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Eshu: Pre-Shave Oil

Eshu: Pre-Shave Oil

So you have the thick versions of pre-shave oil and then you have the thin ones. This pre-shave oil by Eshu, easily falls in between both consistencies. The choice of oil is native to Australia – Blue Cypress, and is finished off with very subtle ingredients like Australian Sandalwood, Lavender and Tea Tree oil. Even [...]

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Village Barber: Shave Oil

Village Barber: Shave Oil

Anyone who’s ever asked me for tips on how to shave has always heard me suggest the use of a pre-shave oil. So it’s only right that I try the best I can to review as many as possible to facilitate your shopping experience. Enter the newly designed Village Barber – Shave oil mixed with an amazing number of essential oils: Sweet Almond, Lavender, [...]

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eShave: Orange Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil

eShave: Orange Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil

êShave further complements it’s new Orange Sandalwood line with a pre-shave oil. Being a huge fan of pre-shave oils, I was very eager to try out the combination. Made of a highly refined extra-virgin formula, this oil adds the extra glide to further help its shave cream partner deliver a close and comfortable shave, while also adding an extra layer of [...]

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Moisture is the key!

Moisture is the key!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to reach out to the city of San Francisco on my second tour stop with Lab Series Skincare for Men. These are events that I really enjoy doing simply because it gives me a chance to educate men on a one-on-one basis about their grooming regimen. What stood out more than [...]

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John Allan’s: Slick Water

John Allan’s: Slick Water

John Allan’s took the concept of a pre-shave oil and added a bit of a twist! It’s labeled as a pre-shave solution that is designed to work the same as a pre-shave oil (See Post: Don’t be afraid of pre-shave oils!). However, the twist comes with the addition of  tea tree oil and a gel-like consistency. Resulting in [...]

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The Gentlemen’s Refinery: The Standard Pre Shave Oil

The Gentlemen’s Refinery: The Standard Pre Shave Oil

As I’ve stated in many of my posts, I never shave a client or myself without a pre-shave oil(See – My Quick & Classic Shaving Tips), simply because I am well aware of how much the shaving experience is enhanced by using  it. So after scouring over several pre-shave oils on the market, I came back to one I’ve used [...]

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The 2010 Must Have Pre-Shave Oil

The 2010 Must Have Pre-Shave Oil

As I’ve stated in many of my posts, I never shave a client or myself without a pre-shave oil (See – My Quick & Classic Shaving Tips), simply because I am well aware of how much the shaving experience is enhanced by using  it. So after scouring over several pre-shave oils on the market, I came back [...]

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They cost how much?!?

They cost how much?!?

  Don’t you hate shopping for refills of you favorite razor blades?  It always seems that as soon as you’ve purchased a pack, you have to go out for more!  Well, times are hard, and we are ALL looking for ways to stretch our money; so, here are a few tips on how to make those blades last [...]

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Put something on…sheesh!

Put something on…sheesh!

So I shaved a few guys recently none of whom have ever experienced a straight razor shave.  Prior to starting any shave, I generally ask a few questions about my clients shaving practices at home. During this discussion, I discovered that all of them mentioned they “dry shave”.  Simply put, they use their razor blade without the assistance of any lubricating agent – no water, shave cream, pre-shave [...]

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