Safety razors have a hell of a lot going for them. They’ve flown back into trend and are now the weapon of choice for shavers everywhere. The advantages of safety razors are numerous: They’re cheap to use and save you loads of money compared to disposable and cartridge razors. They’re the ethical choice; helping prevent…
Safety razors – we love them! Safety razors were the number one shaving accessory for the vast majority of the 20th century until they sort of fell out of fashion, but not for long. In the 21st century, safety razors are making a mighty comeback. They’re kind of like vinyl records, we’ve come to realise…
If you’re looking for an ethical alternative to commercial shaving products, then a vegan shaving brush could be just what you need. There’s a growing concern among consumers about the origin of certain beauty and grooming products, and more people are looking for animal-friendly alternatives. At Clear Confidence, all our shaving products are 100% vegan…
Shaving is a necessity and that’s plain and simple. Humans have been shaving since at least 3,000BC where primitive copper razors were used to cut off excess hair around the face and head, enabling us to see and hear better whilst styling our facial hair! Alexander the Great was a great advocate of shaving during…
The shaving brush. It is, quite possibly, one of the more neglected aspects of the modern male grooming practice. There are many reasons that men leave this out of their routine. It can take a bit of extra time in the morning, or you can very easily put some shaving foam on your hand and…
A comedone extractor is a useful little device that can be used by dermatologists or at home for the removal of blackheads and whiteheads. Many people are worried about how to use a comedone extractor at home, but it’s actually quite easy, safe, and hygienic. It’s important not to neglect your skin’s basic hygiene and…
Are safety razors good? Well, we love them! Here, we’ll be breaking down, without bias, the pros and cons of safety razors. What Actually are Safety Razors? Safety razors are not really a modern invention, they’ve actually been around since the early 1900s and were invented by King Gilette, an American businessman. Safety razors were…
Safety razors like our bestselling Bamboo Safety Razor have existed for centuries and yield many benefits. They’ve enjoyed a renaissance in recent years with so many discovering just how good they are! Why? Because safety razors provide a whole suite of benefits for your shave and your skin. They do require some practice but are…
Ingrown hairs are an ongoing issue for many of us. To some extent, they’re inevitable and since we all get them, we shouldn’t worry too much! However, for those that suffer badly or are particularly concerned about ingrown hairs, there are strategies for reducing them. As we all probably know, ingrown hairs frequently occur after…
One of the questions we get asked often is how to clean a shaving brush. It might seem so easy, just wash it under the hot tap and put it away, right? The truth is, brushes are quite delicate. This goes for most brushes, including shaving brushes, paintbrushes, etc. They are obviously designed to be…