Grooming Archive

HOW TO BUY LINGERIE

Posted on 16 December 2009 , under Grooming

What exactly is it that’s on the floor of the lingerie department of M & S that we men find so fascinating? and why is that man running away – is he a knicker thief? – This would certainly explain his shiftiness and sweating. No, this is a normal everyday guy well outside of his comfort zone, his comfort zone being the floor down

SNOOD YOU SIR!

Posted on 01 December 2009 , under Grooming

Depending on what side of the fashion rails you’re standing a SNOOD can be pronounced as S-NUD, or if you are in Burberry in Heathrow then S-NUDE is better advised. Having said that, Burberry appreciates more than most how to dress this winter and they have some of the most desirable snood offerings on the market including: the Cable Knit, Fair Isle and not

MO' BETTER MAN

Posted on 06 November 2009 , under Grooming

'Movember' is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer. Mo Bros (supported by their Mo Sistas) start Movember (November 1st) clean shaven and then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache. During Movember, each Mo Bro effectively becomes a walking billboard for men’s health and, via their Mo, raises essential funds and awareness

FACING A TIRED FACE

Posted on 30 October 2009 , under Grooming

A man's facial skin is different to a woman's in many different ways. Firstly ours is up to 30% thicker and contains a tighter network of fatty tissue. Secondly male skin ages more slowly than our female counterparts (yippee!) thanks to a richness in collagen. Thirdly, our skin also has higher water-binding properties which often make it appear firmer and tauter making it less likely

HIGHT STREET HITS

Posted on 01 October 2009 , under Grooming

Now that you’re armoured with the tips to make clothes shopping productive and worthwhile we thought it was a good idea to talk about some of the pieces you can find in the various high street shops. From coats galore, to the return of the boot, there are some great bargains to be had and some nice surprises too. Topman Unashamedly youth orientated in many ways

THE RIGHT WARDROBE

Posted on 19 August 2009 , under Grooming

Your Guide to Choosing the Right Wardrobe: The new autumn / winter collections are currently making their way into all the high street stores across the country and without a doubt there are great bargains to be had (if you look in the right places – more on that later!). Throughout the season I will be highlighting the latest trends in men’s fashion and accessories

NICE HEAD!!!

Posted on 10 July 2009 , under Grooming

What do Hollywood heavyweights Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel, and our own Colin Farrell (ref. Daredevil Movie) all have in common – well the answer is quite obvious really, a shaven dome of sheer manliness. According to Todd Greene, the owner and founder of HeadBlade, today’s men are making a self-assertion that skin is definitely in. “Many men gravitate to the shaved head look because

ELECTRIC SHAVING

Posted on 19 May 2009 , under Grooming

When you shave with a wet razor blade a layer of skin is removed, and while this might result in a close shave, it may also cause irritation. So, if you have sensitive skin, shaving with an electric razor may be the option for you. More expensive electric razors generally have blades that move at much higher speeds, meaning they’ll cut more efficiently and effortlessly.

SKIN DIFFERENCE

Posted on 19 April 2009 , under Grooming

Initially you may not believe there are any differences between a man's and a woman's skin. However, there are several differences that are worth noting and reflect how a man should care for his skin and what products he should use. Thicker Skin: As men tend to have thicker skin than women, our skin care products should have the durability to penetrate the thicker skin

FACING YOUR BUMPS

Posted on 02 April 2009 , under Grooming

TACKLING INGROWN HAIRS & RAZOR BUMPS: Just when you thought shaving every day was tough enough, along comes an ingrown hair, or worse still a razor bump. Annoying as they might be, let us shed some light on how they come about and how they can be avoided. CAUSE: Razor bumps are created when the growing hairs exit the skin, curl over and burrow into the adjacent