or oil can be quite perplexing. Is it just a matter of preferences and how the product…

If you’re one of the many beardless men that have wondered “Why can’t I grow a beard?!” then you’ve come to the right place. Even if your situation is indeed hopeless – which it usually isn’t even if it seems that way – we’ll still try to at least give you an answer to the bad facial hair conundrum. So, why can’t some men grow beards? What are the beard genetics at work to create this cruel joke on hundreds of millions of men? The quick and simple answer is that there are multiple reasons why you might not be…

With facial hair growing in popularity, products that help it grow on, well, our faces, are also becoming more popular. Beard growth oils are more and more frequently popping up next to regular beard oils and other beard grooming products. However, that does beg the question – “Does beard growth oil work?” If you’ve been growing and grooming your beard for some time, you’ve like heard of or tried beard oils. They are generally accepted as quite beneficial products – they moisturize your skin and beard, they help remove any itching and skin irritations underneath your beard, and they also…

If you’ve owned a set of hair clippers, chances are that you’ve wondered how to sharpen clipper blades at home. And, indeed, clipper blade sharpening is a crucial skill if you want to give yourself adequate haircuts or beard trims at home without having to make regular trips to the barber. So, how to sharpen hair clippers blades? There are multiple steps that go into the whole process which turns a lot of people away from even attempting it. However, it’s really quite simple. Here’s what to do, we’ll divide the process into two larger steps: How to clean hair…

The comb vs brush dilemma is one that most bearded men go through. For a lot of them, the comb feels like the natural choice because they see something not-so-manly about using a brush on your beard – it’s mostly attributed to all the culture and media around us, portraying brushes as a womanly item. Beard brushes are perfectly fine tools, however, and there’s nothing non-manly about brushing your beard. So, beard brush vs beard comb, what are the drawbacks and advantages of both tools, and what are they meant for? Let’s take a look. What is a standard beard…

The question of whether to shave with or against the grain is both one of the most searched questions in regards to shaving, as well as one of the most argued ones. You can find barbers and other professionals, as well as shaving products companies that hold either of these positions while claiming that the other is categorically wrong. So, which way do we sway and what would we recommend? Well, realistically, both methods of shaving have their pros and cons. And the cons of both methods can be mitigated with the right technique and products. However, we are definitely…