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Something strange started happening in the early 2010s. We're not exactly sure what started it, but all of a sudden, more and more beards started to appear on the faces of men everywhere. 

We're talking about three-day stubble, goatees, moustaches, chin straps, mutton chops, and a whole lot of lumberjack beards. As if by magic, beards took over, and for the most part they have remained popular ever since.

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Perhaps it was the realisation of the jaw softening effects of the beard that kick-started it all. Maybe we wanted to feel more mature, and forget that we can't afford to buy houses and other grown up things. Maybe, the beard revival was founded on a desire to be different, and to stand out from the crowd. Obviously, the issue with this is that a clean shaven face is probably now less common than a furry one, so will we start to see the tide turn? Read more...

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BEST FOR CHARGING

SweetLF 3D Electric Shaver

Five minutes of charging can provide enough juice for a single shave, if you're in a rush.

• Shaving time: Up to 120 minutes

• Waterproof: Yes

• Beard trimmer: Yes

£69.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR DURABILITY

Braun Series 9 Electric Shaver

Five shaving elements capture more hair in one stroke than most of the competition.

• Shaving time: Up to 60 minutes

• Waterproof: Yes

• Beard trimmer: No

£199.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR COMFORT

Philips Series 3000 Electric Shaver

ComfortCut Blade System provides a comfortable shave whilst protecting your skin from cuts.

• Shaving time: Up to 50 minutes

• Waterproof: Yes

• Beard trimmer: Yes

£110 from Amazon

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BEST FOR TRIMMING

Braun Series 7 Electric Shaver

Skin-friendly precision trimmer helps you easily reach difficult areas.

• Shaving time: Up to 50 minutes

• Waterproof: Yes

• Beard trimmer: Yes

£143 from Amazon

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BEST FOR VERSATILITY

Hatteker Electric Shaver

Four-in-one multi-functional electric shaver that even comes with a nose trimmer.

• Shaving time: Up to 60 minutes

• Waterproof: Yes

• Beard trimmer: Yes

£34.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR POWER

Panasonic LV65 Electric Shaver

Five-blade shaving system is powerful enough to significantly reduce your shaving time.

• Shaving time: Up to 60 minutes

• Waterproof: Yes

• Beard trimmer: Yes

£119.70 from Amazon

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BEST FOR A CLOSE SHAVE

Philips Series 9000 Prestige Electric Shaver

Glides smoothly over every contour with anti-friction SkinGlide rings.