Month: March 2018

Corporate Cornrows

“Pushing the cultural style boundaries of Corporate America”   Back in 2014, I took a trip to the Brooklyn Museum to see the new Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit.  The exhibit took visitors through the many concepts that were conceived by the designer during the 90s and early 00s.  His cone bra design, which has been…
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The ‘No Shampoo’ Movement

A while back I saw an article online about a British singer named Gary Barlow tweeting that he washed his hair for the first time in 14 years.  Now being the type of guy that I am (highly judgmental), I thought “Damn, dude probably stinks.”  Pretty sure I’m not the only one that had that…
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One for All

Time is Money.  It’s a saying that everyone has heard once in their life.  It’s been pretty much ingrained in our psyche.  Saving time is pretty much a badge of honor for most men.  It’s the reason why we get the groceries into the house in one trip.  Men love to save time, AND if…
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#FixYourFace: ‘Must Haves’ Men’s Face-Care Products

Your face takes a lot of punishment and sometimes you don’t even notice it.  The sun, pollution, second-hand smoke, the food you eat, etc etc.  There’s a lot that comes into play that makes your face look awful.  But fear not! Whether you got acne so bad, people call you pizza face or you just…
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Misplaced Loyalty: A Cautionary Tale About Barber & Client

The bond between client and barber is a sacred one.  Think back to the very first haircut you ever had…almost every one of us was nervous sitting in a chair while a stranger with scissors or a loud vibrating clipper slowing inched towards your scalp.  But lucky for us that nervousness faded away.  You started…
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Funk: Why every man should try natural deodorants

Funk… And I’m not talking about George Clinton’s music.  I’m talking about the smell emanating from your armpits.  After running 10 miles, Chest day at the gym (also known as Mondays), or completely “bs”-ing through a meeting a work with your team/clients when you didn’t do ALL your due diligence…we can smell it on you.…
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Funk: The Piperwai Review

Couple weeks ago on one of the first warm days in NYC, I’m chatting with a co-worker in the conference room and he abruptly stops our conversation and says, “Be right back I gotta go reapply.  I’m sweaty” (Believe me when I say, I was thrilled to hear that).  The guy is vegan so I’m…
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Redken Shampoo & Conditioner Review

It goes without saying, that if you want something to grow then you have to maintain it. For me, that applies to my decision to grow my hair out for the first time since Saturday morning cartoons still came on. Gentlemen, please take note: “Man should not go through life with the same haircut.” I…
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Science of Hare: You’re Drunk and So is your Face

I know. I know. The title screams something a drunk person or a five-year-old would say.  But since, it’s ‘Sober January’ (btw I’m not participating because I have free beer in the office 🍺) I thought I’d drop some knowledge on you guys. When you get drunk, the raging hangover the next day isn’t your…
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