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The Tricks of the Trade
We love a decadently long meal or a suspenseful, 15-inning game as much as the next person, but truth be told, we also relish a great shortcut. So we'll let you in on a few of our date night timesavers, which, when properly implemented, give you a 100 percent guarantee of romantic success.
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Top Five Grooming Commandments
Eric Neher, our resident grooming expert, is here to show you how to add some polish to your look and ramp up your masculine cool. You can read Eric’s tips every week in his You’ve Got Male column but if you’re short on time, we’ve assembled a cheat sheet of his top commandments. Follow his advice, and you’ll never look like you just wandered out of the woods again.
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Shave the Day
We know the whole face-shaving business might not be your favorite activity, but it doesn’t have to be unpleasant. In fact, many of the irritating repercussions of shaving—razor burn, ingrown hairs, itchy skin—can be alleviated by doing it right. Here’s how.
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The Game of Thrones Guide to Grooming: Jon Snow
As riveting as HBO’s "Game of Thrones" is, it isn’t exactly glamorous. From the Haunted Forest to Castle Black, whether you’re a lord in your manor or a wilding beyond the wall, it’s a hardscrabble existence. These brutal times call for the most rugged and the most refined grooming supplies. That's why we’ll be following along with the action and recommending solutions to those who need it most.
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Dad Knows Best: Lava Soap
When it comes to grooming products, we're often hard-pressed to improve upon the classics. Our motto: If it's good enough for the old man, it’s good enough for us. For this installment of Dad Knows Best, we discover Lava soap, a dude soap to rule them all.
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A Guy’s Guide to Exfoliating
We’ll skip the part where we compare your skin to snake scales and cut to the chase: Exfoliation is the process of taking off dead skin cells. Do it, and your skin will generally look and feel cleaner, fresher, and smoother. It’s that simple, but also a bit more complicated.
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Retro Drugstore Score: Vitalis Hair Tonic
The word “tonic” calls up the image of a carnival huckster atop a crate hawking the latest miracle snake oil. We’re dubious. But considering that this particular hair tonic formula has existed for decades basically unchanged, we had to give it a spin.
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The Game of Thrones Guide to Grooming: Gendry
As riveting as HBO’s "Game of Thrones" is, it isn’t exactly glamorous. From the Haunted Forest to Castle Black, whether you’re a lord in your manor or a wilding beyond the wall, it’s a hardscrabble existence. These brutal times call for the most rugged and the most refined grooming supplies. That's why we’ll be following along with the action and recommending solutions to those who need it most.
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Shaving Myths Debunked
Think you’ve got the morning shave down pat? The Art of Shaving’s Master Barber Buck Dutton tells us how to make the best routine even better. Here are his razor-sharp answers regarding the disputed value of the now-ubiquitous a badger hair brush, “with” versus “against” the grain, and the most common shaving mistake you probably don’t know you’re making.
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DIY Teeth Whitening
Whether it’s the chewing tobacco you’ve gnawed on since you were a kid, or a penchant for your lady friend’s favored Malbec, we’re guessing your lifestyle has left your pearly whites less, well, pearly than they used to be. The good news is that there’s plenty you can do about it without dropping a ton of cash on a professional treatment. Here’s the BB Man home guide to teeth whitening.
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The Game of Thrones Guide to Grooming: Samwell Tarly
As riveting as HBO's "Game of Thrones" is, it isn't exactly glamorous. From the Haunted Forest to Castle Black, whether you're a lord in your manor or a wilding beyond the wall, it's a hardscrabble existence. These brutal times call for the most rugged and the most refined grooming supplies. That's why we'll be following along with the action and recommending solutions to those who need it most.
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Dad Knows Best: Bag Balm
When it comes to grooming products, we're often hard-pressed to improve upon the classics. Our motto: If it's good enough for the old man, it’s good enough for us. In this installment of Dad Knows Best, we discover Bag Balm, a salve formulated for cow's udders that's also great for chapped human hands.
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Making Scents: Perfumes Specialist Andrea Valdo Explains Fragrance to Guys
Andrea Valdo, fragrance guru and worldwide licensee of CoSTUME NATIONAL scents, shares his wisdom about how to pick a signature cologne. The only rule: there are no rules. Unless you're going out "to look for a fiancé." In that case, he's got a recommendation.
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Found on eBay: Hai Karate Cologne
Taking a look back at the now defunct "Hai Karate," the aftershave cologne that launched a thousand grooming ad campaigns rooted in funny fake violence.
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An Interview with Chris Calabrese of Calabrese’s Barber Shop
When I moved to New York City several years ago, one of the many things I didn't have a clue about was where to get my haircut. Luckily, I met Chris Calabrese.
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The Game of Thrones Guide to Grooming: Pycelle
As riveting as HBO’s "Game of Thrones" is, it isn’t exactly glamorous. From the Haunted Forest to Castle Black, whether you’re a lord in your manor or a wilding beyond the wall, it’s a hardscrabble existence. These brutal times call for the most rugged and the most refined grooming supplies. That's why we’ll be following along with the action and recommending solutions to those who need it most.
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An Interview with Kurt Soller, Esquire’s Online Style Editor
Esquire's grooming ace fills us in on the strangest product that's ever landed on his desk, why doing a mud mask is good way to earn brownie points with a lady friend, and the unexpected super-rugged ingredient that's turning up everywhere.
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Shaving Saviors: The Safety Razor
If there were one flawless, all-purpose shaving solution, it would have been adopted by every guy in the world by now. Truth is, we have different skin, different faces, and different tastes. In a world where every guy finds the routine that’s perfect for him and him alone, shaving saviors come in many shapes and sizes, and from all eras and schools of thought. Here we celebrate the simplicity, elegance, and economy of the safety razor.
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The Game of Thrones Guide to Grooming: Ser Jorah Mormont
As riveting as HBO's "Game of Thrones" is, it isn't exactly glamorous. From the Haunted Forest to Castle Black, whether you're a lord in your manor or a wilding beyond the wall, it's a hardscrabble existence. These brutal times call for the most rugged and the most refined grooming supplies. That's why we'll be following along with the action and recommending solutions to those who need it most.
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Retro Drugstore Score: Pinaud Clubman Styling Gel
Founded by French perfumer Edouard Pinaud in 1810, Pinaud “can be found in virtually every barber shop and men's club across the United States,” according to its website. Now, that’s a claim we look forward to testing on a zany cross-country grooming road trip one day! For now, we’ll take their word for it.
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