Shaving

  Know your… 1. Water Water temperature and moisture is key to getting a great shave. Warm water softens the beard and skin allowing the blade to do its job better. The moisture produced is what is needed to make your shaving products work to their maximum potential. 2. Skin Everyone’s skin reacts to shaving [...]

How does a man determine which shaving tool to use, razor or electric? – Michael F. The best way to choose the right shaving tool, is to see how your skin reacts to their use. The curlier the beard, the more aware one needs to be with how close the hairs are cut. Ingrown hairs are [...]

Created by Ludovico Martelli over 70 years ago in Florence, Italy.  This shaving cream remains on the top of the list for the quality lather that it can produce.  It is also known for being “the” shaving cream, that many other shaving creams try to imitate. The name?… Proraso Shaving Cream At times this cream can be very hard to [...]

Barbers, have you ever been confused about the type of haircut your client was asking for? So have I. What about trying to figure out how close may be too close for a shave?  Trust me, I have had all of the same feelings.  So this is what I do to not only make myself feel [...]

As the weather gets warmer, and the layers slowly come off, we all want our bodies to look good.  So what do we do? We hit the gym and watch what we eat, right? Unfortunately, the most popular weight loss diet for men (Low Carb. –  High Protein) is not always the best. Here are a [...]

Did you know that nearly half the cologne men own are purchased by women? Now, that can only mean one thing… right? Here are a few ways to improve your “chances” once you’ve found that perfect scent! Know how to wear it – try my “How to Apply Cologne“ post.  This is the easiest and most [...]

Guys, could your beard use a little help? Maybe a neater look, or perhaps the skin underneath could use a bit of attention? Here are a few quick tips from a  Men’s Health Magazine article I was recently featured in.  Take a look, these tips just may do the trick! Know your face… Consider the [...]

We’ve all seen the the shaving commercials, whether it is for wet-shaving (Gillette) or dry-shaving (Braun).  They are all promoting the same thing… a smooth, close shave.  Nothing wrong with that!  After all, I think we all can appreciate a  close shave, including myself! But what about those guys that suffer with irritated skin after such a close shave?  No [...]

I’m going to finish 2009 with this re-post, to help you start the New Year off right! _______________________________________ / Excerpt from my interview with Mens’ Health magazine… Question: How do I get a great haircut? Answer: Communication, communication, communication, I cannot say it enough.  I know I may sound like a relationship counselor or your wife or girlfriend, [...]

I believe if you always approach your shaving regimen as if you have a tough beard… 90% of your shaving issues should disappear.  The other 10%, is all about taking your time. _____________________________________________/ I received a few questions regarding my previous post (Multiple razor blades…gimmick?). The first one…How does someone determine if they have a tough beard?  And the second… How [...]