Posts with tag shaving

Yes, we do mean everywhere, but for once, we're talking about men, not women.

Though it's a very good observation Sherlock, shaving does not make hair come in thicker, wider, or darker.

Let's rewind. Hair is wider at the base than at the tip. So when you shave, you are cutting it off mid-point, exposing the wider end. Hence, the wider, darker appearance.

"Stubbles" often feel like they are wider than the hair we've just shaved because they are coarse to the touch and stick out like a sore thumb against those with paler skin. But let it be known that shaving does not alter the width, thickness or color of your hair.

If you do noticed odd growth, sometimes medicine, hormones, genetics, and illness can play a role. See your Doc.

While watching the Sex and the City movie last month, we were reminded of the importance of bikini line maintenance. So we started thinking, what are the best ways to keep your bikini line smooth and in control?

We have our own opinions about waxing, shaving, electrolysis and laser hair removal, but we want to know what YOU think. Please tell us in the comments some of your best practices for keeping your bikini line well maintained for swimsuit season.

Are there any products that work really well? Any that don't? Sound off and let us know!

To refer to Gessato's shaving treatment as shaving cream would be like calling gelato an ice cream. It ain't right.

Sure, gelato and ice cream are both made with milk and sugar, but... oh, sorry.

Gessato, as a company, is "Italian artisanship with modern formulations." This means that they make and market their products "in the United States with an Italian sensibility for time-hewn craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail."

Ok, we haven't checked the ingredients label on the back of this Bold For Men Dry Shave Gel, but it's probably not all that organic or eco-chic. In fact, whatever they put in it to be able to shave your face without a drop of water is obviously highly unnatural, or even supernatural. Still, we think it's cool to get a close shave without all the mess -- even though it's got to be a little intimidating the first time around.

The transparent gel protects against nicks and razor-burn while also letting you see what you're doing, so you don't end up plowing patches of your face over and over. Ginger root and tea tree oil helps to soothe you mug, if you've got an herbal fetish. Overall, we say the dry shave is one of the two most optimal shaving routines. You either want quick, clean and easy, or you want to go old school with the brush and straight razor -- none of that halfway junk.

This stuff might make a good Father's Day gift.

[via Gear Patrol]

We shave. You shave. We all shave for, um, the acceptance of society? We're not sure why we're forced to shave, but we know it itches if we don't. Plus we look a bit like Lon Chaney, Jr., if we ignore it too long. It's the hair gene (that's science) and it's our curse. Damn dirty apes.

Until recently there weren't a lot of options in razors. There were straight, stem, disposable, electric and laser cat. Some choices have proven more popular than others.

Enter the two-headed dragon. The Rolling Razor slips on and off fingers easier than a wedding ring in Vegas. So we've heard.

As Gillette and Schick continue to battle it out, creating razors with increasingly higher blade counts -- until one day we'll have razors that look at the hair, talk to the hair, ask the hair out for coffee, and then get to know its parents before finally hacking it off -- one of them has finally returned to inventing something useful. Kind of. The new Gillette Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor comes with five blades, "micro-pulses" (read: it vibrates), and has a flashlight.

Laser hair removal is hugely popular, and with bikini season approaching faster than a skeezy guy with suntanning oil approaching a lone, busty babe at the beach, the popularity of getting unwanted hair zapped is only increasing.

Fortunately, for those of you who are interested in laser hair removal but don't have the time, money, or desire to visit a specialist's office to have the procedure done, there will soon be some at-home options.

Yes, Hommage takes shaving to a different level, and by level I mean income bracket. I have no doubt that a shave with one of their products would be incredible, but seeing as the razors and kits range from $200 to $6,500 there is a good chance I will never know for certain.

I'm nothing if not sensitive. I cry every time I watch Rudy. I've downloaded a couple of songs from One Republic. I've even ordered iced-coffee. My point is that I have a tender side and I embrace it.

That's why when it comes to my most sensitive area (besides my feelings) I make sure to buy a product that treats it with the love and respect it deserves. I'm talking about my face. Basin Brand Shave Cream ($14.99) is smooth and light yet protects with the best of them. It's made with a collection of oils, seeds and waxes, most I've never heard of, and not only fights through tough beards but moisturizes the poor skin hiding underneath.

The cream now comes in a "heavenly" lemon lime scent which makes you come out of the bathroom smelling like you were downing shots of limoncello, which I was.

Remember, back in olden times of yore, when razors only had two blades? Sheesh. Two blades. Puh-lease. That was before we discovered the joy of shaving our faces with three blades -- a revolution! Closer shaves, less cuts, fantastic. And that was before mankind invented razors with four blades -- which, let's be honest, has proved to be fairly pointless.

But none of these advances in whisker-wicking technology can compare to the overwhelming awesomeness of the Gillette 3000. Dudes, our time has come.

Check out the hysterical video to see what life will be like when they finally create the perfect razor.

[via Haute Concept]

It's about time men got a chance to have some fun with their grooming products. Luxury grooming pioneer, John Allan has come out with "The 63R Series Razor." Sounds more like a car than a razor doesn't it? That's because the big-bad-muscle cars of the 1960s inspired this high-end razor.

This razor isn't one of those wimpy lightweight razors that you can find in the drugstores. The "Razor" is heavier, which is crucial for getting the perfect shave. Razors that are too light and flimsy causes you to push too hard on the skins surface which doesn't get you a quality shave.

The "63R Series Razor" would make an excellent gift because lets face it, you probably can't afford to get your man a car but a razor modeled after a car, you may be able to swing that. There are only 1,000 of these limited-edition razors available so you have to act fast. This luxury grooming product can be purchased at Barney's New York, John Allan's Club or online at JohnAllans.com for $195.

They say that you can never be too rich or too thin. But does that rule also apply to razors?

A week ago, I picked up a free sample of Schick's new disposable four-blade Quattro razor. I hate to say it, but the results were incredibly disappointing. Instead of the smooth, close shave I'm used to from my two-bladed razor (the Schick Slim Twin), the Quattro left my legs patchy and uneven. Boo!

So how is that two blades shave better than four? Why it's physics, darling...

(Cue the tinny music and fog machine -- we're about to have a flash back, people)

Do you remember a this equation: Pressure = Force / Area? Well, that's exactly why a razor with a large surface area (i.e. four blades) does not cut as closely as a razor with a smaller surface area (i.e. two-blades). When the force of your hand is divided over any given surface area, the pressure of the razor will decrease as the area increases. Translate that to your legs, and you get big surface area=bad shave.

So don't be fooled by marketers who tell you that more blades are better -- you know they're not.

Shaving is top on my s**t-list for things women have to do to prettify themselves. I have tried Veet hair removal which is nice, but smelly. I can't hold off from hair removal long enough to get waxed (what am I an ape?). So I am left with the barbaric act of dragging a sharp razor across my skin to remove unwanted hair, only to repeat the process a few days later.

Sephora claims they have have answers to my problems, so I am listening. Its called no! no! , an exclusive hair removal product from Sephora. This hair removal tool is portable, and uses Thermicon Technology (a gentle heat wave that removes hair). The best thing about this product is that is also prevents 64% of the hair from growing back. Like ever.

They warn that with any permanent hair removal, this stuff takes time. But won't it be worth it? No more knicks and scratches, no more razor burn ... Freedom.

It's the middle of May, and though summer doesn't officially start for another month, it's never too early to start preparing for sun and sand. For the boys, Forbes has put together a list of eight grooming products that are specifically designed for men's needs. It starts with skincare essentials like facial wash, through shaving, and finishing off with sun protection (there's even a sunless tanner just for guys!). Click through on the images to get the shopping details, but for now:

• From John Allan, John Allan's Body Wash, which can be used to wash your face
  
• From Malin+Goetz, Vitamin E Shaving Cream and REplenishing Face Serum
• From The Art of Shaving, a luxury horn-handled straight-edge razor
• From Anthony Logistics, Astringent After Shave and Ingrown Hair Treatment
• From Jack Black, an Oil Free Sun Guard with SPF 20
• From ClarinsMen, a Self Tanning Gel