Manscaping is typically thought to be a job for clippers and razors. But hair removal creams, aka depilatories, promise silky smooth skin in a quarter of the time, without the possibility of nicks or cuts. So why aren’t more guys using them? According to Melanie Mari, owner...
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:...
Razor bumps, as everyone knows, suck. After carefully shaving to better show off your smooth, clean face to the world, an ugly red bump—or worse, a whole bunch of them—springs up and ruins everything. But what are these unwanted intruders on your skin? What do they want?...
We’re often asked the best way to shave here at Dollar Shave Club, with requests ranging from manscaping tips for avoiding the dreaded post-body shave prickle to advice on how to stop bleeding from shaving. But few areas seem as troublesome as that area directly beneath the...
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,...
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...
Anyone who has ever shaved a body part—man or woman, face or legs—has experienced some form of razor burn and, frankly, it’s never pretty. But it doesn’t have to be this way—we swear. Getting a great shave without feeling like you need a bucket of aloe vera...
If you want to know how to shave in the shower, you have to come to terms with this: You absolutely must invest in a fogless mirror. But don’t let that discourage you — there are plenty of benefits to shaving in the shower that make this...
Moustache grooming can be tedious, since you’re working within the cramped space between your nose and top lip. There’s also an overwhelming number of moustache styles to choose from, which can make the very act of moustache grooming a bit convoluted. The Chevron But really, there’s one...
