The hair diet!
April 30, 2010

I know you've read several posts that I have written that explain which foods and vitamins help your hair grow fuller and shinier. But, I thought it would be a good idea to also mention a few items that hinder this process, so it could be easier to achieve the hair results you want. Slash the consumption of these items in half! Coffee Alcohol Black Tea Sugar Why you ask? The vitamins B, Iron and Zinc are designed to improve the strength, shine and overall health of your hair....

Shaving Q&A’s!
April 28, 2010

1. I understand the advantages of a professional shave. Is there a number of times a man should get a pro shave each month among day-to-day shaving? There really isn’t a recommended number, since so many faces react differently to a very close shave. How I try to guarantee my best work is to suggest a visit to the shop with 2 to 3 days beard growth, which in many cases minimizes any potential irritation. 2. What is the best way to learn how to shave? Have someone teach you? Have someone...

It fights colds… and wrinkles?!?
April 23, 2010

Hey we've all had the sniffles.  In fact, I have them right now... and 9 times out of 10, the first thing I grab is something that contains Vitamin C. Why? Because it works! So since Vitamin C  fights the common cold so well, imagine my surprise when I found out it also fights the appearance of aging?!? Vitamin C is a critical component for the production of collagen, an essential skin protein. If collagen is not produced, your skin will sag and appear dull. By increasing the production...

5 wet-shaving must knows!
April 20, 2010

  Know your... 1. Water Water temperature and moisture is key to getting a great shave. Warm water softens the beard and skin allowing the blade to do its job better. The moisture produced is what is needed to make your shaving products work to their maximum potential. 2. Skin Everyone's skin reacts to shaving differently. Knowing how your skin reacts to different ingredients in creams and pre-shave products is important. 3. Beard The more curl your beard hair has, the more...

Razor… or Electric?
April 16, 2010

How does a man determine which shaving tool to use, razor or electric? - Michael F. The best way to choose the right shaving tool, is to see how your skin reacts to their use. The curlier the beard, the more aware one needs to be with how close the hairs are cut. Ingrown hairs are more common with wet shaving because of how close the hair is cut. In contrast, razor burn is most common with electric shaving due to repeatedly going over the same areas. Not to worry however, because with correct...