Showers as we know them today are hot and steamy. But they weren’t always that way. In fact, “history has been divided between washing yourself with hot water and washing yourself with cold water,” according to Katherine Ashenburg, author of The Dirt on Clean: An Unsanitized History....
Cleve McMillan, stylist and DSC’s resident hair expert, weighs in on your burning questions about the mysterious adventure that is getting a haircut. Is it weird to show my barber a picture of the hairstyle that I want? Barbers have a sort of love-hate relationship with their...
One is flat on the bottom and spiky on top. One is thin like a knife. And one is, well, your hand. They all do the same thing—rearrange that mop you call your hair. At least, that’s what you think they do. But in reality, a brush,...
Chances are, like everyone else, you hop into the shower at even the thought of dirt and/or sweat grazing your skin. And while that “cleanliness-is-next-to-godliness” impulse isn’t exactly necessary—dermatologists say showering once or twice a week is enough to maintain an acceptable level of hygiene—making sure dirt,...
Cleve McMillan, stylist and DSC’s resident hair expert, weighs in on your burning questions about the mysterious adventure that is getting a haircut. What should I say or do if I hate my haircut? Before you say anything, you need to decide whether or not your barber...
The bottoms of your feet aren’t just dirty. They’re absolutely filthy. This, of course, isn’t anything you don’t know. Stinky and feet go together like bread and butter. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Even though your feet bear the brunt of everything you do—walking,...
Guys have actually begun experimenting with their underarm hair styles. Before you book that waxing appointment though, know that your underarm fuzz ain’t just for aesthetics, it also does your body a few favours, too: Why It’s There In the First Place. For at least three reasons:...
Ear hair is both mysterious and polarising. Some people are genuinely repulsed by it, whereas others find it to be the cutest thing ever. Whatever your feelings are, like it or not, ear hair is a standard fact of life for many guys—74% of them, according to...
If there’s one thing the human race can agree upon, it’s that you should trim that thick strand of hair hanging from your left nostril. In fact, people have such strong opinions against nose hair that someone even created a service made specifically for sending anonymous emails...
It’s never fun when your own body turns on you, and ingrown hair happens to be a repeat offender. They might begin as a harmless nuisance (just a bit of light treason), but they become full-blown infected areas (DEFCON 1 level severity) in the blink of an...
Over 68 percent of the world claims to have sensitive skin. But sensitive skin, as defined by dermatologists, specifically refers to genetic conditions like eczema or rosacea, conditions that 68 percent of the world doesn’t have. So why the disconnect? It would seem that “sensitive skin” has...
It’s silly that certain grooming practices—manicures, face masks and waxing—are considered too female for men to try, isn’t it? So let’s learn from the men who’ve never had any shame in trying something a little different. First up? Spa days. The Man in Question: Mark Smith, a...
