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Throughout the history of shaving, beard styles, grooming and shaving have had major cultural significance. Beards have acted as a way to show personal and cultural identity, to mark belonging to a group, or to set oneself apart from the crowd. The English Shaving Company have compiled a guide to the history of shaving. If you think the hipsters of today value their facial hair, wait to you see how seriously some of our ancestors took shaving... Read more...

We’ve all peered into the mirror to decide if we look as sleepy as we feel - and the results aren’t always encouraging! The snooze button or a large mug of coffee are tempting solutions, but there are some simple skin care tips you can build into your routine to help you look awake in the morning -- and feel more awake too! Read more...

Not too long ago, The English Shaving Company brought you a guide to the best shaving creams with 7 of our favourite products. However, for the perfect close shave, a lot of men opt for shaving soap as they prefer the slightly different lathering quality and longevity of the soap. To tailor for every shave, we’ve put together our top 5 soaps to help you find the best shaving soap for your needs. Read more...

Many men consider aftershave to simply provide a luxurious finish to a shave, much like a woman applying perfume. It’s not necessary, but it makes you smell nice! It means that when people experience that aftershave burn, they often simply decide not to use it. However, aftershave is a vital component in a shave that protects your skin, as well as giving a fragrance. So we’re tackling the question - why does aftershave burn and what can you do to stop it? Read more...

When you’re growing a beard, you’re likely to have an image in mind involving a thick, soft, and impressive tuffet of facial hair. It can be disappointing when you inspect your tash to find only a thin spread. The English Shaving Company have all the tips and tricks to help you get a thicker beard. Read more...

We’ve recently enjoyed the hottest early May bank holiday on record. It was fantastic weather for BBQs, trips to the coast, and relaxing in the garden, but our skin and beards aren’t always too happy when it gets hot. The English Shaving Company have put together a guide of the best beard care tips to get you through the summer months. Read more...

You might have only come across a sea sponge in pictures of the ocean, but they’re actually a very popular, renewable product for your bathroom. They effectively exfoliate your skin, as well as building up a lather with your soap. Find out more about sea sponges and how they could benefit your hygiene routine with this guide from The English Shaving Company.

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There are so many different products available to tame, groom, and perfect your beard, it can be hard to know which would work best for your style and type of beard. This quick guide to beard wax will help you to discover all you need to know about beard wax and how it can benefit your style.

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More and more men report that they have sensitive skin. For the majority of these people, skin sensitivity will not be a result of their natural skin type, but rather the way they shave. The English Shaving Company have the best tips for shaving sensitive skin, with proven methods to stop skin sensitivity.

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What is beard balm and when would you use it? The English Shaving Company are experts on beard care and have all you need to know about balm.

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