Woody Lovell
Professional Barber
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Co-authored Articles (17)
How to
Grow a Goatee
Think you can pull off a goatee? Want to try out a new look? Growing and grooming a goatee takes a little attention, a lot of practice, and a good dose of confidence. Goatees convey uniqueness and confidence and can be a...
How to
Get Your Beard to Connect
If your beard won’t connect, it means that there are patches and sections that look bare. Common problems are the sideburns or mustache not fully meeting the beard, or the beard looking patchy overall. In some cases, y...
How to
Trim a Goatee
Goatees are common styles for a beard that can stand alone or incorporate a mustache. For a clean look, you’ll want to trim your goatee regularly so your facial hair stands out. With a trimmer and a razor, you can shap...
How to
Clean a Razor Blade
With heavy use, hair, skin cells and other debris can accumulate in your shaving implements. Before long, this will dull their performance and cause unsanitary conditions that can potentially invite injury or infection. ...
How to
Remove Blades from a Razor
Replace the blades in your razor with our simple guideIt’s not difficult to safely remove the blade from a safety razor. If you use a safety razor, you need to change the blades often to make sure you’re getting a cl...
How to
Sharpen Old Razor Blades
Buying replacement razor blades can be a costly expense over time. One razor blade typically lasts just a few months, maybe even less if you have especially thick or coarse hair! As your razor dulls with use, you'll noti...
How to
Shave a Goatee
Tips to shave and style your amazing goatee Goatees are a stylish and versatile way to express yourself if they are correctly shaven and maintained. They incorporate a chin beard with clean shaven cheeks and an optional ...
How to
Use Aftershave
Aftershave is an important step in your shaving routine to ensure you have healthy, moisturized skin. While aftershave is known for giving off a great fragrance, it also contains ingredients that help soothe and repair i...
How to Sharpen a Razor
Got a disposable razor that’s already starting to dull out after a few uses? Trying to sharpen a straight, eyebrow, or safety razor that just isn’t cutting it? We’ve got your back! There are a few simple and easy w...
How Quickly Can You Grow a Goatee?
A lot of people think facial hair makes them look more masculine and more mature. If you've decided to grow your facial hair, a goatee is a stylish choice that's relatively easy to maintain. But how long is it going to t...
How to
Grow a Van Dyke Beard
The Van Dyke beard, named for the 17th century Flemish painter Anthony Van Dyke, is an attractive facial hair style that has recently enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. At its simplest, a Van Dyke beard is a goatee, or ...
How to
Straighten Beard Hairs
Growing out a beard is much easier than maintaining it. And although curly beards can create a thick, desirable look, they also come with problems like tangles, hygiene, and texture. Luckily, there are some simple steps ...
How to
Use an Alum Block
Alum blocks are made of natural potassium alum, a material found on rocks in areas of weather and oxidation which has antiseptic and astringent qualities. Alum blocks are used by many for healing minor nicks and cuts fro...
How to
Shave a Tony Stark Beard
You don’t have to be a billionaire playboy or a superhero to rock Tony Stark’s classic look. If you’ve got a decent beard growing, you can easily trim it down to Iron Man’s iconic style without too much trouble. ...
How to
Make Razor Blades Last Longer
Shaving can be a hassle for a lot of reasons, including the never-ending costs of replacing razors and blades. When used daily, a typical disposable razor blade will only provide a close, smooth shave for 10 days to 14 d...
Easy Ways to Grow a Beard Faster and Naturally At Home
Burly beards and handsome mustaches are popular, but unfortunately, some men's facial hair grows slower than others. Since a lot of hair growth is tied to genetics, there might not be much you can do to make your facial ...
How to
Clean a Beard
How do you keep your beard looking clean and suave? While many people have beards, not all people know how to properly clean up their facial hair. A beard care routine can be remarkably easy, though! It just involves a b...
