February 14, 2012
via Swimsuit Department

via Swimsuit Department

Posted in Grooming Swimsuit Department
October 13, 2011

Getting a Good Comb

Most men these days buy their combs at drug stores, usually for about a dollar. The problem with cheap combs is that they’re made from injection molded plastic, and as such often have tiny ridges - also known as mold marks - either between or at the tips of the teeth. These will scratch and snag your hair, causing breakage and ultimately split ends.

It’s better instead to use handmade, seamless combs, which are most commonly made from cellulose acetate or animal horn. These materials can be handbuffed and smoothed out, which ensures that the comb will be snag free. They also look a lot nicer on your counter, and if you appreciate such things, can add a bit of enjoyment to your morning routine.

The most popular block cut acetate combs are made by Kent, which sell for pretty cheap (about $7-9). You can pick them up at high-end haberdasheries or through eBay. I also like Taylor of Old Bond Street’s combs, one of which is made with a more unique looking shell finish.

Animal horn is a bit more expensive, but the upside is that it’s much better looking and won’t carry static, which can otherwise cause your hair to stand on end if you brush it dry. If you can afford to splurge, check out Garret Wade. There are also these horn combs at A Suitable Wardrobe and slightly cheaper ones at Geo F. Trumper. For something even cheaper, try looking on eBay. I suspect those won’t be as nice as the other three, but some of them are under $10. Note that since horn is fibrous, it absorbs moisture and is sensitive to heat. Stephen at The Simply Refined advised that you stick to acetate if you don’t have a well ventilated bathroom and are prone to taking hot showers. Otherwise, it will generally hold up fine.

Posted in A Suitable Wardrobe Abbeyhorn Acetate Combs Garret Wade Geo F. Trumper Grooming Hair Horn Kent Taylor of Old Bond Street eBay

Our New Hair & Body Care Products

October 8, 2011

robbaedeker:

Seaweed Moisturizing Cream

This all-natural hand and face cream restores moisture particles to the skin with a nutrient rich kelp-based colloidal. It’s clinically proven to restore and rejuvenate.

Milkweed Hydrating Shampoo

This weed puts moisture back in your follicles by spraying milk into them, restoring your hair to the way it felt when you were in first grade and fell into a bramble patch and spilled vanilla ice cream in your bangs.

Mondane “Dry Shampoo”

What is a dry shampoo? It’s a kind of powder that you put on your hair to freshen it up on a day when you don’t shower. I honestly had no idea that women use this.

Root Repair Tea Tree Blend Scalp Moisturizer

A lot of you web site readers have been writing in with negative feedback on the product descriptions. I’m doing my best, as Marney is on her honeymoon until the 22nd and you could say I am doing the company a favor here for no extra pay. Did you think about looking at it more from a “gratitude” POV?  

Oatmeal Fig Shampoo

The real secret to this restorative shampoo is … wait for it – shiitake! but we don’t put that on the main label due to focus groups telling us it makes it sound like there is “shit” in the shampoo. Fair enough.

Shiitake Butt Cleanser

Less of a problem here, obviously.

PANGEA All-in-One Super-Cream

Wouldn’t be a bad idea, IMHO. Something that could take care of skin problems, hair problems and emotional problems all in one smear.

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Coconut Body Butter!

Just brainstorming here, guys.

Brazilian Blowout Acai Anti-Frizz

Listen, I think a lot of you could use your time more constructively than by flaming me in the forum or trying to solve your problems with hair products.

And, FYI, yes, I AM aware of my profile at eharmony so please stop sending me screenshots. That’s an old ad that got out there and went viral, and I cannot just magically erase the it from the internet. I don’t use styling gel AT ALL anymore, so that pretty much negates your argument. I do still love the book about the gorilla and would be interested to connect with a woman who can appreciate what apes and primates can each us about the human condition.

Brazilian Blowout Acai Anti-Frizz

I am not a wordsmith obviously but as I said, volunteered to keep the products on the site up to date.

Restorative Zombie Salve: Bring Your Hair and your Career and Your Love Life Back from the Dead!

How do you make a “spooky” font on a PC?

Volumizing Vitamin Mons Wash

Let me put my cards on the table: Kristy (yes, you, VP of Marketing Kristy): if you are reading this the actual reason I applied for this internship was a photo and bio I found of you on the NatureSoothe web site. Have you ever been with a 24-year old guy? It’s pretty awesome.

Gingko Biloba Bullshit Balm  

Okey dokey, phone is starting to blow up here, guys. Got a bad feeling about this. It’s been fun. Peace out. 

Posted in Grooming Rob Baedeker
September 29, 2011
“Women love a self-confident bald man. Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man—there’s your diamond in the rough.” — Larry David, American Hero
Posted in Larry David Bald Grooming
August 9, 2011
BBC: What the Barber’s All About (thanks, Nimape)

BBC: What the Barber’s All About

(thanks, Nimape)

Posted in Grooming Barbers BBC
April 6, 2011

I’m not the only one who’s passionate about personal grooming. There’s also one Sterling Archer, codename: “Duchess.”

(Thanks RQT)

Posted in Archer Video Grooming Shaving
February 14, 2011

Put This On Episode 4: Grooming

Jesse visits the barber, a how-to for the classic wet shave and some guidance on avoiding and removing underarm yellowing in shirts.

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Posted in Barbers Deoderant Episode 4 Grooming Haircuts Laundry Shaving Wet Shaves Episodes
February 6, 2011
From my pal Hodgman, who has been fighting to save his own mustache from the vicissitudes of the entertainment industry. “When you dare Burt Reynolds, be prepared for anything. That is what comic Steve Martin found out when he dared the actor to shave off his mustache during the telecast of NBC-TV’s “the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” on September 25, 1978. Martin told Burt: “You’re not a wild and crazy guy are you?” At that Reynolds got a razor from a prop man and began shaving the mustache he had since 1973. He also worse a fake arrow through his head. (UPI Photo/handout/Files)”

From my pal Hodgman, who has been fighting to save his own mustache from the vicissitudes of the entertainment industry.

“When you dare Burt Reynolds, be prepared for anything. That is what comic Steve Martin found out when he dared the actor to shave off his mustache during the telecast of NBC-TV’s “the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” on September 25, 1978. Martin told Burt: “You’re not a wild and crazy guy are you?” At that Reynolds got a razor from a prop man and began shaving the mustache he had since 1973. He also worse a fake arrow through his head. (UPI Photo/handout/Files)”

Posted in Grooming Mustaches Facial Hair Burt Reynolds John Hodgman
November 15, 2010
siwanoy: For some, double breasted jackets never went out of style……Prince Michael of Kent. Michael: Prince of Kent, King of Beards.

siwanoy:

For some, double breasted jackets never went out of style……Prince Michael of Kent.

Michael: Prince of Kent, King of Beards.

(via da-i-net)

Posted in Prince Michael of Kent Blazers England Style Gods Beards Grooming

Q and Answer: Episode 4

September 27, 2010

We’re looking for a Q to A for our next episode.  So: by Tumblr, Twitter (@putthison) or email (contact@putthison.com) What’s your question for us about grooming?

Posted in Episode 4 Grooming