Sometimes to get what you want or get where you're going, you have to keep pushing when everyone else gets to go home. Chin up, firm stance and keep swinging.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Murray's Beeswax Review
Murray's Beeswax has been my #1 go to favorite product for awhile now. I moved to Detroit about 7 years ago and it took me forever to find a good barber.. and when I finally did he put me on to this. I always thought beeswax was for twisting dreads and locks when I was younger but you can do ANYTHING with this.. no matter what style your going for or what hair type you have this is the cure all can of grease hands down.
First off you can find this anywhere from the grocery store to supply shops and it usually runs about 2-3$.. and in a world where everything's going up but my paycheck it's good to know some things stay grounded.
Pop the top and you see that nice yellow wax just waiting for you to scoop it out. Smells great, well.. like beeswax pretty much. A nice uhh waxy pomade earthy kind of scent.
To me this has the perfect consistency. Digging in you feel that it's hard so you know it's going to put your hairs into any kind of shape while holding great. But it's not so hard that you think, oh shit this is going to be in for a week. I'd say it's just the right notch down from the super heavyweights that are like cement, but definitely still in the strong category.
Grab a dab and put it in your palm, then take just one fingertip and circle it around and you'll feel it soften up from the warmth of your hands. Rub your hands together and slide it in. Like anything try to start with a little first cause it can go a long way. Even just a tiny dab can give great results if you don't want the super slick look. Comb or brush it through your hairs to get it spread evenly then pop everything into place.
Guaranteed every time! Go for the slick rounded
the sharp stack
or add some more for the super sheen
Whatever you do or want to do with your hair the beeswax will put it there. These are all short shots but when my hair was way longer I still used the Murray's every day.. If you're sporting a pomp or a big side part this is perfect. If you've got really long hair you can add a dab of the Murray's Exelento or Hair Glo to soften it up for manageability and extra shine. If you want matte put a little, shine add some more.. or it works with anything if you want to slick some top coat on there.
Holds and restyles through anything. You can work a 12 hour shift, walk through high winds, get rained on, then go on a date afterward and your hair is still looking good just comb it up real quick. For me Murray's Beeswax has always been the one.. I'd give it five stars in every department. Availability, price, smell, hold, shine, durability, and whatever else you can think of.. for 3$ this can is king. A necessary staple in your arsenal if it's not there already grab it now!
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Pinaud
You know that great smell you get walking out of the barber shop that lingers around the rest of the day? Chicks dig it and it always makes me feel extra fresh.. but I always want to get it back after a shower or the next day.
There's a couple things of course that fall into the equation, some of which even if you had everything at home still wouldn't give you exactly the same thing as the barber, but you can get pretty damn close. Sometimes it's the Barbicide in the air, the hot neck lather, a secret mix of grease in your hair that your barber concocts behind your back, some witch hazel, after shave, powder, bay rum, and who knows what else, but when it all comes together it just works.
The right after shave is a big component here.. and a long running staple is the Pinaud Clubman original. I'll have to say I've smelled it at the store and thought it smelled like some old man shit and not even in a good way.. but I swear something happens after you slap it on and it hits your skin. It's a sharp, clean scent.. not overly powerful but still something to be noticed. Definitely a classic worth having and you can get it just about anywhere.. I grabbed mine for 6$. I'll use it even if I didn't shave.
Another huge piece of the puzzle is the right talc powder, again with the Pinaud being a barbershop stand by. You can get a little one or this monster for 3-4$ and be set for life! Ha, well at least for awhile. Just tap a bit out and slap it around your face and neck after applying after shave and when the two mix together that's when the magic happens. Grab some and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Another helpful tool is a neck duster.. this is the big brush barbers keep in their back pocket, smock, or nearby somewhere close by. You can grab a big one for around 6-8$ on the low end and well up from there depending on the hair type used and manufacturer. I picked up the Diane brand el cheapo mini neck duster for 2$ and it does the trick quite nice. Tap a small amount of talc in your palm, dip the tip of the brush in there and do your thing. It's also supposed to help your skin after shaving a little bit, and I think helps avoid fresh shaved neck irritation when wearing collared shirts, especially the stiff ones or if you have to button up with a tie.
That's enough talk from me, you get the idea.. go pick some of this up and get that crisp fresh from the shop feeling whenever you want.
Monday, October 21, 2013
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