I am not a fan of beards and mustaches, especially the “hipster beard” which first became popular in the 2010s. I do accept that some men look handsome and rugged with facial hair, but I just prefer the clean-shaven look especially in the case of my husband. Over the years he has occasionally tried to grow a beard or mustache, but I complain loudly and he kindly shaves to please me – eventually. I just think he is much better looking clean-shaven and honestly, I don’t like the feel of hair on my face when we kiss! One of the things I always liked about my husband is his regimented morning routine of cleaning teeth, shaving and showering. I am big on personal hygiene and fortunately I think most American and British men of his generation share this disciplined, highly standardized morning choreography. I understand that for beard wearers a complex washing and beard oil regime is part of the routine instead of the shaving part. Although there are certain things that Brits and Americans have historically approached rather differently, ablutions are not one of them. Yes, we drive on opposite sides of the road, disagree about the correct temperature of beer, and say the words tomato and aluminum in completely different ways. However, when it comes to male grooming, Britain and America have more in common than we might think. Surprisingly, much of it can be traced back to two World Wars. For most of history, male grooming was dictated by a combination of fashion, social class and…
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