How To’s

I’ve been asked to answer two questions… (1) How does someone determine if they have a tough beard? and (2) How do guys with tough beards get a more comfortable shave? So let’s start by first identifying if you have a tough beard. Here are a few of the signs: You have an afternoon shadow, not a 5 o’clock one. You cannot [...]

Ingrown hairs always seem to find their way back. So here’s the simplest way to treat, and drastically reduce them from ever returning! [...]

Guys let’s face it, shaving nicks are the worst! No one likes them and they take away tons of time when you’re trying to head out the door, So here’s a trick I use whenever i’m in this very bad situation.   Items needed: Cube of ice (1); alum block / or stick; styptic powder Step [...]

I’m a HUGE advocate for using moisturizers. Not just for the face, but for your body as well! No matter the climate, your skin can use all the help it can get to look healthy and stay moist. Or like an old football buddy of mine would always say: “Lotion and moisturizer keeps you from [...]

Looking for some ideas to step up your style game tonight? It’s New Year’s Eve, you’ve got to go all out! I’ll be wearing a four in hand knot… who wants to join me?   [...]

Even if you don’t have to wear a tie to work you better get one pressed and ready because, guys, ’tis the season for ties! With Thanksgiving, holidays and holiday parties starting to fill up every free weekend on your calendar, this is the time of year to look sharp! What many men don’t realize is [...]

It’s getting cold outside! But that doesn’t mean that when you layer up you’ll have to sacrifice style to stay warm. One of the easiest ways to dress up any winter wardrobe is with a styled scarf – you heard me, styled. As in, anything other than throwing it around your neck! Guys, trust me: it is [...]

  It’s hard to believe we are already past Labor Day! Technically the first day of Fall isn’t until September 23, but most of us consider this the unofficial marker between summer and autumn and a time when many guys are looking to change up their style. The transition from summer to fall is a pretty easy [...]

As much I love to shave, I know that there are many men who don’t. Regardless of the reason, there is a solution for those men who rather not deal with it. One of the most popular choices is the “scruffy beard”. The biggest advantage is less maintenance, and for many, no more risk of irritation! So [...]

I get many visits from guys who are looking for a make-over or simply a “new-look”. So when I get questions from readers about how to get their barbers to deliver the best haircut for them, I start with one simply word – Communication. I know I may sound like a relationship counselor or your wife or [...]