Hot Deal: Philips Norelco 1050CC arcitec Shaving System

If you're looking for a great deal on a super shaving system, you might want to take a look at the Philips Norelco 1050CC arcitec system:

• Flex and Pivot Action: Three independently flexing rotary heads with a 360 degree range of motion to shave perfectly close, even on the neck
• Jet Clean system automatically cleans shaver
• Triple Track shaving heads offer 50% more shaving surface for a faster and closer shave
• Dual stainless steel blade system gently lifts hair to cut it comfortably below skin level, for an ultra close shave

The unique flex & pivot technology delivers an exceptionally close shave. Three individually flexing shaving heads are connected by a ball joint system making them swivel, rotate, and pivot with a full range of motion. The maneuverability allows arcitec to adjust to the contours of your face ensuring optimum skin contact and a closer shave -- even on the neck. The new arcitec Shaver is designed to push the boundaries of shaving and to conquer those hard to shave areas.

Cutting edge innovation doesn't stop with the shaver. The arcitec 1050CC comes with a Jet Clean system, to keep it clean between shaves -- it automatically detects which cleaning program the shaver needs: economy, normal or intensive, and it has active drying to have your shaver ready to go in no time. Beyond cleaning, now you can recharge your shaver while you store it, with the Power Pod travel case that plugs into the wall and protects your investment!

The Philips Norelco 1050CC arcitec is normally priced at $209.99, but right now, it's only $183.99, saving you $26.00. Pick up a NT9110 Precision Nose and Ear Trimmer from Philips at the same time - it's only $12.99!

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One Shaving Device for Life: Braun Continuum Concept

What if you could have just one electric shaving device for all of your shaving needs, one that handles multiple heads?

The Braun Continuum Shaving System could be that device. It was developed as a concept project at Bergishe Universität Wuppertal, sponsored by Braun.

"It's got a ball and socket connection so it can follow the contours of the face and body. The LCD screen on the side recognizes which head is attached, and displays this information along with battery life along the side."

The Continuum System isn't for sale (yet), but it could be a serious contender in the ultimate shaving gadget niche.

[via YankoDesign]

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Cool Gadget: Wind-up Electric Shaver

Headed out beyond the edge of the pavement? No power? Batteries too expensive?

You can still get an electric shave with this really cool gadget: Freedom Dynamo Electric Shaver.

"The Freedom Dynamo Electric Shaver provides true liberty through its Wind 'N Go lever, avoiding any need to use actual electricity. One minute of winding, and you've got yourself enough power for a full shave! It also comes with three individual heads that properly flex and rotate to provide a close and precise performance. "

You can find the Freedom Dynamo at ThinkGeek - makes a great gift for the outdoors guy who loves to keep it smooth, even off-grid.

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Grooming Very Important in Climbing Corporate Ladder, say HR Professionals

Appearance is everything - whether on the job or when job hunting - according to the results of a recent survey, commissioned by Gillette and conducted by Harris Interactive®, on the topic of grooming among male job candidates and male employees1. The survey of HR Professionals reveals that a well-groomed guy is more likely to stand out and climb the corporate ladder faster.

Grooming for Job Seekers:

• Nearly two-thirds (66%) of HR professionals believe that a candidate's physical appearance is very important or important in distinguishing them from other job candidates.


• When meeting a job candidate for the first time, more HR professionals agree that being well-groomed (90%) is important or very important in making a good first impression than the firmness of a candidate's handshake (59%) or how he smells (72%).


• Other factors that the vast majority of HR professionals are likely to deem important or very important in making a good first impression include being appropriately dressed (94%) and the amount of eye contact made (93%).


• More than 9 in 10 (92%) HR professionals agree that a candidate who takes the time to be well-groomed exudes confidence.


• Nearly 9 in 10 (87%) HR professionals agree that the more well-groomed the job candidate, the better impression they get of him.


• More than 8 in 10 (81%) HR professionals agree that they take special note of job candidates who are well-groomed.


• A majority of HR professionals (52%) believe that being clean-shaven is an extremely important or important aspect of personal grooming in making a good first impression when meeting a job candidate for the first time.


• Other aspects of grooming--besides a clean shave--that are also extremely important or important to most HR professionals, include the absence of body odor (91%) and hair that is well-cut and styled (60%).


• One in four (25%) HR professionals believe facial stubble is one of the biggest red flags when meeting a job candidate for the first time.


• Other red flags, according to a majority of HR professionals, include body odor or sweat stains (93%) and wrinkled, ill-fitting, or inappropriate clothing (73%).


• The top three aspects of physical appearance that men often neglect, according to HR professionals, are their fingernails (59%), clothing (27%), and shaving/body odor (23%).


• If a candidate comes to a job interview unkempt, 71% of HR professionals conclude that he is unprofessional and more than half (55%) conclude that he is not seriously interested in the position.

Grooming on the Job:

• More than 8 in 10 HR professionals (84%) agree that well-groomed male employees climb the corporate ladder faster than those who are not well-groomed.


• More than 6 in 10 HR professionals (61%) believe that an employee who is well-groomed is more likely to have better rapport with his superiors than those who are not well-groomed.


• Two-thirds of HR professionals (66%) conclude that an employee is not professional if he regularly comes to work looking unkempt.


• More than half of HR professionals (58%) say that their workplace incorporates personal grooming into their employment policies and procedures, however HR professionals still report that nearly 1 in 5 employees (18%), on average, are not well-groomed.

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Hot Deals: Shaving Stuff at 50% Off

There's some hot deals on shaving gear right now at Amazon: up to 50% off!

Manscape much? Get a Replacement Trimmer/Shaver Foil for your Philips Norelco Bodygroom for only $13.22, regularly $24.00.

Looking for an affordable wet/dry electric razor? Try the Panasonic ES4026NC Pro Curve Rechargeable Double Blade Wet/Dry Shaver for just $23.95, regularly $49.99.

Need a little power for your cartridge razor? Grab the Gillette Fusion Power for only $6.39, regularly $13.45.

How do you smell? Spice it up with the Perry Ellis M set, which includes a Spray, Aftershave Gel, Deodorant Stick, and Eau De Toilette Spray for the low price of $40.67, selling regularly for $70.00.

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Review of Philips Norelco Stubble Trimmer

For those of us who eschew the clean shaved look in favor of a goatee, soul patch, or five o'clock shadow, a great trimmer is essential. Philips Norelco's new Stubble Trimmer falls in that category - a great trimmer at a great price - under $40!

If you're into the stubble look, the 'groomed' stubble look, the Stubble Trimmer is powerful and precise, making quick work of your whiskers.

Instead of those clip-on guides to trim for different lengths, the Stubble Trimmer has an integrated guide. Simply twist the red ring in the middle to raise or lower the guide into one of nine settings for trimming down to as little as .04 inch. This works way better than any other trimming guide that I've used.

The Stubble Trimmer's blades are "Sharper Than Titanium" and don't need oiling. The guide can be removed for detailing or free-form trimming, and the internal battery gets you 35 minutes of cordless shaving.

I really liked the Stubble Trimmer - it felt solid, not cheaply made, and the blades made quick work of my whiskers. The trimmer really made a difference in trimming my sideburns as well - fast and easy.

If you're looking for a great tool for rocking the five o'clock shadow, the Philips Norelco Stubble Trimmer is a champ!

Image: ansik at Flickr

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Philips Stubble Trimmer: Keep That Five O'Clock Shadow Perfect Everyday

It seems that the five o'clock shadow, a la Don Johnson from Miami Vice, is back in vogue, and Philips Norelco has stepped up to the plate with a tool to keep that stubble looking great everyday.

The new Stubble Trimmer is designed to be able to trim to nine different lengths, down to as short as .04 inches, so you can have your own unique look and keep it that way.

"The specially designed flexing comb hugs the contours of your face while the length-setting lock gives you nine stubble length options, as short as 0.04 inch (1mm). Philips Norelco's Steelwave Technology ensures that facial hair is channeled into the blade for the exact look you had in mind. Plus the self-sharpening, no-oil-needed blades are Sharper Than Titanium* to ensure a precise trim every time. Take off the flexing stubble comb and the trimmer doubles as a precision detailer to create the perfect line. Get the perfect stubble look--effortlessly."

I used to have the stubble look, but I just shaved with a beard trimmer (no guide) and let it grow for several days before trimming again. Which meant that every few days, I was mostly clean shaved - I would have loved a device like this then.

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Solar Powered Razor: Sustainable Shaving Gadget

Here's a way to bring renewable energy home, without a huge investment - a solar powered razor!

From Green Daily:

"Here's a way to stay fashion-forward while also cutting down your energy consumption --the Sol Shaver Solar Razor. As the name suggests, it self-charges using solar power. Cool!"

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Human Powered Razor: Wind'N Go Freedom Razor

Taking off for the backcountry? Need an electric razor to stay smooth? Check out the Wind'N Go.

It's human powered - No batteries needed!

"Rechargeable shaver using the dynamo charging system or back-up home and car power adapters with three independent floating and rotating heads and accessories included."

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Deal: Panasonic Vortex Nano Bundle for $100

Amazon.com has a great deal on the Panasonic Men's Vortex Nano Electric Shaver bundled with extra blades and accessories! The Vortex features a pivoting head, 13,000 rpm motor, and automatic charge, clean, and dry functions.

To get this deal:

1. Select the Panasonic Men's Vortex Nano Electric Shaver for $99.99
2. Add the Panasonic Vortex HydraClean Cleaning Cartridge and Filter 3-Pack for $11.99
3. Add the Panasonic Inner Blade Replacement for $18.93
4. Then apply coupon code "PANAJUN9" at checkout and pay only $100.91, with free shipping

(Via DealNews.com)

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Orbix Elliptical Razor: Even Comes in Camouflage

Here's a product I just heard about: the Orbix Rev360. It certainly sounds like an interesting twist on cartridge razors!

"Conventional blades cut at an angle. The Orbix™ razor severs hairs with thousands of tiny rapid movements-cutting the hair shaft almost flush with the follicle. Gone is the drag of the blade against your skin. And since you don't have to apply any pressure on the blades while shaving, you eliminate the most common cause of nicks, cuts, irritation and razor burn."

I did have to laugh at the color selection, though, because you can get the Orbix in camouflage! I'm not sure if men are shaving in the hunting blind or what...

Has anyone used this? What do you think of it?

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$10 Instant Savings on Wahl Clippers and Trimmers

Amazon is offering an instant $10 savings on select Wahl clippers and trimmers until June 30th. It might be a good time to pick up a Father's Day gift!

For the goatee guy, how about the Wahl Rechargeable Goatee Trimmer?

"Wahl GOATEE Rechargeable Trimmer / Detailer is the right tool to maintain your goatee and define your style. This trimmer features heavy-duty detachable blades for trimming for one pass trimming with professional grade blades like your barber uses. The Detailer detachable blade is a finaly ground blade that offers precision trimming for the most intricate design. Comes with a no pull, no snag guarantee."

Take care of your haircutting and trimming needs with the Wahl Deluxe Chrome Pro with Multi-Cut Clipper & Trimmer:

"The Wahl Deluxe Chrome Pro 27-Piece Complete Haircut Kit has all the tools you need to make haircutting at home easier than ever. Perfect for total body grooming, this haircut kit is used by a wide variety of people for their haircutting needs, including professional cyclists, swimmers, and other athletes to trim body hair."

Go cordless with the Wahl Lithium Ion All In One Trimmer:

"The Wahl Lithium Ion is the world's first grooming device with Lithium Ion technology, the most advanced rechargeable battery technology. It's lighter in weight, has almost no charge-loss in storage, is environmentally smart, and has no memory issues. Best of all, it provides 3x the run time, 2x the torque, a 1-minute quick charge and 1 hour full charge which typical rechargeable trimmers can not do."

To get the instant savings, purchase $49 or more of eligible Wahl products, and enter the coupon code "WAHLJUN9" at checkout.

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Deal: Remington CleanXChange Disposable Foil Shaver for $14.99

Pick up a Remington CleanXChange Shaver at Amazon for only $14.99!

"Remington's CleanXChange is the industry's first shaver with a cutting system (foils, cutters, cartridges) that is disposable after 30 shaves! The anti-microbial coating on the foil inhibits the growth of irritation-causing bacteria. There is no messy cleanup and a like new performance with every cartridge change. The pop-up trimmer is great for detailing facial hair. It comes with a deluxe travel pouch, two-year warranty and a money-back performance guarantee."

And, if you spend more than $59 on eligible Remington products sold by Amazon.com through May 31st, you'll save $15. Use the following promotional code at check out: RMGTNMY9.

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The RotoShave Mows Down the Whiskers

The Emjoi RotoShave AP-3RS Rechargeable Electric Razor looks like a push mower, but for your face, not the lawn. It isn't manually operated, though, so don't fear having to drag it back and forth over your face...

"At the heart of the Rotoshave are nine rotating blades that operate at 30 revolutions per second, which means that your face will be shaved with an amazing 270 strokes per second.

No other shaver can match this performance or give you a closer, faster or smoother shave.

In addition, the Rotoshave makes shaving safer and more comfortable than ever, with two unique design features: the shaver's patented safety guards protect your skin from each blade stroke, ensuring fewer nicks and cuts than other razors, while its patented Spiral Windings virtually eliminate irritation."

The RotoShave comes with two cartridges (each featuring nine blades), a 1 hour automatic switching charger (100-240 volts), charging stand, carrying case, an instructional DVD, and an instruction manual.

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