GHD Hair Straighteners, Not Just For Girls!!!

Before you turn your nose up at thought of using hair straighteners…just relax a bit and calm down a bit. GHD Stylers are not just for girls!!!. The GHD IV Mini Styler or Men’s Stylers is great for shorter, funkier styles and can help you add a little bit more definition to your hair. I think most blokes now are taking a bit more pride in there appearance. Gone are the days when we used to whack some £1 gel that looked more like Swarfega. Men are spending more and more on grooming products – especially hair products. And the GHD Men’s Styler is a sound investment. You will be surprised how straighteing your hair before styling it with a paste, wax or cream will help keep your hair style in longer. This is particularly useful when on a night out on the town.

 

 

About GHD MIni IV Stylers

• The size of the plates means that you can focus on smaller areas of you hair.
• Great for special effects and funkier styles, for shorter hair, for men’s hair ( add some lift to the front or sides of you hair for great texture.
• Can be used in conjunction with other GHD irons to create a variety of effects in one style.
• Heats up in seconds.
• Styles hair through heat alone, rather than tension.
• The ceramic heaters are the same size as the plates, so there are no “hot spots” that will burn you fingers
• Sophisticated heat tempreture control means the optimum temperature is maintained throughout the styling process

The Man size GHD Stylers can be found at

The Funky Group from £92

Jason Shankey from £94.90

Lookfantastic £94.99 & free delivery

Time To Give That Face A Good Scrub

A good face scrub is a essential component of any man’s grooming routine, facial scrubs contain small ‘polishing’ particles or special enzymes which dislodge dead skin cells and help remove any ingrained dirt in the skin – this is why they often feel like they contain grit or sand.

Using a face scrub is a bit like sanding down an old bit of wood to reveal the original (and fresh-looking) wood grain beneath. Not only does this ‘exfoliation’ leave skin feeling softer and younger-looking. They also removes the crap, gunk and grime that can lead to nasty grim spots – basically will stop you looking like a Peter Doherty. A good facial scrub will also help prevent painful in-growing hairs and the pain in the arse shaving bumps we all end up getting as some point.

You should be looking at giving your face a good scrub about two or three times a week in place of your facial wash. Massage the scrub into damp skin with gentle circular movements (avoiding the delicate eye area) and rinse off with plenty of warm water. You don’t need to rub too hard – the best face scrubs are designed so that the particles they contain do all the work for you. After, pat the skin dry with a towel. 

Men’s grooming retailer Mankind have a extensive range of men’s facial scrubs.

Here are three of the best we have picked out.

Baxter of California facial Scrub 120ml

A mild facial exfoliant that gently buffs away impurities and dead surface cells as it stimulates skin renewal. Effectively tones, exfoliates, and promotes cell renewal, improving smoothness and revitalizing the complexion. Walnut shell powder gently removes impurities and sloughs away dead surface cells without harming delicate facial skin. Honey, Aloe Vera and Botanical extracts soothe and supply moisture.

Available at ManKind £12

 

 

Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub 75ml

 A skin-polishing scrub with natural grains that leaves the skin with a smooth, healthy finish to it. Finely-granulated Corn Cob Meal gently removes dulling surface debris and grease, allowing for improved absorption of moisturising properties. Comforting botanical extracts of Mallow, Ivy and Cucumber plus soothing Aloe Vera help to prevent over-stimulation of the skin.

Available from ManKind £20.40

 

 

Anthony Logistics Facial Scrub 113gm

Anthony Logistics facial scrub is a gentle micro-sloughing scrub with spherical beads to roll over the skin to deep cleanse. this great product will remove dead cells, loosens blockages and blackheads. Leaving your skin smooth healthy and fresh, while also deeply cleanses the skin, removing dirt.

Available from Mankind £18

Top Hair Styling Products

Run down of some of the top styling products out there which will give you a firm hold to a modern, funky style – all good, no crap included.

American Crew Grooming Cream 100g

A Coconut, castor & almond oils soften, plus aloe conditions with great shine and added moisture retention. Ideal for curly wavy hair that requires control and strong fashion styles. Use to create a straight sleek look that repels moisture and provides excellent hold and shine. A superb texturing cream that works to give chopped contemporary styles a powerful hold that lasts all day. Try this on short modern hairstyles for sexy cutting-edge look.

Available from ManKind £9.95

 

 

Paul Mitchell Lab: Elastic Shaping Paste 50g

Also known as Lab ESP, this is a great shaping paste for funky, plyable styles. The good thing about this produicts is that it allows you to re-shape and mould your hair throughout the day without it flaking. Change the direction and movement in your hair without the fear of looking like you have had a snow storm on your shoulders.

Available from Haircare Heaven £9.05

 

 

Chill Ed Fix 194g

Chill ed fix’ is a hard wax. What else do you need to know about this one, does what it says! Just rub a small amount between hands and work into hair and it will hold with attitiude and a darned fine smell to boot. Don’t fight it!.

Available from Adonis Grooming £8.95

 

 

 

Lock Stock and Barrel: The Daddy Classic Wax 60g

Lock Stock and Barrel: The Daddy is a highly original formulation gives styling control and superb pliability. A unique styling wax that gives a strong hold with a great natural shine to your style, without making you look like a Greek waiter. Excellent for creating classic or contemporary funky styles with ease or as a finisher for adding definition and extra hold. Washes out very easily.

Available from ManKind £7.25