Honestly, folks, is there a part of the human body that drives people — particularly those of us age 35 and over — more insane than hair? Think about it: Our hair basically holds us hostage for the first halves of our lives with its, “Will it,...
On the lengthy list of things you might be inclined to do after an exhausting day (sit on the couch; lie down on the couch; pass out on the couch), washing your face probably hovers somewhere near the bottom, if it made the list at all (it...
We’ve all wondered, when waking up too late for a proper shower, “How often should I wash my hair, anyway? Won’t it just, like, wash itself eventually?” If you turn to the internet for grooming advice, you’ve probably read that shampooing your hair every day strips it...
Most men aren’t exactly strangers to “moisturizing” 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 moisturizing down there to keep our skin healthy? According to dermatologist Lisa Chipps, the answer...
If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of growing out your hair, well, why not just start now? To help you on your follicle-filled adventure, we asked hair expert Cleve McMillan to walk us through the process of going long. Pick A Logical Conclusion Whatever your inspiration, make...
Anyone who lives with dandruff understands the plight of having dried scalp flakes endlessly rain down onto their shoulders. Unless you tackle your dandruff at the source — which is easier for some than others — each and every day revolves around routinely looking to your left...
Humidity doesn’t just make hot days feel hotter, it can also play merry hell with your hair. The problems arise when the level of moisture in the air gets higher than the amount of moisture in your hair — this dampness gets added to your ‘do, causing...
Getting dandruff when you’re bald seems grossly unfair, like still getting a zit after finding your first gray hair. It doesn’t even seem like it should be possible, but it is — whether you’ve lost that hair willingly or unwillingly. “Some people deal with dandruff throughout their...
Are you unable to get to a beach or pool this summer? Fear not: If you have a bathtub, with a strong imagination and some guidance from me, your reliable bath time adviser, you can easily create a relaxing, aquatic summertime retreat in the comfort of your...
That yellow, crusty residue taking up permanent residence inside your favorite shirts is due to an unfortunate reaction between sweat and antiperspirant, and you may be surprised to learn that deodorant is just an innocent bystander. Deodorants are designed to do only what their name implies —...
We all know that being in the military means being trained to do things in the most efficient manner possible, and according to this article on military.com, that also applies to taking a shower: “In Marine Corps boot camp, the first couple of weeks will be spent...
Us guys, we can put up with a lot of mildly irritating stuff: Hair that inexplicably grows on our toes (and ears, and out of our noses); shaving our faces 20,000 times (on average) in our lifetimes; and, of course, a crotch area that, no matter how...
