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2013 Posts
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4 Fresh Starts for 2013
New Year’s Resolutions are easy to make, and even easier to forget about. Instead of setting some unrealistic goal—like, “I want abs like Ryan Gosling”—think about some smaller, more attainable achievements in your grooming routine to help bring out your best self. Here are four quick and easy “fresh starts” to get you on your way. (But if you happen to find an easy way to get Gosling’s six-pack, do let us know.)
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Video: Taming the Man Brow
Presenting: the ultimate—but incredibly easy—at-home brow care guide for regular guys. Learn how to eradicate the unibrow, scale back overall bushiness, and more.
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Resolution: Get Organized
You probably don’t belong on an episode of Hoarders, but there’s a good chance your life could use a little more organization. With a place for everything and everything in its place, you’ll spend less time looking for things, get more done at work, and feel more relaxed. Here are some tips to help you achieve a decidedly decluttered New Year.
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Why “Organic” Matters For Your Skin and Hair
These days, it seems like everything aspires to be "organic," from the tomatoes in your pasta sauce to the paper towels you use to wipe it up. Skin and hair care products are no exception. But what does "organic" really mean and why should you buy it for your shower ledge? Here we answer some pressing questions about that little green label when it comes to grooming.
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The Modern Man’s Guide to Hair Gel
Despite gel’s reputation as a goopy crisping agent for 90’s boy band bouffants, the proper hair gel can be used to achieve styles both cool and contemporary. The key to making gel work for you in 2013 is choosing the right product and styling appropriately. Here’s how.
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Stealth Skincare
The last thing a guy wants is shimmery lip balm or moisturizer that results in a reflective forehead, so we’ve come up with the ultimate under-the-radar regimen. Or, in the words of Captain Picard, “Activate cloaking device!”
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Great Grooming Moments in Film: Captain Hook
We’re pretty big film buffs at Birchbox Man. And, of course, grooming is our bread and butter. This dual geekery drives us to comb through crates of old film reels and hours of commercial-packed TBS to find and pay homage to the legendary shavers and shampooers of the silver screen. Here we examine the blundering Mr. Smee’s failed straight razor shave of Captain Hook in Disney’s Peter Pan (1953).
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Advice from a Bearded Quartet: The Beatles
People have called them the greatest band of all time, and we’re not inclined to disagree. Here, we analyze the lyrical advice of the mop-topped—and bearded—quartet.
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Resolution: Make One Dish Perfectly
The closest a lot of guys get to cooking is reheating leftovers in the microwave. If you’re one of those culinarily-challenged gentlemen, this is the year to turn over a new leaf. Here the pro chef brother duo of Eli and Max Sussman share with us one perfect dish that even the most kitchen-unsavvy among us can master.
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4 Tips for Conquering Hat Hair
Unless you commit to keeping your cap on indoors, winter leaves you with a terrible choice: unfortunate hat hair or a frozen skull. Heed these tips from a professional stylist to avoid the static, flatness, and general disarray that results from cold-weather headwear.
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The Birchbox Man Best of 2012 Playlist
From Gotye to “Gangnam Style”, 2012 had a dizzyingly diverse crop of chart-toppers. Here are some of our favorites of the year.
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Video: The 3 Tie Knots Every Guy Needs to Know
Whether it’s a dark and slim knit square bottom or a flashy and wide repp stripe, getting your tie game straight means executing the proper knot for your corresponding shirt collar. Perfect these three easy ones and you’ve got all your bases covered.
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Month in Review: January 2013
We take a look back on month of fresh starts, new beginnings, and…90s boy band hairstyles.
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A Guy’s Guide to Choosing the Right Showerhead
The shower is a sacred space for most guys, which is why it’s important to invest in a quality showerhead. Like a nice mattress or a well-made pair of shoes, it’ll pay back in dividends. Here’s our guide to finding the right showerhead for you.
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The Things He Carries: John Cafarelli
We asked the founder and president of Ernest Supplies to unpack his tote. The New York native shows us the right way to travel light.
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Retro Drugstore Score: L.A. Looks Hair Gel
For this edition of Retro Drugstore Score, we went back in time to our middle school days and rediscovered that old favorite, L.A. Looks. From the look (and feel) of things, very little has changed.
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Ingredient Decoder: Lanolin
Don’t be sheepish: this über-moisturizing emollient (derived from wool) can be used for everything from softening callouses to soothing irritated skin.
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Shower Showdown: Bar Soap vs. Body Wash
Yankees vs. Red Sox. Ali vs. Frazier. Duke vs. Chapel Hill. Sports rivalries bring out the best—and occasionally, the worst—in people. But what about the battle between age-old rivals bar soap and body wash? Here we pit the two head-to-head in a wide range of performance categories. To the victor goes that coveted spot on your shower ledge.
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Man Up: Winter-Proof Your Leather Shoes
A little slush on the ground shouldn’t resign you to an entire season of chunky Gore-Tex footwear. Keep rocking your oxfords, bluchers, and chukkas through stormy weather—all it takes is some care and preparation.
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February 2013 Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)
Despite the frigid temps and short days, Dan and Martin were so amped for February’s assortment they classed it up with some sport coats.
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