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Father’s Day Grooming Gift Guide

When I was a kid, I used to love to watch my dad get ready for a night out. From shaving and after shave (I still love the smell of Brut) to combing his salt and pepper hair while softly whistling a Gene Watson tune, they are some of my favorite memories. In honor of Father’s Day, which is fast approaching, I wanted to highlight some of our most popular men’s products to help you find the perfect gift for dad.

Pre-Shave:

Re-create the classic barbershop experience with Billy Jealousy Hot Towel Heating Pre-Shave, a unique, water-activated heating agent that produces the clean, close shave you’d expect from a high-end barbershop. When encountering water, Hot Towel heats up to lift and soften the facial hair, enabling a closer, more comfortable shave. The warm sensation provides a relaxing effect, while chamomile extract calms the skin and eliminates shave irritation. I have actually used this on delicate shaving areas, and it has really helped to reduce irritation and soften coarse hair.

Shaving Cream:

I once called one of our customers “dapper,” and Jenn thought it was hilarious that I would use such an “outdated” term. I was surprised to hear that dapper was an outdated term when it coins some men so perfectly. Handsome, yes. Gorgeous, okay, but dapper is by far my favorite. Get your dapper dad a classic, you know, to go with his dapperness. Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl has a moisturizing and nourishing formula that softens even the thickest and coarsest beards, allowing the blade to glide easily and making the beard easier to shave. This formula is made using Proraso’s signature “hot soap” process, resulting in a very rich soap that produces a superior lather. Apply with Proraso’s Shaving Brush for an even dappier (okay, I’ll stop) experience.

After Shave:

I discovered this gem while researching after-sun care after not being quite diligent enough with the SPF in Virginia Beach. Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel is an aloe vera-rich aftershave that is both fragrance and alcohol-free, and it soothes skin irritations from razor burn to sunburn. I love this so much, I use it post-shave on delicate areas, and it keeps me razor-bump free. I like to keep it in the fridge for an immediate cooling effect on the skin.

For the gents that prefer a beard:

Beard care has never been easier. Jack Black’s Beard Wash cleanses, conditions, and softens facial hair by removing dirt and oil while simultaneously conditioning the hair and the skin underneath. After washing, apply Jack Black’s Beard Oil natural oils, antioxidants, and vitamins to help prevent dry, itchy skin and achieve a healthy-looking beard. Keeps beard hair strong with a light, fresh scent.

Last but certainly not least, SPF! Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 has it all in one lightweight formula. It provides lasting hydration and helps improve the skin’s overall appearance. This moisturizer also includes antioxidants that provide protection from the damaging effects of pollution, UV light, and screen emitting blue light.

This is a small sampling of the wide range of men’s products we have. Come on in to browse and let us help you find something special for the dad in your life.