Men’s beauty is a booming industry. To give you a little insight into how big that boom is: recent years have seen a 56% increase in male beauty treatment bookings. Why, then, do some men feel that the treatments open to women aren’t for them? It’s a gristly subject, shaped by centuries of gender stereotyping that we wouldn’t deign to unpack in the next four hundred words, but … [Read more...] about Why male beauty affects us all
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Why male facials are luring even bearded men to salons
Put down the razor: you don’t have to go bare of chin to enjoy a good facial. Many UK parlours now specialise in facials for men that are designed for both bare-faced and fuzzy complexions. Plus, if your beard’s become a semi-permanent part of you and you’re on the brink of welcoming small animals to the nest, it might need a bit of TLC. Can you get a facial … [Read more...] about Why male facials are luring even bearded men to salons
This is why a man should stand by his manicure
We’re betting it’s not a regular occurrence that the lads invite you down the salon for a manicure, but they’re going, that’s for sure. And the truth is, nothing makes for healthier hands and neat-looking nails like a little trim, buff, and moisturise. Here’s why everyone should make time for a mani. Why should you get a professional manicure? A professional manicure keeps … [Read more...] about This is why a man should stand by his manicure
This is what a man’s makeover looks like…
Alright, it’s the start of the year so I think we can all be forgiven for looking a little, how shall we put this, rough around the edges. Don’t get us wrong, we’re into grooming, but right now we’re opting for the extra 15 minutes duvet time. This in mind, we sent our man Jake on a little trip to the barber. Just to show, you know, that you don’t have to move mountains to pep … [Read more...] about This is what a man’s makeover looks like…
Introducing: the man fringe
Whoever said a fringe was just for females? From London to Milan and Paris, Men’s Fashion Month has shown us exactly the opposite, because if the most recent runway shows are anything to go by, it’s officially time to wave goodbye to the man bun and hello to the man fringe. A simple look that has an undeniably high fashion air about it, long or short, curly or straight, … [Read more...] about Introducing: the man fringe