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Your style says a lot about your identity. Beards, moustaches or going clean shaven are all stylistic choices that can affect the way people view you. However, beard psychology reveals that facial hair can have an even greater impact than you might realise. It subconsciously affects the way people perceive you including your employability, trust, social skills and masculinity. Read more...

February 14th is just around the corner so The English Shaving Company have put together some top tips for date preparation. Whether you’ve plucked up the courage to ask him out for the first time or you’ve been with your wife for years, putting in a little extra effort this Valentine’s Day is a great way to show your date that you care (and it can help you feel more confident too!). Read more...

Double Edge, or DE safety razors are a fantastic way to shave whether you’re a man or a woman. Learn how to shave your legs with a safety razor, including skin preparation tips and how to handle the razor. Read more...

Dry and wet shaving has been a debate among men since the first electric shavers were invented in 1930 and people still can’t decide which is better! Both have big advantages and work differently according to your skin type and routine. We’ve created our guide to dry vs wet shaving to help you decide which might work better for you. Read more...

The English Shaving Company stock the highest quality shaving equipment and beard supplies from all the leading brands so we can guarantee excellence. One of our favourite brands is Edwin Jagger. A Sheffield manufacturer of shaving products including safety razors, brushes, soaps and beard oils, Edwin Jagger is a fantastic brand to choose for your shaving equipment. Read more...

Beards have been around for as long as humans, but their cultural significance, associations and status has varied hugely throughout the centuries and can say a lot about the beard trends of today! (Read more about beard and shaving in history here!) The Victorian period was one of the longest in history. This means there were a lot of different beard trends, many of which still inform our opinions of beards to this day. Read more...

We all have foibles, habits and routines that we want to change. The New Year is a great time to resolve to make a difference and your beard is the perfect place to start. These 5 bad habits can damage your beard, lead to itchiness and dryness, and spoil your look. Break these habits and get your beard looking fantastic this year. Read more...

The Andis Slimline Pro is a leading beard trimmer that gives you high control and produces a professional finish. It’s brilliant for handling beard trimming including fading and trimming around your neckline. You can perfect your look without all the fuss. We’ve chosen this for our product spotlight because it gives one of the best results out of all of our electric beard trimmers and is fantastic for quick touch ups, even on the move. Read more...

The new year is a great time to make changes. More exercise, a better diet, travelling more… It can also be a great time to change up your look. Beard popularity isn’t expected to change in 2019, so why not give growing a beard a go in the new year? We have some top tips on growing your facial hair this January. Read more...

With all the Christmas parties and get togethers, it’s important to make sure your look is on point this season! The English Shaving Company Christmas style guide will help you feel confident and ready to celebrate. Read more...