(Part 2) Best products from r/malegrooming

I’ve read your most recent posts and comments and you seem to have been pretty resistant to any kind of input thus far. I do agree that some people have been unnecessarily harsh, and I’m sorry for that, so I’ll try to give you some tips with what we’ve got to work with here. Keep in mind nothing I’m saying here is intended to attack you, I’m trying to help with your beard. It’s normal to not know what you’re doing when you start growing a beard. I certainly didn’t.

I agree that to truly help you with your beard, we need better pictures. One picture of your face straight on, with nothing blocking it, and another one of a side view.

The most important part of having a good-looking beard is trimming/styling. You can’t start with a clean shaven face and expect to end up with a perfect beard in a few weeks without any maintenance. It takes time. I don’t think you should take the nuclear option and shave the whole thing off like you mentioned in r/offmychest. All that would do is reset all the progress you’ve already made, which I’ll explain further down. I’d recommend buying this trimmer. It’s inexpensive, and very good value for the price. I have it and have used it regularly for about a year. It comes with a range of guards to trim your beard to different lengths, as well as a smaller styling trimmer. A trimmer like this is very important to own if you want to have a beard.

Trimming: The other guy mentioned that you have a weak mustache compared to the rest of your beard, and I agree with this, but it is absolutely fixable. You need to keep in mind that not all the hair on your face grows at the same pace. I’d guess that the longest parts of your beard are around 10-12mm right now, those are where the hairs are getting curly and it’s making the beard look messy. Your mustache is probably around 5-6mm. What I’d recommend doing once you get the trimmer, is trim your entire beard down to about 7mm. Not only does this clean up the scraggly look, but it gives the hair that grows slower more time to catch up. Continue shaving everything down to that length every few days, and over time your beard will look more filled in as all of the hair reaches the same length. Your mustache will eventually be a consistent length with your beard, and many of the patchier parts will look fuller. Shaving everything off just because your beard doesn’t look good right now will just reset the progress you’ve made on growing the slower-to-grow hairs.

Styling: Styling your cheek line (line from your sideburn to your mouth) and neck line are very important. In general for your neck, there shouldn’t be any hair below the crease where the bottom of your chin/head meets your neck. Neck beards don’t look good on anyone. This line should go to the bottom of your jawbone, beneath your ear. When done right, this accentuates your jawline. For your cheek, it really depends on how much hair you grow there. For a lot of people the cheeks are one of the hardest place to grow hair. If you have a well filled in beard on your cheeks, you can do a straight line from your sideburns to your mouth. If it is patchy, I’d recommend a more curved line. In my opinion cleaning your cheeks up is the most important part. I can see a lot of stray hairs on your cheeks and just cleaning those areas up with a razor will help a lot.

I typically trim my beard to a consistent length every 3-4 days, and straighten out my neck line after trimming. I clean up the stubble on my cheeks every 1-2 days (makes a huge difference in how clean your beard looks).

If you have questions, feel free to pm me. I can send you pictures of my own beard if you need help understanding what I’m talking about.

If you don't like hard feeling hair "putty", I recommend going with something like Suavecito or Uppercut Deluxe Pomade.

I've used both of these products for hair styling, and I think they're simply in a league of their own. The Suavecito is definitely on the milder side, but I like that it doesn't make my hair firm. Walmart carries American Crew Fiber which I think is an OK alternative to the brands I recommended, but I wouldn't waste my money on it unless you just absolutely have to buy it at Walmart tonight.

Use damp hair with all these products, but make sure its on the drier side, because the two pomades are water soluble (so they wash out easy, as opposed to some pomades like Murray's which take multiple washes to get out).

While I'm going on about this, my only other advice in regards to hair styling is to make sure your hair has some of its natural oils. It REALLY helps in the long run. I noticed that most shampoos were drying out my scalp and hair, so I switched to some all-natural crap from one of those health food stores (I think its seaweed brand or something). I started washing it every other day, and my hair looks supremely better, feels better, styles easier and uses less product.

My day starts the night before and doesn't go very well if I'm not prepared for it:

• Prepare lunch for the next day. Currently alternating between mango+blueberry+strawberry salad (50% mixed greens, 50% spinach) with mango dressing (on the side, don't want a soggy salad), and a rice bowl of brown rice, grilled chicken, snow peas, bean sprouts, spinach, and topped with a homemade sugar-free teriyaki sauce. Rice, chicken, and sauce are all prepared the Sunday before.
  
• Visit sleepyti.me or use the app (Android, don't know about iDevices) to figure out when I should be going to bed or waking up.
  
• Take vitamins: Fish oil (extremely important for healthy skin/hair), men's multivitamin, calcium+D3 - Whether or not I take half or whole of these depends on other supplements I take throughout the day and/or my diet. I get these from Costco.
  
• Use 2-step facial peel every-other night, wash face with glycolic face cleanser on the other nights.
  
• Moisturize on nights that I use cleanser only, as the 2-step peel moisturizes enough on its own. I will stress that cleanser is very much dependent on skin-type and what works well for you. Go to Sephora and talk to someone there about what to use, they'll happily give you a few samples, try each for a couple days and then go back and buy the one that works best for you. You shouldn't start to get oily until the end of your day with a good moisturizer that's working for you.
  
• Brush lightly without toothpaste or with a fluoride mouthwash - Limit brushing, more than once a day can actually do more damage than good. (Friend is a dentist)
  
• Floss
  
  Then when morning comes..
  
• Hit 10 minute snooze 2-3 times
  
• Maneuver out of the bed, trying not to disturb the cat, occasionally the missus if she has a late start, and the dog that doesn't fit but thinks he should anyway.
  
• I've had laser hair removal on my neck, so I don't worry about shaving there. I've been rocking the two-day stubble look on the rest of my face, so every-other day I trim with a bare blade on the trimmer.
  
• I only shower every day when I'm working out like I should be. Other than that, every-other day. Better for your hair and skin, natural oils and such. Make sure the shower is just warm enough that you're not shivering. This will wake your ass right up and remind you that the rest of the day probably won't go how you'd like it to (margaritas on the beach). I switch products often, but right now I'm using Bumble&Bumble Creme de Coco shampoo and conditioner for the hair, Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser for the face (it's warming and feels nice in a cold shower), and Olay Ultra Moisture w/Shea Butter for body scrub- it has almost no scent and keeps your skin moist enough to not use lotion on your entire body.
  
• Towel dry hair, not all the way, but close.
  
• Add the following products in the following order to hair: one and one-half pumps of Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum (only if you have thick or frizzy hair, DO NOT use this if you have fine hair), generous misting (do not drench) of Bumble&Bumble Styling Lotion, and for hold 1-2 fingertip-sized gobs of Bumble&Bumble Sumotech - I let all of this sit for a couple minutes while I proceed with next steps
  
• Anti-ingrown hair with Anthony Logistics for Men Ingrown Hair Treatment - Let this dry/set before moisturizing with Boscia Black Hydration Gel
  
• Deodorant- Which one I use depends on whether or not I'm going to use cologne: With cologne I use either unscented or matching (currently Gucci Guilty), without cologne I really like Jack Black Pit Boss Antiperspirant & Deodorant - it's not a heavy scent, and it lasts all day for anti-stink and anti-wet shirt (wet spots on the underarms of your shirt does not a gentleman make).
  
• Blow-dry and shape hair, self-explanatory.
  
• Brush teeth
  
• Get dressed
  
• Breakfast of chilled steel-cut oats mixed with vanilla fat-free Greek yogurt (this is made in large quantities on Sundays, would be happy to further share recipe), with mixed berries (blue, straw, black), mango, ground flax (body can't digest/process whole flax seeds, you'll just shit them out without getting any value), and almonds. French press coffee if I have time to grind, drip if not, preground from local coffee shop.
  
• Feed and water the animals, take the dog out for a quick walk.
  
  Weekly tasks:
  
• Pluck stray eyebrow hairs. If you have caterpillars above your eyeballs, nobody will take you seriously (see monthly tasks).
  
• If you have body hair that you do not like, trim it. If you wear V neck shirts or if you are West coast and don't wear a tie, you shouldn't be doing the last button of your shirt up. So trim at least the top of your chest.
  
• Clip your nails. I need to do this every 7-10 days.
  
  Monthly Tasks:
  
• Get your eyebrows shaped. The barber/salon you go to should offer this service for $10-15 + tip.
  
• I get my hair cut every 6 weeks, but if you go to a good barber/salon, you should be able to go in every 2 weeks or so and get the back of your neck and around your ears trimmed for free. This will be a 5 minute process and keeps you looking sharp.

I also have very thick hair. I'm not sure if it's quite on your level, but it's close.

First, I'd recommend that you trim everything down a bit. I find that my hair is often more manageable when it's shorter. I do a 1-2 on the back and sides, faded up to a 5-6 on top, and I tell them to use scissors on the front leaving it a little longer than the rest. Longer means that you have more to work with for styling, but too long gets unruly.

After you get things trimmed, I'd recommend watching this video for styling tips. They do a lot of cool stuff with a wide range of hair types.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFb_Ggh89S4

I've been successful using some of their techniques for a few months now. Don't be afraid to use a blow dryer!

As for products, currently I use:

1. Old Spice Cruise Control - http://www.amazon.com/Old-Spice%C2%AE-Cruise-Control-Forming/dp/B00O01O6PU/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1452749557&sr=1-2&keywords=old+spice+cruise+control
   
   
2. Sauvecito - http://www.amazon.com/Suavecito-10-Pomade-Original-Hold/dp/B0065JCV84/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1452749598&sr=1-2&keywords=suavecito
   
   Cruise control is pretty good. You could probably find a lot of similar products out there, but I find that it gives me a nice amount of hold, texture and shine, without being overly heavy. I usually use this first, and then use Sauvecito to really make my hair bend to my will.
   
   Sauvecito is an amazing product. It changed my life. I've used a ton of different products over the years in the attempt to tame my hair. Most gels, pomades, creams, etc. are all the nearly the same and they all suck. This doesn't. It literally holds like glue, but it's also very lightweight. It also lasts quite a long time because you don't (and shouldn't) need to use a lot of it. You just need to coat your fingers and sort of push it into your hair. I think of it as a sort of container product. I try to use water, light hair spray, blow dryer, and Cruise Control to about 80% of the work towards molding my hair to a certain shape and then I lock it in by using Sauvecito on the outside.
   
   Anyway, I hope this helps.
   
   

Here is some advice I wrote about in the past when asked a similar question, edited the part in bold that deal with time of posession

> Oster 76 requires alot of maintenance and is very expensive (because you have to buy actual blades instead of guards, so if you wanted a #2 you would snap of the #1 and put a #2) but it is a very durable clipper, assuming you keep up with the maintenance. For a full set it will cost you around $200+ depending on how many blades you buy
http://www.amazon.com/Oster-76076-010-Classic-Professional-Clipper/dp/B00070E8LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765399&sr=8-1&keywords=Oster+76

>If you dont want to deal with the maintenance you can look at the Andis Improved Masters, they are durable, require the basic maintenance (oil and wipe of blades in between use). Downside is that it gets hot very quickly. This clipper will cost you about $100 including the guards which you will buy separately. These are probably the most popular clipper, probably more popular than the 76 because it is better for all around clippers and requires less maintenance. There is also the Fade Masters which is the same clipper but with a different blade, recommend the Improved Masters over the Fade if you wanted to buy one clipper.
http://www.amazon.com/Andis-Improved-Master-Professional-Clipper/dp/B000BBGS36/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765434&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Andsi+Masters

>Another option is the Wahl 5 star senior, it is a good all around clipper like the Masters, it is a bit more cheaper, it will cost you around $60-70 including the guards. It is more powerful than the Masters (especially if you get the one with the latest v9000 motor) and doesnt get as hot as fast. Also, all Wahl products come with a 2 year warranty, some even 3.
There is also the Wahl 5 star Magic Clipper which is the same as the Wahl 5 star seniors except they have a plastic housing instead of metal. Which makes it less durable but also means it takes longer to heat up. As a result of the plastic instead of metal housing it is a little cheaper at about $40.Also requires basic maintenance.
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-8545-5-star-Senior-Clipper/dp/B0009J8XSS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765582&sr=8-1&keywords=5+star+senior
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-WA8451-Hair-Clipper/dp/B000ZMAL2U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765628&sr=8-2&keywords=magic+clip

>I have the Magic Clipper and I like them even more so than my father's Andis Masters which I used exclusively for about 4 yrs until I recently got the Magic Clipper almost a year ago. I have very coarse hair, so I appreciate the extra power the Magic Clipper has over the Masters, you might not need it. Look on youtube for more in depth reviews for these clippers.

>*All the clippers mentioned above are industry standard.

source:http://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/17hq5m/bi4l_request_mens_clippers/

I feel like I've been posting this once a week in this kind of thread, not sure if it's basic enough to think about putting in the sidebar.

First of all, for all we know Aluminium chlorohydrate has no negative health effects whatsoever.

The main issue why a lot of people consider it "bad" (and why I usually recommend to not use a daily deodorant with it but instead something dedicated like this) is because the vast majority has no clue what it does, how it works and how to use it properly.

Think of it like something that shrinks your pores making it harder for sweat to come out (not entirely accurate but close enough). Now, in case you had an issue with your pores "overreacting" you just sweat less or, if they didn't "overreact" and your body still needs to dissipate heat you will sweat a little more in surrounding regions. However (this is why it's a horrible ingredient in something we use as casually as our deodorants) if you use too much of the stuff it results in the pores being like a blocked dam that's breaking, usually making you sweat more in the process. The fact that it leaves stains if used during your daily routine is just icing on the cake.

As usual, if you believe you're sweating WAY over the top just go ahead and ask your doc about it, you might have an actual medical condition that goes with it.

tl;dr:

• Pick a nice fresh smelling and rather neutral deodorant without aluminum chloride for daily use.
  
• If you feel as if you "sweat too much" in specific regions look into a dedicated aluminum chloride product (e.g. see link above) and use it exactly like the package insert suggests (before going to bed, wash it in the morning, less is more).
  
• Use a perfume to your personal liking.
  
  A deodorant is not supposed to make you smell awesome (that's what your perfume does) and it's not supposed to make you sweat less. It's there to give you a general fresh feeling & smell and to be there for you in a pinch if your condition is... less than optimal.

1. Safety Razor or Straight Edge barber's blade
   
   -I got mine on Amazon for only ~5 bucks. One person in that subreddit linked it though and I don't think I'd be able to find it. It was so cheap because the shipper was from China and it took 15 days to get here but it has lasted me quite some time. But I would recommend looking at the reviews and getting one in the 15-20 dollar range. With replacement blades (which are cheap...I bought a sample pack which came with like 50 total and I'm probably not even half way through them yet). you can just pop one right in and go...they also will last you about 5 shaves each.
   
   
2. Shaving Soap
   Look into Poraso. I have the green kind. I was sensitive to the menthols in other Shaving Creams but this shaving soap does everything I need it to and doesn't irritate my skin or eyes.
   http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1413959827&sr=1-2&keywords=poraso
   
   -It says I actually purchased this item on Jan 7 2014. I will need a new one in prob 2 months but still!
   
   
3. Boar/Badger shave brush
   You can get these for cheap some places, but since I showed you stuff on amazon here's what you'd be looking at:
   http://www.amazon.com/Perfecto-100%25-Badger-Shaving-Brush/dp/B00LDYFGFQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1413959958&sr=1-4&keywords=shaving+brush
   
   
4. If you want to get pre shave lotion go ahead. I don't use pre shave lotion so i can't recommend anything. wicked_edge would know though.
   
   
5. For after shave I just use Cetaphil moisturizer and it works perfect for me, but look at wicked_edge again for after shaves.
   
   That covers pretty much all of the basics I think. Some of the stuff seems expensive but it's a very worthwhile investment and will save you money in the long run. I remember going through 3-5 blade gillette razors every month which at 10 bucks a pop adds up, plus they irritated my skin and the shaving cream sucked. So i definitely recommend making an investment in these certain products, they've helped me quite a bit.
   
   In the preview my numbering is screwed up, so idk what to do about that, but yeah.

Unless your gf/wife/so is always willing to help out and do the grooming for you, you pretty much have to find outside help.

The waxing thing works for most who try it, but you'll need to make time for appointments (it usually takes 30 minutes to an hour for an experienced waxer to wax a man's back) and you'll need to budget something like $60-75 per visit.

Some folks have sensitive enough skin that waxing irritates it too much, so then we have the laser hair removal thing. That generally works pretty well, especially if you have dark back hair against white or light skin. But it takes a half-dozen appointments or more for really good results, and each appointment can run several hundred dollars.

If you can live with shorter term results, then having someone go over your back with a good, close trimmer, or something like the Norelco Body Groomer is a good option. But be prepared to have to do this once a week or more.

If you decide to groom your back yourself, you run into the most obvious problem: it's pretty hard to cover every inch of your back with just your hands. They don't (can't) twist, bend, and stretch enough to reach everywhere, especially when they're holding a trimmer. And this problem only gets worse the bigger you are.

If you really need an option that you can do entirely on your own, then something like the ManGroomer might work decently, but in my experience, it doesn't get as close as someone else running a trimmer on your back.

You can go with the RazorBa which actually works decently (it get's as close as shaving with a razor) once you get experienced with it, and you can usually just add a few minutes of time to your shaving routine to do your back. Plus, since it's not electronic or mechanical, you can use it in the shower for the most convenience.

You can also try depilatory creams like Nair for Men which do a good job for some, but a poor job for others.

Hi there! I also struggle with sensitive skin, and as a result I have problems with dandruff, oily skin (especially on the face), acne, acne scars, and eczema. Sensitive skin runs in my family (I'm Irish). So, I will give you a personal remedy that I developed over the last year that significantly reduced these problems.

I got some good initial information from this thread in /r/malefashionadvice. I use most of the products that he mentions there, my personal favorites being the cetaphil dermacontrol foam wash and the cetaphil dermacontrol moisturizer SPF 30.

For starters, it is important to get in a good skincare routine. I was always busy in high school and told myself that I didn't have time to waste taking care of my face. It wasn't until college that I realized my lack of skincare was really inhibiting my ability to feel confident, so that's when I decided I needed to get into a good routine. I started out by washing my face three times a day, and making sure I drink at least half a gallon of water throughout the day. Skin becomes oily when it is dehydrated, and drinking water is a good initial step to keeping it from being dehydrated.

I didn't really solidify my routine until I stumbled upon the /r/malefashionadvice skincare thread. It all depends on what works for your skin type, but for my oily sensitive skin, this is what I found works best:

• I wash my face three times a day, once in the morning and afternoon each with cetaphil gentle skin cleanser, and before bed with the cetaphil dermacontrol foam wash.
  
  
• Each time after washing my face, I also apply the Dickinson's witch hazel pore perfecting toner. It's a lot harder to find than the cetaphil products (I just picked those up from walgreens), but it is definitely worth it. I've tried two or three other toners and all of them left my skin very oily and irritated. It smells a little off, but it's not really a lingering smell
  
  
• After the toner has set in, I apply cetaphil dermacontrol moisturizer SPF 30. I'll also apply this throughout the day if I'm outside a lot. It helps control the sheen of my skin by keeping it moisturized. Make sure you wash your hands with soap and water before putting this on because you do not want dirt getting into your pores!
  
  
• To get rid of the stubborn blackheads that won't go away, I use pore strips about once a week.
  
  
• I wash my pillowcase once a week and my bedsheets every two weeks. Every night sweat and dirt and dead skin comes off of your face and hair and goes into your pillowcase and bedsheets. Keep them clean so your face has a nice sanitary place to rest for 8 hours every night.
  
  
• I also wash my towels once a week. I have four that I cycle throughout the week (one every two days). Washing your towels is just as important as washing your pillowcase/bedsheets because they are supposed to wipe away the dirt in your face, so if you don't wash them regularly, that dirt just accumulates and goes back into your pores.
  
  After finally getting into a good facial skincare routine, I started having problems with excema and dandruff. I fortunately had a routine physical with my doctor where I asked him what I could do about these problems. This is where you may disagree with me, but he told me that I should not shower more than once a week. As I mentioned earlier, skin becomes oily/irritated when it is dehydrated, and one of the easiest ways to dehydrate your skin is excessive bathing. The doctor told me to shower once a week and more importantly to not use soap on areas besides the face, armpits, and genitals.
  
  I told my doctor that I shower everyday because I go to the gym and sweat furiously. He told me to just take a quick rinse after the gym to wipe the sweat off, and to apply lotion daily. I apply Jergen's Ultra Healing lotion once every night before bed.
  
  As for dandruff, this is where you may need to look elsewhere. While I do have dandruff, it's not much of a problem for me simply because it isn't very severe. I wash my hair three or four times a week with Dove Men + Care Sensitive Scalp. Since I don't shower, I usually just do this before bed by getting my hair wet in the shower, scrubbing the shampoo in vigorously with my fingers, then washing it out while also massaging my scalp. If that product doesn't work for you, you can't go wrong with some Head & Shoulders.
  
  I hope this helps you, let me know if you think there's anything I left out!
  
  EDIT: added towel-washing regimen

You should use any trimmer with the guard on the balls. The Lawn Mower 2.0 has a ceramic blade, not a plastic one. Ceramic blades are supposed to cut closer then stainless steel ones. What I find curious is why you have to replace the blades of The Lawn Mower 2.0 so often. They state is for hygienic reasons. There are sprays and cleaners for trimmer and clipper blades: https://barber-and-beauty.andis.com/product/blade-care-plus%26reg%3B-spray-bottle-%2812-count-case%29/?item-no=12590 ,

https://www.amazon.com/Andis-Blade-Care-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B004O95HCO/ref=sr_1_24?crid=2JNM1F4NZ4OCB&keywords=hair+clippers+cleaning+spray&qid=1558802744&s=gateway&sprefix=hair+clippers+cleaning%2Caps%2C674&sr=8-24 .

I never used The Lawn Mower 2.0 trimmer or any products from Manscaped, but I've heard good things about the company.

I use the Philips Norelco Series 1100 for the armpits and pubic area(shaft and balls): https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/BG1026_60/norelco-bodygroom-1100-wet-dry-body-groomer-series-1000 ,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010XIGBUQ/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2RCCIA4QDKERJ&colid=BW9IAKXX6MZO. It has 2 combs. One that trims at 0.5 mm and one that trims at 3 mm. I use the trimmer with the 0.5 mm on the armpits and pubic area(shaft and balls). It looks almost as close as it would be shaven. It runs on an AA battery. I use this Phillips AA battery: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/LR6P4B_27/power-alkaline-battery ,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0751GLKYR/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1515162078&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=philips+aa+battery&dpPl=1&dpID=41imti30n0L&ref=plSrch. This is the battery that comes with the trimmer and it's also recommended by Philips. I use it once a week and the battery lasts me about 4 months. The trimmer is waterproof. I have it for 3 years now and it still produces a very good trim. I am very satisfied with the product and I recommend it. The fact that it runs on an AA battery means that it's best used for smaller areas(like armpits and pubic area). If you would use it for all of the body hair you would run through the batteries very fast. Since I use it only on my armpits and the groin area, it lasts about 4 months.

On the rest of my body hair(arms, legs, chest, butt) I use a trimmer from Remington which is also waterproof: http://www.remingtonproducts.com/Products/Mens/Clippers-And-Trimmers/Face-and-Body-Trimmers/PG6255-WETech-Face-and-Body-Kit.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3GgMKde9FZ-4v_EFo46-2OHC6O42kr3L3IBcc61qw3MuVIhI44K9qdB68 ,

https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Lithium-WETech-Groomer-PG6255/dp/B06XCVRQXZ/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=Remington+PG6255&qid=1558802927&s=gateway&sr=8-8 .

1. Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Hydrating Lotion - Face lotion, applied to face and mustache after shower.

2. Musgo Real Glycerine Lime Soap, MR GLO - Face soap, used before each shave.

3. Proraso Shaving Soap with Eucalyptus Oil and Menthol - Shave soap, whipped up then applied to face for shaving.

4. Proraso Pre and Post Shave Cream - Pre/Post shave cream, massaged into face after washing face with MR GLO. Massaged into face again after shave.

5. Proraso Aftershave Lotion - Aftershave, applied to face either after shave or after shower. My wife likes the smell of this.

6. TABAC ORIGINAL For Men By MAURER & WIRTZ Deodorant Stick - Deodorant, masculine scent of lavender, citrus, and warm florals.

7. Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand - Stand, holds DE razor and brush.

8. Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor - DE Razor, great weight and balance used to shave face.

9. Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush - So, so brush used for applying shave soap. Would like a better brush someday.

10. Feather Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades - Razors for DE, my favorite so far.

11. Tweezerman His Moustache Scissors with Comb - Scissors and comb, after movember I decided to keep the mustache so these items help maintain its appearance.

12. Comb - Comb, used for combing hair before and after shower.

13. Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Grooming Clay - Hair product, used after shower with hair wet or dry. Hair looks natural but styled. I'll use pomade if I want the appearance of having a more polished look.

14. Large Stainless Steel Shaving Soap Bowl from Super Safety Razors - Mug, I'd rather have a porcelain mug for class but this does the trick. I use it to soak my brush and razor before each shave. I also use it for creams when not using Proraso.

My advice would be to generally stay away from cordless clippers. It seems like a nice thing to have but in my experience once the battery goes you're better off just buying new ones. My last set of cordless clippers lasted about 18 months, and the ones before that lasted 2 years.

I've shaved my head with clippers for about 15 years and have gone through many. I picked up a WAHL Peanut a few months ago and have been extremely happy with them. They're quite small so even with a cord it's easy to get a good cut.

Lastly if you do get good clippers make sure to oil them regularly...it really makes a difference using them and they'll last forever.

Easy/Cheap things:

• Shave your hair;its much easier to maintain and is easier to look good with
  
• Pluck your eyebrows
  
• Buy a few nice Button Down Shirts; they are fairly cheap and will give you the appearance of a man who knows what style is, at least until you eventually do.
  
  Expensive/Hard things:
  
  
• Get better frames for your glasses or get contacts
  
• Increase your exercise and sun exposure

Thanks!

For my hair I almost always just use axe brand shampoo/conditioner in the shower once a day. And to style I use Cremo Brand Hair Product (I think it’s the clay but I’m not sure, it looks like the link but orange) and just work a little bit in with my fingers.

For my beard, I haven’t really found a routine that seems to work well, but I bought these off Amazon and use the beard shampoo in the shower everyday and condition twice a week (Sunday and Wednesday). After shower I blow dry the beard and brush it out straight to try and train the hairs to be straighter but that hasn’t seemed to do much in the 2 months I’ve been doing it, afterward I work in some beard oil of choice (mine was from a local shop). Finally I use Honest Amish Mustache Wax to try and control my mustache and keep it away from my mouth but I’m trying to find a good amount to use, or even a different product entirely because it’s not working. If it’s hot it zaps it.

Take a look at this, it has a cord tho.... http://www.amazon.com/Conair-The-Chopper-Customer-Styler/dp/B000X2FUXC/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1380594996&sr=1-3&keywords=conair+clippers

Note the difference between the width of the trimming surface. Depending on how furry you are you may want to get something that is more substantial.

Really it comes down to how much work you will need to do versus battery life and the power of the motor. I would LOVE to find a battery powered trimmer for the shower that doesn't die on me half way through the job but thus far no luck. Please tell me what you find on this. But so far a corded trimmer is my best option. As for shaving opportunities, I have no clue. I had that problem in college as well and never had a good solution.

Water based pomades. Stiff hold, easy to style with, and washes out easy. Most of the good stuff is upwards of $15. Here's a decent cheap alternative.


For what it's worth, American Crew is far from the best stuff out there.

As someone who has experimented with all kinds of ways of getting rid of back hair, I wouldn't recommend Nair. As others have said, Nair has a really awful chemical smell that has a tendency to linger even after you shower and wash it away, and you still have the same problem you do with waxing/shaving, which is that it's impossible to reach certain areas on your back on your own.

After years of trying everything under the sun, I highly recommend buying a Mangroomer. It's a little pricey, around $50-60 bucks, but it is super easy to use and is quality made, not flimsy at all. It's basically a back scratcher with an electric razor on the end. A lot of the reviews on Amazon say that the electric razor isn't powerful enough but I think those people just don't know how to shave. I have a ludicrously hairy back and I manage to get it all off on a regular basis.

TL DR: Buy a Mangroomer

I've been using the Panasonic ER-GB40 for the last year, and have zero complaints. The thing I like best is definitely the ability to use it in the shower. No clippings all over the bathroom, and cleaning it is easy - there's a small opening that you flush hot water through which pushes any clippings out of the razor head.

It's adjustable from 1 mm to 10 mm in 1/2 mm increments using the one guide comb. There's a rotating dial in the handle that is used for adjustment so you don't have to worry about losing one of the eight attachments. There's only one to keep an eye on.

I have the Braun 790cc foil razor and love it. It cuts a close shave every time, and only requires that you purchase a new blade every 18 months. The truth in my experience of electric razors is that it takes at least twice as long to shave.

My facial hair grows in thick enough that my former Norelco $89 electric razor would always do a shabby job. For years I switched back to a standard Mach 3 Turbo manual razor, but did not like how insensitive it was to my sensitive skin. High-end electric foil razors with electric razor pre-shave lotion are the way to go, imo.

Pro Tip: For guys with extra sensitive facial skin like me, apply aloe vera lotion post-shave instead of your typical facial lotion and you will be pleased with the result.

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Song-Whitening-Syringes-Carbamide/dp/B07QVPT6T2

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The light is pointless FYI.


You dont use the entire syringe... I think its like 4\5 applications per syringe. and you keep it in the fridge.

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i've personally used it and it was awesome.

What is the length? If it's fairly short, you could always get a trimmer. I own this one and it works exceptionally well.

Hope that helps.

Panasonic ER-GB40-S
19 Precision Hair and Beard Trimmer for Wet/Dry Wash https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008KEJ1LM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pAO5ybZZZFFMX

I use one of these and it works perfect for everywhere. I have had it for 4 years now and still works perfect.

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Shaving-Eucalyptus-Menthol-Formulation/dp/B00837YY18/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1369274646&sr=1-1&keywords=shave+soap

Best thing on the market. Buy a cheap badger brush. I promise you wont regret it. I actually look forward to shaving now.

I’m really digging Viking Revolution. Ingredients are clean (important to me) and the smell and feel after is great.

I feel stubble after shaving.
Not immediately perhaps, but within an hour (think leaving house and arriving at office)

I use an electric razor, a fairly good one actually - or so I've been led to believe.
http://www.amazon.com/Braun-Series-Pulsonic-Shaver-System/dp/B003YJAZZ4

That one. I replace the blade often, and machine wash it every day after use.

Perhaps it's time I embrace the blade.

I think Jack Black Moisturizer is the best, it also has spf in it. http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Black-Double-Duty-Moisturizer/dp/B000HP9M3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311441604&sr=8-1

If you want to go no spf then the "Yes to (carrots, tomatoes, etc.)" brand is not bad either.

I have the norelco you posted. Vacuum works decently well, but I have a hard time fading my neckline with it. The comb has a hard time picking up the hairs so I have to clean up with scissors. I would recommend a corded peanut based on the info you gave.
https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Classic-Clipper-8685/dp/B00011K2BA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511043590&sr=8-1&keywords=peanut+wahl&dpID=41DArvw7zmL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I'm a starter too, so here is my routine. Though try stuff out and see what works for you.

To my understanding, the most important thing is to wash your face twice and moisturize twice a day.

I use:

• Aveeno Clear Complexion Blemish Treatment Daily Moisturizer (in the morning, and again before bed)
  
  • I used to use Clinique for men, but I found Aveeno is cheaper and sold at my local target, so more convenient.
    
• Calily Life Hyaluronic Acid Eye Cream (only in the morning) - I bought one 1oz container of this stuff back in July, and I'm still using it. It lasts a long time
  
• Neutrogena oil-free acne wash (in the morning, and again before bed)
  
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  For me, this routine has pretty much stopped random breakouts. Now I only break out after shave occasionally.

Thanks for advice. Doesnt that look too basic though?

I was thinking about this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K1HPA60/
and I came here to find something better than this one for roughly same price.

Jack black double duty facial moisturizer - This stuff is brilliant
www.amazon.com/Jack-Black-Double-Duty-Face-Moisturizer/dp/B000HP9M3E.
Went to a very high end male grooming place for a facial and they recommended it, used it ever since.

my go-to (for similar purposes) is bumble & bumble sumotech. smells DELICIOUS.

I use a beard trimmer like this on my balls and near it. I don't use a electric razor as you described because it's too stubbly and doesn't shave my balls real well. Using a beard trimmer is much more effective. I'll put on the lowest possible length setting.

Great to hear , and when the axe runs out you should have a look at suavecito pomade .( http://www.amazon.com/Suavecito-Pomade-4-oz/dp/B0065JCV84/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421818398&sr=8-2&keywords=suavecito)

This one?

Do the clippers pinch/cut your skin? I find clippers to be the best, but I'm afraid of the wide toothed ones because the one I used did that.

Suavecito pomade.

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Before I stopped shaving i used Proraso.

No problem, if you already know what you want go for it. If you are still deciding I use Reuzel Pink for volume with a dry finish. And then I use Sauvecito for a more shiny look.

Both are water soluable so you won't have to worry about getting it out of you hair.