Shaving

For what?…Because it’s an important step to keeping your face looking and feeling good.  It ranks just as high as shaving with a shave cream, and you already know how I feel about that. After-shaves/post-shave products can be lotions, balms or even a gel.  They are designed to calm, moisturize and heal your skin from the [...]

Has anyone ever explained to you why you should use warm water to shave? In my post – Put something on…sheesh!, I spoke on why it was important to lubricate your face prior to shaving.  But, I also mentioned warm water is one of the musts for a comfortable shave. Warm water is the perfect temperature to get the closest most comfortable shave. [...]

You know, there has been more than a few times that I’ve had guys in my chair or at my events that have complained about shaving irritation in areas where they have no hair… upper cheeks, behind the earlobe, and sometimes two or maybe three inches below the Adam’s apple. With this interesting observation I have come to the realization that many [...]

The short answer?… You only “need“ one! Yes, we live in a shaving environment that promotes faster, smoother shaves with more blades. But, the average man can get away with 1… maybe 2 blades. As long as effort is placed on how to properly prep and shave the beard  (See my: Quick & Classic Shaving [...]

So, you have to shave everyday because your boss can spot stubble a mile away. But, in doing so your face hurts, DAILY, and you just can’t wait for the weekend so you can give our face a rest. Try this tip to maximize the weekend break! Shave your face Thursday night, right before you go to bed*.  As you sleep, your [...]

Now that all the New Year’s Resolutions ‘hoopla’ has passed, I now feel it’s safe to offer up a few suggestions that won’t get passed over as an assumed new diet or workout routine. So here’s a shortlist of what I think you all should try in 2020! 1. Get a barber shave– Hey, women pamper themselves ALL THE TIME. So what’s wrong [...]

Is Magic Shave good for shaving? – Marcus in Indianapolis, IN Depilatories, including Magic Shave and a host of others, have been around for a long time.  I have consulted with men that have experienced success as well as nightmares with their use.  I myself have tried my share many years back with mixed results. The main concerns [...]

As the men’s grooming industry continues to grow, so do our choices in products. And, in my opinion – while that is a good thing – sometimes it can also be overwhelming! Even beyond all the brands to choose between there are also different types of products that do the exact same thing. How is a [...]

Let’s face it (no pun intended!)… acne adds a problematic layer on top of many of life’s activities: family holiday photos, first dates, even shaving. While scientists are still busy working on a complete cure there are several ways to help prevent future breakouts and navigate your shave through current ones. Trust me, even I have [...]

Anyone who shares a bathroom with a woman knows the struggle…you end up with limited space for your products and the majority of the budget seems to go to her products. What’s a guy to do? I am often asked this question by readers and clients and there is one simple solution: share! Okay, I [...]