Beards are back in style: How to keep them in shape

Posted on | April 1, 2010 | No Comments

Oh Brad. For years and years you epitomized all that was good and beautiful about the male of the species and then you had to adorn your face with a rug that looked like it had been rescued from a care home. OK, we can still see your beautiful bone structure and cheek bones through that beard, but do you know what you have done? You have started a beardy trend, as males aim to emulate everything you do, and if you can just about pull it off, how will they manage? Read on for tips on how to keep beards in shape.

Braun Exact Power EP 100 Beard Trimmer

If you’re going to become a beardy mean, you wan tot make sure your facial adornment is kept in shape, so make sure you use a high quality beard trimmer. This product from Braun gives you a powerful 2 speed motor to allow you to trim accurately and the twin cutting element help you to contour the shape. The removable comb can be adjusted for different looks, from ’stubble style’ to ‘full beard’ You can slo use the narrow contours of the trimmer to shape sideburns.

The Art of Shaving 4 Elements Kit

For a shave that’s close to the skin and lets the beard stand proud and distinct you want to make sure you use an expert shaving kit. This kit provides you with aromatherapy based products to soothe the skin and handmade accessories for that hint of luxury. There’s a Pre-Shave Oil which is great for prepping the skin, a shaving balm to soften the face and a luxury Pure Badger Shaving Brush to remove excess hair. You also get a post-shave treatment included!

Lab Series 3 in 1 post shave

The skin can be incredibly sensitive after a shave, and splashing on aftershave can lead to pimples and sore skin- not the look you were going for! Lab Series specialize in products for men’s skin, who tend to have thicker coarser hairs, and their post shave balm is like ‘heaven in a tube’ (to quite the boyfriend). This formula addresses in grown hairs, soothes the skin and helps refine the beard, which makes for an easier shave over time. It also absorbs really quickly, so you can apply and go easily.