Facial hair growth in young men is a rite of passage. It signals the start of puberty and is an outward sign of testosterone. It’s easy to see when a male’s beard growth begins, but when does it end? For the majority of men, beard development after age 30 is rare but there isn’t a…
You’ve decided to grow a beard – congratulations! After two months of growth though, you’re beginning to doubt your decision. Instead of a uniform, straight beard, it’s a wild and hairy mess. Why are your beard hairs growing in all different directions? It is normal for beard hairs to stick out or grow in different…
If you’ve ever shaved your face (or head), you probably already have a pretty good idea of whether or not there are places where your hair grows differently than the rest or in a weird pattern. Why does this happen? Similar to head hair, facial hair has a growth pattern. While there are no studies…
One of the most annoying truths when cultivating presentable facial hair is realizing that whiskers never seem to grow evenly. Is there anything you can do to keep the beard and mustache in synch? Genetics, race, age, and nutrition all contribute to facial hair growth. If your mustache grows faster – or more slowly –…
If you’ve noticed that there’s a more prominent gap in your mustache, then you may be wondering why it happens or if there are ways to cover it up. A gap in the middle of your mustache is completely natural and nothing to be ashamed of, but are there ways to minimize its appearance? Many…
The subject of mustaches can be polarizing. Some people love them, while others think they’re creepy. Where do we stand in 2023? Are mustaches creepy, or have they come back around to being on trend? Mustaches gained their creepy reputation after they fell out of style following their popularity in the 1970s and 80s. They…
Are you new to shaving or are you a seasoned blade wielder? Do you know how to properly use your aftershave and when? Here’s a question that gets often asked of aftershave: Do I just leave it on or do I have to wash it off? Unless your aftershave specifically directs you to wash it…
If you’ve noticed your razor doesn’t smell quite right, then it may be ready for a clean. Electric razors will get dirty and start to smell bad if regular cleaning maintenance is not done. A dirty electric razor may smell bad because of mold growing in the razor, dead skin collecting in the razor, and…
As careful and experienced as we may be, nicks and ticks happen when shaving. The majority of shaving injuries are more annoying than serious. Even minor shaving injuries can take a long time to heal. A small nick or cut should heal completely in 3 to 7 days with appropriate care and depending on your…
You have straight hair on your head, but your beard hair is stiff and wiry. How can this be? Why does beard hair feel different than the hair on your head? Beard hair feels different than head hair because it has its own shape and thickness. These structural differences in the follicle tend to make…
