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November 2012 Posts
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Birchbox Man X Movember
From full-bodied soup-sifter to pencil-thin twizzler, every Movember mustache is a success because every 'stache contributes to the fight against prostate and testicular cancer. Ready to find out what your upper lip is really made of? Join the Birchbox Man Movember team.
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Ingredient Decoder: Green Tea
Whether it's steeped in hot water or added to skincare formulations, this tealeaf is a healthy investment.
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Birchbox Man Q&A: GNTLMN
GNTLMN, a newly launched editorial site and line of limited edition hand-crafted goods, aims to help us all reacquaint ourselves with our inner gentleman. We caught up with founders Wesley Verhoeve and Kyle MacDonald to find out about a few their favorite New York spots as well as their audio and sartorial fall essentials.
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Why Movember is About More Than Silly Mustaches
Amidst the excitement and competition wrapped up in growing and grooming the best Movember 'stache, sometimes we can lose sight of what this month is really all about: cancer research and awareness. Here one Birchboxer breaks down what you can do for your own health and the health of your loved ones.
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In the Making: Old Calgary
An in-depth look at the material sourcing, design, and craftsmanship behind the wool felt card sleeve in the November 2012 box.
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Farm to Cheek: Grooming Products Good Enough to Eat
It would be difficult to overstate the amount of shower time we spend meditating on our next meal (let’s just say it’s a head of lettuce shy of Cosmo Kramer’s hare brained shower food scheme). So we devised a way to bring our favorite table top indulgences sink and shower-side without installing a bathtub disposal. Presenting: the foodie’s guide to nearly-edible grooming essentials.
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Your Complete Movember Tool Kit
Movember only comes once a year, so make it count. Taking pride in that burgeoning 'stache means equipping it with everything it needs to succeed, from a gentle cleanser and conditioner to a wax styler and ample shaving supplies. Here we present a fully-stocked Movember tool kit.
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Shampoo Silver Bullets
A lifetime of good hair days starts with choosing a shampoo formulated for your mane’s specific peccadilloes. Whether you’ve got excess oil, dandruff, or hair that’s starting to thin, pick a targeted shampoo and you’ll stop your hair troubles in their tracks.
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Advice from a Mustachioed Man: Theodore Roosevelt
A rancher and world traveler, the 26th POTUS ignored doctors who told him never to get a desk job. As he tells us, it’s not the critics that matter. It’s all about “the man who is in the arena.”
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5 Tips for an Unforgettable Movember
Made Man Editor Steve Mazzucchi has been growing Movember mustaches since Bush II was in the White House. Here the Mo Bro OG gives us five tips for the best Movember ever.
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007’s Grooming Routine
In honor of Skyfall, an appropriately intense capstone to this year's celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Bond movie franchise, we take a look back at the six actors who have embodied the iconic superspy on screen.
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Birchbox is Teaming Up with The Art of Elysium
November is all about giving thanks. In addition to the 'staches being grown and rocked to support Movember, Birchbox is also teaming up with The Art of Elysium, a non-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of artists and medically fragile children.
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The Fairer Recs: Unisex Fragrance
We're lucky enough to be surrounded every day by the women of Birchbox. Beyond their keen eye for detail and great taste, they're also science nerds who can teach us a whole lot about products we never knew we couldn't live without. Today’s edition: Unisex fragrance.
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Combating Movember Beard Burn
Amid the excitement of Movember, it’s easy to forget that our significant others are sacrificing in support of the cause too. After all, they’re cheering us on even as our upper lips leave painful redness and irritation in their bristly wake. If a gentleman’s mustache deserves the best care and attention, so does the delicate skin of the lady he's lucky enough to smooch.
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Styling an Awkward 2-Week Mo
You're two weeks into Movember. Your resolve is strong. Your spirits are high. But your 'stache—stuck somewhere between stubbly and bristly—is not exactly at the height of its powers. Never fear, there's a lot you can do to improve it’s appearance. Here's how to style that in-between two-week 'stache.
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The Things He Carries: Justin Charlton
We asked the 23-year-old Old Calgary founder and designer to unpack his tote. Equal parts analog and digital, old world and state-of-the-art, its contents are a fitting representation of the former Apple employee’s aesthetic.
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How To: Fold a Pocket Square 3 Ways
Learn the technique behind three different pocket square folds: the inverted puff, the single point, and the classic.
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December Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)
While taking an inside look at the December BB Man assortment, Martin and Dan talk winter strategies for combating hat hair, treating dry skin, and summoning the will to hit the gym.
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Ingredient Decoder: Shea Butter
In Africa, shea butter has been used for centuries to treat everything from diaper rash to arthritis. In recent years, it's been adopted by the western world—so much so that the ingredient has become practically synonymous with moisturizer.
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Winter-Proof Your Skincare Routine
During the frigid months, your skin gets mired in a discontented winter all its own. But follow our guide to conquering winter skin woes and you’ll soon be celebrating your victory on a snowy mountain summit.
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