An electric shaver is a priority. Choose one that covers all your shaving needs.
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6 grooming essentials for low-maintenance guys, from face moisturiser to lip balm, comb and an electric shaver, plus 3 non-essentials
- If you want to keep your face looking and feeling its best you need a grooming kit that covers your basic needs, starting with an electric shaver that suits you
- Tweezers are good to have because they are multipurpose, and you’ll need a comb, whether just for your hair or your beard too; moisturiser is a must
A men’s grooming kit must contain certain essentials.
A good grooming kit will feature some essential tools that will allow you to handle nearly every hair-related duty at home.
From beard trimmers to pre-shave oils and safety razors, no matter your skin type or facial hair situation, there are a few key items every man should keep handy for proper maintenance.
1. Electric shaver
Even if you’re more of a razor person, a good-quality electric shaver should always be a priority in your kit. There are hundreds of types, features and functions, so make sure you get one that’ll cover all your shaving needs.
Keeping an electric shaver handy has many benefits. Their portability makes them ideal for a quick shave pretty much anywhere – from your bathroom or shower to the gym, the airport or your office.
You’ll also avoid some of the struggles that come with razor blades, such as ingrown hairs, burns, cuts and skin irritation.
2. Face moisturiser
Moisturising should be part of any and every skincare routine, as the tools and formulas you use on your face may irritate, dehydrate or sensitise your skin.
A moisturiser will improve your skin’s health, lock in moisture, improve texture, boost your moisture barrier and prevent environmental damage.
Using a moisturiser morning and night every day can help reduce the likelihood of extreme dryness or oiliness, which in the long run can lead to skin conditions such as acne, eczema, dark spots, wrinkles and more.
3. Lip balm
Don’t forget your lips when you’re grooming your face. A decent lip balm will work wonders.
It’s common to focus so much on our skin that we forget to care for our lips. Unlike other parts of your body, there are no oil glands on your lips, so keeping them from getting chapped, dry and flaky is on you.
The skin covering our lips is extremely thin and can dry up very quickly. The wax-like texture of a balm may help protect them from low temperatures, dry air, heating devices and wind.
A highly nourishing and protective lip balm can work wonders for you all year round, but even more in the cold season.
Tweezers can be used to remove ingrown hairs and stray eyebrow hairs; just make sure you get a good-quality pair.
4. Tweezers
While they’re mainly intended for single-hair removal, tweezers are multipurpose.
A good-quality pair can make the pulling process less painful and more accurate. They’ll help you tame unruly eyebrows, as well as remove stray facial hair, ingrown hair and splinters.
Make sure you get a pair that’s made from stainless steel and covered in metal or a ceramic coating to shield them from moisture and potential corrosion. Moreover, choose a pair that offers tension – the tips should swiftly bounce back to their original position after pressing them together.
The finer-tooth part of a double-sided comb can untangle beard hair and short hair, while the wide-tooth part works on curly, thick or wet hair.
5. Double-sided comb
Different combs can help style your hair differently, so a double-sided comb will always be the best choice for accomplishing multiple styles and getting more functions out of a single tool.
You can use the fine-tooth part to untangle thin short hair, comb straight hair and work on styling details, while the wide-tooth side is ideal for curly, thick hair, taming dry locks and untangling wet hair.
Beard combs help distribute oils, and shape your beard.
6. Facial hair comb
Keeping a tidy beard involves lots of maintenance, but lots of men overlook an essential tool: the beard comb.
These combs, which can also be used for your moustache, will help distribute oils evenly, and shape and style your beard to look precisely the way you want it to, so choose the right type and style depending on the length and texture of your beard.
There are also some useful but not essential tools.
Moustache scissors can be used to remove facial hair that is creeping over your lips.
1. Moustache scissors
While you can get away with taking care of stray hairs with a pair of tweezers, or regular hair trimmers, a pair of moustache scissors comes in handy to help draw smooth lines above your lip.
You may use them to cut the hairs creeping over your upper lip, eliminate stray and unruly hairs, and even out the volume across your moustache.
Beard oil softens up, moisturises and protects your beard and the skin underneath.
2. Beard oil
A nourishing beard oil can take your facial hair health to the next level. Consider it one of your go-to partners to soften up, moisturise and protect your beard, while nurturing the skin underneath.
Some of them go even further and feature antiseptic or calming ingredients to help lessen the appearance of dry flakes, avoid itchiness and calm sensitive skin.
A safety razor can help you get a closer shave.
3. A safety razor
If you own an electric shaver, you may think a razor is unnecessary, but keeping a single or double-sided safety blade handy can help you achieve a closer shave when you struggle with skin sensitivities, while avoiding ingrown hair and irritation.
When choosing a razor, make sure to go for one that fits your hand and range of motion. The more comfortable, the better.