WAHL® Trimmers Unveils Panel of Experts and Answers Age Old Facial Hair Questions

- Trimmer inventor partners with pogonologists to provide Q&A, Encyclopedia of Styles and trend/style blogs at WAHLNation.com -

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Sep 09, 2010, 11:09 ET

STERLING, Ill., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- For centuries, men have searched for answers on what facial hair style to sport, how to maintain their facial hair and what their style says about them. Today, WAHL Trimmers is answering these questions. Partnering with nationally recognized pogonologists (facial hair experts, historians and authors of The Bearded Gentleman – The Styling Guide to Shaving Face), Nick Burns and Allan Peterkin, WAHL unveils several new components on WAHLNation.com.

"WAHL recognizes that men want easy-to-digest information about choosing and maintaining their facial hair," said Steve Yde, WAHL's product expert. "We know a lot of guys consider growing facial hair, but the uncertainty and anticipation causes some to go with a clean shaven look instead. WAHLNation.com provides the platform to help guys feel comfortable asking questions about how to maintain their facial hair and seeking insight on what style is right for them."

Nearly 60 percent of men nationwide grow some style of facial hair throughout the year and many desire instructions on how to improve their style. WAHL wants to know those questions. My goatee and me – what is this look telling other people? I've heard facial hair signifies virility and power. Is there any truth to this throughout history? Something just aint right, how do I straighten up this mustache? Men are encouraged to submit a question to our experts at WAHLNation.com/FacialHair/.

As the popularity of facial hair continues to increase, it's no surprise that a bevy of facial hair styles grace the faces of a wide range of men. WAHL invented the facial hair trimming category more than 25 years ago, and along the way has kept a close eye on the evolving styles. WAHL introduces 15 classic styles in the growing Encyclopedia of Styles. Each style includes historical information on where the style originated, what the style may say about a guy and techniques for maintaining. Stay tuned for additional styles or let WAHL know what style should make the list.

WAHL's experts are also keeping their ears (and sideburns) to the ground to provide the most up-to-date information on trends and styles. The WAHL Experts and Gentleman blog penned by trend expert Nick Burns, product expert Steve Yde and master barber and stylist Ben Phillips is a growing resource for all things facial hair.

"I'm excited to join WAHL in their mission to support men on their quest to define their personal style, and educate those seeking assistance from facial hair experts," said Nick Burns, WAHL's trends expert. "We're excited to help teach men the skills they need to sport the right style of facial hair...and have a little fun along the way."

Facial Hair Experts

Nick Burns, grooming and trends expert, is an internationally published writer and journalist. Specializing in grooming, fashion and health, he has contributed to the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, GQ, Details, Men's Journal, Elle, Out, Cargo, Health.com, Thomson Reuters, HommeGrooming.com and many more. The Bearded Gentleman is his first book.

Allan Peterkin, facial hair historian, is the author of the bestselling One Thousand Beards: A Cultural History of Facial Hair, The Bearded Gentleman and six other books on cultural history and medicine. His comments on facial hair have been published in Esquire, Men's Health, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, the New Yorker, the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, US and dozens of other international media outlets.

For a limited time, WAHL is offering a $5 rebate with the purchase of the WAHL Lithium Ion Grooming Kit and The Bearded Gentleman. To receive a rebate form, purchase the book here.

For more information and to view WAHL's Facial Hair Experts components, visit http://wahlnation.com/FacialHair/ or follow WAHL on Facebook and Twitter.

About WAHL Trimmers

A quarter-century ago, WAHL recognized the desire for well kept facial hair and created the trimmer category. The WAHL Groomsman was the world's first battery operated facial hair trimmer, and featured the same type of blade quality that defined WAHL clippers. And for the past 25+ years, that innovation has continued, developing trimmers for specific facial hair styles – beard, goatee and mustache – and other variations including ear/nose, body grooming and all-in-one. Most recently, WAHL introduced the first trimmer to harness the power of lithium ion that continues a legacy of superior trimming innovation.

About WAHL

Now in its 91st year, WAHL Clipper Corporation is an international industry leader in the manufacturing of products for the professional beauty and barber salon trade, consumer personal care and animal grooming. Headquartered in Sterling, Ill., WAHL currently employs some 2,000 people worldwide. WAHL products are available in 165 countries around the world. For more information about WAHL, visit www.wahl.com.

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