A very long shave: Men spend 45 days of their lives shaving - study finds
For many men around the world shaving is their biggest daily chore (not Shaving Shack customers) and a new survey released this week has revealed that the average British man will spend a whopping 45 days of his life shaving.
This equates to a total of 65,520 minutes and 1,092 hours. The Bluebeards Revenge survey of 1,504 males, aged between 15 and 78, found that men are now taking an average of 5 mins for each shave, with the vast majority (73%) shaving on average 4 times a week.
Even though 91% of men surveyed said they prefer to be clean-shaven, a staggering 74% say shaving is their biggest daily chore.
To help men shave less, British grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge has today launched a new brushless shaving solution (priced at £9.99 on The Shaving Shack) that contains the miracle ingredient Decelerine – which is scientifically proven to actually slow down the growth of hair as well as reduce the density of hair growth.
Over a 60-day period, tests have shown that Decelerine can reduce the growth of hair by up to 40%, meaning a man can get on with what he does best – manliness – without sporting a 5 o’clock shadow by lunchtime.
Nick Gibbens, spokesperson for The Bluebeards Revenge, said: “Let’s face it, the majority of men find shaving a chore. That’s why we have produced a shaving product that actually helps a man shave less. We estimate that by using our new product on a regular basis a man can save himself up to 18 days of shaving.
“It’s also great at combatting razor rash and fighting those dastardly ingrowing hairs – so perfect for the problem shaver who has suffered for eternity due to his masculine beard growth.”
Nearly 65% of men said they preferred to be clean shaven because their partners preferred it, 15% said a smooth face made them feel younger and 10% said they had to be clean shaven for work.
According to the survey, 38% of men now shave or wax their chest hair on a monthly basis, while 28% shave or wax their legs every month.
The survey also shows that 81% of men shave their face at the sink, and 18% shave in the bath/shower.
On average, a man removes over 27 feet of facial hair in his lifetime through shaving.
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Review of The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream
After using this cream for a number of months, I thought the time was right to add my two cents to the mass of reviews and discussion already surrounding this new entrant into the world of shaving creams.
To date, the creams I’ve shaved with have included ones by Proraso, Speick, Taylor of old Bond St, Cyril Salter and the Body Shop. Now I’ve enjoyed all of those creams, they all have their own unique qualities, but amongst that list it would probably be agreed that the Taylor and Salter creams were the high-end products. The ones that rise slightly above the others: in terms of scent, performance and that little extra luxury factor. They’re the creams you might choose for your weekend shaves when you have more time to pamper yourself, or the ones to splash out on as gifts or presents.
Well, I can now confidently say that the Bluebeards Revenge cream competes easily with those two ‘high-end’ creams and is fast becoming a favourite. It’s a very thick, dense cream which lathers easily and like the Taylor and Salter creams has a very wide margin in terms of how much water you can add to it. Some creams you add just a little too much water to and they become watery and ineffective, which can prove frustrating for the beginner looking to learn his or her lathering technique. With Bluebeards though you really have to go overboard with the water before you start to see a runny lather, making it perfect for those just starting out in the world of wet-shaving. Its density also means that it’ll last you a very long time.
I used this cream with my Muhle best-badger brush and my Omega boar, both times achieving a thick, lubricating layer of lather that stayed good for the entire shave and left my skin feeling smooth and clean. In terms of moisturising I find that with my dry skin I always have to use some sort of aftershave balm, with whatever soap or cream I’m using. I certainly didn’t feel any tautness or dryness when using this cream though, so I could see others having no need for any additional balm.
Overall then this is a very high-quality cream, which catches the eye and the curiosity with the boldness of its statements and presentation, then wins you over with its alluring scent and top-notch performance. An excellent cream I’d highly recommend. Richard Wall
The scent of the cream is very nice: warm and spicy yet quite mellow at the same time. I can certainly see what Bluebeards mean when they describe it as ‘barbershop with a modern twist’. The strength of the scent is I’d say about average: you get a good whiff of it whilst shaving and it lingers a little in the bathroom after you’re finished, but it doesn’t dominate a room like Tabac or a strong sandalwood scent does.
In terms of its claims to reduce beard growth using the ingredient decelerine I’d have to study and use the cream over a concerted period of time before coming to any conclusions. So far I’ve just added the Bluebeards to my rotation of soaps and creams, so can’t say with any certainty whether it does reduce the stubble. But there are plenty of reports singing decelerine’s praises, so I guess it’s working for some folk out there.
The packaging of Bluebeards is certainly eye-catching. With the skull and crossbones and bright blue background this is definitely the first one your eye would be drawn to in a line-up of creams, particularly when pitted against the more traditional products with their conservative and classic designs. Personally I prefer the more classic, traditional approach to packaging, but that’s just me. The tub does though have an advantage over its rivals in terms of being smaller, and therefore easier to include in your travel bag. Plus being all plastic it’s easy to recycle when you eventually do manage to empty it.
Overall then this is a very high-quality cream, which catches the eye and the curiosity with the boldness of its statements and presentation, then wins you over with its alluring scent and top-notch performance. An excellent cream I’d highly recommend.
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Blogger says Bluebeards Revenge reduced her hair re-growth by 50%
A leading British female blogger says The Bluebeards Revenge™ shaving cream has reduced her hair re-growth by around 50 per cent.
Laura Budd, the editor of popular fashion and lifestyle blog A Daisy Chain Dream, was also full of praise for the cream’s smell, texture and lather.
She wrote: ”If I’m 100 per cent honest, I was incredibly sceptical. I hate shaving my legs and something that could reduce the amount of re-growth really did seem too good to be true. However, I was prepared to give it a go…and I’m honestly glad I did.”
Laura said The Bluebeards Revenge reduced her hair re-growth by about 50%
”From the first shave my legs were smoother than they had been in a long time, and re-growth seemed to be about 50 per cent slower than before.”
“I’ve used it several times since then and I remain impressed! I can really see why so many ladies are jumping on to this product.”
Laura, who is 23, described the cream itself as “lovely”, adding that it smelt like an old-fashioned soap.
”You only need the tiniest amounts, about the size of a small almond, and it lathers up surprisingly well; better than many cheaper shaving foams I have used,” she concluded.
You can read Laura’s review by clicking here.
The Bluebeards Revenge™ is unique as it contains a miracle ingredient called ‘Decelerine’, which actually reduces hair growth every time it is used.
Bluebeards Revenge praised by ShavingZone.com for its amazing, smooth & thick lather
An American shaving expert has described The Bluebeards Revenge™ as a cream that produces an “amazing lather”.
Michael Gugel, a shaving expert who writes for popular website ShavingZone.com, was full of praise for the world’s ‘manliest’ shaving cream.
The Bluebeards Revenge™ can combat tough stubble
The wet shaving guru began his review by praising the packaging: “The first thing I noticed was the excellent packaging.”
He added: “It definitely makes an amazing lather. It’s smooth, thick and lubricates great. And unlike some other shaving creams, it’s not prone to air bubbles. As for the smell, it reminded me of Irish Spring soap.”
“Overall, its a good shaving cream,” he concluded. You can read the full review by clicking here.
The Bluebeards Revenge™ is available exclusively at The Shaving Shack, priced at £14.99.
The Shaving Shack also offers free UK delivery on the luxurious shaving cream if bought as a single item.
This Morning & Diane Wood promote ‘sexy wet shaving’
It was good to see Diane Wood, King of Shaves Master Barber, promoting wet shaving on today’s This Morning show.
Diane Wood is bringing sex into shaving
The world of traditional wet shaving has certainly seen something of a resurgence in recent months as more and more men dump their hopeless electric and mach3 razors and replace them with double edge and open razors as they search for that perfect close shave.
The premise of King of Shaves’ ‘Shave Sexy’ campaign is to entice the ladies into shaving their partner in a seductive fashion. Whilst I can’t see this as a practical daily event we certainly like the idea at The Shaving Shack.
And we can’t think of anything sexier than a luxurious and rewarding shave by your partner using our very own Bluebeards Revenge™ luxury shaving cream!
During GMTV’s segment, Diane used two young couples to demonstrate how females can shave sexy and seduce their man.
Interestingly, one of the men in the barber chairs was an active fire fighter, who by the fire fighters own regulations is required to be clean-shaven, as facial hair can interfere with the tight seal needed on their respiratory masks.
This was one of the main reasons why The Bluebeards Revenge™ was formulated with its unique hair-delaying ingredient, Decelerine™.
The Bluebeards Revenge™ can combat tough stubble
This miracle component contains a mixture of active ingredients that specifically combat tough stubble, reducing the frequency of shaving and depilation and at the same time providing a recovering effect on the skin, making it the perfect choice for ‘Real Heroes’ like fire fighters.
We’re also proud to be supporting two fire-fighting charities, Operation Florian and The Fire Fighters Charity, by donating 50p for every pot we sell.
It is with great pleasure that we pledge to donate 50p for every pot of BBR sold divided between Operation Florian and The Fire Fighters Charity.
Diane is one of the few female Master Barbers in the world, and having shaved a host of famous faces including David Letterman, Johnny Vaughan and the entire Wasps rugby team, she is now passing on her skills to teach other women how to ‘sex up’ shaving.
Go girl!!!
High praise for Bluebeards Revenge best shaving cream
The Bluebeards Revenge™ premium shaving cream has been given a rave review by a leading Danish shaving blog.
Bluebeards Revenge™ - Described as a very good shaving cream
Hans, from popular shaving website Shaving Detective, described the shaving cream, dubbed the ‘manliest on the planet’, as a “classic shaving cream with a nice and subtle scent”.
He went on to add: “In my eyes, the Bluebeards Revenge™ stands out as a well branded, high quality product - with the added bonus of Decelerine™ to help slow down your beard growth.”
He concluded his review by saying he would recommend The Bluebeards Revenge™ as a “very good shaving cream!”
Hans also praised the unique packaging that helps to make the cream the manliest on the market.
Shaving Detective was man enough to test the cream - Are you?
“Oh - and by the way… Once you get your own tub of Bluebeards Revenge™, you should remember to read all the recommendations and warnings on the package. They are all priceless, funny and add to the charming presentation of something as dull as shaving cream.”
You can read the complete review by clicking here.
Introducing The Bluebeards Revenge™ – A premium shaving cream that combats tough stubble
The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce that we are now stocking The Bluebeards Revenge™, a luxurious shaving cream designed for Real Men.
Designed by a real life Blue Beard who was bored to death with being a Desperate Dan look-alike, The Bluebeard’s Revenge™ is a paraben free, premium quality shaving cream with added ingredients to specifically combat tough stubble.
“It has been formulated to our unique specification in one of the UK’s premier male cosmetics laboratories who are renowned experts in the field of shaving cream,” said a spokesperson for The Bluebeards Revenge™.
The shaving cream contains Decelerine™ - which in turn is made up of a mixture of active ingredients that delay hair growth, reducing the frequency of shaving and depilation and at the same time providing a recovering effect on the skin.
How Decelerine™ works
The normal hair cycle is divided into four periods:
1. ANAGEN – Active Growth Phase (2-6 years)
2. CATAGEN – A short transition period with regression (2-3 weeks)
3. TELOGEN – A resting phase (2-3 weeks)
4. EXOGEN – A shedding stage
Then the new hair starts to grow and the follicle is back in Anagen. The length of hair is primarily a function of the relative durations of Anagen and Telogen. Whether hairs are in one of these phases at the time of hair removal is important because only Anagen hairs are particularly sensitive to the effects of Decelerine™. Decelerine™ targets its action in hair follicle cells and weakens new hair formation.
It has proved to be effective in inhibiting hair growth, decreasing length and density of unwanted hair and also providing a soothing, moisturising and anti-inflammatory effect.
In tests Decelerine™ showed a 30% decrease in hair length as well as a 16% reduction in hair density after 60 days.
As well as slowing down beard regrowth, Decelerine™ relieves and soothes the effects of shaving (especially skin prone to irritation and dryness) by providing moisturisation and protection to facilitate its regeneration.
But according to the packet, if you are a fully paid up member of the bum fluff brigade then the cream is not for you!!!
What does it smell like?
The Bluebeards Revenge™ has a signature scent that was chosen by shaving enthusiasts. It is based on a fresh and classic English barbershop scent with a modern twist. We’re hoping to give it a name soon!
How long will it last?
Based on average use a tub of The Bluebeards Revenge™ typically lasts 3-5 months.
Supporting real heroes
The Bluebeards Revenge™ is a shaving cream for real every day heroes. 50p from every pot we sell goes towards Operation Florian and The Fire Fighters Charity - it’s our way of rewarding the real men (and Women!) who perform heroic acts on a daily basis.
Double shave points!
Get double the Shave Points you would normally receive when buying The Bluebeards Revenge ™!
The Bluebeards Revenge™ is available to buy from the Shaving Shack website at a cost of £14.99.
More information about the cream can be found at www.bluebeards-revenge.co.uk
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