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...
Love it or hate it, mall or coffee shop, you can’t go anywhere this time of year without hearing that old familiar tune: “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose…” Unfortunately, if you had to leave your house to go to that...
If you’ve ever seen a western you can bet that (a) there’s going to be a scene in a saloon at some point during the movie, and (b) the protagonist is going to order whiskey. Back in the Dodge City days, it seems (at least, on screen)...
Perhaps the biggest complaint people have about shaving is the uncomfortable sensation of an old, dull razor tugging at your sensitive hair. That sharp, sudden pain, like someone’s ripping your stubble out at its root, can make you feel like you’re shaving with a rake rather than...
We asked a dental surgeon with 21 years’ experience pulling teeth to make sure we put the “pearly” back in pearly whites.
When guys are asked why they neglect their stubble, the same five answers seem to always pop up: That shaving often results in some annoying combination of ingrown hairs, redness, nicks and cuts, tugging and dry skin. But it doesn’t have to be this way—we swear. Let’s...
Collin O’Callaghan, barber extraordinaire from The Cut By in L.A., is back to make sure you don’t get burned by messy sideburns. If you have any grooming-related questions you’d like us to cover as an FAQ, email us at bm@dollarshaveclub.com and we’ll answer it in an upcoming post.
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...
Ear hair is both mysterious and polarizing. 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...
We asked Collin Callaghan, barber at The Cut By in L.A., who makes his living cleaning up beards—exactly the kind of guy you want keeping you on edge. Have a question about how a Dollar Shave Club service, feature, or just plain how to stay handsome? Email...
Whether you realize it or not, eyebrows are often the first thing you notice about another person. Beyond revealing the grooming habits (or lack thereof) of their owner, eyebrows also convey emotions and allow humans to communicate non-verbally. So next time you lock eyes with a beautiful...
What a glorious feeling it is to wake up after a great night’s sleep on a beautiful morning: The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, your muscles are invigorated, you open your mouth to a barbaric yawp to start the day—and your dreams turn into a nightmare....