Strictly Manology

March 1, 2018 Grooming

10 Tips on How to Exfoliate for Men (and Women)

I’ll be honest. I’ve heard the importance of exfoliating hundreds of times in the past, but I wasn’t entirely sure on how to exfoliate for men. Exfoliating is crucial, but even after scouring through dozens of different sources and spending hours reading and dissecting, I’ve found that not everyone agrees on how to exfoliate for men (and women). How to exfoliate for men is confusing, and I know I’m not the only one. Morning vs. night, once weekly vs. daily, scrubs vs. chemical, and what exactly are “peels”? This guide on how to exfoliate for men is meant to...

February 20, 2018 Grooming, Lifestyle, Style

3 Top Pages From 19 Men’s Blogs You Should be Reading

There are a lot of great men’s blogs out there, ranging from lifestyle, fashion, grooming, and self-improvement. But, it can be hard to keep tabs on all of them. Each men’s blog is unique, with a different tone and focus that can help you become a well rounded individual-a better dad, spouse, brother, son, employee, entrepreneur, or person. I made this list awhile back for myself and have refined it for you in this post. In addition, I decided to provide the top three posts from each men’s blog, according to a variety of factors (domain authority, page authority,...

February 14, 2018 Grooming

A Complete Guide to Men’s Hair Products

Choosing the right men’s hair products can be a daunting task. Over the last several years, men’s hair products have exploded, ranging from wax, paste, styling cream, fiber, mud, putty, clay, gel, pomade, mousse, hair serum, gel, hairspray, and even texture powder. This complete guide to men’s hair products will help you wade through the options. Gone are the days of the flaky, hard gel in the blue bottle we used to use in middle school, but how is a guy supposed to know which men’s hair products are best for him? I’ve spent hours combing through different sources...

February 6, 2018 Grooming

10 Men’s Grooming Habits Women Hate

There are a lot of things guys do that irritate women. Sitting on the couch all day watching five Die Hards in a row without taking the trash out, throwing dirty dishes on top of more dirty dishes in the sink, using their towel to dry off the “boys” after taking a shower, leaving clean, unfolded clothes in a pile at the foot of the bed, or leaving beer bottles scattered on the coffee table like John Belushi in Animal House. But, perhaps nothing is more annoying to women than certain men’s grooming habits, or lack thereof. How many...

February 1, 2018 Grooming

How to Trim a Beard Neckline

Guys, it’s 2018, chinstraps are out and definitely not okay. This guide on how to trim a beard neckline will give a few easy reference points on how to properly trim a beard in relation to the neck, face, chin and jaw. Follow these reference points, and I promise it will keep you from looking like you’re still trying to emulate boy bands from the 2000s. The beard neckline is tough. Too high, and it looks like a sheet of ham punctuated by a hairy breadstick. Too low, or not at all, and your beard looks untamed, unkempt, uncomfortable...

January 26, 2018 Style

Minimalist Wardrobe for Men, A Casual Guide

I hate spending money. As a result, I found myself frequenting Goodwill and the Salvation Army for a majority of my clothing throughout college and shortly after graduation. I once bought a pair of Wrangler jeans from WalMart for $12, but my wife later informed me that they made my “ass look like cardboard”. I was forced to get rid of the jeans. Since most of my clothing came second-hand, my shirts frayed faster than normal, and sometimes things didn’t fit quite right. But, I didn’t care, since spending money on clothes was literally the last thing I cared...

January 22, 2018 Style

1 Easy Trick to Remove Salt Stains from Shoes and Boots

A quick tip to remove salt stains from shoes or boots. Ever walk outside in the winter and notice that the sidewalks are caked in salt? Although it keeps people from falling down (falling is bad and really embarrassing), the salt can do a number on shoes and boots. But, what can be done to remove salt stains from shoes? If left untreated, the salt can permanently damage fabrics and leathers, which is also bad and somewhat embarrassing. BUT, it also looks weird when you are walking like a penguin on the sidewalk to keep your shoes clean, which...

January 20, 2018 Lifestyle

20 Manliest Uses for a Pocket Knife

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I recently wrote an article about the 5 best pocket knives under $50 in 2018. The article got a lot of attention, so in addition to that post, I thought it necessary to provide the 20 manliest uses for a pocket knife. Enjoy! 1. Opening boxes This is perhaps when a knife is most needed and used. With the influx of Amazon Prime packages going to 64% of the households in America, a knife to quickly open your next bluetooth headphones or speaker is crucial and perhaps one of the best uses for a pocket knife. 2. Opening plastic “clamshell”...

January 16, 2018 Lifestyle

5 Best Pocket Knives Under 50 Dollars in 2018

Every man needs a good pocket knife. More importantly, a man needs a knife that they are going to use, not just look at. Pocket knives can cost upwards of $300 and more, but I promise those owners fear using, dropping, or scraping those knives, let alone using them to pry open a beer bottle. Those kinds of knives are known as “safe queens”-knives that are nice to look at, but aren’t really used for anything. Then there are knives that you keep in your pocket, use to break down your Amazon Prime boxes, cut weed eater string, open...

January 10, 2018 Grooming

A Crucial Men’s Guide to Cologne Types

Cologne types: Eau fraiche vs. Eau de toilette vs. Eau de parfum vs. Eau de cologne vs. parfum? A men’s guide to cologne types and what these French words really mean when selecting cologne. It seems my wife and I secretly like long layovers in airports with duty free cologne and perfume shops. Before getting to the airport and looking at our tickets, we often dread the layover period, with nothing to look forward to but un-comfy seats, no outlets, awkward glances and people with their shoes off. But, if we’re lucky, once we land at an airport and...