2024 Shaving & Grooming Recommendations

2024 Shaving & Grooming Recommendations

Welcome to 2024! The new year is the best time to revamp any area of your life, including your daily grooming routine. Here’s what we recommend for anyone looking to improve their grooming and skincare.  Buy New Razor Blades Stop using dull blades! Sharp blades will give the best shave with the least amount of irritation. Aim for three to five shaves with each blade before replacing it with a new one. Looking for a variety of blades? Try a…

Find Your Formula with Proraso!

Find Your Formula with Proraso!

For over 100 years, Proraso has been a leader in men’s shaving. Developing unique formulas and signature products from their Florentine lab, their range of products continue to provide professional quality to men around the world. Specialty Formulas Did you know Proraso formulas are colour-coded for different skin and hair types? Take a closer look at what each colour means and find the product that is right for you! Green = All Skin and Beard Types The Original formula, the…

Charcoal Benefits

Charcoal Benefits

Looking for a natural cleansing and purifying solution? Add charcoal-infused products into your daily grooming routine! Charcoal Benefits Charcoal is a powerhouse ingredient that can be added to most skincare or grooming product. Some of the key skincare benefits of charcoal include: Rich in antibacterial properties  High absorbency, ideal for oily skin Calms skin Detoxifies to remove toxins and impurities Exfoliates to remove dead skin Acne fighting  Odour absorbing properties  We’ve listed our top charcoal-infused products from head to toe!…

Top Grooming Products for Winter

Top Grooming Products for Winter

Winter weather can wreck havoc on your hair and skin. Luckily, there are few things you can to do combat winter weather and protect skin. We’ve listed the best skincare and haircare products that will keep hair and skin nourished, and healthy, all season long.  For Face Exfoliant – Exfoliators are a simple way to restore and repair skin. With use every few days (even every week will do), an exfoliant works to renew skin by removing dead skin, impurities,…

Cold Weather Shipping Restrictions

Cold Weather Shipping Restrictions

Cold, freezing temperatures are on the horizon! With winter weather starting to appear, we want to remind our customers that we will be limiting the number of products available for shipping. Alcohol-free liquids, and some products containing alcohol, have the tendency to freeze during transit which damages products and their packaging. Products including aftershaves, shave balms, facial toners, pen cartridges and ink refills are affected by colder temperatures and will not be available to ship during the winter months. You…

Get Ready for Movember!

Get Ready for Movember!

It’s time to grow your Mo! With just a few days left until the start of November, men worldwide are preparing to grow their facial hair in support of men’s health. Related: Moustache Inspiration Raising funds for men’s health, Movember brings attention to pressing men’s health issues including mental health, suicide prevention, testicular and prostate cancer. FAST FACTS 1 in 9 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime Testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer…

The Basics of Skin Care

The Basics of Skin Care

Your skin is the largest organ of your body! Your skin also reveals so much about your health, giving insight into your diet and hygiene. More importantly, your skin protects you against the elements like dirt and UV rays and also controls your body temperature, perspiration and more. There are so many ways skin becomes susceptible to damage. For men, shaving alone can cause irritation and inflammation that harm which makes developing a good skin care routine from head to…

Winter Pairings

Winter Pairings

We’re halfway through winter but we know there’s more cold weather ahead. To warm up our grooming routine, we’re pairing our favourite winter fragrances to help you spice up your seasonal shave.  Wood & Spice For exotic fragrances, try mixing products with woody and spicy notes that create warm, rich blends.  Fendrihan Sandalwood Shaving Cream + Taylor of Old Bond Street Mr. Taylors Aftershave Splash Proraso Shaving Cream, Wood & Spice + Floris London Aftershave, Elite Tobacco & Bourbon Warm yet sweet, a tobacco…

2022 Must-Have Grooming Products!

2022 Must-Have Grooming Products!

Each year, new trends and new products hit the market that we’re eager to try. This year, we’ve listed the top grooming and shaving must-haves for 2022! Closed Comb Safety Razors Demand for classic safety razors is on the rise. For smoother, closer shaves, you’ll want to invest in a safety razor. If you’re already a wet-shaver, upgrade your model or try an open comb razor for something a little more aggressive.  Fendrihan Closed Comb Safety Razors Merkur Closed Comb…

Winter Fragrances

Winter Fragrances

Warm up your grooming routine this winter by incorporating inviting, seasonal fragrances into your daily mix. Look for notes of tobacco, vanilla, spices and wood when selecting everything from cologne to shaving soap. We’ve listed some best-sellers below to help you select a new winter fragrance.  Wood / Oud Popular throughout the year, wood inspired fragrances, particularly oud, are ideal for colder months. Offering a perfect balance of spicy and sweet, the wood and wood based scents are warm and…

How to Reduce Beard Dandruff

How to Reduce Beard Dandruff

Suffering from beard dandruff? We’re here to help you eliminate that pesky flaking. With some simple modifications to your grooming routine, you’ll be able to reduce or eliminate beard dandruff.   Causes of Beard Dandruff If you’re experiencing beard dandruff, it’s most likely due to dry skin. The more you itch your beard, the more flaking you’ll produce. Another reason you could be experiencing beard dandruff is because of bacteria and oil build up.   Treating Beard Dandruff  There are simple solutions…