Grooming Tools

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Braun, one of the industry leaders in the world of electric shaving, has been around for many years helping men look their best.  I personally have been a fan ever since I picked up my first pair of trimmers. Their shavers have always ranked high on my list of “go to” electric shavers, so when I [...]

Happy Grooming… Face Wash – Glycolic Face Wash by Anthony Logistics Exfoliators – Face Scrub by Baxter of California & Purifying Cleanser by Lierac Homme Moisturizer – Intensive Moisture Balance by Dermalogica Anti-Aging – Max LS Ageless Face Cream by Lab Series Grooming Tool – Japanese Exfoliating Bath Towel by Cure Body Wash – Oak for Men by Bath & Body Works Deodorant – Crystal Body Deodorant for Men Pre-Shave [...]

If you are anything like my friends, and some of my clients (you know who you are…!),  you could care less about what type of  hairbrush to use. And although I may be slightly sympathetic to the idea that they, and even you,  feel that your hair looks just fine with the hairbrush you’ve been using since you were 13, it’s [...]

What is the hot style for suits right now? And what ties / shirts look best-skinny ties, bow tie, etc. ?– Karl, San Diego, CA This is a timeless question, but the answer always remains… “it depends”! Just like a hair style or hair cut, you should go with what you like and what makes you feel [...]

I don’t think that I need to expound on this much more… One of the responsibilities of a barber is to finish off a haircut with a quick clean-up of the eyebrows, ears and the nose. If he or she isn’t doing that, then you can always ask them to do so.  But, you should [...]

Ah, yes!  The wonderful feeling of prepping your face with a shave brush! I know, I know, you’re busy, but just pick one day out of the week and give yourself this royal treatment. Based on the emails regarding Friday’s post – (A single blade that gets it close!), I can see many of you are interested…and rightly so! It’s great [...]

For some men, an irritation free wet-shave is virtually impossible.  However, as I have mentioned in my electric shaving posts, foil shavers, as opposed to rotary shavers, are the most ideal for a close irritation-free shave. So here is my choice for 2009’s foil shaver…. Braun Series 7 For over 50 years this company has designed electric shavers.  Starting with the [...]

Do you remember my posts about what to do with your ear hair?  Yes, I said for you to wax ’em!  And, many of you have…but, many of you are still a bit reluctant.  So here is another solution… Groom Mate Platinum XL Nose & Ear Hair Trimmer A few months ago I was given [...]

Ever wonder just how many more blades can possibly go across your face before your razor will be considered a weapon? Well, we are up to 5 blades, the Gillette Fusion, or the lesser priced alternative M5 Magnum from Rite Aid drugstore. Both seem to be getting mixed results from my clients. Here is the [...]