Some men go their entire lives without thinking about their armpit hair. Some men stare at their armpits in the mirror, worried that their hair is like an enormous forest that children in fairy tales could disappear into and never be seen again. If you’re one of...
Despite living at a time when science (mostly) trumps tradition, some of us still believe in old home remedies — like, for instance, curing body odor with vinegar or soothing dry skin with olive oil. But do any of these supposed “grooming life hacks” actually hold any...
We’re well into quarantine, and since you’re reading this article, we’re going to assume you’ve been neglecting your feet (and probably some other body parts, too) for some time now. So in order to start 2021 on the right foot, consider this advice from several foot care...
As you may have noticed, Dollar Shave Club sells a handily bundled collection of grooming tools in our Tool Kit, and I would very much like you to buy them so I can remain employed and continue to feed my dog the good stuff. Oh, and also...
A vaccine may finally be on the way, but we still have plenty of time left to worry about COVID-19. One danger you might not have thought of, even after all these months, is the possibility that even though you’re wearing a mask religiously, coronavirus might end...
The Body Part: Hair The Gift: Your hair is one of the first things people notice about you, which is why a giant industry has arisen around making it look as good as possible. Healthy hair means cleaning, hydrating and conditioning it first. Afterward, you can shape...
Never, ever pop a pimple yourself. We repeat: Never, ever pop a pimple yourself, no matter how tempting. Doing so is an open invitation for red, splotchy skin and infection, according to dermatologist Rajani Katta. Three words you never want used in conjunction with your face? Red, splotchy and...
We’re funny creatures, us humans. We’ll happily lick, slurp and nibble another human all over their body, but the suggestion of using their toothbrush afterwards is, for many of us, a step too far. But is this sudden blech at the thought of your partner’s germs justified?...
Dermatologists have told us time and time again that popping a pimple is just about the worst thing you can do. But when you have a colossal yellow honker growing from your forehead, something needs to be done, so I spoke with several skincare experts about their...
We are all aware, subconsciously, that the bathroom — that place we tend to spend a lot of time naked — is crawling with germs. Of course it is: It’s where you poop; it’s where you leave your grimy street clothes in a pile before leaping into...
Sorry, no time for fanciful intros here. We are obligated to let you know this instant that gargling is a lie. If you want to keep your teeth as healthy as possible — and if you’re going to the trouble to use mouthwash at all, chances are...
How much time do you take to cut your fingernails? How much care do you take to get them the right length and the right shape? The answer to both questions is likely “not much” — nail-clipping is just one of those body maintenance jobs we usually...
