Shaving

What?… Did you think I would forget the sole reason men’s grooming exists? Of course not! Over 85% of men shave, and over 85% of the questions I get begin or end with a shaving question.  So, it would only be right to search far and wide for a shaving cream that will make your shave “that much better”. [...]

Of course you know the importance of after shave… right? If not, then read this:  After shave… for what? Then after that, buy this!  ~> Eyre BioBotanics Cehami After Shave Balm This after shave’s main ingredient is Cehami, a native Australian plant that has anti-inflammatory and skin renewal properties. That means that it’s perfect for the every day [...]

As I’ve stated in many of my posts, I never shave a client or myself without a pre-shave oil (See – My Quick & Classic Shaving Tips), simply because I am well aware of how much the shaving experience is enhanced by using  it. So after scouring over several pre-shave oils on the market, I came back [...]

Just a few days ago, I walked into an empty elevator only to be overwhelmed by an extremely strong cologne fragrance. Needless to say, the scent of my cologne was non-existent by the time I escaped, only to have a brand new hybrid fragrance of some sort. Thanks, Mr. Way-Too-Much-Cologne-Wearer Guy! Of course adding a nice fragrance will only enhance your overall presentation and [...]

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 an assessment as to how I should shave him the closest I can; comfortably and irritation free. Surprisingly, [...]

What do you do? Well, the first thing is to make sure that you are definitely doing what I recommended in my previous post (See Post: Is shaving making the skin on your face darker?). Then after that, you could try a skin brightener… No, just kidding! The results of skin brighteners are extremely varied. Do I really [...]

One of the ways that I go about testing products, is by selecting a few that I like, and then sampling them on my clients during their services. It’s essentially a win-win for me, because their feedback allows me to decide on my next P.O.T.M. (Product of the Month), and it also gives me an opportunity to [...]

Have you ever had to explain to your barber how you want your hair cut or where your skin is the most sensitive… more than once? I think we all have… But as a barber, I want to tell you, the customer, that a little bit of  patience and understanding go a long way. You see, it’s [...]

Baxter of California just recently opened their very first barbershop in Los Angeles, CA.  So, I think that my selection of May 2010’s “Product of the Month” is coincidentally very timely.  Not only does their new barbershop bring back a bit of what has been lost in the barber business, it also provides their superior grooming [...]

1. I understand the advantages of a professional shave. Is there a number of times a man should get a pro shave each month among day-to-day shaving? There really isn’t a recommended number, since so many faces react differently to a very close shave. How I try to guarantee my best work is to suggest [...]