Father's Day Gift Guide: Grooming Edition
Skincare, beard care, grooming goodies are great gifts for dads and dads to be.
Poor Dad. He’s often stuck with DIY tasks around the house. He’s the guy you call when something --- technical or otherwise goes wrong. He’s the “Dad Taxi,” the unofficial coach, and always there for you. Dads often sacrifice their free time to help everyone else out. Help him have some much-needed “me time” with a gift or two that pampers him. I’ve created a roundup of skincare, beard, and shaving goods that’ll take care of Dad like he takes care of you.
Before we get into the gift guide, I'm sharing some cool products and events for dads with you.
As an FYI, keep this list as a birthday gift reference for the men in your life.
Hammer & Nails is a fast-growing chain of salons exclusively for men. Services include haircuts, shaves, and hand and foot care. Use their shop locator to find one near you. Then, book a spa session for Dad.
Blushington is a beauty studio located in New York that will soon have salons in Texas and Florida. For Father's Day, they're offering a father-daughter makeup class for $150. Dad and daughter will learn to apply age-appropriate makeup and many cool tips. To book a class, click here.
How about a pampering gift that can be used all year long? Almost Heaven Saunas has DIY sauna kits perfect for the DIY dad who needs downtime. They have a variety of saunas --- indoor and outdoor that are easy to assemble. For example, look at their Build Your Salem Two Person Sauna.
If Dad deals with headaches or sinus pain, gift him the TheraICE Headache Hat. It looks like your typical beanie, but it is a comfortable, form-fitting ice pack made into a mask and hat combo that helps alleviate sinus pain and headaches. $29.97, TheraICE.
Skincare
Many men want to start a skincare regimen but don’t know where to start. Here are a few products to help Dad kickstart his skin care.
Marlowe No. 102 Body Scrub Soap Set
All Marlowe products are vegan-friendly, use cruelty-free formulas, and are made in the USA. Marlowe’s No. 102 Body Scrub Soap set uses Shea butter, olive oil, and green tea extracts to create a soap that moisturizes as it exfoliates skin. The set comes in its original scent, a mix of sage, fir, pine, and warm agarwood. It’s a crisp, fresh, woodsy scent. The set comes in packs of three seven-ounce bars. Amazon does overnight delivery, and you can set up a subscription for Dad, too. $28.50, Amazon
MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème Sunscreen SPF 50
It’s never too early for Dad to start a sun protection regimen! MDSolar Sciences was developed by a dermatologist. MDSolar Sciences Mineral Moisture Defense SPF 50 is a mineral-based sunscreen whose formula can be used on children (babies after 6 months) and adults. It gives invisible, sheer coverage and is water resistant. The formula contains antioxidants Vitamin C and green tea to help protect skin against the sun and environmental damage. $46, MDSolar Sciences.
2Rise Naturals Relief Rub
Dad gets sore muscles from all those DIY jobs. Give him relief with 2Rise’s Natural Relief Rub. This rub combines Shea butter, essential oils, and CBD for immediate soothing relief to aching muscles. 2Rise uses USA-grown hemp and doesn’t use pesticides, mold, or other harsh chemicals. The formula is Non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free. A container contains 900mg of CBD, and a third-party lab has verified its efficacy. 2Rise Naturals is a POC, Women, and veteran-owned company. $45.99, herborder.
Bespoke Post Luxury Grooming Kit
Elevate Dad’s grooming kit with this luxe edition from Bespoke Post. Wrapped in vegan leather, the kit contains 16 stainless steel, high-quality tools for caring for hands, feet, and face. The tools included are tweezers, ear pick, acne needle, pedicure knives, and more. The kit comes in forest green or black. $75, Bespoke Post.
Stone & Spear The Travel Sample Set
If Dad has sensitive skin, tallow-based products are gentle and effective cleansing and moisturizing products for him to use. Tallow is loaded with omega-3s, Vitamins A,D,E, K2, B12, and choline. Give Dad this travel kit so he can try the products out. The kit contains deodorant, body butter, and toothpaste powder, all in a Stone & Spear-branded bag. You can choose unscented, cedar citrus, citrus vanilla, or eucalyptus mint scented products. $30, Stone & Spear
Guinot Men’s Face Cleansing Gel
Guinot is a French luxury skincare line. Pamper Dad with a luxe product that delivers. Their cleanser contains menthol (soothing), allantoin (repairs skin), and Witch Hazel extract (toner). It is gentle on the skin. This cleansing gel doesn’t dry out the skin but deep cleans pores and preps the skin for shaving. Amazon offers two-day delivery. $32.80, Amazon.
Pura D’Or 3-in-1 Tea Tree Shampoo, Body & Foot Wash
Tea Tree oil smells minty fresh. The uplifting scent perks you up immediately. Aside from smelling yummy, Tea Tree oil is an antiseptic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant. Pura D’Or’s 3-in-1 is great for Dads on the run. One product does everything! $15.99, Amazon
Exocueticals Exo Men Hydrating Moisturizer
If Dad has been thinking about trying an anti-aging skin regimen, give him a product that works. Exoceuticals EXO Men Hydrating Moisturizer harnesses the power of exosomes to improve the skin’s texture. Exosomes are naturally occurring nano-sized messengers that communicate between cells. They carry proteins and lipids and help regulate cell function. In skin care, exosomes assist in brightening skin, smoothing skin texture, and minimizing lines. I’ve been testing out their moisturizer for women, and I’m wowed! $129, Exceuticals.
Beard and Shaving Care
Beards and mustaches need love, too!
Beards & Beyond Beard Care Founder’s Duo Set
Based in Maryland, this Black-owned, family-run company devotes itself to creating grooming products for guys. This beard care collection will keep his beard looking its best. Beards & Beyond Founder’s Duo contains their Beard Gloss and Growth Serum. Both products are vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and phthalate-free. $65, Beards & Beyond.
Manscaped The Beard Hedger
Dad can use this waterproof beard trimmer to sculpt his beard into its best look. The trimmer is made with a titanium-coated stainless-steel T-blade. Choose from 20 different lengths: 0.5mm to 10mm. It has a three-level LED charge indicator and up to 60 minutes of runtime on a Li-ion battery. The Beard Hedger comes with an AC adaptor, USB-C cable, length-setting comb, and travel bag.$94.99, Manscaped , Amazon
Cleverman Sensitive Face and Beard Scrub for Men
Cleverman’s beard and face scrub uses jojoba, peppermint, and moringa extracts, combined with their proprietary argan, walnut, and baobab oils, to gently clean and hydrate beards and sensitive skin. Cleverman’s products are cruelty-free and vegan. One Amazon reviewer stated, “I’ve only used the product for two weeks, but I can already notice the difference.” $17.95, Amazon
TCM Lifestyle TCM Perfect Shave Bundle
For Dads who love the perfect, close shave, gift them the TCM Perfect Shave Bundle. Infused with moringa and sunflower seed oils, these products are gentle on the skin. The combination of Pre-Shave Oil, Shave Cream, and After Shave Balm works together to prevent ingrown hairs while preventing razor irritation. $35.99, TCM Lifestyle
Eredi Zucca Shaving Soap
Eredi Zucca makes decadent men’s grooming products. If you feel like really splashing out on a gift for Dad, give him their shaving soap. Esconced in Eredi Zucca green marble, the shaving soap is triple-milled and uses 50% coconut oil. Eredi Zucca’s shaving soap is fragranced with bergamot, lavender, geranium, benzoin, vanilla, and musk. $286, Eredi Zucca
The father-daughter makeup class is genuinely the cutest idea I've heard in awhile. 🥰 Great list!
Lots of goodies for dad