A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic from 2017 has resurfaced in the wake of coronavirus panic, showing which facial hairstyles could render respirators useless. Media outlets and some on social media are spreading the graphic with the claim that the CDC is telling people to shave their beards to protect against the virus. But is the CDC actually telling people this? No, it’s not. The CDC guidelines and the graphic were originally posted as part No-Shave November in 2017 as advice to those wanting to grow beards during that month. It specifically points out the difficulties be ..read more

For the most part, any man can grow facial hair. It's in our genetics to do so. Some grow beards that are the envy of all mankind, while others can barely eke out a few hairs scattered in fields of peach fuzz. Either way, if you are trying to grow a beard, it boils down to one thing: are you mentally prepared to do so? The biggest hurdle that new growers have to get over is time. It takes time to grow a beard. When you are at the two-week mark, gazing at yourself in the mirror, closely examining the efforts of not shaving... don't think, "This isn't going to happen. I can't grow a beard." Let ..read more

Looking nice when you go out isn’t only about wearing your best clothes. You could be wearing a tailored suit but if your beard looks scruffy it completely ruins the image. You need only the best beard products to keep your facial hair in top shape.  Beard oil will leave it feeling nice and soft. If you have a long beard you’ll need to keep it debris-free with the right shampoo. Getting grooming scissors and a trimmer is necessary for beard management. Want to learn how all these products come together to keep your beard looking good? Check out this guide. 1. Beard Oil  If you only invest in o ..read more

Something to keep in mind, and this is a common mistake made by inexperienced beardsmiths, is that most jaws are not perfectly symmetrical, but your beard can be. Don't follow your jawline in any way, shape, or form when cutting your beard. You are looking for even and level spots on your neck. Symmetry can be achieved by looking up, taking a picture, choosing spots in the picture that look symmetrical, looking up again, combing those spots down to separate the hair that you are going to cut and then combing up the hair you want to keep. I like to leave it a little lower in the middle and a l ..read more

1. Bandholz Beard The Bandholz Beard style combines a mustache with a full beard. While the Garibaldi style stops at around the 20 cm mark, the Bandholz style does not have a specific maximum length. Due to this fact, it allows many people to grow this style of beard without looking the same. The mustache should be groomed so it does not extend over the upper lip and the edges should blend into the beard beneath. The base of the beard should be slightly rounded at the edges and the bottom should be even with a few stray hairs as possible. The idea behind this look is a woodsman combined with ..read more

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Over 20% of men under the age of 60 spend time each day caring for their beards. Wouldn't you like to make this daily grooming ritual easier for the man in your life? Luckily, there is a range of gifts for men with beards that are perfect for this Valentine's Day. Here are the top picks to create a fabulous beard. Read on to find out what they are.  Classic Safety and Straight Razors  One of the best beard grooming devices is a good shaver for trimming and shaping. More modern razors add unnecessary blades that only leave the skin irritated. They also hold bacteria and cause ingrown hairs. S ..read more

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  Benefits of Using a Pear Wood Comb Refined and polished feel compared to plastic combs Pear wood is softer, it reduces beard hair damage and split ends Anti-static - no static discharge  Pear wood will absorb beard oils over time Great for men that use beard oils ..read more