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Give Your Dad the Gift of Good Grooming this Father’s Day

Fathers seem to fall into one of two divergent categories when it comes to grooming: He’s meticulous about his appearance and stocks his medicine cabinet accordingly or he considers Irish Spring or similar bar soap a does-it-all wonder. For the special day that celebrates all that he’s done for you, consider both kinds of dads could benefit from a box ‘o grooming essentials. Dapper dad will adore trying new brands and, uh, clueless dad may learn a thing or two.

Birchbox: The New Essentials $64

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Got a dad that’s stuck in a very deep grooming groove? Show him there’s more out there than Aqua Velva and Clubman with this complete regimen of Birchbox favorites from Anthony, Harry’s, Kiehl’s, and more. And the haul comes with a cool Coalatree duffel you might want to steal for yourself (but don’t).

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Soho Home Robe And Shaving Set $250

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If your dad appreciates a quality shave and hardcore lounging, then this gift of a plush bathrobe from swanky Italian brand Frette and three-piece shaving set from Soho House’s in-house barbershop brand, Neville, will be his lazy Sunday jam.

The Barneys Dapper Daily Box Dapper Daily $225

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Some of us have fathers that wear dad jeans un-ironically and beat up Reeboks and there are other’s who have a classier parental role model. Both have their own charms but it’s the latter that will appreciate this swanky collection of posh perfume, shaving paraphernalia, and skincare.

Mr Porter Summer 2017 Grooming Kit $95

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This gigantic box of teeny-tiny products is a great intro to cool niche brands for the skincare savvy dad. From Allies of Skin’s overnight anti-aging mask to Dr. Barbara Sturm’s hydrating cleanser to Baxter of California’s eye cream, there’s a lot to help him put his best face forward. Plus, there are other mini head-to-toe solutions from Oribe and Marvis that makes this perfect for taking along on summer travels.

BirchboxMan Test Drive: Sweat Defense $12

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Even if your dad doesn’t give a crap about upkeep, he probably does care if your mom gripes that he smells like a locker room. This sporty set includes samples of everything he needs to look and smell reasonably clean in a little kit that he can stash in his gym bag.

Tom Ford Grooming Kit and Leather Wash Bag $1,100

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Got (loads of) money to burn and a dad who deserves the world (of luxury!)? This spendy set that includes Tom Ford’s fancy skincare regimen and awesome Oud Wood in shower gel form is just the thing to spoil him. Oh, and it comes in a luxurious leather wash bag (hence the sky high price tag) that will last him forever.

Katie Dickens
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Katie Dickens is a Manhattan-based beauty and grooming writer. She has held staff positions at Glamour, In Style, People…
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