Grooming

Why you should have a relationship with your barber

May 15, 2012
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Here’s a little-known fact: I’ve been cutting my own hair since I was 13. My buddy had a set of clippers, and like any idiotic / brave / curious 13-year-old, I attempted, and failed, to give myself a decent haircut. Unfazed, I slowly learned how to tame those unwieldy things and make them do what I wanted.

It was probably never a great haircut, but most of the time I had short-cropped hair anyway, so practicing that blending (aka “the fade”) was pretty easy and I got the hang of it quickly.

At some point last year, I wanted a change.

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The Quick and Easy Three-Step Face Care Regimen, For Dudes… + our winner for the free GothamBox!

March 15, 2012

We don’t seem to talk much about skin and facial care on EG, so I thought it’d be good to at least let you guys know what I do. That way, if you’re completely clueless about where to start or if your regimen is any good, you can at least start with this.

I’m a fairly simple man when it comes to my grooming and facial care. I don’t do much more than basic upkeep, which seems to suit my situation just fine.

Read on for my quick and easy three-step facial care regimen, and see how yours stacks up!

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How to nail it: Taking care of your hands at home

September 4, 2011

Hands say a lot about a man. Sure they’re not the first thing folks notice, but they’re usually the initial part people come into actual contact with. And whether shaking, high-fiving or caressing, it’s beyond important they communicate the right message.

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The one thing every guy should carry when traveling

July 19, 2011

I love to travel. I tend to frequent sunny locales where the sand and the ocean are involved, but regardless of what your travel preferences are, there’s one thing you should always pack in your bag. Surprisingly, it seems most guys don’t, opting for a less elegant (and slightly college frat boy-esque) solution.

What exactly am I referring to?

A dopp kit!

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The Endorsement: The Motley’s Summer Essentials, EG + 5&B elsewhere on the web, and a 5&B event reminder

May 22, 2011

I received the Summer Essentials Kit from our friends at The Motley last week, and it’s definitely something you should pick up. This ain’t your typical cheapo product you pick up from Target; this stuff is first class, and you really shouldn’t use anything less on your skin.

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