Grooming

The Perfect Straight Razor Shave

by Caleb on February 23, 2012

Love this video from the Wall Street Journal (of all places) about how to do a straight razor shave yourself at home (if you’re brave enough).

[via Definitive Touch]

Tip: Your Hair Is Your Head Suit

November 12, 2009

Avid 30 Rock fans will realize that the title of this post is a direct quote from none other than Jack Donaghy. And the man has a point. Too many times I’ve seen a man impeccably dressed, only to have his hair ruin the entire ensemble. You can’t look like a well-put together gentleman with [...]

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Jack Black Offering Free Facials This Weekend

September 30, 2009

Just heard that Jack Black is going to be in Chicago this weekend giving complimentary Facial Sessions and Hand Massages. They’ll be at Nordstrom on Saturday and Bloomingdale’s on Sunday. And if you’re thinking it’s not manly to get a facial, think again. Your skin will be grateful, and so will the people who have [...]

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Time to Stock Up on Cold Weather Must-Haves

September 28, 2009

Even though Fall technically started last Tuesday, today is the first day here in Chicago where a jacket is a necessity. Which means that the time to begin protecting yourself from the cold weather is upon us. Three areas should be of concern: your hands, your face, and your lips. For the lips, Material Interest [...]

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HALO [FOR MEN] and Thrillist Combine Forces

September 14, 2009

Although I usually shy away from places describing themselves as “hip”, HALO [FOR MEN] does offer Chicago men a place to get groomed without being surrounded by floral patterns or celebrity gossip (unless you’re into that sort of thing). Now they’ve combined forces with Thrillist to offer a $50 gift certificate giveaway, where you can [...]

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