after shave

There’s a new grooming line on the market named Imperial. They’re steadily making waves within the barbering community due to their vast experience in the trade of barbering (26yrs), and their focus on developing products based on our (barbers) needs. Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity to try their products because a friend [...]

Video Review Mr. Essential – After Shave Splash [...]

Being a STRONG advocate of aftershave balms, I always enjoy trying out new ones that come on the market. TASK Essential has clearly created quite a bit of attention with their choice of bright red boxes and simplified product list. So of course I had to try a few! Their aftershave balm speaks of calming [...]

A new product line out of Australia- Mr. Essentials will be entering the US men’s grooming market (this Fall) with a “splash” (no pun intended…). Their After Shave Splash is more than just a “great smelling” astringent/toner. It’s designed to help shrink enlarged pores while also tightening the skin. But, what’s more attractive to the average shaver, [...]

You know, there has been more than a few times that I’ve had guys in my chair or at my events that have complained about shaving irritation in areas where they have no hair… upper cheeks, behind the earlobe, and sometimes two or maybe three inches below the Adam’s apple. With this interesting observation I have come to the realization that many [...]

Lubriderm, known for their vast array of skincare products developed by dermatologists, has introduced a 3-in-1 lotion for Men. This new product boasts the ability to specifically take care of the Body and Face as well as cover your Post-Shave needs. It comes in two versions, “light fragrance” (pictured) and “fragrance free”. They both performed well as moisturizers [...]

There are good aftershave balms and there are not so good ones. There are also effective aftershave balms and then there are others that aren’t so much… This one – êShave’s Orange Sandalwood After Shave Soother, fits the good in both categories, good & effective. Mixed with common essential oils as it’s other partners in the [...]

Razor Burn Repair - by Anthony Logistics Packed with: Marshmallow (Root) - Medically used for skin burns, muscle aches, and inflammations of the skin. Chamomile - Used (in skincare) for various skin problems, such as skin rashes.  Also promotes cell regeneration (for faster healing). St. Johns Wort - Used by doctors as a balm for burns, wounds and insect bites. [...]

An aftershave balm is the key component in assuring that freshly shaved skin is properly healed and moisturized. So that’s where the Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm (previously October’s 2011 - POTM) comes into play! With over 30 years of experience in the field of barbering in the United Kingdom, Master Barber – Ian Kane owner of The Village Barber product line, has seen his share of shaving irritation. So with [...]

An aftershave balm is the key component in assuring that freshly shaved skin is properly healed and moisturized. So that’s where the Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm (previously October’s 2011 – POTM) comes into play! With over 30 years of experience in the field of barbering in the United Kingdom, Master Barber – Ian Kane owner of The Village Barber product line, has seen his share of [...]