Category: Shaving (Page 25 of 25)

      Try a Hot Towel Mask for heavy beards

      May 28, 2010 /

      Real Shaving Company kit.Trying to get a smooth shave with a heavy beard can be, well, painful. Even the best razors in the world often won’t stand up to the task, and for some guys there isn’t enough pre-shave oil in the world to keep the razor burn away. So how do you get that barber-close shave when you can’t get to the shop?

      The Bachelor Guy recently got a look at the Real Shaving Company’s Hot Towel Mask and he was totally impressed. This is a guy who has tried just about every shaving product in the world, most of which are far more expensive than the RSC’s solution. Here’s what he had to say:

      The Hot Towel Mask is paraben-free and contains Vitamin E, zinc oxide and tea tree leaf, and an ingredient that reacts when in contact with water. So when you wet your face and rub this stuff in, you get a real warming sensation as the minerals soften and lift your whiskers, getting them ready for the razor.

      I left the mask on (and let me mention that it’s not like the mask your girl puts on, all thick and muddy… it’s a thin white layer that looks like soap), for the suggested 5 minutes, rinsed it off, and applied my usual shaving cream. (They sent theirs, but I wanted to test the mask’s effects shave for shave.)

      The result? One of the closest shaves I’ve had in a long time. And that includes using top-of-the-line pre-shave oils. Which cost considerably more than the Hot Towel Mask’s $5.99 MSRP. (And it’s also part of the complete travel shaving kit pictured, which also includes the Daily Face Scrub, Shave Cream and Soothing Balm, for only $11.99)

      The only drawback is that this stuff can be hard to find outside New Jersey and New York. You should be able to find Real Shaving Company’s Hot Towel Mask at Amazon.

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      Braun bodycruZer review

      May 16, 2010 /

      One of the new trends in men’s grooming involves grooming below the neck. In today’s world, women are definitely trimming and shaving more, and many of them expect the same from the guys they date.

      With this in mind, check out this review of the Braun bodycruZer, pictured above.

      We put the bodycruZer through the paces and were impressed:

      * First, the bodycruZer uses Gillette Fusion blades, so you get top-of-the-line shaving technology and many of you the blades will be compatible with your everyday razor.
      * With wet & dry shaving, the bodycruZer is very convenient.
      * It’s easy to use. Braun did a great job designing this product, and the device has a very natural feel.
      * The bodycruZer has multiple comb attachments, so you can tailor it to your own grooming needs. For example, some guys just want to trim things up a bit, and there’s an appropriate attachment for them. It has all the tools to help a guy take care of things in a way that will make his gal pal happy.
      * It has cordless operation of up to 50 minutes.

      Bottom line – the Braun bodycruZer has all the tools you need with maximum flexibility.

      If this is all new to you, don’t be surprised if your lady nudges you in this direction. Braun and others have tried to educate consumers about this, and they put together this video from hot babe Emmanuelle Chriqui and her bodycruZade to explain this whole grooming thing for you.

      Grooming, New Trends, Shaving

      The Art of Shaving Barber Spa

      May 15, 2010 /

      What is this place? According to their website:

      The Art of Shaving Barber Spa is a unique concept that combines traditional barber services with aromatherapy skin treatments. For the ultimate indulgence, experience our renowned Royal Shave, scissor haircut, or skin treatment performed by our expertly trained master barbers in the luxurious surroundings of our shops.

      They now have locations all around the country.

      Chalk this up as one of the new barbershop trends – mixing the old with the new.

      The old Business 2.0 did an article in this new combination several years ago.

      THE MANHATTAN BLOCK THAT HOUSES THE ART of Shaving’s flagship store is a preppy paradise. The main Brooks Brothers store is down the street, the Yale Club just around the corner. Inside the boutique, barbers wield horn-handled straight razors and badger-hair brushes, then soothe customers’ faces with postshave clay masks. An hour later the newly shaven emerge with shopping bags full of sandalwood-scented aftershaves, lemony preshave oils, and nickel-handled razors, hoping to re-create the experience at home.

      Part barbershop and part pampering spa, the Art of Shaving is pouncing on the fast-growing men’s grooming trend by appealing to consumer nostalgia. Its 10 retail outlets–five of which have onsite barbers–are dedicated to making men better shavers by getting them to trade in their Barbasol. Though several premium shaving brands have emerged during the past few years, the Art of Shaving is by far the most successful. Last year the company booked a 15 percent net profit margin on more than $15 million in sales–half of which came from upscale department stores like Neiman Marcus–pulling past hipper brands like $3 million Sharps Barber & Shop and traditional lines like Truefitt & Hill. Now, with plans to open 40 more U.S. stores during the next two years, husband-and-wife founders Eric Malka and Myriam Zaoui think the Art of Shaving’s retro appeal can easily win over mainstream buyers. “You’d be surprised how often customers refer to their fathers and grandfathers,” Malka says. “That’s as emotional as it gets.”

      Give us your thoughts if you’ve checked it out, but we’re all for new ideas in this area.

      Grooming, New Trends, Old School, Shaving

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