HeadBlade Unveils Free iPhone App to Shave Heads
HeadBlade has announced that ShaveMyHead, the world’s first mobile app allowing users to give anyone a shaved head, is available on the App Store.
After a decade of serving head-shavers with award-winning grooming products, HeadBlade now makes it possible to give anyone a close cut with the new application for iPhone and iPad.
Take a picture, or use an existing image, then select from ShaveMyHead’s library of scalps to create a sleek new look.
Trying to convince someone to ditch the comb-over? Wonder how Carrot Top or Donald Trump look bald? ShaveMyHead by HeadBlade is the perfect tool. The application includes a color palette to match skin tone, along with a user-friendly interface to customize the photo. Once a ‘shave’ is completed, users can share their picture through email, Twitter or Facebook.
“Shaving your head is a widely accepted grooming choice these days,” said Todd Greene, founder and CEO of HeadBlade. “From guys in the military to the corner office, it’s a distinct style. We know people will have a lot of fun with this app, and it’s also a really useful tool to test out the look before shaving it all off.”
Developed by Styler Design, HeadBlade’s ShaveMyHead App offers the following features:
·Various ‘head’-styles to choose from; pick the head that fits best
·Adjustable color palette to realistically match skin tone
·Customize your image with a range of accessories, including facial hair, glasses, and more
·Share the shave through email, Twitter or Facebook
·Take it all off in real life; get 15% off HeadBlade products purchased through the App
For more information about ShaveMyHead, visit www.HeadBlade.com/iphone
Follow them on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/HeadBlade
Join them on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HeadBlade
The Shaving Shack sells the HeadBlade Classic Scalp Razor for only £14.95.
Bluebeards Revenge featured in latest Mantic video
The Bluebeards Revenge™ shaving cream has been featured in the latest video on Mantic59.blogspot.com.
“I got a whole bunch of shaving stuff at once so I decided to do a ‘shaving haul’ video to show it all off and explain what some of it is for,” said Mantic, an American shaving legend.
You can check the latest video out by clicking here.
Mantic is regarded as one of the leading wet shaving experts on the Internet, with his YouTube shaving videos receiving tens of thousands of views.
You can follow Mantic on Twitter at @mantic59.
Shaving101.com reviews Coate’s Tea Tree Limited Edition Shaving Cream
The Gentleman’s Shop, another fine retailer of men’s grooming products, announced they had acquired the Coates company back in May 2010.
And the re-introduction of this legendary shaving cream created a lot of buzz in the online wet shaving community as it was widely considered one of the best shaving creams ever produced.
Wet shaving guru Mantic even bought a tub of the ‘Coate’s Special Edition Tea Tree and Rosemary Shaving Cream’ and then posted a video review on YouTube last month.
Coate's Special Edition Tea Tree and Rosemary Shaving Cream - Picture taken from Shaving101.com website
He described the cream as “soft”, “very moist” with a “very pleasant scent”. Mantic praised the cream for its quality lather, adding that it’s “very slick” and ensures a “very nice and comfortable shave”.
So when we heard that Mike Sandoval, from Shaving101.com, wanted to test it out, we jumped at the chance to send him a tub.
But what did he think? “The packaging is slightly different from the old packaging, but it is nice and traditional,” he said.
Mike went on to praise the scent of the new Coate’s cream, describing it as “more pleasant because it is formulated with the mixture of tea tree and rosemary”.
“The cream itself is very soft and easy to lather. With only an almond-size amount of cream, I had no problem creating enough lather for a full shave,” Mike explained.
He added: “During the shave, the razor glided nicely along the skin and the Coate’s cream provided suitable protection. The formulation of the cream didn’t cause any sensitivity issues with my skin, and it rinsed away clean leaving a subtle amount of fragrance behind.
”Overall, Coate’s Tea Tree Limited Edition Shaving Cream was a quality cream, but I didn’t find it to be anything extraordinary compared to other shaving creams, such as Truefitt & Hill or Geo. F. Trumper’s.
”The cream didn’t moisturize better or lather better than any quality shaving cream.”
In conclusion, Mike said: “Coate’s shaving cream provides a nice shave and will appeal to those who enjoy the strong tea tree fragrance; however, I was disappointed to discover that it won’t reign supreme in my shaving rotation.”
So it seems that whilst Mike enjoyed shaving with the cream, he was not completely bowled over by it.
I wonder what Mike will think to our flagship cream, The Bluebeards Revenge, when he reviews it later this week.
You can read the full Coate’s review by clicking here.
Coate’s Special Edition Tea Tree and Rosemary Shaving Cream is available to buy from The Shaving Shack website, priced at £12.99.
Firm hopes shaving product’s a cut above the rest, reports WMN
The Shaving Shack and its flagship shaving cream, The Bluebeards Revenge, have graced the pages of a leading regional newspaper.
The Western Morning News today published an article about the launch of the unique shaving cream, its beard reducing qualities and the tongue-in-cheek approach it takes.
The article was also published on leading business website SouthWestBusiness.co.uk.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Leigh, from The Hair Shack in Ivybridge, for allowing us to use her excellent barbershop facilities.
You can read the full article by clicking here.
Meet the 8 manliest men in the UK- And vote for your favourite
Last weekend the Daily Express published a photofit of what the manliest man in the UK should look like.
He would have George Clooney’s silvery hair, the piercing eyes of Gerard Butler, the nose of Brad Pitt, the strong jawline of Jason Statham and the body of Daniel Craig.
The Bluebeards Revenge™ dubbed the composite heartthrob “Bradiel Buthney” - a combination of all their names – and asked the Daily Express to hunt down this masculine man.
Over the past few days, hundreds of British men have sent in their photos.
The Bluebeards team short-listed the top eight candidates and asked them to take part in a photo shoot in Hampshire.
And today the Daily Express, one of the world’s leading newspapers, exclusively revealed who these masculine men were.
Chris Brain
Chris Brain
Sacha Harding
Sacha Harding
Elliot Stevens
Elliot Stevens
Paul Hunter
Paul Hunter
Oliver Gwyn Jones
Oliver Gwyn Jones
Simon Thorne
Simon Thorne
Ken Townsend
Ken Townsend
Craig Stevenson
Craig Stevenson
We are now asking the British public to help us crown which man in the most masculine by voting for their favourite alpha male.
And the man with the most votes will become the face and stubble of The Bluebeards Revenge™.
Bluebeards head product tester, Tom Truman, himself a real life ‘Blue Beard’, said: “The Bluebeards Revenge™ is for men with heavy stubble, so we want the most manly looking man to be the face of our brand.
“He’ll take part in photoshoots, TV ads, and will shave in a host of extreme masculine locations, including a lion’s den and while skydiving, so we’re hoping our British Bradiel is up for a unique challenge.”
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE
Choosing an effective shaving cream (Part 2)
In the last article we set the scene where a man may not know where to start when it comes to selecting an appropriate shaving cream that will work in tandem with his skin.
Finding the right one for you is not always that simple, and so it is worth considering what you want and need before scouring the market for suitable wet shaving products.
For those that have particularly sensitive skin, it is necessary to consider shaving creams that offer moisturising properties as one of its benefits.
Even if you do not have skin which is sensitive, these products can still offer a close and smooth shave when you use a quality razor blade. You can also look out for shaving creams which contain fewer chemicals and ingredients which may cause reactions in some people.
If you want to get excellent results from your shaving experience some of the luxury shaving creams on the market are really effective as they can be used to create a rich creamy fragranced lather.
When you have decided on the things you want from the shaving cream, it then comes down to products and ultimately the brand. While it may be the safe option to go with a recognised global brand such as Gillette, you may find that some of the smaller – yet still well-established – brands like Cyril Salter, Taylor of Old Bond Street and DR Harris are certainly worth a look as their shaving creams come highly recommended by experienced wet shavers.
Choosing an effective shaving cream (Part 1)
The trick when looking for a shaving cream to use in your daily wet shaving routine is to find a product that will work well with your skin. This formula may not be as easy as it sounds though, as a person’s face is individual to them and so what works great for one man may not be suitable for another.
We will now be looking at how best to go about finding a shaving cream that proves to be effective and makes the whole wet shaving process much more pleasurable and enjoyable, leaving your skin feeling fresh and looking good too.
With so much choice on the market, it is hard to identify a suitable men’s shaving cream without a bit of old-fashioned trial and error. However, this can cost money – and a lot of it too – so it is certainly worth narrowing it down a little first before taking the plunge.
Instead of going into things blindly, trying out every product under the sun, the following is what you should look out for.
Firstly, it is recommended that those with sensitive skin should opt for a moisturising shaving cream. This is also a major pointer for those who struggle with razor burn as keeping the skin moist when wet shaving is essential.
No matter what products you eventually decide to go with, don’t ever give in to the temptation to just use regular soap. This is a big no-no as it will only dry out your skin even more, unless it is a specialist shaving soap, and will most definitely not result in a closer shave.
We will publish part 2 on Tuesday, so please check back.
Bluebeards Revenge rated as one of best shaving creams ever
Two respected wet shaving experts have described The Bluebeards Revenge™ as one of finest shaving creams they have ever shaved with.
Jeremy, from Punk Rock Shaving, was full of love for the world’s manliest shaving cream, praising its packaging, consistency, lather, smell, feel and overall performance.
And Jim O’Connell, from GlamMan, was also full of prise for the cream; especially the light-hearted and humorous approach is uses.
'A smalll dollop made enough lather for 4 passes, with PLENTY left over!!' said Jeremy
“The consistency of the cream is just about perfect, solid enough to hold up while being scooped but also soft enough to be scoopable and turned into a lather rapidly. The scent was very classic and not overbearing at all,” said Jeremy.
He added: “I scooped out a small amount (about the size of an almond) and built a lather with my trusty Badger and Blade Essential brush. It was at this point that I was really impressed by the cream - it lathered like a monster, and was very forgiving of the amount of water used. It had a wide ‘sweet spot’. I added water until the cream broke down a bit, and then started over with a clean mug. I made a killer lather with no real effort.”
Jeremy, who admitted that he had fairly sensitive skin, said he thought the cream felt excellent on his face, adding that he suffered no irritation for any of the passes.
The shaving guru went on to say: “It softened the beard quite adequately and the lubrication of the razor was just fine. I felt no dragging.
“On the whole the cream’s performance was at or above any other cream I’ve favoured, and maybe even rivals some soaps in terms of protection.
”After a good 3 pass shave, I pulled a fourth just to see how well the cream could handle being pushed to that limit of protection and lather stability, and came away absolutely satisfied.
”I felt that it was a bit drying on the first shave, but later shaves proved that to be a fluke (possibly due to the extra pass). It left my skin nice and clean feeling, without excessive dryness at all.”
Jermey concluded his review by saying: “In terms of quality, performance, and overall satisfaction, this cream rates as highly as any I’ve used from any of the ‘big houses’.”
According to Jim, The Bluebeards Revenge™ is “hands-down one of the best shave creams” on the market.
He said it scored highly for its texture, glide, and bonus points for its clean, attractive scent and tongue-in-cheek packaging.
”But don’t let the packaging fool you. The Bluebeards Revenge™ is a serious high-quality, paraben free, tough on stubble shave cream,” he concluded.
Which celebrity is ‘man’ enough to shave with The Bluebeards Revenge? You decide
Last week, The Bluebeards Revenge team sent a tub of The Bluebeards Revenge™ to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg.
News of this quickly spread to online forums, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites, including a thread on popular wet shaving forum The Shaving Room.
And speculation is now mounting about which celebrity will next receive a tub of the manliest shaving cream through their letterbox.
Suggestions have included former Cuban president Fidel Castro, former British and Commonwealth shot-put champion Geoff Capes and Huey Morgan, the front man of the British-based, of New York origin, rock/hip hop group Fun Lovin’ Criminals.
But do you think is manly enough to shave with the beard reducing cream? The guys and girls at The Bluebeards Revenge would love to hear your suggestions, and will send the one with the most mentions a tub of luxury shaving cream.
To take part, simply click here and leave a comment on the article, email [email protected] or post a Tweet on Twitter with @thebluebeards.
And the person with the best suggestion will also win a tub of The Bluebeards Revenge™.
So what are you waiting for?
How wet shaving can help to reduce acne
Acne is a common part of growing up, affecting around 96 percent of teenagers, while for many men this skin condition also continues into adulthood. For those who are severely affected, it is unlikely that anything other than medication will be of use in treating acne, but wet shaving can still provide a great way of maintaining healthy skin.
If you manage your skin properly it is only natural that your face will start to look and feel fresh and healthy. The formation of acne, which is the result of blockages in follicles, can be made much worse when skin is left oily and clogged with dead skin cells.
The best way to combat this is to take a more careful approach to wet shaving and develop consistent shaving habits. By taking your time when shaving, by allowing the experience to be more of a pleasure than a chore, you will soon notice the effects of clear and great looking skin.
Another cause of acne on the facial area is razor burn, which can be unsightly in its own right. However, you can help to prevent razor burn as well as acne by shaving every day and in the right way. This will mean that your skin (and facial hair) is much easier to maintain.
So, be sure to leave enough time each day to shave, especially after a shower when the skin is less sensitive. You can do this by getting into good habits using hot water and steam to soften the hairs and by massaging latheronto the face. If you have particularly sensitive skin, this will provide it with the moisture it needs and in doing so, helping to reduce and keep away acne.
Flagship shaving cream praised for amazing lather
A leading US wet shaving guru has described the lather produced by The Bluebeards Revenge™, our flagship shaving cream, as one of the best he has ever seen.
Harold Charvat, from popular wet shaving blog Wet-Shavers.com, also praised the luxurious cream for its ability to provide “close irritation-free shaves”.
The Bluebeards Revenge lather after twenty minutes - Photo taken from Wet-shavers.com
“This cream made lather like you wouldn’t believe,” said a delighted Harold. “It reminded me of those snake fireworks, you know the kind where you start with a little lump and the snake just keeps growing and growing? I had to offload excess lather into the mug while I was mixing on my face.”
He added: “And the lather is thick. This isn’t foam. It’s a creamy, cushiony, dense lather that lasts a long time. I would recommend this to straight (cutthroat) razor guys, who are always looking for good cushion. For shaving, I mean. I’ve used The Bluebeards Revenge™ with both a Tuckaway razor with an Israeli/Crystal blade, and a Red Tip with a Feather. I got outstanding, close irritation-free shaves with both set-ups.”
Harold also stressed how cost effective the shaving cream is. “Don’t object to the price, because it doesn’t take much product to get the lather blooming,” he explained. “If your beard growth slows as a result of committed use, hey, it’s all to the good. You’ll save even more.”
He concluded his review by saying: “The Bluebeards Revenge™ is a dense, thick shaving cream that produces one of the best lathers I’ve ever shaved with.”
You can read the full review by clicking here.
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