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Our beard care and shaving specialists at The English Shaving Company have analysed Google search interest to find the beard style that’s the trendiest heading into 2021. The Van Dyke is both London and the UK’s new favourite beard style. Peaking in popularity this October, the Van Dyke has just overtaken the Yeard as London’s Read more...

The shaving brush is arguably one of the more forgotten and neglected elements of the average man's grooming regime. Many men choose to leave this step out of their routine either to avoid the extra time it takes in the morning or the effort involved in using another shaving tool each day. However, once you have incorporated a high-quality shaving Read more...

You may have perfected your shaving technique over the years but without the right tools, your skin can still end up irritated and sore. Razor blades are a key component of every wet shave, so you have to be certain that they're fit for purpose before you start using them on your skin. Even if you prepare for your shave properly by using pre- Read more...

Two billion razors end up in landfills every year, generating tons of plastic waste and having a significant impact on the environment. Plastic disposable razors quickly become blunt and rusty, meaning most people throw one away every couple of weeks. Despite the short lifespan, many people continue to use disposable razors due to a lack of Read more...

Britain is a key player in the global vegan movement, having launched more vegan products than any other nation. Though the biggest change so far has been with the growth of people eating a vegan diet, veganism is also prompting big changes in a range of other industries - health and beauty being one of them.  Many brands have found Read more...

Packing your bags and heading somewhere hot is the perfect way to escape from everyday life and put things on pause for a while. However, there are some aspects of our daily routines that we simply cannot escape from, and shaving is one of them. To keep up your grooming routine while abroad, it’s important to understand if you are allowed to take Read more...

Any man or woman who has shaved before will be familiar with razor burn. It can be a real pain, appearing anywhere on the body after shaving, most notably your face, legs, underarms or bikini areas. Razor burn can show itself in a number of ways on the skin including burning sensations, itchiness, red bumps or tenderness but luckily it isn’t Read more...

In some circles, men shaving their legs used to be seen as strange or emasculating. However, it is now becoming a more widespread occurrence favoured by men who are tired of having an out-of-control jungle on their lower appendages. Recent polls have shown that many men are now choosing to either trim or completely shave their legs on a Read more...

With most of us spending the majority of our time inside our homes at the moment and only coming into contact with other people at the supermarket, it’s easy to slip out of old grooming routines and stop taking good care of ourselves. Perhaps you’ve decided to grow a hefty beard, let your hair grow down to your shoulders or maybe you’ve Read more...

When shopping for hand soaps, it’s tempting to opt for the most colourful and strongly scented product on the shelves in an effort to have skin that smells fantastic. After all, who wouldn’t want hands that smell like grapefruit, roses or pomegranates? However, at a time when hand hygiene has never been more important, it’s crucial to Read more...