Mastering Grooming at Home: 5 Essential Tools Every Man Needs

Cut barbershop costs with The Cut Buddy’s essential tools—perfect your fade, beard, and shave from home with pro-level precision.
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This economy has us looking at all of our expenses with a fine-tooth comb. And these barbershop prices have been creeping up for years. Add in the need for self-care, and we’re in a new era of grooming, even if it cuts down on how many times you go to your barber.

Grooming at home is no longer just a necessity—it’s an art form. We’re getting to the point where getting a professional to cut your hair is becoming a luxury. With the right tools and a little bit of practice, you can be a professional too, right in the comfort of your own bathroom.

Whether you’re shaping your beard, perfecting your fade, or smoothing your skin, The Cut Buddy has you covered. Here are five essential products every man needs to master the perfect cut.

Trim Buddy: Precision for Beginners ($33.24)

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If you’re new to cutting your own hair or simply want to make your at-home routine easier, the Trim Buddy is the perfect tool to start with. This beginner-friendly trimmer is ideal for shaping and edging your hairline, beard, mustache, and sideburns. Featuring a skin-friendly T-shaped blade, it allows for precise lineups and detailed trimming.

The Trim Buddy comes with a powerful Lithium battery that provides 2 hours of runtime, USB charging capabilities, and minimal noise, making it not only efficient but also convenient. 

Hair Edge Up Trimmer Guide and Beard Shaping Stencil Tool: Perfect Lines Every Time ($9.45)

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Making sure your lineup is clean and perfect is the hardest part of cutting your own hair. The Hair Edge Up Trimmer Guide and Beard Shaping Stencil Tool by The Cut Buddy are designed to take the guesswork out of the process. This innovative tool helps you line up and edge your hairline, beard, and mustache with precision, whether you’re using a trimmer or a razor.

Shave Buddy: A Compact Solution for Your Face and Head ($18.99)

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For those who prefer to keep things smooth and sleek, the Shave Buddy Mini is the ideal solution. This compact foil electric face and head shaver combines the classic charm of a traditional shaver with the latest in modern technology. The dual-action blade head provides a close shave, while its long-lasting battery is perfect for dropping it in your dopp kit for a weekend getaway.

Nick Wavy Collection: The Lay-Down Glove for Perfect Waves ($7.59)

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360 waves will always be in, but achieving them can often be tricky. Everyone has their go-to method, but adding the Nick Wavy Collection Lay Down Glove to your routine could take your wave check to the next level. This high-quality silicone glove is designed to help you lay down your waves with precision and ease, smoothing out frizzy hairs and giving you optimal results.

Say goodbye to makeshift methods like plastic bags and say hello to the ultimate tool for wave perfection. The Lay Down Glove works by gently smoothing down your hair to create defined, consistent waves that last longer and look sharper.

Bump Buddy: Razor Bump Treatment for Smoother Skin ($12.34)

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Razor bumps can be a major frustration, especially after shaving sensitive areas like your face, neck, or even your head. The Cut Buddy’s Bump Buddy Razor Bump Treatment is here to provide relief. This powerful treatment is ideal for use anywhere you remove hair—from your head and face to your neck.

Bump Buddy helps prevent and treat razor bumps by soothing and calming the skin after shaving or waxing. A quick rinse, clean, and application of this versatile solution can ensure that your skin stays smooth, bump-free, and irritation-free. Whether you’re shaving your beard, your scalp, or any other area, Bump Buddy gives you a flawless finish.