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Different types of hair loss in men & women | How to treat hair loss
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 out in horror. Don’t worry, we can relate to it! Hair is one of those features that can not just liven up your personality to an outsider but make you feel good about yourself too! Considering that good hair days are more than just a trend, we understand the need to rock your mane –…
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5 Grooming Tips You Need To Live By This Diwali
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. Here are 5 grooming tips we’ve curated for you to help you master your grooming upkeep this Diwali.
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5 Essential Skin Care Tips For Men This Diwali
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 either deprioritizing or downright disregarding their grooming upkeep. Now with Diwali just around the corner, it's time to for men start upgrading their grooming upkeep, especially when it comes to taking care of their skin & beard. Here are 5 essential skin & beard care tips for all you men out there. Consider this our…
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Why Should You Actually Shave After Taking A Shower?
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 of it as your Ultimate Shaving Guide, if you will. Let us start by emphasising on the importance of “preparation”– cardinal to achieving a close, comfortable shave. By “preparation”, we mean the importance of preparing your skin by exfoliating it well before putting the razor to its use. When you’re fresh out of the shower,…
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Why Is Charcoal The Magic Ingredient For Your Skin?
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 acne. The Charcoal Facial Kit is built with natural, restorative ingredients for confident, occasion-ready skin with minimum products for maximum effect. Literally, we’re introducing the ideal way to treat your skin right, so read up! Alright, how does it really help, you ask? This is how- Activated Charcoal Face Wash, with its skin purifying properties,…
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How Is The Single-Blade Razor Better Than The Multi-Blade Razor?
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 you lose some enthusiasm to shave. But, alas, it is still a crucial chore that you have to carry out every week so might as well make it fun and safe, right? A good shave, essentially, is one that's comfortable and that helps reduce the risk of your face getting full with razor bumps. If that…
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Why you should use a non-alcoholic Post-Shave Balm rather than an alcohol-based Aftershave?
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 is important. Aftershave lotions sting, we know. That stinging sensation after a morning shave can really wake you up and because we’ve been using it for the longest time, we all have that one aftershave we’ve gotten used to. But, what if we told you that this routine might be causing irreversible damage to your…
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5 Thoughtful Gifts Your Dad Actually Wants For Father’s Day
Your dad gave you the best of him, time to give it back. Here are 5 gifts that he’ll actually love, and be able to use. And, just to make your Father’s Day even more special, we’ve added a Personalised Sleeve where you get to include a photograph and a nice message for your dad. Honestly, we don’t know about you but this sounds like a great deal to us. For the dad who likes to class it up, there’s nothing better than to give a 6-Part Shaving System. If he loves to groom, there would be nothing better than gifting him the finest shaving experience. His sophisticated style resonates…
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Take This Quiz To Know Which Gift Is Ideal For Your Dad This Father’s Day
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Oily Skin? Here’s 5 oily skin remedies to help you through it #AtoZGroomingGuide
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 and moisturise your skin. It also helps keep your hair shiny and healthy. But then again, nothing exceeds like excess. Too much sebum, however, can lead to clogged pores and acne. Basically, genetics, hormonal changes may play a role in increasing sebum production but even stress can harm your skin in more ways than one.…
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D for Dry Skin- What is Dry Skin? #AtoZGroomingGuide
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, chief among which is your skin naturally being dry. But then again, if you don’t generally have dry skin, it is possible you might have experienced dry patches on some parts of your body. Exposure to adverse weather, extremely hot water, a certain set of chemicals could be one of the causes. And in most…
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A Glorious Kohli or a Remarkable Tendulkar- Who are You?
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OK- Take this quick quiz and we’ll reveal a Valentine’s Day gift that he’ll definitely love!
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6 Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Men
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 love and appreciation in a truly unique way. Here are some personalise-able Valentine’s Day gift sets guaranteed to make his day: This is the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your clean-shaven man. When you want that special person in your life to feel extra special. Bonus points - you can get the razor engraved too.…
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What beard style would suit your face? Celebrity Edition
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 can be a challenge for some. We’ve scoured the web to bring you 6 Celebrity beard styles that we love. We’ve hope this helps you find a beard style that works for you so you don’t end up pairing a brownie with ketchup. From American Psycho to cleaning up the streets of Gotham, Christian Bale…
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Why does tanning make your skin darker? ft. Melanin and UV #AtoZGroomingGuide
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 tanning, let us walk you down with some basics
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K for Keratin- A complete guide to Keratin treatment #AtoZGroomingGuide
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 changes. This is why your hair looks frizzy and dry. Keeping it short, your hair is primarily made up of Keratin, it is a protective nutrient that is much lesser prone to scratching or tearing than many of the proteins your body produces. Now, seeing as it is the structural building block of your hair,…
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J is for Jojoba- Why is it important? #AtoZGroomingGuide
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 still go with Jojoba oil instead of Jojoba wax to avoid confusion seeing as beard oil is the product we’re discussing. If you have a beard you’ve probably heard about beard oil and if not - where have you been? Presently though, Jojoba oil is more commonly used as a remedial medicine for acne, psoriasis,…
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I for Ingrown hair- Cause and Prevention #AtoZGroomingGuide
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 in areas where the skin is shaved or waxed (beard, legs, pubic region), it can appear anywhere. Improper hair removal techniques may lead to ingrown hair cysts, Removing a hair can also cause the new hair that grows in its place to grow sideways and eventually curl back down. When this happens, the pore can…
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E for Essential Oils : Why are they ‘essential’? #A-ZGroomingGuide
Essential oils are highly concentrated volatile plant extracts. An essential oil is "essential" in the sense that it contains the "essence of" the plant's fragrance—the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived. Essential oils are obtained through different extraction methods, and the part of the plant we get the essential oil from can be different depending on the oil but is typically the most aromatic part. Essential oils are highly concentrated oils that have a strong aroma, in fact, just one drop of an essential oil can have powerful health benefits. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for medicinal and health…
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Whiteheads & Blackheads- What are they, what causes them, and how you can treat them #AtoZGroomingGuide
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 not restricted to just the face. They can also form on your back, chest, neck, arms, and shoulders. Despite what you believe, blackheads can appear on non-oily skin too. So, literally, no one is in the safe. People who have oily skin are more susceptible to blackheads, yes, but anyone can get them. They usually…
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What Is The Difference Between Movember And No-Shave November?
The month of November has commenced, beards have started to grow out. No-Shave November and Movember are underway and while both are worthwhile initiatives undertaken to aid men’s health causes all over the world, it would be naïve to assume they are the same. Here is everything you need to know to understand these facial hair-related movements.
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What is Movember? Everything you need to know.
Movember is sweeping the nation. Here is quick guide to help you understand the basics of this global campaign.
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E(x)foliation: The unsung hero of your skin care routine
A quick beginner's guide to men's exfoliation and why it is an essential part of your grooming routine.
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The Story Behind Affinity Salons
From a single salon with just four chairs and six employees to a juggernaut beauty and hair care salon chain. We delved into the story of Affinity Salons and the man behind it all.
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5 Habits To Make You A More Productive Human Being
Five ways to help you reach for the stars while keeping you grounded.
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Monday Morning Blues
7:30 a.m. I groan into my pillow as the incessant blaring of my alarm begins.
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On-Screen Shaving Awards
Witness how shaving adds to the flavor of films and cuts deep into the heart of movie lovers.