I have a husband and two grown sons. Adam is 26 and Jonathan is 16.
Facial hair removal is a constant around here, although I have to admit, it's something that's not really on my radar. They shave. Or they don't shave. I don't really notice…unless it gets too scruffy. Then I'm kind of a mental patient. (I know. Shut up.)
So here came November and the movement across the country called "No Shave November" or "Movember." The original concept was for men to stop shaving for the month of November to call attention to men's health issues. Again, something not on my radar. (Don't judge me.)
Eric already has a goatee. For Jonathan, I think it was more of a case of the I-can-finally-grow-a-beard-without-much-effort time in his life. So he was all in.
But, of course, I'm the mom. The Cuban mom. So there are rules:
- You can grow your beard, but keep it neat.
- Keep it out of your mouth. (Ew. I know, right?)
- Please shave your cheeks so you don't end up going all "Wolfman." (You know what I'm talking about.)
Jonathan decided he could probably do a fair goatee just like his dad.
He was right. Exhibit A:
But every now and then he would start getting lazy. (I guess face-maintenance is a big deal and can be time-consuming, as all personal grooming tends to be, but that's not important right now.)
This is about a 2 day growth and he started looking a little homeless. I wasn't having it.
Around the beginning of November I got an email from Braun. Would we like to test and review one of their products? Specifically the Braun Cruzer Face?
YES, PLEASE! Pronto!
It couldn't have come at a better time.
Jonathan spent the month of November trimming and cleaning up his cheeks, while he grew out his goatee with this little marvel. Mami was happy, he got to keep his man-card and he looked great. Win!
I had to just keep reminding him to use it so we could do a comprehensive product review, of course. *wink, wink*
And so, November has come and gone (almost) without too much can-you-please-shave-that-scruff-or-so-help-me drama. In fact, it was quite enjoyable to see my son looking forward to the ease and comfort of using the Cruzer Face.
He cleaned up that neat little goatee and his skin was baby soft. Thanks, Braun!
Here comes the fun part…
Braun has offered to sponsor a giveaway for My big, fat, Cuban family readers. (Yay!)
Braun CruZer Face and Braun CruZer Beard & Head Shaver Giveaway
I'll be giving away one of each.
and the CruZer Beard & Head Trimmer
To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment on this post for a chance to win either the Braun CruZer Face shaver or the Braun CruZer Beard & Head shaver. Please answer one or all of the following questions:
- Did any of the men in your family participate in the No-Shave November thing?
- Do you like beards/facial hair on guys?
- Do you have a hairy guy in your life who might enjoy either one of these products?
- Are you a good-looking hairy guy? 😉
Only U.S. entries, please. I'll choose a winner on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 at 11 am.
Happy Movember!
Hello there Marta!My hubby did not participate in Movember, because he can’t really grow a full beard, but he does need to keep the face trimmed, since I don’t really love the facial hair…:)
I think My Sweetie looks better with a beard- matter of fact, I’m the one who suggested he grow it. BB2U
I am a clean shaven face kinda lady. I’d love to givemy guy a new razor….no santa face in our family 🙂
I did not have any participants in Movember in my household….I DO like facial hair on guys (I better, BOTH of my guys have facial hair and little else on their heads;)My hubby would LOVE this!
As always, LOVE your blog and giveaways:)
The guys in my family didn’t do Movember, but they don’t shave every day. This trimmer would be SO appreciated here!
The face shaver would be the bomb!Def def would love to win!
My son is 17 and hates his shaver so he steals his dad’s all the time. You do not want to be in my house at 6 am when my husband is hunting down his shaver! I would love to win this for my son!
Hi,I have 3 men in in my life. Hubby and 2 sons. Nope they didn’t participate in the No Shave November. I don’t really like facial hair on guys. On some it looks ok, but I don’t like it on my husband! Yes my husband would definitely like one of those shavers.
Good timing! Just when I’ve been thinking of shaving my head!
I have five guys in my world (one husband + 4 sons)…all of them shave except my 16 year old who cannot grow facial hair, much to his chagrin. My 27 and 20 year old participated in no shave November.A clean, well trimmed beard or goatee is nice, but I HATE (with the rays of 100,000 suns) those stupid “soul patches”. Dude, is that the best you can do?? ;-D
I know one of my kiddoes would enjoy owning one of those shavers!
Yes, I have a hairy guy in my life that would enjoy this shaver. He did not participate in No Shave November as we both like his facial hair. Oh yeah, he is more handsome with his mustache/goatee then without.
Mi nombre es Richard Paredes and I live in Wilmington, DE.I would like to be considered for this give-a-way…
Did any of the men in your family participate in the No-Shave November thing? No, I did not, this is the first I heard of this….
Are you a good-looking hairy guy? ;-)Good looking is without question, hairy please, if I don’t shave for 2 to 3 days I look homeless, and wolf like…lol….I would truly enjoy a Braun CruZer Face or Braun CruZer Beard & Head Shaver very much….Gracias
I love beards on guys,especially on my husband.
No beards please except on my sons! They look great with a little scruff!
Face shaver would be awesome. I have to shave for ROTC.
My son and husband love shaving their heads. During football season they (me) paint the Seahawks logo on their shiny pates when they go to the home games (except not the cold winter ones…brrr!). They would love the beard/head shaver!
I would love one of these for Christmas 🙂
My business partner and I are not only participating, but we have also documented it!http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/132069_428267380572583_1804609913_o.jpg
Marta:My hubby has a wonderful beard that he carefully trims, so every month is Movember for him. Yes, so he would LOVE this product since he is always looking for the latest trimmer for his perfect beard.
Thanks
My hairy esposo is bare on top, but boy does he get scruffy on his neck fast! The head and beard shaver would be great so I can chase him around and keep his neck neat and clean. Dont I sound like a Cuban wife? Yo no lo quiero ver tan peluo! Gracias!
My 18yr old son informed me about No shave november…but I have the same rule..keep it neat so you don’t look like a homeless person.Love my husband’s beard…one day he thought it would be a good idea to shave it all off. We did not speak for days–I couldn’t even look at him LOL
I would love to win this. My husband participated in the past, but this year his job didn’t allow it. Shucks 😉
Hola Marta!Pick me, pick me! I have 3 men in my house. 2 do well in keeping nice and neat, but my 21 year old HATES shaving! He actually looks good with a beard, oh but that cheek hair! :O
I love your blog, I too am Cuban-American (by way of Ecuador), I also homeschooled my babies (oh how I miss those days!), y, para colmo, me llamo Martha Maria! 😉
And here I was thinking that my 15 year old son was pulling one on me when I asked him to shave and he said no – he was not shaving and it was for a good cause. There really is a “No Shave November”!! Must go and apologize to him….the apology would be better with a CruZer Face Shaver!
Hola! My love has been certainly participating in Movember! Aka an excuse not too shave for Thanksgiving! Definitely needs a Braun cruzer face to shape up the hair. It looks easy and this looks like a must. Day 2 homeless lol, is overrated I love your picture captions!
ummm, USA only? ok. That doesn’t mean I have to shut up does it?and so, I’m going to answer your queries anyhow!
No
No
Son, yes.
Son yes, me no. He seems to be all the rage in the female community actually..
I’ve had 100% good results from all the appliances I’ve ever had from Braun, and there’s been quite a few, kitchen mostly, including a terrific full size mixer from the early 80’s that won’t quit.
In the past couple of years I’ve made the switch from Phillips to Braun shavers, it’s superior. (model 580).
So there, I said it, and I’m not even in the running for this, so it’s just got to be true… 🙂
nope, not model 580, it’s 390cc and perfect.
You are so accidentally cool, getting the Cruzer from Braun just in time for Movember!No one in my immediate family participated in the no-shave thing, but I did have fun keeping tabs on your men through social media 😉
I don’t mind a little bit of facial hair on guys, like a well-maintained goatee.
Hubby would love either of these, his trimmer is “vintage” at this point, he’s due for a new one.
I am not a good looking hairy guy, but I am married to one. 😉
Love you, miss you!
Well my husband tried to do November but my poor gringo can’t raelly grow much of a beard still needs one though.