Beard Trimmer
Because without one, you run the risk of bankrupting yourself in a barber’s chair. Or worse, being mistaken for someone who spends most of their free time scrawling stickmen on cave walls. But just any old trimmer won’t do. You want something that gets the job done (and well), but it needs to have the battery power to last long enough for you to get the job done, too.
Electric Toothbrush
OK, so the most important thing with toothbrushes is that you have one “ whether manual or electric “ and that you know how to use it properly. But just because electric toothbrushes haven’t been scientifically proven superior to their manual counterparts (research shows there’s not much in the difference between the two types of teeth-cleaners), there’s no denying they make the whole job much less of a pain in the neck (wrist?). Their rotating heads and 2-minute timer do most of the hard work for you, which means you’re probably more likely to clean your teeth when all you want to do is collapse straight into bed.
Nose, Ear and Eyebrow Trimmer
It’s 2017, and it’s not OK. It’s just not OK to go about your business with unruly tufts unfurling from your facial orifices. So stop. Here to help keep your mild case of hypertrichosis in check is a whole host of micro-trimmers designed specifically for trimming nose, ear and eyebrow hair. And as you might expect from something whose sole purpose is to cut tiny amounts of hair, there isn’t a whole lot to it “ just make sure yours is of a reputable enough make not to nick.
Flosser
Despite claims to the contrary, flossing’s a lot more useful than a chocolate teapot. Sure, there might not be a mountain of hard evidence to prove its efficacy, but since when has scientific research come cheap? The fact remains, most dentists advocate flossing as part of a good oral hygiene routine. And while the OG tape works perfectly well, an oral irrigator makes committing to the cause a lot easier.
Beard & Moustache Scissors
A choice inclusion admittedly, but if you’re bearded, quality facial hair scissors can buy you days between barber visits. Note: This does NOT run on batteries or any other charge. Use your hands for this one.
Hairdryer
A hairdryer? Really? Isn’t a few vigorous towel rubs enough? To which we’d respond, have you ever tried sculpting a quiff with a bath towel? Important for shaping voluminous looks like quiffs and pompadours (Not like you’ll have one, but still), a hairdryer isn’t so much an express way to get the wet out as the tool you need to sculpt your highest hairstyles. It’s worth a look if you’ve got short hair too, helping to create texture and structure that can then be set in place with product.
Manicure Set
No one expects you to carve out time for twice-monthly manicures. You’re a man. You should always look well-groomed, but there’s something a little too Patrick Bateman about a pair of perfectly manicured mitts. Still, a good manicure set has a place in even the most spartan of bathroom cabinets. Comprising nail scissors, tweezers, nail clippers and a nail file, it’s like a pen knife for looking polished. We haven’t yet come across any electronic manicure sets yet, but you can be sure someone, somewhere, is working this out.
