Kyle Michas Posts

  1. Shine Control 101

    From sunglasses to sports cars, the matte finish look is everywhere these days. It was only a matter of time before grooming products caught on as well. Here’s an easy guide to keeping oil and shine in check with the best mattifying gear on the market.

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  2. Man Up: 4 Next-Level Necktie Styles

    From “The Military Tuck” to “The Inversion,” these styles will have you thinking beyond the basic four-in-hand.

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  3. 5 Knit Tie Style Icons

    Often overlooked in favor of standard silk, the knit wool tie has been a staple of the seriously stylish for decades. Need proof? Check out this roster of stars who’ve rocked knit neckwear with aplomb.

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  4. Pillar of Good Grooming: Ulysses S. Grant

    If you’ve ever taken a good look at a $50 bill, chances are you’ve thought to yourself: Dang, Ulysses S. Grant is one ruggedly handsome ex-President. Between the full beard, tousled hair, and military jacket, “Lyss” could easily pass as a modern-day Brooklyn barfly. Here’s how to groom like the legendary Union general.

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. From Middle School Scent to Masculine Musk: One Man’s Rediscovery of Fragrance

    Confession: despite being an editor for Birchbox, I’ve never really been a “scent guy.” All that changed, however, when I was given Cartier Declaration Essence to try last week.

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  9. Pillar of Good Grooming: Cary Grant

    There’s good grooming, and then there’s Cary Grant. We take a closer look at how to emulate Hollywood’s greatest leading men.

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  10. Diagram of a Dress Shirt

    There's more to a typical dress shirt than meets the eye. Here's an anatomy lesson on the most crucial components.

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  11. March 2013 Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)

    Martin and Kyle show off March’s awesome assortment… as well as some lackluster sports skills.

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  12. 6 Easy Upgrades for Your Home

    A man’s home is his proverbial castle, and whether you have a studio, a townhouse, or just one side of a dorm room, here are some quick fixes that’ll add comfort and style in an instant.

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  13. The 10 Designers Every Guy Should Know

    From tables to trains, these designers have all helped make the world a more beautiful place. Get acquainted.

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  14. Class-ketball: A Gentleman’s Guide to the NCAA Hoops Tournament

    Those keg-tapping, face-painting college days are (most likely) well behind you. While this doesn’t exclude you from getting in on the hoops action, it does mean enjoying it like an adult. Here’s our 5-step play for adding some sophistication to this year’s tournament.

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  15. April 2013 Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)

    Martin and Kyle are back to talk music festivals, pump-up songs, and April’s outstanding assortment.

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  16. Epidermal Energy: An Editor’s Tale

    Can a moisturizer really give your skin an extra boost? Birchbox editor Kyle had to find out.

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  17. The Things He Carries: The Coachella Packing List

    Before heading out to the desert, we asked our Birchbox Man editor Kyle to show us the right way to get festival-ready.

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  18. May 2013 Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)

    It’s Birchbox Man’s 1st birthday! To celebrate, Martin and Kyle hit the couch in their finest duds to talk about May’s assortment and what it means to be all grown up.

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  19. My Borderline Obsessive-Compulsive Oral Hygiene Regimen

    Our Birchbox Man editor and in-house perfectionist Kyle takes us on a journey through his exhaustive (albeit entertaining) daily routine.

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  20. A Body Balm that Functions like A Force Field

    Read how a new body-warming balm took one man’s workout routine to the next level.

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