Which beard-and-mustache color product is best for you?
Answering that question is the goal of this blog.

Our staff reviewed 13 products, based on two factors:

1. What beard-color users like you say about different product based on your own personal experiences–both good and bad.
2. What beard-color makers say about their own products

A wide range of options are evaluated, ranging from the #1 brand, Just for Men, to various henna products to a promising newcomer like The Younger Looking Beard.

Products evaluated are listed alphabetically. If you don’t want to read all the details, you can find highlights of our ratings in just seconds. Look for the comments of Bart the Bearded Guy near each product name. Ratings are from 1 to 10–with 1 being horrible and 10 being superb.

Does cost matter in these ratings?

The price of beard-color products doesn’t overly matter to the vast majority of users. Why? When you want to look your best, it tends not to be a critical factor whether your best appearance costs you a dime a day or 50 cents a day. So, cost is relevant, and we mention extremes for some products, but we don’t rate products by cost.

Here we go…in alphabetical sequence:

By: Shawn

Getting old downright sucks.

We try our best to stop father time in its tracks.

From my own experience I started losing my hair before I could actually drink a beer (talk about damn bad genes).

Personally I had tried minoxidil (a.k.a. Rogaine) but it unfortunately didn’t work for me either (it works in about 40% of men and is definitely worth giving it a shot – especially if you are looking to grow a thicker or fuller beard).

So off went my hair, now on to my next focus – the beard.

Like most men in their thirties, my beard is starting to gray.

It seems like its happening over night – first it was just near my neck, but now its starting to quickly creep towards my cheeks now as well!

I found myself wondering the other day – should I dye my beard?

When checking out stores online or even going to the local drug store or supermarket, you see a ton of hair and beard dyes all on the shelves.

However they are typically made by just one company – Just For Men.

There are alternatives out there (which I will get to in a bit), but if you decide on going with the market leader, there are a few things that you must know…

Click here to read more on choosing the right dye color, preparing your beard for color, and maintaining your beard afterwards.

Now, some men are thorough when it come to how they look; and while many have given advice to dress up for the job, what they didn’t add is to apply the same principle with hairstyles.

Working professionals such as yourself shouldn’t stick with the notion of just suiting up to impress, you also have to get yourself cleaned up to keep up a respectable image.

And that goes for what hairstyle you are currently going for.

There are some guys who can easily pull-off a ragged look and just as easily turn it into a sleek, classy style the next, they have no qualms when it comes to rocking an office haircut which is a talent in itself.

So for those, who are still a little bit lost on how to present themselves with utmost confidence, here are some tips for you on how you can pull off a cool haircut at work!

Know Your Hair & Face and Familiarize

Ask yourself first, if the current hair trend you want is applicable to the type of hair you are sporting. You definitely need to determine what type of hair style goes well for you. We’re talking about the texture of your hair, the shape of your face, and your facial features.

A lot of guys make a mistake on just winging their haircuts just because they find the hairstyle cool but when they attempt to copy the look it just doesn’t work for them.

Whoever said taking a big leap without thinking is a good way to go, he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

Don’t fall into the trap. Familiarize yourself with the overall structure of your head: hair and face.

The Right Hairstyles

Don’t be discouraged that just because you have curly hair doesn’t mean you can’t have that clean-swept and sleek hairdo.

You’d be surprised there are ways to accomplish a certain hairstyle without jeopardizing your current look.

All you need to do is look for some comparison. You already have a good resource for this – the Internet.

Go through some styles which you think are right for you and will make you look dapper and respectable.

Consider Your Work Environment

While a youthful and extraordinary hairstyle certainly have its merits, it is also important to be mindful of your surroundings, your work environment in particular.

So if you are considering a striking change of style, just be sure that it would be appropriate for your current job and how will your co-workers, bosses, and clients perceive your chosen look.

Ask the Experts

If your indecisions are still holding you back from achieving that perfect work style, it’s time to ask the experts.

Take the time to understand on what they have to say because they can help you identify what type of look would best suit you.

It also helps if you brought some of the photos of hairstyle you’re eyeing on so that they have an idea what you also want, that way it’s more of a collaborative work.

Stick with the Classics

Despite the fact that there are plenty of hairstyle trends suitable for a modernize look, we can’t deny that the classics still resonates with us the most.

Take inspiration from all the classics. You have a number to choose from! Not to mention that the vintage are making a comeback this year but with a modernized spin to it. This will surely give you a sense of professionalism with an addition of the ‘classic’ appeal.

You want a fail-safe look? Then your top answer would be to go for a classic cut!]

This article first appeared on The Manliness Kit

by Stefan Vincent

I get a lot of emails asking how to shave with a safety razor, double edge razor, or single edge razor. There are a few different techniques and tips I will share with you, but it’s not as mysterious and dangerous as it sounds. It’s fairly easy to get started and in time you will probably find that you get a better, closer, more comfortable shave, all the while actually enjoying what used to be a daunting or trivial task.

For this article I am going to skip over all the talk of shaving soaps, shaving brushes, and all the other fun goodies that come along with wetshaving. I’m also not going to go into detail about the different types of razors and blades you could try. That is a whole other post, or could even be a book. Let’s focus on technique and the rest will come naturally.

Every razor is a little different when it comes to loading your blade. So the first step is figuring out how to get the blade into the razor. We will assume you are using a double edge razor like this one:

This is called a three piece razor because it comes apart in 3 pieces. The head, the baseplate and the handle. The razor gets sandwiched between the head and the baseplate(make sure you don’t install your baseplate upside down, a very common mistake) and then the whole thing gets screwed back together. Simple. There are also twist to open designs which are even simpler and there are also 2 piece razors where the baseplate is fixed in place.

So you have your razor blade installed, now what? Before it’s time to lather up and shave, take a moment to map the different directions your hair grows on your face. Everyone is different, and if you’ve ever shaved before you probably are pretty familiar with your face. Now, use your favorite method to lather, whether it is canned foam or a luxury shaving soap or cream, get it on your face.

They key to wetshaving with any safety razor is taut (tight) skin. Don’t be afraid to use your other hand to pull your skin tight in the areas you are shaving. A little PRO TIP here, shaving lather is slippery, if you have an alum block or styptic pencil, rub it on the fingers of your off hand to gain more grip.

Now, with tight skin bring the razor to your face at the shallowest angle and slowly lower the handle until you can hear or feel the hairs cutting. This is the part that can take a little fiddling, and every razor has a different “sweet spot”.  You should be shaving with the grain and we are going to call this “our first pass”. Some people can get a quality shave in one pass. For some people it can take 3 or 4. Your mileage may vary, especially when you’re first starting out.

Once you have removed all of the shaving cream with the grain. Re-lather your face and do your second pass across the grain if you need it. After that, I usually re-lather again and feel with my fingers for any areas that need a touch up, and then shave (with very tight skin) against the grain in those areas only. Depending how sensitive your skin is, you may want to stop after your first pass for the first few shaves, or only shave your cheeks and finish the shave with a cartridge razor if that’s what you’re used to.

Tips and tricks: Problem areas.

The CHIN, the neck, the upper lip, and for you bald guys, the HEAD. I always say the head is all chin. Work in small areas on these problem spots and make sure your skin is as tight as possible. Don’t overdo it or you WILL get razor burn. For the upper lip, go with the grain only until you’ve got some experience and even then be careful if your blade is less than optimally sharp.

Safety Razor Shaving is very rewarding, easy, and fun. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get it right the first few times. Everything in this life worth knowing needs a little work to be proficient with. Check out our safety razors here and Enjoy your shave.

This article first appeared on The Holy Black