Shaving

The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream may just be the answer for all of  those tough-beard sufferers out there! You know, the guys with the 5 o’clock shadow that appears at noon? Although it’s still fairly new to the shaving cream market, it has created a niche that easily separates it from the shaving cream pack. How you ask? Well [...]

What do I do about the ingrown hairs that have already formed?  – Donald in Orlando, FL As for the bumps that have already formed, try using a sterilized needle or tweezers  to gently pull the hair out of the bump or swollen area.  But, be careful not to remove the hair entirely, as this [...]

You know, many men find it easier to just hide their faces under beards during the winter to avoid the sometimes irritating shaving process. So, since the first Spring-time shave can be a sensitive one… Why not make sure that it won’t be your last? Here are 5 Quick Steps to a pain free Springtime shave!   Step [...]

Recently I’ve received a few emails asking “are pre-shave oils harmful to the skin”, and “do these oils create in-grown hairs by clogging the skin’s pores?” The short answer is… No. Pre-shave oils were designed with key concepts in mind-trap moisture, aid in lifting the hair and protect the skin from the blade. All of these [...]

As I’m sure you know, I try out a lot of products. And it’s safe to say that I’m well aware of the fact that trying different brands at the same time could sometimes be a bad idea! But last week I pushed that envelope, and successfully re-learned a not-so-pleasant old lesson. I figured, hey, [...]

  Hey, that’s what it’s called… And, for good reason! This month’s POTM gives kudos to an item developed and sold by one of the oldest barbershops in London – Geo. F. Trumper. I always enjoy reviewing products that have been successfully developed by barbershops. Especially the ones that have not only mastered their ingredients, but have also opened doors for many other barbershops [...]

Many barbers and shaving enthusiasts alike, are pretty familiar with the Alum Block. It seems to come in very handy for the man who’s always in a rush, or the unfortunate easy bleeder. Commonly referred to as Potassium Alum, in the science world,  it is a chemical compound that acts as an antiseptic and also as a blood coagulant (stops bleeding, [...]

By Dr. David Colbert for Men’s Life Today The sort of water you use to shave should not have any effect on the closeness or effectiveness of your shave (though hard water can dull razors — more on that below). Your skin will typically adapt to the sort of water — hard or soft — [...]

Through reading a few of my posts, I’m sure many of you can quickly recognize that I am a big fan of lather shaving creams. And you don’t have to go very far to see that December’s POTM, shared with you one of the best shaving creams on the market (See post: 2010 Must Have [...]

I received many great responses  about this post. So here it is again, back for more! Yeah! I said it… Why? Because the goal of getting a “baby’s butt” smooth shave is not the answer for everyone… Period! As a barber, my goal is to take a look at a man’s skin and beard, and make [...]