Love is in the hair! Admit it, we’re all obsessed with our hair. Gender no bar, there’s always a phase in life where your obsession with healthy, shiny locks of hair reaches its peak. It’s also around this time that seeing hair strands on your pillow, floor, comb, hands, or anywhere, can make you scream…
The lock down has been extremely challenging on all fronts, physical as well as psychological. When it comes to women and our exhaustive skincare and grooming routine, it’s been double torture. It’s physical misery leading to mental stress especially since it shows on our skin. Yes, those facials and spa sessions are sorely missed. While…
Hair removal has always been a choice and not a compulsion, which is how it should be. If you think we’re avoiding talking about societal norms such as, “You’ve got a forest on your legs”, or “Dress pehnni hain, those hairy legs won’t look good” then yes, we are because they don’t matter. You removing…
Diwali is all about style. From your clothes, shoes, belt to what style you’re sporting on your face. Diwali is the time of the year to pull out all the stops. Philips and Bombay Shaving Company have come together to help you push your style to new limits. Here are some styles that you can…
Tips, tricks, life hacks and everything in-between. This Diwali, let us have the pleasure of introducing to you 5 essential grooming tips you need to live by. Who doesn’t wish to look his absolute best during the Diwali season? Thanks to careless eating habits, pollution and neglected grooming rituals, the wish doesn’t always get fulfilled….
Grooming for women has always been championed, even encouraged. Grooming for men- not so much. Far be it from us to discern whether it’s fair or unfair but men have been told for ages that grooming is only for the fairer sex. Men, all over the world, and especially in India have a reputation for…
We have three words for you- Shit, Shower, Shave. You might think we’re crazy but there’s a perfectly good scientific explanation for this. We know shaving is something you have probably been doing for a while, but this article will provide you with more information than you have ever learned about this grooming practice. Think…
Over the years, you have provided your brother with plenty of advice, direction, and encouragement as he struggled. You’ve always been his best friend, worst enemy and his greatest confidant. From picking a booger off his face to introducing the wonders of Harry Potter — there’s nothing you haven’t done for him including being his…
If you thought that the only use of charcoal was for your barbecue, think again! Charcoal, or more precisely, activated charcoal is very effective in dealing with a number of skin-related issues. In fact, this natural skin care ingredient has been used for hundreds of years as a cleanser and even as a treatment for…
Whether you keep it completely clean or just trim your beard into shape, it’s one of those tasks that men have to tackle at least a few times a week. Especially when you throw in the inconvenient pitfalls of shaving, like nicks and cuts or your girlfriend borrowing your razor for herself, it’s only fair…
Alright, so there are two kinds of products when it comes to post-shave formulas- there are your alcohol-based formulas and then there are alcohol-free ones. All your moisturisers, balms, gels are alcohol-free while your lotions and aftershave-splashes are generally alcohol-based. We understand that it might feel like we’re nit-picking here, but believe us, the distinction…
Oily skin is what you’re born with so you can’t really get rid of it, but you can maintain it. It is the result of the overproduction of sebum from under the skin’s surface. Sebum is an oily substance made of fats. Before you jump to conclusions, Sebum isn’t all bad because it helps protect…
For centuries, Chinese women have viewed collagen as a Fountain of Youth, routinely consuming foods like donkey skin in hopes of smoothing withered skin and preserving aging joints. Collagen is the most abundant protein in mammals, making 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content. Collagen helps give structure to our hair, skin, nails, bones,…
Putting in the simplest of words, dry skin happens when your skin runs out of moisture. If you have a dry skin type, it just means your skin is lacking oil. Dry skin is a natural condition wherein your skin feels cracked, even itchy in some cases. It can happen for a number of reasons,…
Love is a very special, very personal feeling. What better day than Valentine’s Day to celebrate this feeling, by showering gifts on your loved one(s). You don’t want to wait till the last minute for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift idea for your significant other. A personalised gift is there perfect way to express your…
Some people like chocolate, some like vanilla and some even like chocolate on top of vanilla. And then there are some who would go for a banana. From your favourite dessert to how to you like to style your facial hair, everybody likes options. However, narrowing them down to suit your taste and your personality…
Sometimes in life, nothing is more relaxing than soaking in some good old sun. Whether you’re lying down on the golden sands of Anjuna or its a January morning in Delhi and the sun’s rays are tearing apart that chilly fog( smog, lol). It does feel good, doesn’t it? Before we dig in about skin…
Keratin, essentially, is a protein. It is one of the major components in skin, and hair. So, it’s naturally one of the most important nutrients you need. It is also the reason your hair stay straight and shiny. Over the years, the keratin content in your hair depletes substantially, famously due to diet and lifestyle…
For all you confused folks out there, it’s pronounced ho-ho-ba. Now that we’ve got that cleared, Jojoba oil is the essential fluid that is extracted from the seed of the Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) plant, native to Southwestern North America. Funny thing, Jojoba oil, despite its name, is actually a liquid (almost) plant wax but we’ll…
Ingrown hair is a condition where hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. The condition is most prevalent among people who have coarse or curly hair. It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle or “razor bumps” which vary in size. While ingrown hair most commonly appears…
Blackheads are blocked hair follicles (pores) on your skin that are clogged due to dead skin cells and excess oil. These pores are generally referred to as blackheads because the exterior seems dark or just a horrid black. Blackheads are a form of acne, the mild kind. They usually form on the face, but they’re…
Acne/Zit knows no bounds when it comes to age, but it can be treated. So, despite your age, if you magically wake up with a face full of pimples one day, don’t let it get you down. The good news, however, is that despite your age, the right skin care product can help tone down…
The Wedding season is upon us and your Instagram feed is waiting for that perfect wedding selfie. While women are kicking it up a notch with their arsenal of concealers, bronzers, highlighters and mascaras, we men might spend an extra minute in the shower to clean behind our ears. Now, it’s easy to feel bemused by…
Movember is sweeping the nation. Here is quick guide to help you understand the basics of this global campaign.
You spoke. We heard you. Introducing the Razor Sheath.
A quick beginner’s guide to men’s exfoliation and why it is an essential part of your grooming routine.
In the cut-throat world of men’s grooming, the shavers’ shelf space is full of multi blade razors. But are you really getting the best razor for your buck?
A peak at our thoughts on the three steps to complete and immersive care for your face.
