I used to work with an older barber that swore horse hair shaving brushes were the best on the market. Of course me being biased to badger hair, I paid very little attention at the time. But over the years I secretly tried a few a that definitely made an impression both for their performance, and the [...]
Solo Noir, has added 3 new items to their fast growing list of natural skincare products! Dedicated to the advanced health of a man’s skin, Solo Noir made sure to recognize the importance of the skin underneath the beard by adding 2 beard oils – MUSE & BOLD. I gave the BOLD beard oil a try. And, being [...]
I get asked this question all the time. “Which one of these creams should I choose?” Realistically it’s simply a matter of preference. But for the guy who’s really wants to know the benefits of both, here we go! First, let’s start with the no-lather shave cream which I commonly refer to as a- “lotion-based” [...]
Shaving can be tough, and I know this because you tell me! So along with my Quick & Classic Shaving tips, let me explain the benefits of three “key” items that, along with my tips, will always make shaving better! Here you go… 1. The Badger Brush – it’s great for shaving preparation: exfoliates the skin, creates [...]
Many of my clients tell me (before I shave them) that they have sensitive skin. The first thing I ask is if their skin reacts to certain products that are applied to their skin. If their answer is yes, then I keep this in mind with the products I use during the shave. But, 9 times [...]
There are TONS of guys out there who skip the pre-shave steps to shaving. I know, because they tell me! So, what if there was a product that could help you to eliminate the prep-work and go right into shaving without a splash of water? Enter Menaji Skincare’s Clear Shave 3-in-1 Formula. Designed to deliver [...]
It’s bad enough that shaving can be a challenge! But, for all the guys out there who have thick beards, the frustrations can multiply quickly. So here ‘s a quick video that I put together with eHow Style on how to tackle this issue a simple and easy way. Enjoy! [...]
Philips Norelco created an electric shaver that caters to the population of men who struggle with ingrown hairs. They did this by recognizing that the lift-cut system used in many electric shavers and razors to guarantee a super-close shave was actually a primary cause of this irritation. So, they saw a need and chose to be [...]
Yeah, yeah.. I know, I see the beard trend going on. But you know what? With every beard I trim, there’s an equal amount of men (if not more) that want a nice close shave. And “us barbers” are the ones to give it! Trust me, I totally get the “fear” excuse. And, there are [...]
Am I the only one who feels REALLY overwhelmed when I walk into the shaving & grooming aisle of the local drug or grocery store? The colors, the cans , the tubes… It”s enough for me to just skip it and try again another day! But you know? Once you know what to look for it gets [...]