The Barber/Client Relationship – Client
March 31, 2010

Has a barber ever given you a bad haircut? What about a bad shave?  I know I've received a few.  So here are a few ways to make your haircut or shave experience better, so you won't have to keep searching for a new barber! Client: "Just a trim" - is not a description of a haircut...sorry guys.  So unless your barber already knows how to cut your hair, give him/her a little more information to work with.  Do not be afraid to take a picture, barbers like myself, like to have a visual....

Scalp scrub?
March 29, 2010

If you are a person that constantly deals with dull hair and flaky product build-up, here's a great remedy: exfoliate the scalp! If you really haven't seen a positive change in your hair's shininess after reading my earlier post about dull hair (See After the shine is gone...), consider this step.  You see, styling products lead to build-up on the scalp, making the hair dull and hard to style.  Exfoliating the scalp removes debris, unplugs clogged follicles, and gets rid of excess sebum...

Last call…
March 26, 2010

We all know that doing just about anything in moderation will always keep us out of trouble, right?  Well, when it comes to taking care of your skin, moderation in alcohol consumption is no exception. Here's why! Alcohol intake reduces the level of vitamin A within the body. Vitamin A is a substance found within the body that is directly responsible for some important tasks related to skin. First, it promotes skin cell turnover, which helps to push new cells to the surface. As a result, the skin...

Save a shoe… Save a nose!
March 24, 2010

Did you know...? The material your shoes are made out of is just as important as how often they are worn, when it comes to reducing foot and shoe odor? Some of the most comfortable shoes, suede or PVC synthetic sponges (i.e. thonged beach sandals for example), are also the type of materials that best absorb sweat. This absorption can lead to creating a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria.  Materials which are less absorbent, like hard plastic or hard leather, do not absorb sweat...

Back-acne?
March 22, 2010

Ever wonder why your back gets acne?... Ever wanted to know how to get rid of it? Here are some answers! The Reason: Much like facial acne, there is no single cause for the formation of acne on the back.  However, experts presume that it maybe due to the same factors that cause facial acne, which include overproduction of the sebaceous glands around puberty or during other times when our body experiences significant hormonal changes. When too much sebum is produced, pores and hair...