Author: Iskra Banović

I have to admit it. I’m hard on haircutting shears, and I haven’t been able to find one that I was really thrilled about (or could handle my abuse), until now. I just had the opportunity conduct a review of MAG Shears’ Maestro (6.5 inches) for a few weeks, and I was very impressed. Of course, with most haircutting tools, the one you choose is entirely personal. You’ll need to take into consideration the length, type of handle, size of the rings, weight, and whether you are right or left handed. For me, I like a 6.5-inch offset shear. Since…

Johnny B. All Over Shampoo – A 2-in-1 Product That’ll Help Streamline Your Morning Grooming Routine I love simplicity, but I especially like it when a company manages to streamline my grooming routine with a product that is effective in multiple areas. Most 2-in-1 type products (shampoo + body wash or shampoo + conditioner) are not overly effective in either area they’re trying to serve. Johnny B. All Over Shampoo is promoted as both a shampoo and a body wash, and it works well for both. This is one product that’s staying in my gym bag. As A Shampoo… I…

A great shampoo and clean rinsing conditioner make for a great combination. The products look and smell masculine and perform exceptionally well. I highly recommend these products. Pros Cons Description Guide Review – TIGI Bed Head for Men Clean Up Shampoo and Conditioner While browsing my local beauty and barber supply store, I came across the new TIGI B For Men hair care line. I picked up a shampoo and conditioner and was very impressed with the performance. The first thing I noticed was that the product smelled fantastic. A little minty — it really perked me up in the…

Swimming is a fun, healthy activity, but it can wreak havoc on your hair. Chlorine and trace metals in pool water are harsh on your hair and can leave it dry, damaged, and the color of a freshly mowed lawn. Unfortunately, once the hair is damaged, there is no real way to repair it except for cutting it off and starting over. I know several guys who spend their summers swimming and then buzzing their heads to remove the damaged hair. That’s fine, but unless you want to give yourself a buzzcut, maintaining your hair while swimming is important. To…

Overall, I cannot recommend Nivea Men Active 3. It’s certainly not one of my favorite shave creams, I find it unacceptable, and it’s only marginally enjoyable as a shower gel and shampoo. The product does not offer the appropriate amount of lubrication to shave the face without irritation and is not easy to rinse from the hair or skin when serving as a shampoo or body wash. My hair and skin did feel fine once dry, and the product has a very pleasant smell. I’m disappointed because I normally enjoy Nivea for Men products (their Nivea Men Face Wash is…

Budget Grooming – These days, the economy is receding nearly as fast as my hairline, causing many of us to consider saving money on men’s haircuts and grooming. One way to do this is to become creative when it comes to your grooming needs. Following are my top 10 money-saving tips. Of course, as a hair care professional, I would prefer that you come into the shop often and spend as much money as you can! I’ve got a mortgage to pay, too. Your hair is such a huge portion of your total look that I believe you shouldn’t skimp…

Yuck. Head lice. The name even can make you want to start scratching. Also called Pediculus humanus capitis, head lice are small insects found on the heads of people. Surprisingly, personal hygiene or cleanliness of the home has nothing to do with getting head lice. These nasty little buggers as just as happy in a clean head as they are in a greasy slum. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with an infected person is at risk. Activities such as sharing hats, towels, or brushes can spread the problem. While children are more often affected, head lice can infest an…

More Scalp Care Tips for Men – Healthy Looking Hair Starts with a Healthy Scalp The key to maintaining a healthily looking head of hair starts where the hair begins — the scalp. If your scalp isn’t healthy, you can’t expect your hair to look healthy. Properly caring for your scalp (which has issues uniquely different from the skin on other parts of the body) will help you prevent many common scalp problems and give your hair a healthier-looking appearance. Choose the Right Shampoo Of course, it’s a given that most guys shampoo on a daily basis — I encourage…

If you’ve read my previous review of Axe products, you know I often find it hard to get past the cheesy “use Axe, get girls” marketing campaign. That said, as a middle-aged guy, I’m really not their target audience either. The marketing campaign seems to be working as lots of guys are buying the stuff. As a professional, I really hate to admit the Axe folks actually make some unique and effective products. Such is the case with the new Axe Hold+Touch line of styling products. These products fill the gap between hard, crunchy gels and thick, gooey pastes and…

Is your search for the perfect cut starting to feel like a lifelong quest? We know how you feel, so here’s help: great looks created by celebrity stylist Frédéric Fekkai and cut by his mane man, Fabrice Gili — plus advice on how to figure out which ‘do is right for you. Whether your locks are curly or straight, long or short, says Fekkai, “the key is to stop fighting your texture and to start using it to your advantage.” Could You Go Close-Cropped? Yes, if: Your hair is straight or if you’re African-American. Looks best on slender and oval…

Nearly every day, one of my clients will make a comment like, “I’m a lawyer. Is a trendy haircut appropriate for my office?” Of course, just you can know for sure if you can pull off a fresh haircut at work. Here are several tips for determining if your style is right for your office: Take a look around. What are your coworkers wearing? If the style you desire is too far from the office norm, you may not be able to pull it off — unless, of course, you’re specifically looking to stand out from the pack. Take this…

Men’s Hairstyling Videos – Our Experts Help You Make the Most of Your Style It is one thing to tell someone how to style their hair, but it’s far more useful to show them. Ideally, a barber or stylist show a client how to style his hair at the time it is cut, but that doesn’t often happen. Unfortunately, many men are afraid to ask. To help, we’ll keep this section updated with hairstyling videos that will show you how to make the most of your hairstyle — videos you can watch in the privacy of your own home and…