For most men, the challenge is not finding stylish clothing, but putting together an outfit that works. Knowing how to coordinate clothes is one of the finest skills a man can learn because even the best articles of clothing won’t…
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Blowdryers, much like curling irons and flat irons, have earned a bad reputation in recent years because many people believe that they damage the hair. While thermal styling can be damaging to the hair, when performed properly and with the…
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Different colors of hair gain popularity during different parts of the year. For example, salons use a lot more blonde color during the summer months than during the winter. With fall and winter around the corner, deeper and darker colors…
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As a self-proclaimed modern and sophisticated male, I have embraced many things once reserved only for women. I’ve indulged in manicures and pedicures, I have waxed my eyebrows, and I exfoliate and moisturize regularly. However, shaving my legs is one…
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May 4, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
For thousands of years human beings have had to resort to using unusual products for grooming. Before department stores and luxury beauty products came along, these unusual products allowed men and women to look their best. The good news is…
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Just as the most important step in building a house is building the foundation, the most important step in makeup is choosing the right foundation. The right shade of foundation will blend seamlessly with the skin, while the wrong shade…
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Much has been written about which are the best colors for fair complexions, but there does not seem to be much available information available about which are the best colors for dark complexions. If you have a dark skin tone,…
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Just about every man owns at least one pair of shorts, whether they are basketball shorts, denim short, or khaki shorts. Other than bathing suits swimming trunks and boxers, these are the three main categories of shorts worn as outerwear…
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While many store-bought brands of hairstyling tools boast of being “professional” or “salon quality”, Ted Gibson is the real deal. Ted Gibson, one of the most sought-after hairstylists in the industry, has acquired a reputation of using only the finest…
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Retailing for about forty dollars, Conair’s 208 Infiniti is a reasonably-priced alternative to similar ionic tourmaline dryers on the market. Once you get past the Infinity’s gawky and awkward design (the dryer, when equipped with the straightening attachment, looks like…
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Making an appointment at a hair salon is not very difficult, but there are a few things to remember before booking an appointment that will ensure that your next salon visit goes smoothly. Great salons may give the appearance of…
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Let’s face it. Most of us are strapped for cash these days. Therefore it is a smart idea to get the most out of what we own, whether it be cars, appliances, clothing, or shoes. While it may be hard…
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Leather pants are a unique item of clothing because they have the ability to make you look trendy or like a member of a motorcycle gang. Never in the history of fashion has one article of clothing been able to…
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Many men decide to grow their hair long because they are under the impression that long hair doesn’t require any maintenance. Unfortunately, this is not the case. When it comes to hair, long hair has very specific needs which shorter…
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Even though home perm technology has dramatically improved over the past decade, it is still one service that is best left in the hands of a trained professional. In the not so distant past, giving yourself a home perm was…
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The first step towards managing frizzy hair is to understand what causes hair to become frizzy. There is much misinformation on the topic of frizz, as well as many myths and misconceptions. For instance, many people assume that frizziness only…
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How does one manage hair that is unmanageable? It helps to be blessed with a respectable amount of hairstyling ability, or to at least have a budget that allows you to hire your own personal stylist. Unfortunately, most of us do…
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April 24, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Since 1952, the Miss Universe pageant has been making stars out of remarkable women from every corner of the globe. While some of the winners may not be household names in America, former winners of the pageant have gone on…
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The CHI straightening iron is perhaps the most famous hairstyling tool in modern history. This iron, developed by Farouk Systems Group (the same company which manufactures the popular salon highlighting system SunGlitz and the ever-popular BioSilk products), is an iron which…
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Many of us are convinced that, at one time or another, we have dated a sociopath. Unfortunately, we usually don’t arrive at this conclusion until the warning signs are obvious and we find ourselves in an uncomfortable, as well as…
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Beautiful women tossing their shiny hair in slow-motion. Hollywood celebrities raving about the latest at-home haircoloring kits. College sorority girls running their hands through a man’s hair. These are all common images we see in commercials and advertisements for haircare…
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Finding the right stylist is much like finding the man of your dreams. You spend years hopping from salon to salon, from stylist to stylist, hoping to find the one who will understand and fulfill your needs. This is especially…
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The best way to wash your hair is to have a trained professional stylist do it for you. Unfortunately, this is a luxury that not many of us can afford. Since the vast majority of us have to wash our…
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As we age, our hair becomes increasingly brittle. Brittle hair is an indication of a loss of elasticity, which is the hair’s ability to stretch and return to its original shape. If you take a strand of healthy hair and…
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Bangs are a great way to personalize your hairstyle. Unfortunately, many women who try to cut their own bangs end up with less than satisfactory results. Here is everything you need to know in order to cut bangs like a…
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At one time or another most of us have been on the receiving end of a hair salon disaster. Sometimes these mishaps are easy to fix, while other times they are not. When a hairstylist butchers your hair, here is…
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When it comes to coloring hair, mixing the color properly is a very important step. Improper mixing can result in a variety of unpleasant consequences, such as unsatisfactory grey coverage, premature fading of color, and a final result that may…
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For most hairstylists, tips constitute a significant portion of their total income. Unfortunately, most stylists deserve more tips than they usually get. Through the course of a week, a hairstylist will usually provide services to several customers who either forget…
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Keeping makeup from smudging can be a challenge during the hot and humid days of summer. Humidity in the air can cause makeup to smudge from the outside, while perspiration can cause makeup to smudge from beneath. Fortunately, there are…
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I adore voluptuous women. Like many guys I know, I would much rather date a women with curves than a woman who is skinny. There are many reasons for this. Perhaps the most obvious reason is because I am a…
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