Sick of razor burn, dry skin and irritation? Science to the rescue! With advice from Dollar Shave Club’s shave expert and all-around product wiz, Fadi Mourad, we’re going to talk you through the ideal pre-shave routine, explaining (with science!) how to make your shave better for your...
More and more of us shave our bits these days. It’s okay to admit it. But it’ not okay to do it badly. That’s why we took a lesson in wet shaving our dangly bits from Melanie Mari, owner and trained manscaper at Bare Skin Studio. Step 1:...
Men aren’t strangers to “moisturising” their privates, even though, admittedly, silky-smooth skin isn’t normally the first thing on our minds when we reach for that lotion. But should we be moisturising down there to keep our skin healthy? According to dermatologist Lisa Chipps, the answer is no....
When it comes to keeping clean, there’s one body part that requires more attention than the rest: no, we’re not talking about your hands, which you hopefully wash thoroughly and often. We’re talking about your face. In fact, dermatologists suggest scrubbing your mug twice a day—once in...
In this edition of “Step Into the Chair,” hairstylist Cleve McMillan weighs in on your burning questions about the mysterious adventure that is getting a haircut. My barber always trims my sideburns perfectly, but I can never maintain them. How do I keep them even? First off,...
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...
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:...
Hamburgers, hot dogs—heck, even pork butt. You name the meat and, like magic, a grill set to the perfect temperature will transform it into a mouth-watering hunk of deliciousness. But what’s actually happening to that meat when it hits high heat to make it so tasty? Let’s...
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...
