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…
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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…
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…
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…
Shaving brushes are a must-have component of any quality shaving kit. They’ve been around for hundreds of years and were quite possibly used by your ancestors and their ancestors before them. Shaving brushes these days are pretty ubiquitous and we all probably recognise their distinctive shape. At their heart, they’re a simple item with a…
Are you drawn to the idea of traditional shaving? A good shaving brush is an essential item for the perfect shave. Perhaps you have bought or been gifted one before, and now you’re looking for an upgrade, or you might be searching for your very first shaving brush. They might look simple, but a lot…
Achieving an ivory-smooth shave and a well-groomed look can take some practice. You’ll need to master your technique and refine your routine with safe and reliable tools on hand in order to properly tame your stubble. Although cartridge razors are popular for offering a shortcut to daily shaving routines, they, unfortunately, have the tendency to…
Conventional disposable razors and cartridge razors are wasteful compared to safety razors that use standard inexpensive double-edge razors. These razors are made from incredibly thin sheets of metal and are very easy to manufacture. However, because they’re so sharp, you do need to exercise caution when disposing of them. Never Throw Naked Blades into the…
Nails – we’ve all got them! Nails aren’t a part of the body that you can just forget about or neglect – maintaining a great nail care routine is important to keep nails smooth, snag-free and strong. Properly filed nails will grow thicker which means manicures, polish or other nail treatment lasts longer. Properly cut…