Practical gifts for men they’ll actually use

Personal grooming gifts for the practical man

When searching for practical gifts for the man who has everything, grooming gifts are the way to go. Focus on tools and products that suit his style, work alongside what he already owns, and give his current essentials a cheeky upgrade.

Here are some excellent grooming gifts for the practical man:

• Shavers and trimmers: Most men don’t splash the cash on their own hair trimmers and shavers, so this is a great chance to replace old tools with something that feels a little more elevated and luxurious. We’ll go through options in the next section of this guide.
• Hair care kits: Whether for beard or head hair, putting together a kit of products tailored to their style is one of the more useful gifts for men that still feels entirely personal. Opt for items from brands you know they love, and a few new products that look right up their street.
• Shower essentials: Turn their daily wash into a high-end experience. Opt for luxurious shower gels and shampoos in scents you think they’ll enjoy, and pair with shaving cream, aftershave, and body lotions for a truly pampering experience.
• Travel grooming bag: When it comes to handy gifts for men, you can’t go wrong with a travel bag for his new grooming tools and products. Opt for a monogrammed bag for a personal finishing touch.

Practical gift ideas for him: Philips tools

Whether you’re on the hunt for practical Christmas gifts for men or a birthday present for your husband, Philips is your one-stop shop for male grooming tools. But, with a lot of options available, which trimmer or shaver should you choose? We’ve broken it down based on grooming habits, making it easy to find practical gifts for men:

• For kind-to-skin close shaving

With 30% of men experiencing irritation when shaving, the gift of a kind-to-skin shave is unbeatable.¹ The Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra provides an ultra-smooth, close shave thanks to the Triple Action Lift & Cut System, which gently lifts the hair from the root for a close cut that doesn’t nick the skin.

The hydrophilic coating delivers our most advanced skin protection, too, for a 50% smoother glide* across the face and neck. In a set that includes a UV Power Case and Quick Clean Pod, it makes a thoughtful, useful present for men looking for a gentler shave without compromising on results.

Considering your Philips shaver options? Check out our guide comparing the Philips i9000 with its predecessor S9000.

• For precise beard trims

For men who are picky about their beard length, choose the Philips Beard Trimmer Series 9000. It’s easy to switch between 30 different length settings ranging from 0.4mm to 10mm, so that he can control his look with ultimate precision.

The self-sharpening SteelPrecision Technology ensures a smooth trim, too. It can cut through thick hair with pulling at the skin, and ensures the most even results** for a beard that always looks its best.

• For head-to-toe grooming

Give the gift of ultimate convenience with the Philips All-in-One Trimmer 9000. This handy tool covers hair trimming, shaving, and styling from head to toe, all wrapped up in a single, easy-to-use trimmer. It makes bathroom cabinets neater and grooming on the go a breeze, and is perfect for an organised fella who likes a concise grooming toolkit.

The All-in-One Trimmer includes hair clippers, our patented precision trimming comb, a detail trimmer, and the iconic Philips OneBlade for smooth shaving, to name just a few of the features. As a 20-in-1 tool with 27 length settings (ranging from 0.2mm to 20mm), it brings versatility and precision without the need for multiple tools. Handy!

A few extra handy gifts for men

Make sure your practical gift ideas for him go the extra mile with a few add-ons and grooming accessories. Here are a few Philips extras to give you some inspiration:

• OneBlade replacement blades
• Replacement shaving heads
• The super useful Philips Quick Clean Pod
• Quick Clean Pod replacement cartridges
• Complementary grooming attachments, like the Philips Nose Trimmer Series 1000 or Philips Hairclipper Series 3000

If you’re purchasing grooming attachments, double-check that they’re suitable for your chosen Philips grooming tool. You can find compatibility details on each of the attachment product pages.

When it comes to choosing practical gifts for the man who has everything, it’s all about considering what he’ll actually use. By matching his grooming preferences to the right tools and products, you turn a genuinely useful present into something thoughtful, too, for a gift that encompasses the best of both worlds.

Looking for practical Christmas gifts for men? Take a peek at these Christmas gifts for men in their 20s.

*vs. coating with no beads

**Based on an objective evenness test with close-up images in its price class, done by a third-party agency

Sources 

¹Somatosensations Experienced in Male Shavers After Shaving the Face and Neck, ResearchGate