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Your Guide to Finding the Right Tools for a Smooth Shave

What to know how to trim or shave a beard? The right tools are essential to any job, and grooming is no different. If you want to craft the perfect facial hair style in between trips to the barber shop, you’re going to need tools designed for the job. Not sure what tools to start with? Check out the recommendations below from members of the Gillette Barber Council.

All Purpose Styler or Beard Trimmer – For trimming your beard, edging your lines, or shaving

For taming an unruly beard, or crafting your ideal style, you’ll want to start with an electric trimmer with attachable guards. A trimmer can help take your beard down at set lengths, until you get the look you’re after. A Styler can also be used to set your edge lines, before following up with a multiblade razor.

Expert Advice from @iamjoshpereira

@iamjoshpereira

“My go-to tip that I give guys for beard trimming is to always start with the highest guard and then keep going lower until you get to the length you desire. The great thing about the Gillette Styler is that it’s small and has everything you need in one razor so it’s easy to trim your beard, then edge up and finish with a shave looking like you just came out of the barber shop!” - Josh Pereira

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Josh Pereira, a member of our Barber Council, tells clients who want to keep up with their looks while they can’t go to the barber to use the Gillette Styler.

ProGlide – For clean-shaven areas

Anywhere you’re looking to shave down to the skin, you’re going to need a sharp blade and a razor that’ll move with the contours of your face to make sure you get virtually every hair. has exactly what you’re looking for, including five sharper-than-steel blades, FlexBall technology and a precision trimmer on the back of the blade for achieving precise lines and crisp edges.

@raysantos

Expert Advice from @raysantos

@raysantos

“If you’re going for the clean shaved look, I highly recommend using the Gillette Pure Shaving Gel with a razor you’re comfortable with. I like PURE because it’s formula will help protect against irritation during the shave and helps the razor glide across my skin for a more comfortable shave.” - Ray Santos

SkinGuard – For guys who suffer from razor bumps

If you have sensitive skin or have experienced issues with razor bumps and irritation in the past, you’ll need a razor designed for you. SkinGuard was designed with just two raised, spring-mounted blades to cover every contour of your skin, so it cuts your hair instead of pulling it. SkinGuard Technology between the blades diverts pressure from your hand to help protect your skin. Finally, you can use SkinGuard’s precision trimmer for applying the final touches for a sharp look.

SkinGuard Technology

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Absorbs the pressure from the hand and minimize the pressure on each blade.

Low Cutting Force Blade

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SkinGuard's low cutting force blades are optimally-spaced to minimize tug and pull and cut hair at skin level, helping to prevent irritation and ingrown hairs.

Lubrication Before & After the Blades

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Lubrication before and after the blades to shield skin from irritation while you shave.

Compatible Handle

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The SkinGuard cartridge fits on all SkinGuard and Fusion handles, including FlexBall.

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