Top 20 Grooming Gifts He’ll Love in 2019

Top Picks Roundup

We have rounded up 20 of the best grooming gift ideas to suit all pockets, ranging from just $10 right up to $100+ - hope it helps!

Sasquatch Soap in travel gift tin by Seattle Sundries 4 oz

A bit of fun that is also useful, luxurious and handcrafted in the USA from natural ingredients.  In a tin, this soap is great for travel, camping etc. at just under $10

Beard Apron

Perfect for the bearded gent, and for you too if you are fed up with messy clippings in the sink.  Convenient, easy to use.  A useful little gift at just $14.

Perfecto Deluxe Razor and Brush Stand - Black

Fits most shaving brushes and razors,  weighted base and attractive black finish.  Perfect for drying and storage.  Makes a thoughtful little gift for just $15.

HeadBlade Moto

Snazzy little shaver in bright yellow and black, specifically for the bald headed man (or lady!).  Easy to use, small and efficient - available for around $17.

Akunsz Shave Kit Brush and Bowl

Smart and neat, this badger shaving brush and bowl with stand provide perfect storage and look good in the bathroom.  A snip at just under $20.

Vancase Shower Organiser

Modish, compact toiletry organiser for men, with roll down design and hook for hanging - perfect gift for a traveller.  Good quality item for just $25.

Rapid Beard Grooming Kit for Men Care

Kit includes beard oil, balm, shampoo and conditioner - all packed in an attractive gift box.  All the products required to keep his beard soft - $27.

Mr Green Manicure Set

Complete set of 7 stainless steel manicure/pedicure tools in a leather finish zipped case.  Supplied boxed - a good quality gift for around $36.

Naturenics Premium Beard Grooming Kit

This premium grooming kit comes with beard oil, beard balm, dual teeth comb, beard brush and scissors, all beautifully packed in a bamboo box.  Online - $38.

The Man Can Gift Basket - The Man Can Gift Basket - Plum Island Soap Company

This can of goodies is a different way of presenting this natural skin care set for men.  Includes soap, shave gel, oil, hand butter, sponge and bottle opener.  $48.


Vikings Blade The Crusader Adjustable Safety Razor

Stylish brass razor ideal for an experienced safety razor user. Adjustable head, good weight - boxed for gift-giving. Available at around $50.

Thrive Natural VIP Men's Skin Care Set

Made in USA, organic and natural 4 piece set presented in a box, consisting of good quality scrub, face wash, shave oil and face balm.  A lovely gift at $50.

Oral-B Black Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush

Masculine looking black rechargeable electric toothbrush from Braun with pressure sensor and inbuilt timer.  Includes 1 brush head.  Currently $50.

Remington HC4250 Shortcut Pro

The perfect gift for a man who doesn't want to spend time and money at the barber.  13 piece kit, wide curved blade, fits in palm for ease, cost $52.

Philips Norelco MG750/40 Multigroom 7000

23 piece multi purpose electric groomer for men including shaver, trimmers for face, body, nose and ears, complete with storage bag - all for just around $60. 

Azzaro Wanted Eau de Toilette Spray 3.4 oz box

A 3.4 oz spray bottle of Eau de Toilette for men with a light, citrus and spice masculine scent.  Not only will he love it but so will you - currently priced at $67.

Gentleman Jon Deluxe Wet Shave Kit

A set of 7 good quality shaving items all in a zipped canvas and leather soap bag.  Would be a lovely gift for the wet shave lover or novice alike.  $75.

Philips Norelco 4500 AT830/46 Shaver

The Norelco 4500 rotary shaver is fully rechargeable for cordless use.  Can be used dry or with shaving foam/gel.  Pop up trimmer.  Priced at $83.

Maison Lambert Ultimate Shaving Kit

A quality shaving kit with razor, brush and organic shaving soap, aftershave oil and body soap all presented in a wooden cigar box - a very special gift at $115.

Panasonic ES-LV65-S Arc5 Shaver

High performance, rechargeable waterproof wet or dry foil shaver.  Pop up trimmer and multi pivoting head for close shaving.  A wonderful gift at $125.

A Closer Look at the Products

This artisan soap, made in the USA contains natural ingredients and pure essential oils and is chemical free.

The lightly scented, round 4 oz bar measures 3" x 1" deep, is a masculine-looking brown colour and sits snugly within its tin.

Sasquatch Soap in a travel tin by Seattle Sundries 4oz

Included amongst the soap's premium ingredients is black walnut hull powder, which gives it a light exfoliation quality.

The tin itself amusingly depicts Bigfoot in the forest, with a card insert inside with the soap story.  

It would make a great little, fun and useful gift for anyone into camping or travelling for just around $10.

This would be a nifty, inexpensive little gift for any bearded man.

There is no doubt that beard trimming debris can be the bain of your life and trying to clean up messy sinks can be pretty time-consuming.

The beard apron is a very simple but effective way to solve the problem.

Beard Apron 2

The neck fixing is adjustable to fit  snugly round different sizes and it is made from white velvet fabric with a black trim.

Beard Apron Suction Cups

The two iron hooks are attached to any mirror with strong suction cups that have a one-button release so that you can easily remove them after use.

Trimmings are caught in the apron for easy disposal - your sink will never be clogged up with hair again!

Lightweight and easy to fold, perfect for home or travel.

This is a nice little gift for any man who likes a traditional shave and has chosen his razor and brush, but could do with a good storage solution.

The stand has a weighted base for good stability with a practical non-slip surface to the bottom.

Perfecto shaving brush and razor stand chrome

The stand is made to fit most razors and brushes - but do check the measurements to avoid disappointment.  In the event it does not fit, you can return this product.

As well as making for attractive storage, the two hangers provide a good way of drying the brush and razor after use to prolong their life and help prevent rust and bacteria.

We particularly like the black one, but it is also available in a chrome finish if you prefer.

An inexpensive, practical and good looking gift at just $15.

The HeadBlade Moto would make a great gift for a man who likes to sport a bald head and prefers a wet shave.

Although this is a very small device, it is packed with great design features to give a good, close head shave:

HeadBlade Moto Men's Head Shaving Razor
  • Dual Axis Suspension - means that the blades move up and down and also side to side to follow the contour of the scalp for a really close and efficient shave
  • Roller Ball - turns freely through 360° for complete maneuverability around the scalp
  • Slimline - the narrow body makes it easy to shave the easy to miss bits around the ears
  • Small and light - (use anywhere, easy to pack for travel (weighs in at just 0.6ozs)
  • Rubber Finger Ring - for firm control, designed to fit most fingers
  • 4 Blade Cartridge - a single HB4 blade is included, can also be used with HB6

The product also comes in a range of seven different colours and is currently available for $17 online.

A nice little gift for a wet-shaver, this item is available with a plain stainless steel bowl or with a matt black coating to match the brush handle and comes attractively boxed.

The set comprises a shaving brush, shaving bowl and stand for neatly drying and storing the brush whilst not in use.

Akunsz shaving set
Akunsz stand dimensions

The brush has a durable, ergonomically shaped, polished black ABS handle and badger hair bristles.

The shaving bowl and stand are made from stainless steel, which resists rust and makes them easy to clean and keep sanitised.

The stand measures 63mm (2.5") deep x 106mm (4.2") high.

The bowl measures 81mm (3.2") wide x 53mm (2.1") high, just right to use with shaving soap or cream to get a good lather on the brush.

From top to toe including the handle, the brush measures 98mm (3.85") and is 32mm wide (1.26")

Akunsz bowl dimensions

If your man is a wet - shaver, you can't really go wrong with this at just under $20.

This toiletry bag has a good quality, sturdy feel to it and has an attractive, 2 tone waterproof fabric and leather finish to the outside.

Vancase Black leather detailing

It is available in either brown with tan trim or black with grey trim.

The internal features include mesh and clear pvc pockets so that, when open, the items you store in it can be clearly seen, and there is a detachable, zipped pvc pouch for added convenience.

The overall dimensions of the bag when closed are 25.4cm (10") wide x 20cms (7.9") high x 9cms (3.6") deep and when opened up fully the hanging length is 72cms (28.4").

The whole thing is durable and waterproof and includes 8 separate compartments to safely store all your personal care and grooming items in one place.  It is equally great for travelling or just hanging in the bathroom at home.

Vancase hanging toiletry bag for men internal details

At around $25 it represents good value that won't break the bank but would be a useful and stylish looking gift for that someone special. 

Any man with a beard would be happy to receive this set of beard care products.

Shampoos and conditioners specifically for beards are designed to clean and treat coarse beard hairs, softening them and moisturizing the skin below to tackle unsightly beardruff.

Rapid Beard grooming kit for men

This set comes with a 100ml bottle of each, plus a 60g tin of premium beard balm and 30ml bottle of beard oil.

The beard oil and balm included in this kit are unscented and made from natural, organic ingredients for use on sensitive skin.

All in all a thoughtful and well presented gift for around $27.

All seven of the tools in the set are made from good quality, rust resistant stainless steel and includes:

  • 1
    Nail Clippers (curve edged)
  • 2
    Toenail Clippers
  • 3
    Nail Clippers (oblique cut)
  • 4
    Ear Cleaner
  • 5
    Tweezers
  • 6
    Vibrissac Scissors
  • 7
    Nail File
Mr Green Manicure Set - 7 pieces

The set is lightweight and compact for travelling, the overall dimensions of the closed case are 15.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 2.7 cm, and it is finished in an attractive light leather look.

It comes boxed for convenient present-giving and is currently available for $36.

The 50ml bottle of beard oil and 60g tin of beard balm in this kit are both unscented and made from natural, organic ingredients including Argan, Jojoba and Aloe oils.

The horse hair brush has an attractive wooden bamboo handle, and the comb has both coarse and fine teeth for de-tangling and then shaping the beard and mustache.

Naturenics Premium Beard Grooming Kit

The scissors are ergonomically designed and are made from super-sharp Japanese stainless steel.

The addition of a grooming e-book (PDF) is helpful, especially for a beard-growing novice.

The bamboo presentation box is attractive and well made, with a magnetic closing feature, completing the kit to make it a luxurious looking gift for around $38.

This is something a bit different that your man will probably not have come across.

The man can is like a paint tin, containing a set of travel sized skin care products comprising:

  • Fisherman's Soap - a 3 oz bar of licorice scented, creamy, exfoliating body soap 
  • Shave Gel - a 4 oz bottle of spice scented shaving gel
  • Aftershave Oil - a 4 oz bottle of Bay Rum scented after shave oil
  • Hand Butter - a tub of hand butter rich with olive and essential oils together with glycerin formulated to soothe and soften even the hardest hands.
  • Sponge - a textured body sponge on a rope
  • Bottle Opener
The Man Can Gift Basket - The Man Can Gift Basket - Plum Island Soap Company

a 100% all natural skin care set for men, currently priced at $48.

This is a good quality safety razor for an experienced user, so if you are buying this for someone who is already a traditional shave enthusiast he should be very happy.

Suitable for mild to aggressive shaving to suit all beard types, the handle is a good length at 117 mm and it is well weighted.

Vikings Blade Crusader Adjustable Safety Razor

The razor is made from brass, with internal mechanism of stainless steel and a bottom plate of attractive rose gold plated zinc.

Vikings Blade Crusader Safety Razor

The design includes inbuilt drainage to release trapped water and it has a butterfly opening for easy blade replacement.

It comes attractively boxed, without blades, so that the recipient may use his blade of choice.

Currently available for around $50.

The Thrive Natural VIP set comprises 4 skin care products, all of which are made in the USA from organic plant-based ingredients and are cruelty free and vegan friendly.

What you get:

  • 100 ml Thrive Energy Scrub
  • 100 ml Thrive Face Wash
  • 60 ml Thrive Face Balm for men
  • 30 ml Thrive Shave Oil
Thrive Natural VIP Mens skin care set

The whole set comes in a natural box with packing and a mission card, to make the perfect present, suitable for sensitive skin and with a 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee.

A luxury pampering gift that he is bound to use and love at $50.

A practical, caring gift that you may not have thought of giving, but which cannot help but be appreciated.

The Oral-B Black Pro 1000 features a pressure sensor to stop you from brushing too hard and a timer to encourage the recommended brush time of 2 minutes (often this feels surprisingly long).

The head oscillates and rotates to prevent plaque build up much more efficiently than a manual toothbrush and replacement heads are readily available.

Comes with one brush head and charging stand, online for around $50.

Oral-B Black Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush

The Remington HC4250 Shorcut Pro allows for quick, accurate DIY hair cutting.

The clipper is designed to fit in the palm of the hand so it easy to maneuver and reach difficult areas, and the wide curved blade matches the head's contours.

There are 9 comb attachments for cutting at various lengths from 1.5 mm - 15 mm (1/16" - 5/8").

Remington HC4250 Shorcut Pro in action

The device is fully rechargeable for cordless use, but can also be used corded for added convenience.

The HC4250 Shorcut Pro comes complete with storage pouch, cleaning brush and oil.

A desirable and practical gift, reasonably priced at $52.

Packed with features, this really is a great all in one device for any man who likes to be well-groomed.

Conveniently, it is fully rechargeable for use anywhere but can also be used whilst plugged into the mains and all the attachments are washable.

Philips Norelco MG7750/49 Multigroom 7000
Philips Norelco MG6650/49 Multigroom ear and nose hair trimmer

Dual action cutting blades on the trimmers are self-sharpening for long-lasting effectiveness and there is a rotary cutter attachment specifically designed for trimming nose and ear hair safely.

There is also a narrow foil shaver head for close shaving facial areas around the beard/stubble.

The 14 trimming guards, each have specific purposes and lengths which are marked on them.

The guards are used for stubble, beard, eyebrow, head, body and fading and together form a pretty thorough set of attachments.

Philips Norelco MG6650/49 Multigroom trimming guards

We think any man would be happy to receive this as a gift - and you can't really go wrong as it comes with a 45 day money back guarantee.

The Norelco MG7750/49 Multigroom is currently available at around $60.


A 3.4 oz (100 ml) bottle of Azzaro Wanted eau de toilette spray for men in an attractive silver/grey and gold box.

The bottle is 11 cms high from top to bottom,  and has a stylish silver coloured collar with mesh design and spray mechanism at the top to make a substantial feeling product.

Azarro Wanted Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 fl oz for men

The scent is light and citrusy with a hint of spice from cardamom and a sweet, earthy background from Haitian Vetiver essential oil, that also has a nutty quality.

Azarro Wanted appeals to both the men who wear it and their ladies and it lasts well so only a little is required.

Reasonable priced for a good quality scent, currently online at $67.

Included in this comprehensive, luxury wet shave kit is:

  • Safety Razor - 3 part safety razor in attractive gunmetal finish
  • Shaving Brush - 100% badger hair bristles and wood finish handle
  • Stand - holds razor and brush to safely store and dry after use, in matching gunmetal finish
  • Bowl - stainless steel shave bowl for whipping up a lather
  • Soap - sandalwood shaving soap
  • Alum Block - to reduce irritation and treat nicks and cuts
  • Razor Blades - pack of 5 Astra razor blades
  • Bag - substantial, stylish zipped canvas bag with leather handle and water resistant liner of black nylon
Gentleman Jon Deluxe Wet shave kit

The Gentleman Jon shave kit is comprised of good quality products, and includes everything required for a wet shave.

We think you get a lot for your money with this set priced at $75.

The Philips Norelco 4500 (model AT830/46) rotary shaver consists of 3 individually pivoting heads to allow close following of facial contours.

Fully rechargeable for cordless use, it is suitable for wet or dry shaving and can be used with shaving foam/gel if preferred.

Philips Norelco 4500 wet or dry

It also has a pop-up trimmer for detail shaving where precision is required, e.g around sideburns.

The product comes with a 45 day risk-free trial and 2-year warranty and is mid-priced for an electric shaver at $83.

This really is a gift with a luxurious look and feel.

The wooden cigar box contains a wooden shaving bowl, a vegan friendly 90% organic shaving soap (in the bowl), 70% organic body soap, organic unscented aftershave oil, a double edged safety razor with 10 blades, and a badger hair shaving brush.

Maison Lambert cigar presentation box
Maison Lambert wooden shaving bowl
Maison Lambert Shaving Oil

The soaps and oil are made from top quality ingredients, are hypoallergenic and are not tested on animals.

Maison Lambert badger hair shaving brush
Maison Lambert razor
Maison Lambert Beer Body Soap

The badger hair shaving brush and razor have beautiful imitation horn resin handles.

It is a two-part razor so the top unscrews to allow blade replacement and it is complete with 10 super sharp Astra blades.

If you want an extra-special gift for the man in your life and he likes a good, old fashioned shave, then this will hit the mark for $115.

The Panasonic Arc5 rechargeable foil shaver features a 5 blade, fully flexible, pivoting shaving head with very fine foil for a comfortable and efficient close shave.

It has a built in sensor to automatically detect differences in beard density and adjust the power accordingly.

Panasonic Arc5  ES-LV65-S Pivoting head
Panasonic Arc5 Electric Razor ES-LV65-S

Suitable for wet or dry use, it can be used in the shower if preferred, with or without foams or gels, and includes a pop-up trimmer for precision detailing.

There is an LCD display on the body of the shaver to indicate battery status.

The shaver comes complete with travel pouch and charger and would make a very special gift for a special man at $125.

Why are Grooming Products Great Gifts?

Men are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for and it becomes harder and harder to think of something affordable that is either unique, clever, personal or amusing that will not just end up at the back of his sock drawer.

Grooming products, if matched to the right man, can make thoughtful, practical, sometimes funny or even luxurious gifts with a price range to suit all budgets.

Given a grooming gift that has been chosen to suit his style, he is more than likely to give it go, especially if it is something that will make life easier for him.

Many men are not too choosy about the products they use day to day and if you treat him to some luxury stuff he will likely appreciate the pampering - much as we all do.

Sue
 

For the past 12 months, I have been testing and playing with all sorts of hair removal products for Hair Free Life. My goal is to provide the most accurate and up-to-date hair removal consumer information on the internet. When I'm not photographing, reviewing and researching hair removal products I play the drums in a samba band and am a volunteer for the Swindon Lions! Got any questions? Write to us below:

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