Every guy picks up a few grooming rules along the way. Some came from his dad, some from a roommate, and some he just made up one morning and never questioned. A few of them are why the nice razor you bought him two years ago is still in the box. Here are the myths we hear most, what's actually true, and the gift that fits each one.
Myth: beard oil is only for long beards
This one stops a lot of guys with trimmed beards from ever trying oil. A short beard or a few weeks of growth can use oil just as much as a long one. It just needs less: two or three drops rubbed between his palms and worked in after a shower. A bottle simply lasts him longer.
Our Beard Oil Classic ($29.90) has a dropper cap, so he can't overdo it, and a fresh, clean scent that isn't loud.
Myth: safety razors are only for barbers
The heavy metal razor looks serious, so guys assume it takes training. It doesn't. He holds it at a low angle, doesn't press, and lets the weight do the work. It feels a little strange the first few times, and after about a week it's just how he shaves. He also stops buying expensive cartridge refills, because replacement blades cost very little.
The Double-Edge Safety Razor in Chrome ($34) has real heft and is built to last for years.
Myth: more cologne means it lasts longer
Three sprays on the neck and one on the shirt doesn't make a scent last all night. It just makes it louder for the first hour. A small amount on the wrists and the side of the neck is enough, and he can add a little more after dinner if he wants.
That's why we like HGB Solid Cologne ($27). It's a balm in a slim tin, so a dab is all he gets, and it rides in his pocket without leaking. The scent, called Night, is woody and warm.
Myth: men don't really want grooming gifts
Most men won't buy themselves a nice razor or a good bottle of beard oil. They'll use whatever's on sale at the drugstore and never think about it. That's exactly why these make good gifts. He gets something better than what he'd pick for himself, and he uses it every day, so he's reminded of you every morning.
If you're unsure where to start, look at what's on his bathroom counter right now. A can of foam and a plastic razor means he's ready for a safety razor. A short beard and no oil means beard oil. A spray bottle he never takes out of the house means the solid cologne goes in his pocket.
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From Jim and all of us at HisGiftBox.