Category: Grooming
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How to Prevent Razor Burn: Causes Shaving Techniques & Aftercare If shaving leaves your skin red, stinging, or covered in an itchy rash, your technique is almost always the culprit — not your skin. Learning how to prevent razor burn comes down to three things: prepping your skin properly, shaving with the right tools and…
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To hold a straight edge razor, open it so the scales extend back from the blade, place your thumb under the shank on the jimps, rest three fingers along the top of the shank, and let your pinky sit on the tail of the tang. Keep your grip relaxed, hold the blade at about 30…
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The Ultimate Guide to Safety Razor Longevity: When and How to Refresh Your Shave Quick answer: Most safety razor blades last 3 to 7 shaves. Change yours sooner if the razor tugs, you need extra passes, or you start getting razor burn or nicks. Switching from plastic cartridges to a traditional double edge (DE) safety…
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Activated Charcoal for Beard: Does It Really Support Growth? For those who may be familiar, activated charcoal for beard is not exactly a miracle ingredient. While it has been extensively used in grooming, water filters, and emergency rooms to remove toxins, pitch-black powder has now found its way into many men’s bathrooms around the world.…
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One of the main questions that a lot of people have is, “does a beard keep your face warm”? It’s easy to see why many have such a question, because having a beard is a commitment. Some have it because they want to stay true to their culture. Others just like the look of it.…
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When we think about getting a haircut or visiting a barber shop, we think about spending $20 or $30. But obviously, there are some expensive barbershops where you can spend way more than that, if you want. It all comes down to your budget, the experience you want to have and so on. Before we…