men’s grooming
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#DaretoCare: This Father’s Day, Scotch Porter Decodes Masculinity With a New Campaign
What is masculinity? That is the question grooming brand Scotch Porter is posing to men ahead of Father’s Day, with a new campaign aimed at getting to the heart of our often outdated ideas about masculinity (which is too often confused with patriarchy), and “evolving the perception of manhood,” according to a statement from the…
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Because #DadsAreDope: Your Last-Minute, 'I'm So Glad You're My Dad' Father's Day Gift Guide
If you’re lucky enough to have a positive, present, supportive father figure in your life, no doubt you want to celebrate him—but life comes at you fast, and therefore, Father’s Day might’ve too. I know this because last night, I found myself waiting in a very long line at FedEx just to ensure my pops…
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Yung Joc Is Officially Hair Goals—Or, He Should Be
Straight black men, we need to talk about Yung Joc’s hair. Unless you’ve been on another planet beneath a rock with your hands over your eyes, you’ve likely seen the former Bad Boy rapper’s increasing love for colorful, daring haircuts. Beginning with a (fairly bad) perm in 2016, Joc’s hair journey has taken nearly as…
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Frank Ocean Resurfaces on GQ—and Makes Us Wonder If He’d Rather Be Seen Than Heard
If you’re a rabid Frank Ocean fan, this post may not be to your liking. Not because we have any beef with Ocean; Blonde remains lovely, and we agree that his hiatus from the musical landscape has once again gone on too long. So obviously, we were excited to see him appear on the cover…
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Conk Fight: Days After Usher Debuts a New 'Do, Yung Joc Says 'Hold My Beer'
Looks like 2019 is officially starting off with a bang—a blue, side-swept bang, to be specific. After Usher debuted a very retro pompadour hairstyle on New Year’s Eve, rapper, producer and auntie-hair aficionado Yung Joc took to social media to ask “Who Is the Real King of Hair & Fleek?” (No, really. That’s what he…
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Bevel Makes a Big Announcement: They're Becoming a Subsidiary of Procter & Gamble
Big news from Tristan Walker, founder of revolutionary razor brand, Bevel (and two-time Root 100 honoree): his six-year-old Walker & Company brands is being acquired by household goods juggernaut Procter & Gamble. As reported by Fast Company: While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other details were: Within the first half of…
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12 Days of Gifting, Day 6: What Do Men Want?
We’ve been told that men are simple. We’d dare to disagree, and say it ain’t necessarily so. In fact, some men are about as simple as a Rubik’s Cube (basic and kinda cute on the outside, then unnecessarily complicated); especially when it comes to shopping for one who simply shrugs when you ask him what’s…
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For the Fellas: Guess What? The Fenty Effect Works for Men, Too!
When we heard that Get Out and Black Panther star Daniel Kaluuya got a little grooming help from Fenty Beauty at the 2018 Academy Awards, we admired his transparency—and lack thereof. While men are generally expected to go makeup-free (lucky you, Fellas), no one has flawless skin all the time—and there are times you really…
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So Fresh, So Clean: Fellas, Scotch Porter Now Has Your Head-to-Toe Grooming Regimen
If you’re a card-carrying member of #BeardGang, chances are you already know about Scotch Porter—and if you don’t, you should. The Northern New Jersey-based brand has developed a cult-like following since its launch three years ago, initially on the strength of its all-natural, high-end beard-care products, which have changed the grooming game for tens of…