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February 28, 2019 Grooming

5 Ways to Get Rid of Razor Burn

Sometimes, we have to shave in less than ideal situations or with minimal supplies, like when you’re forced to dry shave, hack down long hair with just a razor, or use an old, dull razor blade that’s been in the medicine cabinet for months. Sometimes, we even forget and shave in the wrong direction. These 5 ways to get rid of razor burn will help you the next time you’re forced to shave in a less than ideal situation where razor burn and irritation result. How to get rid of razor burn can be especially important if you have...

January 21, 2019 Grooming

6 Ways to Prevent Dry Skin in the Winter

6 Was to Treat and Prevent Dry Winter Skin

It’s winter. It’s cold, and skin seems to be one of the first casualties when the temperature drops. From dry, cracked hands to an itchy back, these 6 ways to prevent dry skin in the winter will help you combat old man winter, leaving you comfortable, hydrated, and moisturized. A decrease in temperature generally means a decrease in humidity levels. This dry, cold air strips skin of its moisture, leading to flakiness, itchiness, noticeable wrinkles, and in extreme cases, bleeding cracks. Fortunately, there are ways to treat and prevent dry skin in the winter, keeping you comfortable and flake...

November 27, 2018 Grooming

Easy, Natural DIY Face Moisturizer Recipe for Dry Skin: A Men’s Guide

Sometimes, a store-bought moisturizer just doesn’t cut it in the driest winter months. Sometimes, like brewing your own beer, you just want to make your own stuff. This men’s guide on an Easy, Natural DIY face moisturizer recipe for dry skin will combat Old Man Winter and give you the satisfaction of making something with your hands. A couple of years ago while getting my furnace’s yearly check-up, the HVAC guy talked about the necessity of a furnace humidifier. At the time, I told him that I wasn’t worried about the humidity conditions in our house. He said, “just...

November 8, 2018 Grooming, Lifestyle

Dude Wipes: Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?

The flushability of flushable wipes has come under strong scrutiny over the last few weeks. This home experiment on Dude Wipes is meant to answer the question, are flushable wipes really flushable? A lot of negative news articles have surrounded the flushable wipes industry recently. I thought it was a relatively new phenomenon, that municipalities were just now seeing the effects of flushable wipes on their water treatment plants and sewage systems. But in doing research, I found articles dating back to 2013, claiming that flushable wipes should NOT be flushed. I hadn’t put much thought into the flushability...

October 24, 2018 Grooming

Eye Serum vs. Eye Cream vs. Moisturizer: What’s the Difference?

The older you get, the more you need to worry about things like wrinkles, gray hairs, and getting hurt doing things that wouldn’t have bothered you as a nine-year-old (trampolines, tree climbing, running, walking, etc.). This article is meant to address under eye wrinkles and the difference between eye serum vs. eye cream vs. moisturizer. I remember being a kid and wondering what the big deal was about under eye wrinkles. Sure, I had a couple eyelid creases, but I never thought I would be affected by actual wrinkles. I also didn’t understand all of the never-ending commercials about...

September 24, 2018 Grooming

5 Quick Steps on How To Wash Hair for Men

Surprisingly, there is a lot of debate on how to wash hair for men. Additionally, there are a lot of nuances to consider when it comes to how often to wash hair and what type of shampoo to use. Throw in hair products, dandruff, or thinning hair, and everything becomes a confusing mess. It shouldn’t take a dissertation to write about how to wash hair for men or condition, contrary to other articles that you might have read. This is a quick, no B.S. guide on how to wash hair for men. 1. Know Your Hair Type If your...

September 9, 2018 Grooming

A Wingman For Your Face: CC Cream Tinted Face Moisturizer For Men

What is CC Cream? What is BB Cream? How Can These Tinted Face Moisturizers for Men Fix an Embarrassing Complexion? Are you self-conscious about your complexion, constantly struggling with acne, scars or dark spots on your face? Do you fear that a girl might turn you down based on how bad your skin looks? Do you want to look your best for a job interview, presentation, or “big deal”, but worry that your dark circles, oily skin, or uneven skin tone will hurt your chances? I have worried about every single one of these. I know I’m not the...

August 22, 2018 Grooming, Lifestyle, Style

Strictly Man Supply Co: Our Story

CC Cream Tinted Face Moisturizer for Men Before and After

Strictly Man Supply Co. started out as an idea in 2016, but it’s roots can be traced back to 2003, around my 13th birthday. I struggled with pretty moderate to severe acne throughout my teen years, up through college and into early adulthood. I tried every product, read several blogs, created at-home remedies, and spent hundreds of dollars trying to combat pimples. I went to dermatologists and tried topical prescription medication with little success. I grew increasingly embarrassed and self-conscious about my acne. My mom must have noticed, as she bought me a concealer stick to help hide the pimples...

August 15, 2018 Grooming

How Long Should Sideburns Be? 7 Tips for Men

How long should sideburns be is a question I often think about, especially when I am forced to regularly shave for my day job. I remember as a kid, I’d go to the barbershop, and my barber would never consult me on what I wanted when it came to my sideburns. Rather, he would just shave them straight off, leaving nothing but a horizontal, straight line, right over the top of my ear. I didn’t like how it looked, but I also did not think there were any other options at the time. Plus, I didn’t want to be...

June 21, 2018 Grooming

Best Haircut for Your Face Shape, A Men’s Guide

Have you ever asked yourself, what is my face shape, and what haircut should I get based on that face shape? If so, you are definitely not the only one. This men’s guide to the best haircut for your face shape will provide everything you need to know on how to answer that question. The first step in identifying the best haircut for your face shape is, well, figuring out your face shape. There are seven face shapes: square, oval, rectangle/oblong, round, diamond, heart, and triangle. In order to identify which face shape is yours, it is necessary to...