Author: Iskra Banović

Once in awhile, I will ask a client, “have you ever thought about buzzing it?” and I’m often met with a skeptical eye. There are several good reasons a man should buzz his head, and it is an option that works well for a lot of guys. If not for my talent agent’s protests (I’m both a hairstylist and an actor), I would go with a buzzcut in a second. If you’ve ever thought about shedding your locks for something a little more low maintenance (like Zayn Malik recently did), perhaps my top five reasons for buzzing your head will…

I admit I have a love/hate relationship with the AXE Product line. As a haircare professional, I’m supposed to shun supermarket brands, but what kind of haircare expert would I be if I didn’t offer reviews for both the salon brands and supermarket brands? It’s also hard for me to get past the whole “use our product and girls will fall at your feet” marketing approach. Of course, as a middle-aged man, I’m not really their target demographic. In spite of that, I really do like AXE Crew Cut Buzzed Look Cream — it’s a solid product and a great…

Men’s Styling Products – Choosing the Best Hair Styling Product for Your Money There is much debate over whether salon or supermarket brand styling products or shampoos and conditioners are better. Ask almost any professional, and they’ll go on and on about how much better salon brands are. But, are they giving you an unbiased opinion, or just rambling off a sales pitch? I’ll try to sort out the facts and help you make the right buying decision. Are salon brands better than supermarket brands? To answer that question, consider the following: Are Salon Brands Better? Not always. The fact…

I’ve had the opportunity to try some really amazing haircare products over the past few years, and the styling products from Hairbond are among the best I’ve ever tried. My nickname for Hairbond in my barbershop is “hair crack!” For the past month, I’ve been putting their four main styling products, Distorter, Sculptor, Shaper, and Moulder to the test and I haven’t been disappointed by any of them. The products may be a bit hard to find in the United States, but I think they’ll start appearing in nicer barbershops and salons in the near future (I carry the entire…

Old School Shaving with a Double Edge-Razor In recent months, I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about shaving with an old-school double-edge razor. Numerous wet shaving enthusiasts agree that the best shave you can get at home can be obtained by using proper technique with a double-edge razor, badger hair shaving brush, and traditional English shave lather. I agree. You might remember the fall of the Berlin Wall; then you probably remember your dad shaving with a hefty Gillette double-edge razor (often called a “DE” razor). Gillette doesn’t make those any longer, but you can purchase an excellent Merkur…

It seems like the razor wars keep heating up with more and more blades and more and more features being added. Six blades! It vibrates! Now it has a ball! When will it end? I’m not sure, but Gillette has upped the ante with its new Gillette Fusion ProShield Razor with Flexball Technology, which is similar to the Gillette Fusion ProGlide, except for the added flexible and new lubrication strip before and after the blades. Here’s my complete review of the Gillette Fusion ProShield Razor with Flexball Technology. Design The biggest advance for this particular incarnation of the Gillette Fusion…

I’m a gadget guy. Normally, I try to get my hands on the latest model of whatever I’m using. For shaving, I’ve been using the Gillette Fusion for a number of years and have been happy with the shave (as happy as I can be since I’m not one to enjoy shaving). A few weeks ago, I dropped my Fusion and broke the blade carrier, so I had to dig my old Gillette Mach 3 Power Razor out of the drawer. Guess what? The three-blade Mach 3 gave me a shave that, for my face and beard, was just as…

With the constant barrage of grooming products I experience on a weekly basis, I’ve gotten to the point where I think I’ve seen it all — these days not much impresses me. When I came across Jack Black Epic Moisture MP10 Nourishing Oil, I didn’t expect much. I was wrong. The stuff is amazing. What does it do? Well, a little bit of everything. Jack Black Epic Moisture MP10 Nourishing Oil is a great pre-shave oil, a lightweight moisturizer for the hair and skin. It really almost creates a new category of products for men. It’s a shaving product, moisturizer,…

Tips on Beard Growth for Those with Less Than Perfect Facial Hair Growing a beard is a great way to change up your look. For many, growing a perfect beard is easy. The problem is that many of us can’t grow that even, thick, perfect beard easily. Some of us can’t even grow a great beard at all. For those who may be lacking in beard growing ability, I offer these five tips on growing a better beard. 1) Be Patient. Growing a beard takes time and you should realistically expect to just let it grow for at least one…

Cold weather is not my favorite thing, frankly. It complicates things. Coats, hats, scarves. Snow! Not to mention that cold weather will require you to spend a little more time thinking about your daily hair care routine. Following are my five tips on how to care for your hair in cold weather. 1) Condition. During cold weather, dry air and dry heat can really dry out your hair and skin. Dry hair can be more brittle and damage prone, so it’s important to keep it well conditioned. Use of a good shampoo and conditioner is important. I recommend the use…

There comes a time in every woman’s life when she looks in the mirror and wonders if her haircut is making her look older. I don’t believe that haircuts have an expiration date, but I do believe that there are a few things you can do with your haircut that can take years off your face, or at least help minimize the years a little. So don’t worry, I’m not going to suggest that you cut all your hair off or get a perm. These tips can be incorporated into just about any haircut or length and are guaranteed to…

Better Hair is as Far Away As Your Kitchen Better hair doesn’t have to come from a bottle, in fact, a better hair day could be just as far away as your kitchen. Mixing up a homemade hair mask is simple with a few ingredients, a bowl, and a wisk. Eggs are packed with vitamins, protein, and nutrients that your hair craves to be healthier, shinier, and stronger. Regular egg masks can improve the condition of over-processed, brittle, or even thinning hair. To make this egg mask you’ll need the following ingredients: 1-2 whole eggs3/4 cup milk (more if your…