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  It may not seem like it, but Father's Day 2021 is sooner than you think. And while dad says he appreciates yet another travel coffee mug, what he really wants is the gift of grooming (at least we'd like to think so).  Whether shopping for a new dad who hasn't had time to keep up his routine, or an older gent who has never really had this grooming thing down, every dad deserves some self-care and TLC. Admit it: there's just something about a fresh pair of nail clippers or a shiny new razor. With that said, check out these options to shop for dad this year.   FEATHER BUTLER BUNDLE Feather Butler Razor Shave Bundle (Regularly $86.85; on sale $64.95) When all else fails, a clean, sleek metal razor goes a long way in updating the disposables in his bathroom cabinet. With the new Feather Butler Razor, dad can do a complete face or head shave, or carve out a mustache or goatee. It features an innovative "lock" and "free" mode to precisely shave where and how he needs. Lock it in place for more precise shaving such as around facial hair or set it to 'free' to allow the blade to move along the angles of the face. Graceful and precise in execution, the Butler Razor personally assists to give an excellent shaving experience with its anti-slip grip, heavier weight and shorter design to fit perfectly into your hand. The Butler Razor Bundle includes a Butler Razor, seven F3 Blades and a 2oz Jatai Shaving Cream. FEATHER F3 BUNDLE Feather F3 Razor Bundle (Regularly $22.95; on sale $19.95) Some people just weren't made for beards. The new Feather F3 Razor helps dad keep a clean, smooth face. The ride and glide design includes a sleek handle with an innovative 3D pivoting head that allows the razor to move smoothly over facial contours, providing that desirable close and comfortable shave. With three tempered steel blades, triple blade suspension, SiC Ceramic Coating and wavy guard, the F3 Blades are designed to reduce pressure on the skin and reduce irritation and razor burn. No two ways about it: this razor means business.   SEKI EDGE GROOMING KIT Seki Edge Craftsman Luxury 6-Piece Grooming Kit (Regularly $105.00; on sale $78.75) Taking care of our nails is a must. Don't make dad settle for those cheap, store-bought grooming kits. Instead, treat him to a premium side of life with this six-piece kit containing high quality grooming essential tools packaged in a synthetic leather travel case.  This set of fingernail and toenail clippers, nail nipper, nail file, slant tweezers and nostril scissors have each been crafted in Japan to exacting standards, helping to keep recurring maintenance as intuitive as ever.   Regardless of his grooming habits, we're sure that you will find something special to help the dad in your life look and feel his best. The Jatai Father's Day sale ends June 13th so be sure to get your dad the gift of grooming today!   Gift Guides, Gift Sets

Mother's Day 2021 is rapidly approaching. After a particularly hard year, what better way to show the maternal figure in your life you appreciate her than by showering her with some much-deserved pampering at home. Seki Edge has a variety of gifts that will provide spa-level relaxation and rejuvenation for mom.   WOMEN'S GIFT SET Women's Gift Set (Regularly $79; on sale $59.25) Featuring five of the most important grooming tools for women, this set is a unique gift mom will least expect but most appreciate and use for a lifetime. The Women's Gift Set includes Stainless Steel Fingernail Clipper, Round Finishing File, Folding Eyelash Curler, Lash Pin Comb and Smart Tweeze tweezers. Made in Japan from the highest quality materials, the Women's Gift Set comes packaged in a beautiful gift box so all you need to do is add a bow and heartfelt card. As if this gift wasn't great enough for mom, now through Mother's Day the Seki Edge Women's Gift Set is currently 25% off so it's a gift to yourself as well!   MANICURE BAG If a custom gift is more your style, create a bespoke kit just for Mother's Day with Seki Edge. Start with the Manicure Bag ($10). This little black suede bag is anything but basic, especially when you stash it with all the tools Mom needs for salon-quality beauty treatments at home. Lined in durable black nylon and machine washable, the bag features three mini elastic straps to hold smaller tools such as tweezers, scissors and cuticle nippers. May we recommend these items for a personalized gift set:   Manicure Kit Manicure Kit: Fill the Seki Edge Manicure Bag with essential nail tools for a classic and chic mani at home: Premium Fingernail Clipper ($21): With a sleek, slim design, curved cutting edge, built-in nail nail file on top of the lever, these best-selling fingernail clippers make trimming and shaping nails a breeze. Nail File with Pusher ($9): The perfect all-in-one manicure tool - a nail cleaner, nail file and cuticle pusher! Use the metal pusher side to push back cuticles, the multi-directional etched nail file to shape and smooth freshly clipped nails and the pointed side to clean underneath the nails. ¼ Jaw Cuticle Nipper ($30): Cuticle clean up is a snap with this professional cuticle nipper. Its double spring easy-action cutting motion, comfortable ergonomically designed handle and sharp ¼ jaw tip make this a must-have tool in any manicure kit.   Brow Touch Up Kit Brow Touch-Up Kit: Two tweezers and small scissors fit perfectly in the Seki Edge Manicure Bag so she can easily touch up her brows in the comfort of home: Stainless Steel Make-Up Scissors ($23): Trim stray eyebrow hairs to the desired length. With short blades that curve away from the skin for safety, you can shape your eyebrows the way you want.  Amazing Tweezer ($25): Slanted tips allow for precise tweezing of the finest hair. Made of Japanese steel, these tweezers provide a strong grip while exerting less effort from your hands. The spring technology transfers strength from the hands to tweezer tips to prevent hand fatigue. Eyebrow Comb Scissors ($20): Trim brow hairs with this innovative tool. A great alternative to regular scissors, this unique tool combs and cuts brow hairs at once without giving them an over-groomed look. While this special holiday is surely a time to celebrate all the moms you know, these gifts are ideal for anyone that needs a little pampering and self-care. Product, Gift Guides, Gift Sets

One of the best parts of celebrating Earth Day this Thursday, April 22, is raising awareness of the many ways everyone can help the planet. This includes supporting green initiatives by using sustainable products, recycling services and eco-friendly beauty and wellness products.  When focusing specifically on eco-friendly grooming, the topic of disposable razors inevitably comes up in the conversation. So just how bad is your disposable razor for the environment? Considering that billions of plastic razors and refill blade cartridges get tossed in landfills each year, the truthful answer is pretty bad. What makes disposable razors so environmentally unfriendly is largely the materials used in each razor. Typically made from different components in a variety of material such as plastic, rubber and metal, most municipal recycling programs in the U.S. will not accept disposable razors, making them hard to be recycled. A majority end up in landfills or contaminating our water systems. But there is a solution to the pollution: Double Edge Razors. For those looking for about an eco-friendlier shave, Double Edge Razors, or Safety Razors as they're also referred to, are a great alternative to disposable ones. While the term may conjure images of your grandfather's old razor, today's Double Edge Razors are both modern and perfectly gender-neutral, as ideal for shaving a beard as for shaving legs.  Crafted from stainless steel, Double Edge Razors handles, such as the Feather All Stainless Steel Double Edge Razor, are built to last a lifetime. In fact, many razor collectors purchase and use old Double Edge Razors from as far back as the early 1900s with no problems. These razor handles use all-steel replacement blades with no plastic. This means the only waste is the blades and some municipalities do recycle those. Should you ever need to replace or dispose of your razor handle, that too can be recycled. Due to their quality and sharpness, Double Edge Blades last longer than standard metal and plastic cartridge blades, meaning less waste. Feather's Double Edge Blades are platinum coated which extends the life of the blade, preventing them from dulling as quickly as other blades might. The blades are also two-sided allowing for additional shaves with each blade. Depending on technique, hair density and thickness, and skin type, some users can get anywhere from three to seven shaves per double edge blade. They can even save you money in the long term since double edge blades are more affordable than cartridge replacements - not to mention more high performing by providing a closer shave. The refill blades, such as the Feather Hi-Stainless Double Edge Blades, are very inexpensive - as low as 50 cents each compared to $2+ each for the average modern cartridge. Economic and eco-friendly - a true win-win for your wallet and your carbon footprint. While one person switching from disposable razors to a Double Edge one may not seem like it will have a huge impact on the environment, it is important to remember that every person together adds up. When it comes to protecting Earth, it is a shift that can have an impact for generations to come.   Product, Double Edge Razors

Over many years as a stylist, owner and educator, I, Russell Mayes, have gotten a lot of questions about razors and razor cutting from stylists on all levels of experience. I would like to share the top five current questions I am asked most often - and the answers. For more information, check out the new Razor Fundamentals educational video course now offered on Jatai Academy's Education Connect. It's your direct access to the most extensive free online video library currently available to stylists and barbers. TOP 5 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT RAZOR CUTTING: 1. Can you use a razor on curly hair? Yes and no. What type of hair you can use a razor on depends on the cuticle, more than if it's curly. Some hair textures respond well while others do not. Some cuticle types tend to bristle when cut at an angle and perform better when blunt cut.   2. Does it matter if I use a guard vs. no guard? The less of a guard you use, the more control you have when cutting. You can be more precise with your shape and texture as well. But a guarded razor will get you 90 percent there versus a guardless razor. Once you master cutting with a guard, you may find that you want more control, so move to a razor with either less of a guard or no guard at all.  The point here is that you don't have to use one. Insider Tips: For the most guarded, I work with the Feather Styling Razor with Standard Blade. For less guard, I recommend the Feather Styling Razor R-Type Blade. For no guard, I reach for my Feather Plier Razor.   3. How can I prevent losing my shape while razor cutting? The solidity and bluntness of the shape you cut is determined by the stroke of the blade as you are cutting your sections. The larger the stroke of the blade, the more airy and softer the shape. The tighter or smaller the stroke of the blade, the more solid your final haircut shape will be. Insider Tip: While learning how to control your razor, I suggest beginning with the Feather Styling Razor with Standard Blade. This will help you to prevent over-cutting or cutting too much when you are just getting started since it's a safer option.   4. Does the razor damage the hair? This depends on the cuticle texture and the sharpness of your blade, as well as your cutting action. Drier textures of hair don't respond as well to being cut with a razor. If the blade is dull, this will only cause cuticle damage that could easily have been prevented by using a fresh blade. Also, if your cutting action isn't positive or determined, you will partially cut strands without cutting them all the way through, which results in a less-than-solid shape.   5. Do I have to do the entire haircut with a razor? No, you can do as much or as little as needed, determined by your desired results. You can cut the hair blunt with scissors and then soften up the shape afterward with your razor. You can cut the entire shape with a razor, and then make the perimeter shape more blunt with scissors. Insider Tip: To soften up the shape after scissor cutting, the Feather Texturizing Blade (fits all Feather Styling Razors) works well. It's designed to cut hair in small sections to blend and texture hair. Blade changing is easy and safe.   Product, Haircutting Razors

Nestled in the Upper East Side is an esteemed barbershop. Artisan Barber. When clients enter the barbershop they'll find a welcoming and invigorating environment, curated by some of the best barbers in New York City. These are barbers who know their trade like the back of their hand; from different cuts and styles to most importantly...tools. Bronx-raised Mike Singh, known as Mike Scissorhands, is one of the talented barbers that this premium barbershop in NYC gets to call their own and as someone who's been in the game for years, he knows exactly which tools are necessary to have in a barber tool kit. Singh named five essential tools in his tool kit, although amongst the five there is one that stands out the most. The skilled barber can always be found with a five-star shaver, straight razor, thinning shears, 8-inch shears, and most importantly the Feather Razor. Mike holds the Feather Razor in high esteem because it allows him to put his "unique stamp on a haircut." With the Feather Razor, Singh can texturize hair, remove weight, and sometimes even cut hair with it, ultimately giving the best men's haircut in NYC. "The Feather Razor is a magical tool, it's one of my favorite tools." Singh shares. "Other barbers don't use Feather Razors because it's not really in the barber regimen. It's more on the stylist end of things as far as tools go." Singh, one of the best barbers in New York City, typically puts his favorite razor to use when handling longer hair, the aforementioned tool. The thinning shear works perfectly on short hair but doesn't quite do the job for long hair. Feather Razors are more versatile in that they can also be used on shorter hair and still operate seamlessly. Much like Feather Razors, there aren't too many barbers, at least old-school ones, that use thinning shears today However, Singh is unlike other barbers which are what keeps him and tips like these ahead of the game. Book with a barber at Artisan Barber now by visiting www.artisanbarber.com   Product, Haircutting Razors