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The Gentleman’s Guide to Grooming
Whether you’re rocking dreads, a low fade, a baby fro, or a bald head, it’s important to have the right products to help you look your best. But you don’t have to raid your wife or girlfriend’s vanity. These days, guys have more options for grooming products made by people who understand them. That’s why we’ve rounded up some hair and skincare products made with Black men in mind.
Bevel
With their exfoliating Bar Soap and butter-based Moisturizing Beard Balm, Bevel products let guys treat themselves to a little pampering while caring for their hair and skin. But one of their most popular products is the Face Serum, designed to even your skin tone by reducing the appearance of scars and dark spots.
H.I.M-istry
H.I.M-istry Naturals founder and Navy veteran, Darnell Henderson consulted with skincare experts and chemists to come up with a line of grooming and skin care products designed to deal with dryness, ingrown hairs, and other common skin issues for men of color. Be sure to check out their 3-piece shaving systems that come with a cleanser, shaving gel, and Vitamin-C serum. And as a bonus, they throw in a free sample with every online purchase.
Scotch Porter
The folks at Scotch Porter have made it their mission to help make men look and feel great. Their beard, hair, and skincare products are made with natural ingredients like Tumeric Root, White Willow Bark, and Kale Protein. Don’t leave their site without joining the Insider Club to earn money for every purchase that can be redeemed for other great products.
Mantlmen
Queer Eye Culture Expert, Karamo Brown created MANTL with bald men in mind. Everything from the aloe-based cleanser to the Daily SPF moisturizer is designed to make you look better bald.
Solo Noir
Solo Noir’s founder, Andrea Polk, is a certified licensed esthetician, which means she knows what’s good for men’s skin. She also knows that most guys want a simple grooming routine, which is why many of the products in her premium product line do double duty, like the “Dapper” Face + Beard Wash and the “Smooth” Face + Beard Moisturizer. The brand was named the Best Consumer Product in Chicago in 2017.