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The Village Barber: Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm

The Village Barber: Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm

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 [...]

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2011 Must Have Aftershave Balm

2011 Must Have Aftershave Balm

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 [...]

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2011 Must Have Grooming Invention

2011 Must Have Grooming Invention

Sure I was skeptical, but who can pass up an opportunity to save a few bucks on razor cartridge refills? The EverBlade system is constructed with a plastic frame that allows for the complete razor handle and blades to be housed comfortably for convenient storage. The blades themselves rest on top of a copper plate where all the “magic” seems to happen. [...]

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Loads of lather!

Loads of lather!

A client of mine gave me a tub of  The New York Shaving Company’s – Elizabeth Street Shaving Cream, and suggested I give it a try since it was one of his favorites. Flattered and anxious, I took it home and placed it on my sink for my next day shave. Once I opened the [...]

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Stop number 6!

Stop number 6!

Next stop, the Big Apple! Join me, this week… Thursday – October 13th at Lord & Taylor (5th Ave.) 3 – 8pm Friday – October 14th at Bloomingdale’s (59th St.) 11 – 6pm Saturday – October 15th at Bloomingdale’s (59th St.) 11 – 6pm Sunday – October 16th at Bloomingdale’s (Soho) 1 – 6pm I [...]

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Aftershave balm – A barber’s blend

Aftershave balm – A barber’s blend

More and more barbers are trying their hand at their own product lines. And for what it’s worth, I completely support it! After all, who knows shaving products better than the people who use them on a daily basis? Enter Master Barber – Iain Kane, creator of  The Village Barber product line. Currently comprised of two [...]

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EverBlade

EverBlade

You know, “As Seen on TV” products can be an honest to goodness “toss-up”. But in the case of the EverBlade, it wasn’t too far of a stretch! The EverBlade system is constructed with a plastic frame that allows for the complete razor handle and blades to be housed comfortably for convenient storage. The blades [...]

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RazoRock: Aftershave Wax

RazoRock: Aftershave Wax

Post shave or “Refresh” (as I like to call it), is the final step in making sure that your newly shaved face is equipped with the right tools to combat shaving irritation. The company RazoRock, designed a 100% natural handmade aftershave wax that does just that: heal and moisturize!  Packed with more essential oils than I have ever [...]

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On or off… Braun’s got you covered!

On or off… Braun’s got you covered!

Braun, one of the industry leaders in the world of electric shaving, has been around for many years helping men look their best.  I personally have been a fan ever since I picked up my first pair of trimmers. Their shavers have always ranked high on my list of “go to” electric shavers, so when I [...]

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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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