A lot of men can get complacent about the maintenance of their facial hair. Perhaps you trim it occasionally or shave your neckline to keep it neat, but there are a lot more ways you should be looking after your beard in order to get the best (and most attractive!) look. Beard oil is one of the most popular products for this as it helps to craft a well maintained and groomed appearance.
A good shaving cream or soap is an essential part of a wet shave. It can be the difference between a rough and unsatisfactory shave, often resulting in itching and rashes, and a smooth and satisfying shaving experience. After our guide on how shaving cream can help, we’ve pulled together seven of our top shaving creams to help you find the perfect product for your shave.
A shaving brush is essential for an effective shave, particularly if you’re looking to get a close and smooth look. We’ve selected some of the top brushes across three different categories to help you find the best shaving brush for your needs.
As a bearded fellow, or any other human with an interest in facial hair, there’ll be many times in your life where beard quotes will be useful. To entertain guests, to defend your ‘tash, to bring humour to a hairy situation... Whatever it may be, The English Shaving Company have put together the best funny beard and moustache quotes.
Shaving with a straight razor is completely different to using a double edge safety razor, Fusion or Mach 3 and requires a steady hand and plenty of practice! This short guide offers the best tips and advice to help you shave with a straight razor, whether you’re just starting out or have been using one for years.
Shaving cream comes in many varieties and is one of the most important elements to a wet shave. If you’re unsure whether you need to use it, this will help you understand what exactly shaving cream does and how it helps. It’s important that you find the best shaving cream for your needs, allowing you to get the most comfortable and closest shave possible.
Shaving rash can be a painful and irritating effect of shaving. The more sensitive your skin, the more likely you are to suffer and the more painful it can be. However, don’t despair; there are ways to stop shaving rash from happening. This includes modifying your shaving technique, your razor and razor blades, the shaving cream, aftershave and other products that you use to aid your shave. Continue reading
With the huge range of different razors and blades on the market, choosing the best safety razor can be a difficult task. There are many factors to consider, such as your skin type, coarseness of beard, and available budget. Finding the perfect razor and blade combination will improve the overall quality of your skin care routine, help you get an even closer shave, and minimise post-shave irritation. This guide from The English Shaving Company will help you select the best safety razor for you. Continue reading
If you have a beard, you’re already at the height of style. While you probably have a few ideas about good maintenance already, there’s no time like Christmas to turn it up a notch and ensure you maintain the highest standards for your beard. Whether you’re donning the beard baubles, shaping your ‘tash to rival Santa’s, or struggling to get the glitter out of your hair on boxing day, we’ve put together a few top beard tips for Christmas.
2017 has been a great year for beards. Celebrities, self-proclaimed hipsters and ordinary blokes alike have opted for the sophistication, finesse or rugged charm that a beard can bring depending on the style. The facial hair trend began growing a few years ago and shows no sign of cutting down its pace yet (pun intended). At The English Shaving Company, we love beards. To honour man’s long-standing style companion and to celebrate all the facial follicle diversity of 2017, we’ve put together our favourite beard styles of the year.
