Much like the mullet of the late 80’s and early 90’s, the beard is highly glamorized today, and the longer the whiskers, the better, apparently. However, there is still a huge segment of the male population that takes pride in being clean-shaven. The men who take time out of their day to keep their skin smooth and hair-free may actually enjoy some benefits they might…
Scott Donaton, head of a New York advertising firm, is known for maintaining an impeccably charcoaled jaw. Credit Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times Jon Hamm, whose role on “Mad Men” inspired many a clean shave, was among the actors pairing stubble with a tuxedo at the Emmys last week, just as Brad Pitt did at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month. Lots of male…
If you want to shave and groom your facial hair, there are safe and effective ways to shave - without cutting yourself or causing dry skin. Because men s beards are typically very thick, removal methods such as plucking and waxing are impractical and painful. Shaving and depilatories are better alternatives for men that provide quick if temporary results. For results…
Men of all ethnicities can get razor bumps as a result of shaving, but black men seem to suffer from them more often than people of other races. Up to 80% of men who get razor bumps are black. As a result, black men need to be especially careful when shaving to prevent the development of ingrown hairs. Razor Bumps and Curly Hair The main reason why black men get razor…
It’s widely accepted that most women don’t like men with lots of body hair. But does this preference have a biological basis, or is it a result of cultural conditioning? In this study, Finnish scientists showed women “pictures of male torsos before and after the removal of body hair” and asked them to rate the attractiveness of each photo. They also polled the women…
This is one of the most common ways people remove facial hair. It works best when you don t have that much hair to remove. One or two dark hairs on the chin? Tweezing is the best way to go. Sterilize the ends of the tweezers with rubbing alcohol before and after plucking to avoid infection. Stretch the skin gently around the area that you want to pluck. Grip the hair…
Body Hair. It’s what separates the men from the boys, or so that’s what society has sold us on since our young adult days. However, we’ve witnessed the concept of body hair evolve over the years. Be it embracing the full jungle or going fully bare, all over that is, how a man chooses to wear his body fur is now a beauty trend that’s become accepted amongst the grooming…
It’s a pretty safe bet that Baywatch will go down as the biggest blockbuster of the summer of 2017. But what isn’t so clear is who the audience will be ogling most—the buxom, bikini-clad beach bunnies or the pumped-up, hard-bodied musclemen in the cast. Dwayne Johnson’s “Rock” physique already has legions of fans—but the transformation of co-star Zac Efron (who shot…
For men, looking and feeling good starts with proper grooming. And good grooming starts with finding the right shaving, haircare, and skincare accoutrements. Groupon keeps your medicine cabinet stocked with men s toiletries to help you look your suave-iest—with a fresh lineup of products arriving every day. Shaving Essentials One of the pleasures of maleness is getting…
If I were to generalize, there are a few primary reasons why men work out: vanity/aesthetics, sports performance, to rehabilitate an injury or fix a health issue, and for overall health and wellness. More likely than not, you either want to look good, play better, and feel better or live longer. If we are being completely honest, of the four reasons mentioned, vanity…
What’s the best epilator for men? Well, we can’t talk about epilators until you know what it is. It is an electrical device that looks a lot like an electric razor but it isn’t. Razors cut the hair as close to skin level as possible using a set of spinning cutting heads. Epilators actually grab the hair and pull it out by the root. It’s still a temporary hair removal…
Laser Hair Removal for Men Southern California If you are thinking of going shirtless at the beach this summer, you may want to make sure that your body hair is under control. The amount and coarseness of hair varies from man to man, but we all know that our body hair has the tendency to grow a little out of control if not maintained. So, if you plan on rocking no…
