Lose The Man Sweater

Pruning your man forest is a tricky task. The motivation, first and foremost, is the “optical inch”, the illusion of length afforded by trimming one’s bush into a more controlled coiffure. But if a shaving rash on your jaw is uncomfortable (and unsightly), imagine what it’s like to get a bit of razor burn downstairs. In the interests of achieving a perfectly manscaped member, we’ve established a few ground rules that you might find handy. For perfect results, we’d suggest in investing in two items: an electric razor with a hypoallergenic foil (flat and perforated, with blades below the surface) and a pair of clippers with an adjustable comb attachment (to help remove the ‘bulk’ from thicker tufts of hair). If you can find a gadget that does both, even better! Chipping into the bush with a pair of clippers or blunted scissors (we can’t stress that part enough) is relatively simple but attending to the family jewels requires real technique. Here are four simple steps to disaster-free depilating: