It’s the resurgence of the beard, everyone! What started as a trend a couple of years ago has now grown into a full-blown grooming subculture. Having finally flourished from cavemen into dandies, our favorite guys are spending more and more time (and money) on keeping their hair sleek and soft.
You certainly have your own bearded guy too, so why not get him a special treat this holiday season?
From boar bristle brushes and tiny, tiny combs to luxuriously scented shampoos and lush ointments, there must be at least one beard-related product with your guy’s name on it. To help you pick the best one, we’ve done some searching and compiled this ultimate bearded man’s seven-item wishlist.
Some for treating, some for trimming, and a few for shaping.
- Beard Brush
It may be a bit hairy, buying a beard brush as a gift, and you may or may not make a wrong pick. Your choice should depend on your man’s style and the quality of his facial hair, though you should also consider what he is planning to do with it. In case you don’t have any of these answers, just get him a bamboo-handle brush with stiff board bristles, since this is arguably the best one currently available.
- Beard Shampoo
Rogue hair is the greatest enemy of a well-groomed man, but where brushes cannot help, shampoos come to the rescue. Being an essential part of a beard care kit, a shampoo enriched with apple amino acids doesn’t only help the hair grow in a controllable way, but it also keeps it healthy and shiny. You cannot possibly go wrong with and their signature ultra-soft beard shampoos.
- A Beard Shaping Tool
The glorious manliness of a beard cannot be easily and is virtually impossible to maintain without a proper beard shaping tool. Their main purpose is trimming, in case you’ve never heard of them before, but they are not the same thing as a trimmer. Crucial for accomplishing a perfect curve cut, shaping a neckline, and trimming sideburns, the best shaping tools are actually made of plastic.
- Mustache and Beard Comb
A mustache and beard comb may just be the best gift for a bearded guy, especially if it’s a gift given by a lady. A dapper man will take his comb wherever he goes and admires it whenever he takes it out of his pocket. It will be the single most important thing in his grooming kit and it will always remind him of you. And the best thing about it is, you can always custom-tailor the comb to his unique style.
- Quality Trimmer
A bit on the expensive side, quality beard trimmers make a brilliant holiday gift for men who pay attention to their looks. And trimming itself, ladies and gentlemen, is of the utmost importance. It doesn’t only help a beard look clean-cut and respectable, but it also prevents flaky skin, irritation, and bacteria. A high-quality trimmer is a thing of beauty, designed for both function and aesthetics.
- Straight Razor
Beards are so fab that even the IDF was forced to relax some of its restrictions on facial hair for religious soldiers. You can read the full story in , and even print it out as a gift to a bearded man who’s decided to shave it all off. Alternatively, you can learn to respect his decision and get him his first straight razor. For sharp, solid, and impressive-looking blades, go for carbon or stainless steel.
- Shaving Cream
You can choose a shaving cream based on its lush texture and seductive scent, but keep in mind that like all other skincare products, this one too works only when applied on a . For dry skin, opt for a glycerin-based cream that includes a skin soother (aloe, coconut oil or vitamin E). Allergen-free shaving creams are a must for sensitive types, while oily skin demands mild astringents.
In case that your favorite bearded guy already has everything he needs for treating, trimming, and shaping his lavish facial mane, other holiday gifts that celebrate beards are tobacco pipes (a match made in heaven), mustache-shaped tie clips (quirky and cool), and of course, Christmas beard lights!