I get asked this question a lot, and for good reason! Men of color are always in search of finding a solution to the ever growing problem of ingrown hairs and darkened complexions from shaving. So the question is definitely warranted! Is there a perfect product that will make these woes disappear? Unfortunately, no. But the answer [...]
Spotlight
- Fighting dry skin no matter the season!
- Winter’s Got Nothing On Handsome!
- Can too much shave cream ruin your shave?
- I gave the new hair loss shampoo by hims a try!
- 3 Elements to a Great Moisturizer
- Finally A Facial Just For Us
- 3 IN 1 Face Balm by Burke Avenue
- 5 Ways To Shave A Tough Beard
- 5 Shaving Tips You Need To Know For Winter
- Can My Face Truly Handle A Razor?
- Does Shaving Make Your Skin Darker?
- Easy Mo’ Trimming With This Trick!
- 3 Best SPF Moisturizers For Summer
- Goatee: How wide is too wide?
- Product Review: Rockwell 6s (Adjustable) Chrome Razor
Shaving
The Gentry Grooming Co: The Shave Cream
Black Pepper & Mint as fragrances in a shaving cream? What an interesting combination! Well, the Gentry Grooming Co.’s – The Shave Cream contains just that and it makes for a fun shave. When used as described, without a brush, it produced great lather that coats the skin with a nice subtle tingle that lingers without being [...]
How To: Shave Sunburned Skin
You don’t. Nope. NEVER. Period. It can take up take on average 5-7 days for 1st degree sunburn to heal. So follow these steps to help it along ~> (How To: Calm Sunburned Skin). Then follow these steps to get a close comfortable shave without irritation! ~> (How To: Shave) [...]
Gifts for Father’s Day!
Today at noon PST, I will be on an NBC 7 (San Diego) news segment suggesting a few gift ideas for Father’s Day, which by the way is this Sunday! If you happen to miss it, no worries, here are the items that made the show (below). And if you’re still undecided, don’t forget that there are many more ideas [...]
Village Barber: Shave Oil
Anyone who’s ever asked me for tips on how to shave has always heard me suggest the use of a pre-shave oil. So it’s only right that I try the best I can to review as many as possible to facilitate your shopping experience. Enter the newly designed Village Barber – Shave oil mixed with an amazing number of essential oils: Sweet Almond, Lavender, [...]
Barc: Bump Down – Razor Burn Relief
Let me first say that within the category of ingrown hair solutions, I set the bar pretty high mainly because ingrown hair challenges can be very common and worst of all unsightly, uncomfortable, and just down right frustrating. With that being said, I tried Bump Down – Razor Burn Relief by Barc and found that it was only somewhat effective [...]
An aftershave and moisturizer all in one!
Power Hydrator Aftershave by Menaji Skincare [xrr rating=5/5] [...]
With the grain first. And here’s why!
If you’ve read any of my shaving articles and tips, you will know that I am a strong proponent of wet-shaving with the grain first. So being that I feel so strongly about this, it is only right that I explain my reasoning. The benefits- A close shave with a significantly lower chance of shaving irritation. Why? Because the [...]
How To: Shave your Adam’s Apple
I have seen far too many men rush through their shaves to not address this oftentimes difficult step. Here are a few quick steps to help avoid having to plaster your neck with tissue paper. Prep your face – wash/exfoliate face or both. Follow by a pre-shave oil and shave cream (See my steps – here!) Shave [...]
Whoa!… Take it easy!
Whenever I’m in the gym locker-room, it never ceases to amaze me how aggressive many men are when shaving. Many times, I see guys attacking their faces with their razors as if their beards were fighting back! And if I hang out long enough, you know what I see next? Red splotchy faces, with toilet paper “freckles” everywhere. [...]
