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Starting on Jan. 31, Marines with a painful condition where facial hair curves back into the skin and causes inflammation will no longer be punished for not shaving. The move applies to Marines ...

The straight razor is intimidating. Powerful. If shaving were a sport, the straight razor would be the chosen blade of the big leagues. It’s also a luxurious experience. A labored process. There is ...

I’ve noticed of late that companies that traditionally sell women’s skin-care products -- such as Aveeno, Neutrogena and Nivea -- are offering shaving creams and gels, competing with familiar brands ...

Deandre Sansberry finishes cutting a customer’s hair when he notices there are no patrons waiting for him. The momentary lull gives the 48-year-old manager at Blade Masters the chance to do something ...

At this busy time of year, it's important to pause for a bit of self care. A regular grooming routine is an easy but often overlooked way to slow down - and investing in quality products and tools can ...

Barber Tracy Crouch deftly wields a straight-edge razor, scraping the blade through the shaving cream to shape and trim a beard. Crouch is the barber at 19th St. Salon & Spa, 3915 S.W. 19th St., a ...

Experts emphasize that, if you choose to shave, it’s important to pay attention to how your own skin reacts and what works for you.Photograph: ultramarinfoto/Getty Images Many of us also shave it. We ...

Every barber I’ve spoken to over the past four years agrees on one thing: Safety razors are one of the best ways to shave at home. Not only are safety razors less irritating than cartridge razors ...