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The New York Times may have decided that beards are over, but we stand by our man Tom Ford on this one — just keep the grooming in check. If not for the sake of style, a man should at least be able to sport a beard as a barrier between his face and the elements. In American Hustle, GQ cover man Bradley Cooper had one of the manliest and well-kept versions we’ve ever seen. The key to keeping it good-looking is daily maintenance. You might think no one will notice that scraggle coming in on your cheeks, but trust us, they do. Have a look below and learn how to shave and maintain just like Cooper. We have to be clear, though, we only endorse the hair on his face. As far as his perm’s concerned? Well...do you.

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No. 3 of five length settings will get you to the same length as Cooper’s. Once you’ve trimmed, click in the twin rotating head to get rid of any scraggle.

$50, available at amazon.com

[#image: /photos/5583bead09f0bee564422476] **Jack Black Beard Lube**

An electric razor’s good to use on your face, but to have a clean neck you’ll need to do it the old-fashioned way. Lather up with this all-in-one pre-shave oil, shave cream and skin conditioner for an efficient and moisturizing shave.

$17, available at sephora.com

[#image: /photos/5583beaf3655c24c6c96adaf] **The Winston Razor**

A razor with your monogram is better than all other razors.

$35, available at harrys.com

[#image: /photos/5583beaf09f0bee56442247b] **Tea Tree Beard Oil**

A lightweight oil that’ll condition your scruff. The tea tree smells good and acts as a natural astringent — protecting against infected ingrown hairs.

$25, available at beardbrand.com

[#image: /photos/5583beaf3655c24c6c96adb1] **Biotin**

Take your vitamins — biotin conditions your hair from the inside out and does good things for your nails, too.

$20, available at amazon.com

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