Must have male grooming products

My husband has always put in the effort when it comes to his appearance, spending a good amount of time trying different products and gadgets to ensure he is well groomed. Having had a beard for most of his adult life he takes care to make sure that it is neat and tidy and in good condition, he also likes to make sure that his nails and skin are in tip top form. Here is his list of top 5 male grooming must haves.

Hair Clippers

There are lots of different types of hair clippers on the market and can be selected to best suit your lifestyle; from low maintenance clippers which require very little upkeep but which become blunt faster to higher maintenance models which need a proper clean and oil but keep sharp much longer, some even come with a self sharpening feature! My husband uses his clippers to keep looking trim between hair cuts and also to neaten up the back of his neck. Having tried a number of models Vlad has settled on a set of clippers from Wahl which comes with multiple colour coded guards to clip hair to a specific length. For more information about hair clippers take a look at this guide to hair clippers.

Razor

My husband has sported a beard for more than 10 years and over the years he has tried many different razors to keep it looking neat and tidy. Vlad suffers from sensitive skin and has to be careful to use products which offer a smooth shave and do not irritate his skin which can result in a rash. My husband currently uses a range of razors choosing them for specific areas, for example he uses his Cornerstone 5 blade razor to remove hair effectively from wide flate areas and the 3 blade razor from Shave Kit for more precise shaving in tight areas such as under the nose. Vlad preps the skin with The Body Shop shaving Maca Root Shave Cream and a shaving brush and makes sure to use a post-shave balm.

Mosturiser

It is important to hydrate and nourish skin after shaving to help recovery and avoid nasty rashes or sore patches. Vlad is a keen user of post shave moisturiser and believes that more men would benefit from using moisturiser in general. There are a large number of products on the market for all price points and everyone will have their own personal preference, but simply using any moisturiser will be of great benefit to any man’s skin. My husband currently uses a combination of three products: Natio Men’s Sensitive Moisturiser, Cornerstone’s sensitive cooling post-shave balm and the Body Shop’s maca root razor relief. If you’re the sort to forget this important step then try and pop a small tub of moisturiser in your bag, car, or with your house keys to remind you to apply before leaving the house or when you are on the go.

Precision Scissors

Any man with facial hair should invest in a good pair of scissors with precision blades to help keep hair tidy. Vlad uses his scissors to keep his beard trimmed as well as using them to keep his hair from growing over his ears between hair cuts; to do this simply comb through the hair and slowly cut a straight line above the ear to re-neaten. Currently he uses a pair from Murdock London which have been designed to be used for male grooming.

Nail Clippers

The hands shouldn’t be forgotten in a grooming regime, no-one wants to shake hands with someone with talons! Invest in a good pair of nail clippers which will give you a precise one clip result rather than cheaper versions which will fall apart or require a few attempts to cut a nail. Vlad uses large and small clippers from the Tweezerman combo set to keep both finger and toe nails neat.