men’s grooming awards

What do you get when you merge the control offered by a gel and the texture enhancing capability of a matte putty? You get Texture by Bumble and bumble. The best way to describe it is to quote the folks who made it… “Gives hair that elusive, undone-yet-done quality, with a hint of grit, hold and a tousled, [...]

When it comes to shampoos and conditioners, most guys use whatever their girlfriends or wives use. This shouldn’t come as a surprise considering most women take very good care of their hair, and usually purchase the best products for their hair needs by default. But, I think I’m safe in saying they probably don’t like it when you [...]

We all know the importance of exfoliating, right? So, it goes without saying that finding an exfoliant that’s effective but not too aggressive is crucial for the daily shaver. That’s why I like HeadBlade’s – HeadShed. It’s made with fine ground walnut shells that are just the right size to exfoliate the skin without being too aggressive. Here are a few other pluses: Great [...]

Thanks to the influence of athletes, actors and musicians, the beard trends varying from short to long will definitely be here for a while. So with that being said, if you are one of those guys that wears a little face protection from time to time, it’s best that you upgrade your equipment. The WAHL Peanut may not look like much, [...]

November 2011’s POTM and also crowned 2011 Must Have Shaving Cream. As I mentioned in my previous POTM article, “I literally had enough lather to shave at least three times.” It touts a consistent, rich lather that keeps the skin moist throughout! Priced at $18 for a 4oz tub, get 2 and tell them Craig the Barber sent you!   [xrr rating=5/5] [...]

An aftershave balm is the key component in assuring that freshly shaved skin is properly healed and moisturized. So that’s where the Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm (previously October’s 2011 – POTM) comes into play! With over 30 years of experience in the field of barbering in the United Kingdom, Master Barber – Ian Kane owner of The Village Barber product line, has seen his share of shaving irritation. So with [...]

More and more bar soaps are seemingly becoming an after thought in the shower these days, considering the plethora of body washes on the market. If you’re one of those struggling to find an effective bar soap that will get you super clean and won’t dry your skin out, look no further! Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap. It [...]

The average guy doesn’t like anything too heavy applied to his face, but he does want whatever he uses to work well! So, average guy, look no further because I found what you’re looking for! Revitalizing Gel by ClarinsMen, is a light-weight, great smelling daily moisturizer that covers well, firms and moisturizes. Your skin will immediately feel refreshed and appear more youthful after [...]

I just wanted to take the time to recognize and thank the 4 companies that helped to make TMR’s first Must Haves Giveaway a huge success! All the gifts are in the mail, and I look forward to getting feedback from all 4 winners on how they liked their prizes. It gave me great pleasure to [...]

With such an overwhelming response, I am excited to say that I definitely plan on doing more giveaways next year. A BIG THANK YOU to all who participated, it made the 2011 Must Haves, that much more exciting to announce. So without further ado, I have complied all the names with the help of Random.org; here are the winners! Miosha [...]