Shaving

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• Eat Your Way to a More Beautiful Beard

  We talk to an expert dietitian to find out which foods will make your beard bushy and bright.

• Get a Barbershop Shave at Home -- for Less

  Barbershop results at your own bathroom sink? Absolutely, say these master barbers -- and without spending a lot of time or money in the process.

• Coarse, Curly Facial Hair? These Beards Are For You

  Maintaining a good-looking beard is more challenging for those with curly hair. But it can be done, to eye-catching effect. Craig the Barber tells you how.

• Universally Flattering Facial Hair: Is It a Myth?

  Is there a facial hairstyle that flatters every face? Men's Life Today connects with barbers across the country to find out.

• Celebrity Winners of the Best Facial Hair Awards

  In honor of awards-season mania, we're doling out our own awards for the best facial hair on our leading men of movies, music and TV.

• Don't Fear the Razor: Putting a Stop to Shaving Irritation

  Grooming expert Craig Whitely takes the bite out of shaving with these four practical tips to avoid shaving irritation.

• All-star Mascot Mustaches

  Sure you can emulate the facial hairstyle of your favorite player -- like every other fan. If you've really got spirit, you'll take your cues from the team mascot.

• How Girls Really Feel About Manscaping

  You've spent months getting yourself in shape for bathing suit season. Should you take it a step further and shave it all off? We ask the Men's Life Today Girl Panel^TM for their thoughts on manscaping.

• Summer’s Here: Keep Your Skin Clear

  The summer sun -- not to mention chlorine -- can take a huge toll on your face. Follow these tips to keep your skin soft, smooth and easy-to-shave all summer long.

• How to Avoid Razor Bumps

  Don't treat razor bumps. Nip them in the bud before they start.

• On-the-Job Shaving for Your Office Werewolf

  Does your 5 o'clock shadow attack at noon? You may need to perform an office shave. Here's the sheering gear and game plan you'll need to perform the deed in the workplace men's room.

• Are You Getting a Cutting-edge Shave?

  Dad taught you how to shave, but shaving know-how and technology have come a long way since he learned.

• Shaving SOS: Your 5 Most Common Problems, Solved

  Stop blaming your hair or skin for chronic shaving issues. Chances are, the problem lies with your tools and technique. Thankfully, so does the solution.

• The 1st Annual MLT Razor Awards

  Whether they achieved the perfect bare face or rocked a skilfully tended soul patch, these men proved sharp when it came to their razor handiwork. Meet the first winners of the MLT Razor Awards.

• Champion Soccer Players Rock Styled Facial Hair

  They may work their feet to score and block goals, but for luck, some champion soccer men rely on well-groomed facial hair. Check out their stats.

• Razor Technology: 2010

  What's cutting-edge in razor technology these days? Check out these hot products to see how they can revolutionize your shave.

• Eyebrow Grooming for Men

  Eyebrows gone rogue? Unfurl 'em with a primer on eyebrow grooming for men who want to tame their brows -- without over-grooming.

• Facial Hair to Attract the Girl of Your Dreams

  When it comes to the ladies, one facial hairstyle does not fit all. Here's how to customize your shave-scape to attract the girl you want -- whether she's a biker chick or an intellectual.

• Manscape for Bigger (Looking) Muscles!

  Want to accentuate the results you’ve achieved in the gym? Here’s how manscaping (shaving and trimming) can show off your newly acquired assets.

• Groom Your Way Into the Winners’ Circle

  Want to smooth your path to victory? Here, grooming habits proven to enhance your athletic performance.

• Turbocharge Your Shaving Kit

  Shaving cream and a razor are just a start. To take your personal grooming to the next level, equip your Dopp bag with these tools.

• Avoid These Movie Shaving Bloopers

  Some shaving scenes in films should warn, "Don't try this at home." For the best razor experience, learn from these characters' mistakes.

• How Shaving Sharpens Your Life

  Shaving accomplishes much more than just removing hair from your face. Here, we reveal the surprising benefits that accompany the right cut.

• Super Bowl Special: Game Stats of Hairy-Faced Footballers

  Top NFL players’ numbers are growing at the same pace as their beards and mustaches. Here’s our cutting analysis of what may be the potentially hairy connection.

• Get Your Whiskers on: The Right Razor Cut for Your Face

  A few swipes of the blade can highlight your best -- and distract from your, well, less than best -- facial features. Here’s how.

• Manscaping: The Art of the Body Shave

  Whether your back resembles the Amazon or you just think below-the-belt topiary’s cool, here’s what you need to know before you begin.

• Shaving: Secrets Dad Never Told You

  Maybe you and Pa never had “the talk.” Or maybe you did, and still your face suffers from razor bumps and irritation. Here’s the shaving primer you never had.

ExpertQA

• I always end up getting ingrown hairs and irritation when I shave my neck. Is there a trick to comfortably shaving this area?

• I get ingrown hairs. Should I be concerned about shaving my head?

• How often should I change a razor blade? And is there anything else I need to know about keeping a razor in prime shape for a great shave?

• I'm on a serious budget. Is there anything I can do to make my razor blades last longer?

• I asked my girlfriend to help me shave my back, and she's game. Anything she should know before she does it?

• During the winter, my skin gets really dry. Is there a special way to shave dry skin?

• I know you're supposed to shave with the grain, but I just can't get a close shave that way. Is it possible to get a comfortable shave against the grain?

• Are disposable razors more hygienic than razors with disposable cartridges?

• I've been using disposable razors all my life. My buddy says I should upgrade to a system razor. What's the difference?

• I'm African-American. Why am I more prone to shaving bumps?

• Does shaving daily cause shaving bumps?

• I've got some serious shaving bumps. How do I fix them?

• I think my skin is getting darker from shaving. Why does this happen and how can I prevent it?

• I always get ingrown hairs. Should I swap my razor for one of those depilatories?

• Does the number of blades in my razor have anything to do with getting shaving bumps?

• How long should I wait to shave after getting razor burn?

• I’ve heard I should never borrow my girlfriend’s razor. Is that true -- and if so, why?

• How can I tell which facial hair styles will look good on me?

• When I manscape, I get rid of the trimmings by sweeping them up and tossing them into the sink. Just wondering: Can I simply let the water run in the sink to wash the hair down the drain, or will that eventually clog the drain? Please advise -- I can't afford a plumber!

• I want the best razor. What qualities should I be looking for?

• Quite a few muscle guys at my gym have shaven armpits. I'm pretty well cut myself, so I'm considering adopting this look. But I'm wondering, Are shaven armpits itchy and uncomfortable? Could I, and should I, just trim? And how would that feel?

• I travel a lot. Sometimes I'm in a place that has hard water; sometimes I'm in a place that has soft water. Does the kind of water I shave with affect the quality of my shave?

• I know how to treat my face to get a great shave (hydrate plus to the max). But is there any particular way I should treat my razor to get the best performance from it?

• I'm trying to figure out how to best manscape my frontal torso hair. (I say "frontal torso" instead of "chest" because hair grows on my entire front.) Should I completely shave the non-chest areas and trim the rest? And how long should the trimmed hair be? I want to look natural but groomed (and not gnarly).

• How does aftershave work, scientifically speaking?

• Let's say I need to clean up my 5 o'clock shadow before I leave work for a date or business dinner. Is it OK -- in terms of proper etiquette -- to shave in the men's room at work?

• Do you really get a better shave from a manual razor as opposed to an electric? What are the benefits?

• I have a unibrow -- two eyebrows that connect in the middle, meeting as one. How do I split the Siamese twins into two self-sufficient brows? And how do I do this without making that area look too obviously manscaped?

• Is there some kind of a rule book on sideburns? I’m thinking of really growing mine out, but I’m wondering how low they should go, how wide, how short the hair, etc. How can I be sure they’re helping me look my best?