The Best Beard Grooming Kits to Gift or Buy for Yourself
There are a lot of different kinds of beards; there’s the retirement beard, the fisherman beard, and now, as a result of unfortunate global circumstances, the pandemic beard. A beard can connote a certain level of leisure, as in the case of the retirement beard, or a level of busyness that prevents you from having a clean-shaven look, as the fisherman beard implies. But the truth is that a beard is anything but lazy or hands-off.
Keeping your facial hair looking luscious takes work. Not only do you have to keep it clean, but it’s essential to keep your beard moisturized enough to keep itchiness at bay. Plus, it has to be brushed and trimmed to keep it neat. One of the best ways to keep your beard looking and feeling good is with a beard grooming kit.
While you could buy beard care supplies a la carte, beard grooming kits conveniently put everything you need in one place. A kit has the added benefit of having the same scent, so you won’t be mixing different fragrances. Beard shaving kits also make great gifts for the bearded person in your life.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite beard care kits that you can buy online.
1. Jack Black Beard Grooming Set
BEST OVERALL
Jack Black largely kickstarted the premium men’s grooming boom, and today, the brand offers a wide range of great skincare products (the brand was founded in 2000, which is coincidentally the same year the actor of the same name had his breakthrough role). This kit comes with everything you need for beard care — there’s beard oil, beard wash, and beard lube. A beard comb is also included. It’s made in the US from natural ingredients and has a clean, fresh fragrance.
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2. Wild And Wolf Gentlemen’s Hardware Beard Survival Kit
BEST GIFT
Gentleman’s Hardware makes tons of great gift kits for men, like this beard kit, which comes in an olive-colored tin that makes for a stylish presentation. They call it the survival kit, and that’s because it comes with just the essentials needed to take care of your beard on the go. There’s a tube of beard wash and a bottle of beard oil, plus a beard brush. The brush has a unique curved handle that makes it easy to grip.
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3. Proraso Beard Care Set
CLASSIC BRAND
Many grooming brands have vintage logos and old-school designs to imply prestige, but Proraso has actually earned that pedigree. Founded in 1908, the classic aftershave brand remains one of the best options out there. This beard care kit includes beard wash, beard balm and beard oil, which cleans, conditions and nourishes. The kit comes in a stylish collectible tin.
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4. Bevel Beard Gang Bubble
BEST SCENT
Bevel is one of the only grooming brands designed with the skincare needs of black men in mind, and their products work well for men with coarse or curly hair. This kit includes beard oil, beard balm and beard softener, which are made with naturally soothing essential oils. The products have a pleasantly masculine scent that isn’t overwhelming.
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5. King C. Gillette Complete Men’s Beard Care Gift Kit
BEST ALL-IN-ONE
King C. Gillette is grooming giant Gillette’s premium grooming line. Its namesake is company founder King Camp Gillette, who is credited with popularizing the safety razor design that’s used today. This kit comes in a stylish gift box, and it includes everything you need to maintain your facial hair. For caring for your beard, there’s a wash, oil and balm. Should you decide to go clean-shaven, a safety razor, shave gel and five razor blades are included in the set.
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6. Billy Jealousy 3-Piece Beard Envy Set
BEST BASIC
This simple three-piece kit includes just the essentials. Two three-ounce bottles are included — beard wash and beard control, which is designed to condition your beard. There’s also a small, handle-less brush, which is great for making quick work of tangles and working product through your beard.
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7. Every Man Jack Beard Kit
BEST VALUE
Every Man Jack brings a considered approach to men’s grooming essentials, and their fairly priced ethos is embedded in the brand name itself. This affordable gift kit includes beard and face wash, beard oil and beard balm. Plus, a double-sided comb with fine and wide teeth is included in the set. Clean, natural ingredients are used, and the kit is made in the US.
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8. Grow A Beard 6-in-1 Beard Grooming Kit
BEST VARIETY
Grow A Beard’s 6-in-1 Kit is a grooming set that keeps up with the high demands of a true beardsman. This travel-size set features essentials like a pocket-size bamboo beard comb for detangling your facial fuzz, as well as straightener, wax, and balm.
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9. Viking Revolution Beard Care Kit
MOST COMPREHENSIVE
Vikings are known for their share of conquering, but, this Viking Revolution Beard Care Kit helps you conquer your chin coif with a wooden boars hairbrush, a double-sided pocket beard comb, beard care oil, and citrus-scented beard styling balm.
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10. Rapid Beard Grooming & Trimming Kit
BARBERSHOP IN A BOX
Get groomed in a flash with this boisterous beard kit from Rapid Beard. It makes styling easy with natural and organic ingredients to help you trim, shape, tame, and master your look while keeping your beard silky soft.
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11. Naturenics Premium Beard Grooming Kit
BEST GIFT BOX
Naturenics knows you need the right tools to keep your beard looking its best. They’ve packed this kit with everything you need to keep your beard healthy and shiny. The ergonomically designed scissors feature tempered precision blades for quick trims, while the bristle brush distributes oil and balm evenly while helping to exfoliate dead skin. It also helps stimulate facial follicles to encourage beard growth.
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