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CLEAN, FRESH, EASY
Everyone feels a little lazy when it comes to grooming, especially dudes! But that’s no excuse not to stay clean and fresh. The best way to do this is to simplify the routine. Here are some of our fave products that can help keep the process super simple, streamlined, neat, and get you in and out fast! All year round!!! – by Craig Chapman
IN THE SHOWER
Lush Dirty Spring Wash Shower Gel
Lush is a long time, go to fave and this minty shower gel for the body and hair is phenomenal! The two-in-one process shaves a good 30 seconds off your shower-time.
More information at: www.lushusa.com
IN YOUR HAIR
Lush Dirty Hair Styling Product
My love for this product is as unreal as this stuff! Put a little in and you can basically do whatever you want with your hair all day as the mood hits you. Best of all it never gets all crusty and hard, awesome! Made from fair trade coconut, linseed gel, and balm herb infusion you can’t go wrong with this just out of bed styler.
More information at: www.lushusa.com
ONE LOVE salon owner Will John Bernstein says about his new personal favorite… “To talk about men's styling products...the long awaited 'MITCH' was launched last summer by Paul Mitchell ...I'm getting it in soon at the salon. It's not an organic product, which we specialize in, but Paul Mitchell is a very homegrown company that has kept the same small business practices and ethics since they opened. I am excited to try this new styling line designed just for us guys.”
More information at: www.mitchtheman.com
For more information on One Love Salon visit: everythingbrevard.com/healthandbeauty/salons/onelovesalon.html
CLEAN CUT CHARMING MAN
Dudes got it made when it comes to the shave, especially with these products:
The Art of Shaving
Although these ‘4 Elements of the Perfect Shave’ take a little longer, it’s well worth the extra time tagged on to get one of the cleanest shaves ever! We tried on the unscented set which starts with a pre-shave oil (a must in my regime), fluffy smooth shaving cream, a little brush to whip it up, and a super softening After-Shave Balm.
I was also able to test their After-Shave gel which was an enlightening new try, perfect for the summertime and a traditional shave using their Shaving Soap – rich, foamy, and hot! The finale to this Art of Shaving experience was their ‘Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor with Pro-glide Blades’. Not only was this as close of a shave as you can get but it has a buzzing micro-pulse action and it’s own built in light in case you need quick shave in a dark dressing room before jumping on stage.
More information at: www.theartofshaving.com
Remington Back & Body Extendable Groomer
Most dudes need to accept the fact that even a small amount of grooming is necessary just to stay clean and fresh (Please!!! It’s the reason I decided to write this article). To make this process mindless and simple and QUICK, I present to you this mini-marvel, The Remington Back & Body Groomer. Once you charge this sucker up it will last for days before it needs to be plugged back in. Pick one spot each day to trim and your bushy body is controlled in about 30 seconds.
More information at: www.remingtonproducts.com
King of Shaves
King of Shaves is my favorite when I’m traveling. You still get the punch of a superior razor, shave cream and after shave, all compacted to a size small enough to toss in to any carry on bag. King of Shaves is a perfect example of simplicity in grooming.
More information at: www.shave.com/kos/usa
Murad Cleansing Shave
Part of Murad’s simple line of men’s products called simply ‘Murad Man’, this beard softening shaving fluff adds glide and hydration to make shaving off that 5 day beard a breeze. Great for a quick shave that will take you a notch above the rest.
More information at: www.murad.com
Murad Razor Burn Rescue
Ahhhhhh…. This pillow soft Razor Burn Rescue takes the pain out of shaving. Putting this on after a nice shave not only gently stops the burn but softens your face like you never thought possible since you became the manly man you are in the first place. This is another superior ‘game changing’ product by Murad.
More information at: www.murad.com
Lush Dirty shave cream
The best thing about the Dirty line by Lush is that it is for men by men and the whole concept is to keep it simple! This shave cream is one component to this simplistic approach to men’s grooming that smells amazing and does a great job in a pinch.
More information at: www.lushusa.com
SCENT IT UP
Hugo Boss – BOSS BOTTLED for day and night
YES! Since I became a scent-head when I was teen I always chose my colognes based on my mood. As I got older I chose them by when and where I was going at the time. I always ended up separating my scents by ‘night’ and ‘day’ and these two gems by Hugo Boss make the decision mindless. The light colored bottle is you day scent, BOSS BOTTLED and is made up of such clean comforting scents as: apple, cinnamon and vanilla. BOTTLED NIGHT seamlessly transforms day to night by keeping the same smooth aura with darker scents like: Lavendar, Musk, and Sandalwood. These two scents are simple, easy, and all MAN. Worn daily here.
More information at: www.shop.nordstrom.com
Lacoste – Essential and Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Bleu Edition
The Lacoste Essential is the staple and testament to the iconic crocodile symbol Lacoste is known for. This is an anytime wear fresh fragrance that will last you all day long. If you are not big on scents and need something simple, this might be the one for you.
The Bleu Edition fragrance is something more powerful and one I use before a night out. It still has a fresh citrus scent but carries clean smelling peppermint and heavier woody scents. This one is uncomplicated and carries a memorable scent all night long.
Available at select department stores nation wide
Lush Dirty Body Spray
This body spray gets the most compliments I have ever gotten from a scent. There’s something woodsy and manly about it with a fresh, clean, minty twist and it’s super non-obtrusive to the nose. I wear this everyday underneath it all.
More information at: www.lushusa.com
KEEP IT FRESH
Lush sea salt scrub
Feel the burn! A quick rub of this scrub will quickly scrape of the days gook from your face (or last nights booze seeping through your pores) and leave you looking fresh, young, and rested. My better half can’t live without it.
More information at: www.lushusa.com
Murad AHA / BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Murad gets the job done powerfully without the elbow grease and manly smells of most men’s grooming products. This super-fine exfoliating cleanser does an outstanding job of freshening the face with – no over scrubbing required!
More information at: www.murad.com
COMPLETION
Murad Face Defense SPF 15
Part of the simplistic Murad Man line, this moisturizer is small but powerful. A tiny amount does the job and keeps it simple. The perfect finisher when you’re on your way out the door.
More information at: www.murad.com
Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30
Equally as easy as the Face Defense, this one ups the SPF and adds a dab of Age Reforming moisture if you’ve had a particularly rough week(end).
More information at: www.murad.com
