The World's Most Famous Facial Hair Gets A Restyle This Christmas

LONDON, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Research reveals that 55 per cent of men¹ restyle their facial hair depending on the occasion and with the festive season now upon us, even the most famous of hirsute faces is undergoing a style revamp.

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Best known for his bushy white beard, even Santa couldn't resist experimenting with the Braun cruZer6 range to spruce up his look. After all Christmas comes once a year and, like every man, Santa wants to look his best under the mistletoe.

A new study of 2,000 Brits commissioned by male grooming range Braun cruZer6, reveals that the seasonal festivities come with the added pressure of not only buying the right gifts but also looking better than ever.

Whether it's for parents, the in-laws or old friends, the survey reports that Christmas Eve is the date when British men are most inclined to style their facial hair (67 per cent)² – and almost half of men (46 per cent)² surveyed said they will sport a new look for Christmas and New Year parties.

The Christmas holiday doesn't mark the end of men's ramped up grooming routines, in fact it's an excuse for experimentation for a fifth of men² who said that being off work during the festive break is the perfect excuse for them to test out a new beard style (and just 11 per cent² will use the time off as an excuse to give up their facial hair grooming all together).

This might well be down to a desire to get lucky under the mistletoe as 40 per cent of women² surveyed said their partner would get a ticking off if he looked scruffy and unkempt at Christmas, and - despite the hipster beard trend remaining popular with men – 43 per cent of women² said they would like to kiss well-groomed stubble or a goatee beneath the mistletoe this year.

In an act of 'self-gifting', 35 per cent² of women admitted to having themselves in mind when buying their partner a shaver for Christmas to avoid any overly bristly encounters. However, it's not just the ladies who appreciate the benefits of the Braun cruZer6 range: 90 per cent² of men would keep an electric grooming device given to them as a Christmas gift, rather than return it – making it a safe bet for gifting.

The enthusiasm for these gifts might be down to the issues that men most associate with festive facial fuzz:

• 32 per cent² of men said getting bits of food stuck in their facial hair is their top inconvenience – and this is sure to increase with the seasonal overindulgence
• 19 per cent²  find that their beards freeze in low temperatures – although 44% men surveyed said that their beard kept them warm during the winter months
• 16 per cent²  of bearded blokes are frustrated that they can't sport the current roll neck trend

The survey revealed that 36 per cent² of men are planning on spending more time on their grooming routine in 2016 than in 2015, so don't wait for Santa to experiment with your style - get the Braun cruZer6 range today, available at retailers nationwide and www.Amazon.co.uk

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Notes to Editors:

About Braun cruZer6
A range of facial and body styling and electrical grooming appliances that includes:

• Braun cruZer6 beard&head: With its special click & lock functionality, the adjustable comb stays firmly in place allowing you to trim your hair to the exact length you desire
• Braun cruZer6 precision: Featuring a trimming head with extra-fine teeth, this versatile styling tool gives you the freedom of customized precision work
• Braun cruZer6 body: Offering a 2in1 benefit, this cleaver gadget can change easily from a trimmer to a shaver at the touch of a button - making messy body hair a thing of the past
• Braun cruZer6 face: This sleek 3-in-1 shaver, styler and trimmer turns any facial hair into a stylish beard, giving you a close shave, neat trim or defined edges

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¹P&G study of electric shaver users, November 2013
²Study of 2029 UK adults aged 16+ completed by Ginger Comms in November 2015