Facial hair provides many benefits, but what about the challenges? If you are prone to colds or allergies, blowing your nose with a mustache can seem like a Herculean feat. How do you take care of business without grossing everyone out? Blowing your nose with a mustache can be challenging, but it is possible to …
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Neckbeard. A seemingly straightforward word with a ton of complexity. What is a neckbeard? The definition depends on who you ask. The term neckbeard has multiple meanings. In its simplest form, it refers to facial hair growing predominantly on the neck area. Neckbeard is also a slang term commonly referring to a male loser who …
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 …
In the workplace, there are usually certain expectations around what is considered to be an appropriately professional appearance. Dress codes and rules for piercings, tattoos, and unnaturally colored hair are very common for most ‘professional’ jobs. What about a bald head though? Is a shaved head a look that will be frowned upon in the …
There are plenty of reasons to take a razor to your hair. Sometimes it’s for convenience or maybe it’s for the look. Regardless of the reason that skill skin needs to be cared for long after the shave is over. Although the skin on the scalp is much different than the face, you can still …
We have all been there. We’re all prepped and ready to shave, then only to discover we’re out of shaving soap. So what are the best alternatives to reach for in our cabinet? It is possible to shave with regular bar soap, but it is not advised, especially for those with sensitive skin. Bar soap …
If you have thought about shaving with something other than an aerosol can of foam or gel you may have noticed shaving soaps and wondered what they are all about. Is shaving soap actually different from regular soap? Shaving soap is different from regular soap and is an essential part of the wet shaving experience. …
It’s one of the most common old wives’ tales: your hair grows back thicker if you shave. Shaving your face is a great way to remove facial hair, but will it cause your beard or mustache to grow back thicker? Beards and other facial hair can seem to grow back thicker or darker after shaving …