Skin care | Shave it or save it Nivea campaign

Shave It or Save It

15 Dec 2011 15:06 PM | Posted by bh'sOlivia

We love it when things are done for a good cause, which is why, when we heard word that one of Rugby League’s biggest players, David ‘The Wolfman’ Williams, was taking part in a campaign to potentially shave off his trademark beard, we couldn’t help but be intrigued…

The ‘Shave It Or Save It’ campaign is a NIVEA initiative that asked the public to vote on whether certain guys (like ‘The Wolfman’) should ‘shave’ or ‘save’ their beards for charity. NIVEA for Men donated $1 to the Australian Paralympic Committee for every vote received – and they have successfully reached $10,000! Yippee!

David ‘The Wolfman’ Williams’ beard met its fate on Tuesday after the majority of the voters concluded that he should shave his face fuzz. We caught up with him (and his newly smooth face) to chat about his involvement in the cause…

Why did you choose to support NIVEA’s ‘Shave It Or Save It’ campaign?
It was Bambi's idea actually. For those of you who don’t know, Bambi is the name of my beard! If she was going to face the guillotine, she thought she'd help raise funds for the Australian Paralympic Committee along the way.

So you felt that you were a good fit for this campaign?
With a nickname like ‘Wolfman’ and a very well recognised beard, it was only fitting to get involved with the NIVEA for Men ‘Shave It Or Save It’ campaign – it’s fun, humorous and raises money for a good cause.

In the ‘Shave It Or Save It’ report, it states that a whopping 83 per cent of women prefer to kiss a clean-shaven man, is this part of the reason you decided to lose the beard?
No, not really. Although the other 17 per cent are very hard to find!

Do you think you’ll be more successful with the ladies now that you’re clean-shaven?
By the sounds of it a shaven face is the preferred preference. But I'll have do my own testing to be sure.

Rumour has it you love the NIVEA for Men Sensitive range – what do you love about it?
I haven’t shaved my face in a long time and feared that when it finally happened I would end up with razor rash or something worse! The NIVEA for Men Sensitive range definitely ensured that didn’t happen. And now I can proudly say I no longer suffer from Xyrophobia (a fear of razors). Thanks NIVEA for Men!

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Member Comments (29)

Posted by: softness (Member since 2007, Australia)

Out of a beard or clean shaven I'd pick clean shaven. I've never heard of the guy in the photo but then again I don't follow football. Yes, I think he should shave his moustache - blue doesn't suit him!! ; )

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 12:20pm)

Posted by: Rpear (Australia)

I like a bit of a 5 o 'clock shadow! or clean shaven! Yep! go the shave hhaha! I agree softness!

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 12:40pm)

Posted by: Jannz (Australia)

It depends on the guy. Some actually look better with facial hair.

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 1:16pm)

Posted by: Jenniqua (Australia)

Clean shaven is my favourite look, but depending on the man it does suit some really well.

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 1:27pm)

Posted by: Green_Jaguar (Australia)

I think it depends on the man. Some men look great with some facial hair and some don't. I mostly prefer men with some facial hair. I do not know David Williams so I can not comment on whether he looks better or not. Nivea, certainly does now have a really good range of products for men especially The Sensitive range for Men.

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 1:33pm)

Posted by: Ljene (Australia)

That's the Wolfman? Really, the dude in the photo? I can't believe it. I can believe that he'd named his mane though :)

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 2:22pm)

Posted by: Li (Australia)

I'm not a fan of really thick heavy beards, so either 5 o'clock shadow or clean shave :)

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 3:14pm)

Posted by: Platinum Ms (Australia)

Clean shaven, I feel only certain man can pull it off, it makes them look older .

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 4:08pm)

Posted by: oztag (Australia)

I think I'd prefer a clean shaven guy. But I agree with others, it also depends on the guy.

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 5:31pm)

Posted by: Tashii (Australia)

Im one of those 17% ;) come here baby *smooches* haha either way though i really dont mind :)

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 6:32pm)

Posted by: Chicklet (Member since 2008, Australia)

I clean shaven. Some guys can pull of the 5 o'clock shadow and look good, but not all. Great initiative by Nivea, although I must admit I've never heard of David 'the wolfman' Williams!

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 9:27pm)

Posted by: iluvfacialz (Member since 2007, Australia)

I love it when a guy looks a bit rugged, this includes a bit of unshaven hair on the face. HOT!!!

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 10:26pm)

Posted by: Neilrawson (Australia)

I prefer men to be clean shaven. I would rather see their faces than a face full of whiskers.
###Sandra

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 11:10pm)

Posted by: Discomilk (Australia)

I do prefer clean shaven, but i also think it depends on the bone structure of the guy as well. Some facial hair can suit certain guys, others it doesn't.

Posted on: December 16, 2011 (Dec 16, 2011 11:28pm)

Posted by: Cherry_Sweet_Blossoms (Australia)

Clean shaven for sure. I do have to say that even though im not a fan of facial hair, there are some people who can pull it off.

Posted on: December 17, 2011 (Dec 17, 2011 1:05am)

Posted by: Rewalize (Australia)

CLEAN SHAVEN!! I absolutely HATE kissing whiskers!! YUKKY ... love my hubby with a smoooooooth face. My daughters the same ... Dad doesn't get ANY kisses from either of us if he's PRICKLY!! lol.

Posted on: December 17, 2011 (Dec 17, 2011 11:22am)

Posted by: Tinaaa (Australia)

clean shaven definately!

Posted on: December 17, 2011 (Dec 17, 2011 11:51am)

Posted by: Elunia (Australia)

Clean shaven, some can pull it off but I still prefer clean shaven any day

Posted on: December 17, 2011 (Dec 17, 2011 2:39pm)

Posted by: Princess Fiona1 (Member since 2007, Australia)

On my hubby I much prefer when he is clean shaven. He once grew a goatie, but as he is blonde and fair skinned, nobody could even see it, and as he couldnt stop touching it, he shaved it off very quickly.

Posted on: December 17, 2011 (Dec 17, 2011 3:57pm)

Posted by: Mariearooloo (Australia)

Shave definately!!! I would hate to think of kissing a guy with a moustache..... but my guys naturally not hairy so its fine :D

Posted on: December 17, 2011 (Dec 17, 2011 8:28pm)

Posted by: Fashionista8P (Member since 2008, Australia)

clean shaven defs

Posted on: December 17, 2011 (Dec 17, 2011 9:33pm)

Posted by: KarenSaid (Member since 2008, Australia)

Ckean shaven, or a little bit of a shadow.. no beards thanks. They'll always remind me of the part in Harry Potter where Uncle Vernon gets a bit of egg stuck in his moustache

Posted on: December 18, 2011 (Dec 18, 2011 11:22am)

Posted by: HMad (Member since 2007, Australia)

I would say I prefer clean shaven for my boyfriend, but when it comes to the Wolfman, there is something about that beard that is very sexy! Hope he grows it back before the 2012 season starts, he always plays better with a full face of hair, LOL.

Posted on: December 18, 2011 (Dec 18, 2011 10:36pm)

Posted by: Evanescencessy (Australia)

Definitely clean shaven please!!!!

Posted on: December 19, 2011 (Dec 19, 2011 10:44am)

Posted by: Smmmm (Australia)

He is so cute! Definitely better clean shaven

Posted on: December 19, 2011 (Dec 19, 2011 1:41pm)