Blog Posts — Men

What’s your hair washing routine? If you’ve always been a shampoo-and-go kind of guy, it’s time to add conditioner to your shower line-up. Keep reading to learn why hair conditioner is necessary for men, and how to choose the best conditioner for you.  Is Conditioner Necessary for Men? In short: Yes, men should use conditioner. Damage from combing, styling, sun, and pollution can dry out your hair. As a result, hair can look straw-like and dull. And it can even break off! Not a pretty sight. While shampoo is great for cleansing dirt and oil from your hair and scalp, you also need to...

There’s more to growing a beard than just avoiding the razor. When choosing a beard style, it’s important to consider your facial hair growth patterns, your face shape, and your overall lifestyle. Since there are so many different beard styles for men, we’ve created this guide to help you choose your ideal facial hair style and learn how to style your beard.  The 5 Top Beard Styles for Men Stubble Beard The stubble beard is the shortest of the top beard styles on our list, and the easiest to pull off. It takes anywhere from just one day to two...

If you’re looking a little thin up top, you’re certainly in good company. More than 50% of all men over the age of 50 have experienced hair loss. Around 95% of that hair loss is male pattern baldness, or Androgenic Alopecia. In fact, male pattern baldness affects about 50 million men in the United States. So what are your options if you start to go bald? Keep reading to find out! What is Male Pattern Baldness? It’s thought that male pattern baldness, otherwise known as androgenic alopecia, is caused by hair follicles that are more sensitive than usual to a...

Androgenic alopecia, also known as DHT hair loss, is by far the most common type of hair loss. In fact, DHT hair loss affects 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States alone. While the odds of having DHT hair loss are slim as an adolescent or teen, the risk increases with age. So what is DHT and why does it cause hair loss? Keep reading to find out. What is DHT? Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen hormone, a type of male sex hormone found in both men and women. Androgens are responsible for biological male characteristics...

So, you’re trying to grow a beard. You envision a healthy, thick beard that just screams rugged masculinity. However, patchy beard growth is making you look more unkempt than manly. Fear not! Follow these tips to fill in and even out a patchy beard. And you’ll have the full, thick beard of your dreams in no time.   Give It Some Time Individual hair follicles grow at different rates, so some areas of your beard may take longer to grow than others. Unfortunately, most men who are growing a beard shave at the first sign of patchy beard growth. If...