It sounds vain and self-absorbed, but sometimes style really is everything. The truth is that the modern man can’t afford to purchase a wardrobe on a whim for every occasion and that may mean missing out on the latest fashion and trends.
There is a timeless solution to this, however. Grooming. Keeping a good hairstyle and a well groomed jaw is simple and easy and offers answers to problems that a wardrobe might not be able to fix. There’s no question – a good hairstyle and a trimmed beard can make anyone look amazing. Here’s some tools that will help you out.
Straight Razor:
Straight razors have been used by men for a long time and there is a reason for that. They are the high bar of male facial grooming. A close-shave from the barber is still seen as a relaxing luxury, but you can bring that into your bathroom with a well-made straight razor. It might be tough to consider switching from a Wilkinson Sword or Gillette blade whose marketing make them out to be a cheap and simple fix. They aren’t.
The fact is that a well-kept straight razor can last for ten years. If you get the technique right, you’ll be a master and whilst the initial cost might seem steep, you’ll shave money in the long run.
Beard Brush/Balm:
If you have a beard of any length longer than a stubble, you probably want to look at getting yourself a beard brush.
It doesn’t seem like a necessary purchase, but a regular brush of your beard can keep it looking healthy and ensure that it grows in the desired direction. A good brush can help your straight razor technique by conditioning the hair prior to the shave and also help spreading the lather to ensure the best shave possible.
If you use a beard balm or oil, a brush can make sure that the product is evenly spread across your hair, giving it a fresh look across the entire beard. A brush also helps condition the hair, especially if it is a boar-bristle natural brush. Brushing the beard can turn a bad beard into a good beard and help coarse hair become much softer. It’s worth a try.
Hair Clippers:
A regular trip to the barbers is an expense that some can avoid. A simple ‘short back and sides’ can be performed on yourself, by yourself with just one piece of equipment. Hair clippers.
Hair clippers come with guides and safety catches and there’s an incredible amount of tutorials on the internet to train your diy barbering skills. You’ll be able to fade your hair in no time at all.
Not only will you save money, you can perfect your own hair yourself and learn a new skill. What man doesn’t want to pick up new skills?
What’s more, if you polish your clipping technique, you can find customers in your mates and earn yourself some beer money. That being said, the round is on you!
